Purchasing beauty products on Amazon carries risks due to counterfeit items, with nearly 70% of consumers misled into buying fakes. In 2023, Amazon blocked over 700,000 counterfeit storefronts and seized more than 7 million fake products. Unlike fake sneakers, counterfeit cosmetics can cause serious health issues such as skin irritation and exposure to harmful chemicals, including carcinogens. To protect against such hazards, consumers should buy from official brand storefronts or Amazon directly and carefully vet third-party sellers to avoid potential risks associated with counterfeit beauty products.
Amazon reported blocking more than 700,000 attempts by "bad actors" trying to open new storefronts and seizing more than 7 million counterfeit products worldwide.
Counterfeit cosmetics can come laced with carcinogens like arsenic, beryllium, and cadmium, as well as dangerous levels of aluminum, mercury, and bacteria.
While knockoff sneakers might pose minimal safety risks, fake skin care and makeup are a whole different story.
Your safest bet is sticking to products sold by the brand's official storefront.
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