Does Amazon.Com Sells Fake Products?

Jun 24, 2016

prachi g.

Hello everyone.
I was looking for loads of drugstore products like real technique brushes , sponges , elf brushes ,loreal foundation , milani blushes , physicians products..
but in loads of them reviews said it was fake and are dupes.
Is it true? does Amazon sells fake products? if yes then please suggest from where can I order original products that ships free with in US?

Jun 24, 2016

Alexis C.

Yes, Amazon does sell fake products. If you want the real thing you have to get it from Ulta, Sephora, or the company website (Tarte, Urban Decay, etc.). Most have a "ship free when you spend $50" kind of thing.

Jun 24, 2016

Kitty K.

Amazon is basically a site where anyone can sell products. Amazon itself sells their own products from their own line, but as far as cosmetics you'd be looking at a vendor.
A lot of companies do sell as well as on Amazon. Just pay attention to the vendors name! It will typically say the companies name like Paula's Choice for example blatantly says Paula's Choice.
I've bought cosmetics from Amazon before, but normally from the Company selling it on Amazon not another Vendor :)
However, you can check on RT website where they have a listed of approved Vendors who may also be on Amazon!

Jun 24, 2016

Danielle O.

Drugstore stuff on Amazon is the real thing since they sell them just about everywhere.

Jun 24, 2016

Chris M.

I only buy items through Prime - that way Amazon is responsible for the product you get, not the company it comes from. If you don't like it, send it back!

Jun 24, 2016

Aleena P.

I'm with kitty and Chris. authentic items are on Amazon through the company themselves and through Amazon themselves. the Amazon warehouse doesn't have fake products. but Amazon acts as a third party for other sellers and that's who you have to watch out for.

Jun 24, 2016

prachi g.

Thanx guys.. is prime selling Amazon themselves? can I trust them.
please suggest other sites which have original drug store products

Jun 24, 2016

Jacqueline H.

Amazon Prime is a pay service which gives the member free 2 day shipping, access to video and music streaming, early access to what they call 'Lightening Deals,' access to free ebooks, and such.

If you need to return an item, not all refund/return options are available for all items. For items sold by an Amazon seller that aren't eligible for Amazon Prime from that seller, you will see Submit return request. The seller reviews the return request before issuing a refund or replacement. If you don't receive a response within two business days, you can submit a claim through Amazons A-to-z Guarantee claim.

In other words, not every item being sold on Amazon is available as a Prime item. Before you purchase, you have to look to see if the item is available as 'Prime, and it's easy to see when you click on the item.

I'm sure there are legitimate makeup items for sale on Amazon, but when it comes to makeup, sorry... I just don't trust it. I know for a fact that Joe Blasco has exclusive distribution agreements and have, just like other cosmetic companies, authorized retailers that are allowed to sell his products. Technically speaking, unless you are purchasing through a verified authorized retailer, you are rolling the dice. I would rather pay a few dollars more and have peace of mind knowing that I purchased authentic product versus not knowing for sure. Anything going on skin, isn't worth the gamble in my opinion. Of course, that's just me. ;)

If you want to purchase legit drugstore products, check out Target, Rite Aid, CVS, Wallmart. Most of these larger retailers do ship for free within the US if you spend a certain dollar amount. :)

Jun 24, 2016

Diana T.

It depends on the vendor - if it's shipped and sold by Amazon then they can't sell fake products but if it's shipped and sold by an independent merchant (which Amazon is full of) then those merchants can sell whatever they want and it's up to you as the consumer to be able to tell the difference between fakes - Amazon has its own inventory but they also have inventory from merchant sellers in the Amazon marketplace so you have to know the difference between products Amazon sells and products independent merchants sell on the Amazon marketplace - hopefully that makes sense.

Jun 24, 2016

prachi g.

Omg Jacqueline you are just a great help. I am definitely not buying from Amazon now. I am definitely checking out the ones you mentioned.
as you said what goes on skin is not worth taking chance. I definitely. dnt mind spending little more if I get original products..
thank you so so much for the info and help.
Is ulta also worth trying?

Jun 24, 2016

Jacqueline H.

Yes, Ulta would be a good way to go as well.  :)

Jun 25, 2016

prachi g.

Can't thank enough Jacqueline. thank you once again.