Recently, the domestic market has been flooded with substandard cosmetics. Most often, these are cheap imitations of world-famous brands that have won recognition from millions of consumers. How to distinguish quality products from cheap consumer goods, do not throw money away and avoid troubles in the form of a serious allergic reaction you will learn in this article.
Most often, fake mascara, lipstick, lip gloss, facial creams and perfumes. And you can run into low-quality cosmetics not only in the market, but also in a quite decent store. Especially this supermarkets sin, substituting for the original product products of inadequate quality. Therefore, before going to the store you need to arm yourself with the necessary information so as not to get trapped.
Packaging
The first thing you need to carefully check and consider is packaging. The box must be whole, without dents and scratches, preferably wrapped in cellophane. Very good, if the seam is a hologram of the manufacturer. Shake the box, the contents should be firmly fixed in the middle of the package and can not stalk and hang.
Look closely at the labels on the package. They should be clear and not blurry, and the brand name is spelled correctly (often scammers change the letters in places to avoid responsibility). Be sure to check the bar code labeled on the package with the one specified in the manufacturer's database. This can be done on the Internet or by asking the sales assistant for the documentation accompanying the product.
Composition
Carefully read the composition and instructions for use. Try to understand yourself first, and if there are any questions, contact the seller. When choosing cosmetics for face and body care, it is important to remember that high-quality products should contain as many natural substances as possible. This extracts and extracts from plants, natural oils, collagen, hyaluronic acid. If the chemical compounds and oil products predominate in the composition, it is better to return such goods to the shelf.
Do not trust blindly the recommendations of consultants, remember that their main task is to sell you goods by any means, sometimes even not very conscientious. Be sure to pay attention to the date of manufacture and expiration date. The smaller it is, the more likely it is that the products are quality and natural. Conscientious producers also indicate the optimal conditions for storing cosmetics.
Tube, jar, bottle
A qualitative face cream should be packed not in a plastic jar or tube, but in a glass or ceramic container. A prerequisite is the presence of a protective membrane on the neck. The cover must fit snugly and do not scroll. On the bank and on the seam of the tube, the information on the date of release and the expiration date of this remedy is again indicated. On the bottom of the bottle of perfume or toilet water must be present sticker with the name of perfume and the brand logo.
When buying decorative cosmetics, pay attention to the tightness and correct storage of your chosen product. The seller must get it from the general packaging (if not provided individually) and open according to your desire. At the base of the brush mascara or luster for the lips there should be no clots, otherwise it indicates that the tube used to open. When buying blush and powder, pay attention to the brush and puff, ideally they should be made of natural materials.
Odor and consistency
Need I say that quality cosmetics should smell nice. At the same time, the fragrance should not be overly aggressive in order to exclude the possible manifestation of allergic reactions. Overdue creams, lipstick and lip gloss immediately give off a characteristic smell of rancid butter. Mascara practically does not have perfume fragrance, it should have a calm aroma and a homogeneous consistency. Remember that it has been forbidden for several decades to produce mascara using artificial fibers and extensions to avoid possible problems when wearing contact lenses.
When choosing perfumes, there are separate rules that must be adhered to:
- Do not buy perfume immediately. Apply the aroma you like on the wrist's skin and walk with it for several hours. Quality spirits have the ability to expand, changing their tonality over time. This must be done also because sometimes the most beautiful perfume can cause individual intolerance: discomfort, headache and even nausea.
- pay attention to the stamina and a train of aroma. An elusive fleur from a good perfume should surround you all day long.
- do not try more than two or three options at the same time. If you immediately could not decide on the choice of perfume, leave the store, walk for half an hour in the fresh air, drink a cup of coffee and only then continue to find the right flavor.
Testers
Practically one hundred percent guarantee that you do not run into a fake is the presence of testers in the store. With their help, you can check the consistency of the products, the fragrance and the lack of allergic reactions. And samplers of decorative cosmetics will ease the pain of choosing the right color scheme.
Price and place of purchase of cosmetics
The modern market offers consumers a lot of options for purchasing cosmetics - from online stores and network consultants to luxury salons of elite brands. More and more consumers prefer to order cosmetics via the Internet, being tempted by the relatively inexpensive price of products. But in this case, you buy a "cat in a poke," not being able to visually determine the quality of products, and return cosmetics and perfumes are not legally allowed. Seduced by the tempting actions and sales, be very vigilant. Often, shopkeepers in this way try to get rid of stale goods with already expiring dates of expiration.
We hope that our simple tips will help you avoid unnecessary problems when buying cosmetics and make this process easy and enjoyable