Kérastase is a French luxury hair brand and part of the L’Oréal Professional Products Division that distributes products internationally. Kérastase is a leader in the global haircare industry and its products are professionally developed to provide optimum hair care. Their products are developed using advanced scientific research in the field and contain a unique blend of potent active ingredients, and molecular complexes that work to target key hair concerns to restore its vitality, health, and shine.
Kérastase rigorously tests all of their research with leading professionals and volunteers, creating a brand that is not only known for its luxurious and sophisticated haircare but one that is built on science and highly effective formulas that give permanent and perfect results.
Kérastase works in a 4-step regimen to better nourish, hydrate, and protect the hair: Cleanse, Treat, Replenish, and Prime. By following the 4-step guide, hair is treated to a full range of key proteins, vitamins, and amino acids that work together to strengthen and restore hair fibers for beautiful shine and incredible gloss.
However, Counterfeiters have denied many genuine buyers the right and the joy of enjoying these products. The Internet is replete with complaints about fake Kérastase products. Counterfeit cosmetics contain dangerous chemicals that cause adverse reactions to the skin and organs. Quite often it contains infection-causing bacteria that can lead to scarring, burning, disfigurement, and even fecal matter.
It’s fairly common to find local vendors selling imitation products, which are commonly sourced from online marketplaces like AliExpress. Many have also purchased these fake products from Amazon as well as other online stores. These shady beauty deals are “posing a serious health risk”. A 2015 report by the European Union’s law enforcement agency found that 86 percent of fake cosmetics are produced in mainland China and Hong Kong with more than 90,000 ‘fakeups’ seized at a Chinese port in 2017.
Consumers are reporting a number of symptoms from using counterfeit makeup, including eye infections, allergic reactions, skin rashes, swollen lips, and chemical burns. In worst cases, the toxic ingredients in many fake makeup products have caused long-term health problems such as high blood pressure and infertility. However, most customers are unaware of the harmful side effects until it’s too late. When tested, several generic cosmetics were discovered to have dangerous chemicals like aluminum, mercury, arsenic, cyanide, and even human urine and rat droppings.
While trace amounts of lead are still allowed in certain cosmetics, high amounts of the chemical can be toxic. One fake version of a MAC lipstick was found to have 15 times more lead than the original, while a counterfeit Jaclyn Hill eye shadow palette had four times the amount of lead as the real version. The Customs and Border Protection reported that generic cosmetics are often made in factories with unsanitary conditions.
How To Spot Fake Kerastase Product Vs Original
According to information on the company’s website, their formulas, ingredients, and packaging are exactly the same and have not changed. In order to protect yourself from the side effects of fake Kerastase products here is how to spot fakes;
Pay Attention to the Packaging
If you previously purchased a Kerastase product, line the items up side-by-side to compare their exteriors. Fake products are housed in lower-quality plastic or metal casings. Products that don’t quite fit into the box as they should, as well as boxes with exposed pieces of cardboard, are other indicators that you may have picked up a phony.
Check the Label
Counterfeit Kerastase products will often have uneven fonts, misspelled words, inconsistent patterns, and incorrect trade names printed on the label and leaflets, so make sure to cross-check the item with the one on the brand’s official website. If your product features “peel-to-reveal” stickers, which can be peeled back to show the full ingredient list, that’s a sign it’s genuine.
Swatch the Color Before Using
Just like low-quality packaging, a seemingly cheaper formula is a telltale sign of a counterfeit cosmetic. Fake Kerastase products typically have a thinner consistency than their real counterparts. Unless they’re unscented, many genuine products will have a signature fragrance.
Be Mindful Where You’re Shopping
Some third-party sites do get authorizations to sell specific brands, but if the listing seems unusual (the price is strangely low, the packaging is unusual, or you’re just not sure), go with your gut and stick to a different retailer. If you buy Kérastase products in a supermarket, drugstore, or any other outlet other than the company’s website or a Kérastase Consultant Salon, there is no guarantee that it is an authentic Kérastase product. In addition, payments through PayPal or American Express also protect consumers in case of fraudulent transactions. SEE: Kerastase Authorized Retailers
Note the Pricing
Of course, you should always buy your products from one of the brand’s licensed retailers, but we admit a good sale is pretty hard for us to resist. If the sale is a little too good to be true, however, it probably is. Most high-end brands like Kerastase will regulate pricing on their products, meaning that a $5 designer product is likely isn’t the real deal. Also, knockoff products are often sold in bulk. ALSO READ:How To Know The Original Otentika Lotion Vs Fake
