The other day I got a friend request from a seller on MySpace who specializes in fake MAC products. Today, I watched some videos on how to tell the difference between authentic and fake eye shadow, and authentic and fake pigments. So, I guess that’s my cue to talk about my opinion on the matter of impostor brands.
Personally, I don’t support impostor cosmetics. They are not something I will purchase and that’s because the business is done with deception at the forefront. If someone is claiming to be selling an authentic product and it’s fake, how can you trust anything else that’s promised?
- How do you know it’s safe?
- How do you know it hasn’t been used?
It’s just bad business to lie to your customers.
Consider: the manufacturers
As I said before, I think it’s pretty lame to produce something and try to pass it off as genuine. It’s one thing to be an imitation, without actually using the original’s name. But to try to fool people into thinking that something is real, by using the brand name down to the individual product names.. that’s just blatant lies. For the ‘high quality’ fakes, think about this: if your product is actually decent, why not just launch your own line (Cosmetics Art Makeup anyone?) instead of trying to usurp the fame of a brand that’s taken the time and effort to build its name and following. Answer.. because they’re greedy.
Consider: the consumers
If people are making an informed decision about what they’re buying, my stance is neutral. Not everyone wants to spend a lot of money on makeup, and there isn’t a thing wrong with that. I just find it amusing when they act stupid and put down people that actually support the authentic brand. You want to buy something on the cheap, that’s cool. You want to drop the cash, also cool. To each their own..
..and no high horses for anyone.
