Here are the stories I’ve found from people who have tried fakeup and ended up with everything from eye irritation to rashes to bacterial infections that landed them in the ER. It’s no joke — fakeup is made in dirty and unsanitary conditions and has been found to contain everything from mercury, lead, and bacteria to rat feces and human urine. Yes, pee could be in that fake MAC foundation you bought on eBay — do you really want that on your face? The people making these counterfeits have absolutely no concern for you, they just want your money. They put more money into duping the packaging than they do the products. Just ask anyone who’s had the unfortunate experience of using fakeup. Or, read/watch their stories below and hopefully they will convince you how dangerous it can be.

Here’s How to Identify Counterfeit Cosmetics
The shady business venture of fakeup is a very real and dangerous to your health as counterfeit cosmetics are becoming more available and harder to spot.

The toxic truth about counterfeit cosmetics
According to a report many of the counterfeit cosmetics contain dangerous substances including lead, mercury, cyanide, arsenic and paint-stripper.

Social media now contributes to 50% of counterfeit cosmetics sales
Celebrity brands have issued warnings about fake beauty products and retailers. Social media now contributes to more than 50% of counterfeit cosmetics sales.

Please be aware of fake Kylie Jenner Lip Kits
***Warning Please share*** Please be aware of fake Kylie Jenner Lip Kits off the internet and Buy and Sell websites. They are not the real thing, they are full of toxins, poisioning agents and superglue as you can see below. This is the consequences of a fake Kylie...

The Unhealthy TRUTH About FAKE MAKEUP | And REAL Makeup
PopLuxe Thumbs up for spreading LOVE 🙂 I feel weird saying this about makeup when I'm a makeup channel, but BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU PUT ON YOUR SKIN. Today's video was a weird one to make, but I wanted to make people aware of the damage that can be caused by fake makeup...

Fake makeup: The toxic truth you need to know this Christmas
Bargain-hunters beware: the cheap designer makeup you are buying this Christmas could be toxic. Shoppers - increasingly fuelled by the desire to emulate their Instagram idols - are buying fake versions of the most popular makeup brands at a fraction of the price. But...

The Ugly Side of Fake Makeup
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Exposing fake makeup!
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This Girl Accidentally Bought a Counterfeit Urban Decay Palette on Groupon
One girl accidentally purchased a counterfeit Urban Decay Naked 2 palette so she decided to post photos to help warn other shoppers.

$6 Kylie Jenner Kyshadow Palette: Real vs. Fake, I nearly lost my eye!
Sarah Tanya Official I finally got a chance to film this Real vs Fake Kylie Jenner Kyshadow review and I had no idea what I getting myself into! What do you think of buying fake makeup products versus the real deal? Watch the video to see what happened. Leave your...

The Scary Truth About the Beauty Black Market You Need to Know
When Autumn, 21, found her favorite mascara — Laura Geller GlamLash — listed on eBay for half-price, she jumped on it. Her retail high didn't last long. "I noticed the tube was missing the brand's lips logo, and the brush's bristles looked uneven," she says. Still,...

Buyer Beware: Counterfeit, Fake Bare Minerals Foundation on Ebay
My sister purchased Bare Minerals Original Fairly Light Foundation as my Christmas gift. She bought it from an Ebay seller with good reviews and paid full price for the product to insure its validity and quality. Upon my first use, I noticed the texture of the product...