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Amazon For Makeup?

ECBG — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 05:24:19 GMT

I never expected to find My Laura Geller eyeliner on Amazon when Q or her site didn't have my color in stock!

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AuntMame — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 09:10:14 GMT

You are aware that Amazon relies upon individual sellers to scour stores like Walmart and Walgreen's for sales, buy sale and discontinued products and ship them to Amazon?

That's great if there's a color or product you love that's grown hard to find and Amazon can provide it. But I've received enough products that were damaged, obviously used or entirely different than advertised that I've sworn off buying any makeup or personal care products from Amazon. Just a heads up.

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WindingRoad — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 09:53:23 GMT

Same as Ebay, too much counterfeit, dangerous makeup, especially high end. When I used a lot of Laura Geller I was signed up for the sale alerts on her site, the prices were great, sometimes 80% off.

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The Odd One — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 10:57:25 GMT

They're called 3rd party sellers. Amazon itself doesn't have these people scouring the Walmart. Basically I consider 3rd party sellers on Amazon the same as eBay.

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sann — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 13:24:26 GMT

I order Bare Minerals from Amazon, and instead having to wait 7 to 10 days it arrives the next day.

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Reba954 — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 14:41:49 GMT

I think its unfair to say all third party sellers are selling inferior and outdated products. I buy off Amazon and Ebay alot. I am careful who I buy from...I always look for sellers who are rated 100%(on Ebay). I have had nothing but great prices on great items. I am a make up junkie, and I know my products. I only once got a counterfeit product, but that was years ago, before I learned what to look for in sellers. Most of the products I get are brand new products...such as It cosmetics Confidence in a Neck Cream...at half the price! They are sealed, and cant possibly be old, because it was just introduced.

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wagirl — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 15:26:20 GMT

I buy alot of name brand makeup from ebay--and have had great luck with it, spent a ton less and saved a ton more--you buy from the good sellers that are forthright about everything and willing to answer any questions you ask. Just like everything--buyer beware and savvy!!!!

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SilleeMee — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 15:45:36 GMT

That's great that you can find name brands on Amazon. But just be aware that counterfeit products are also sold there, too. If the price seems too good to be true then it's probably not genuine. Same goes for ebay.

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Lipstickdiva — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:00:36 GMT

I never buy skincare or make-up from E-bay or Amazon. No one is saying everyone is selling counterfeit products on either of these sites but yes they do exist. And in the case of Amazon, they don't do much to stop it.

There is a line of skincare that is sold in a spa in my area. I was using it for awhile. I happened to find it on Amazon and it was cheaper so I bought it. The product was expired. After that I read reviews on some of the other products indicating they were counterfeit and had been reported to Amazon but Amazon wasn't pulling them.

Last year there was a MAC lipstick I wanted that was discontinued. Again, there were a few on Amazon. Most were very expensive but one was super cheap so you knew something was up. Review after review after review said they had ordered the lipstick and it was not MAC, it was counterfeit. Again the reviewers said it had been reported but Amazon left the listings up.

I'd rather pay more money and know what I am getting.

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ECBG — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:05:52 GMT

I ordered L Geller Inkcredible Eyeliner in black. Thit product is a major hitter in her collection. It really surprised me.

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sann — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:25:13 GMT

@Reba954 wrote:
I think its unfair to say all third party sellers are selling inferior and outdated products. I buy off Amazon and Ebay alot. I am careful who I buy from...I always look for sellers who are rated 100%(on Ebay). I have had nothing but great prices on great items. I am a make up junkie, and I know my products. I only once got a counterfeit product, but that was years ago, before I learned what to look for in sellers. Most of the products I get are brand new products...such as It cosmetics Confidence in a Neck Cream...at half the price! They are sealed, and cant possibly be old, because it was just introduced.

I agree. No problems here.

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IMW — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:31:20 GMT

Never had an issue with Amazon makeup or skincare.

Enjoy your makeup.

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Squirrel Lover — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:32:44 GMT

I recieved counterfit Deva Curl products from Amazon.com and I. will never order cosmetics or beauty products again.

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AuntMame — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 17:09:18 GMT

Another thing to keep in mind when you buy makeup off Amazon is that when you buy items from a particular third-party seller, if the item is "Fulfilled by Amazon," in other words shipped by Amazon rather than the seller, you may not necessarily be shipped inventory that was sent to Amazon by that seller. Amazon will ship you the item from their general inventory. This is one reason shoppers end up with conterfeit items even when they stick to buying from sellers with good reputations. The sellers have no control over what merchandise Amazon is shipping out, or where the merchandise came from. It could have come from another third-party seller. Your best bet is to buy items that are shipped directly by reputable sellers rather than Amazon.

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WindingRoad — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 18:26:39 GMT

@AuntMame wrote:
Another thing to keep in mind when you buy makeup off Amazon is that when you buy items from a particular third-party seller, if the item is "Fulfilled by Amazon," in other words shipped by Amazon rather than the seller, you may not necessarily be shipped inventory that was sent to Amazon by that seller. Amazon will ship you the item from their general inventory. This is one reason shoppers end up with conterfeit items even when they stick to buying from sellers with good reputations. The sellers have no control over what merchandise Amazon is shipping out, or where the merchandise came from. It could have come from another third-party seller. Your best bet is to buy items that are shipped directly by reputable sellers rather than Amazon.

@AuntMame And I read and believe exactly the opposite. When you are shipped items from a third party seller, you, as the customer, assume all the risk and when Amazon does the shipping, they are responsible for the product they send you. Which is correct, hmmmmm? I'll have to reseach this more.

Both Amazon and Ebay are both notorious for selling fake cosmetics, skincare and haircare procducts, mostly high end ones. I have received fake products and I've lost money and I had to spend too much time fighting to get a refund. I do not understand how one "knows" an Amazon or Ebay seller. A 100% rating means nothing, I've sold one item (used) on Ebay myself and I have a !00% rating. It's "let the buyer beware" all the time on these platforms.

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croemer — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 19:43:48 GMT

@IMW wrote:
Never had an issue with Amazon makeup or skincare.
Enjoy your makeup.

Me either...nor e-bay.

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colliemom4 — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 20:22:11 GMT

I received fake perfume from Amazon years ago. However I've ordered lots of other things that seem just fine.

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barb40 — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 20:43:05 GMT

If I order something from Amazon, I make sure it is fulfilled by Amazon. I have ordered some Tarte and Mally, from Amazon...and it has been fulfilled by Tarte and Mally, no problems.

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StephfromIdaho — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 02:01:40 GMT

Amazon has EVERYTHING and you receive your order in a day or two

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SurferWife — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 05:24:30 GMT

@WindingRoad wrote:
Same as Ebay, too much counterfeit, dangerous makeup, especially high end. When I used a lot of Laura Geller I was signed up for the sale alerts on her site, the prices were great, sometimes 80% off.

@WindingRoad Indeed! And counterfeit products has been proven to be FAKES through product testing, too. I don’t risk it!