The cosmetic industry today is highly flooded with ample amount of substandard product, some made with substandard ingredient from the companies so as to maximize profit while others are made without the consent of the main manufacturing brand thereby compromising standard, Formulated with poor or wrong formula etc.   

Counterfeit cosmetics products, like make-up, skin care and hair styling products, are being sold on both local and online pop-up shops throughout the Nigeria today.  They are often disguised as designer name brands to fool thousands of shoppers each year who believe they are buying legitimate cosmetic products like Lotion, Cream, serum, body and lip oil.  Additionally, they contain dangerous bacteria, lead, beryllium, and other harmful substances that pose health risks and hazard to the consumers of such product.

Counterfeit fragrances or perfume/ body spray have been found to contain DEHP which the Environmental Protection Agencies classify as a probable human carcinogen.  Some have been found to contain levels of urine. Other counterfeit products contain chemicals that have been known to cause cancer, acne, eczema and other health issues when absorbed by the human skin.

Signs of fake cosmetics:

• The product is sold at a flea market or other unauthorized seller i.e., not associated to any registered company.  
• The product smells different than it should or is packaged slightly different from the authentic or original brand.
• Discounted products prices and sold cheaply to trigger rush should be considered as highly suspicious.  
• Counterfeit products are cheaper to make and can be sold at a low price while still making a profit.
• The price for a name brand product is very expensive even though it is made in China.  Many of the more expensive name brand products are made in Europe or the United States.
• “Limited Edition” advertisements even though the manufacturer does not offer the product as a limited edition.

How to avoid fake cosmetics:

• Research the online retailer or seller that you plan to buy from.  Look for blogs, forums, or reviews and see if there are any warnings from past customers.
• Buy products directly from name brand stores.
• If you are unsure if a product is authentic, don’t buy it.
• Ask sellers directly through mail, Call or chat if they are selling genuine products.

Is cosmetic quality more important than price
There are some people who rank price over quality while put quality over price.

This is different depending on what you are looking for, but actually, it is quite important to decide which to focus on, otherwise, you get lost, although there are 4 key factors to consider when buying a cosmetic product

1. No cosmetic is better than Fake cosmetic, when you don’t use cosmetic you won’t die but when you use a fake product it can kill at the long run.
2. What exactly do you expect as value for your money in a product decides how much you can pay for the product.
3. Is your beauty a priority to pay such an amount for?
4. Get yourself a reputable and trusted resellers in your city where you can always reach out and pick a product or an online cosmetic shop like Kiss & Clay “Managed by Breuddwyd Nig Ltd” to always give you with quality product

It Doesn’t matter where you are when you odder a product on Kiss and clay shop, your product will be shipped in due time as soon as your odder is confirmed both in Nigeria and outside Nigeria.

If you value quality over the price, you will be a friend to Kiss and Clay

As we introduce some pros of high-quality cosmetics in the past paragraphs, if you value quality over the price, you favor the quality of a product or service over its cost. This mindset suggests that you are willing to pay more for a better-quality product or service, even if there are cheaper options available when you are making cosmetics decision or where you are.

Valuing quality over price can be a wise decision, especially if the product or service is essential or will be used for an extended period. In many cases, a higher-quality product can be more durable, reliable, and offer a better performance, ultimately leading to more value in the long run as it has higher tendency of satisfying you expectation.

But, it’s essential to balance your wish for quality with your budget and financial situation. It is better to research and compare options to find the best value for your money.

In consideration sometimes, the unit price for our products tends to be a little bit higher compared to other sellers do to, yet, going for the greatest qualities of same type of product that are reliable, because we feel it is worth doing business with the best quality only in satisfying your expectation and for assurance you can pick a product at random to try before you come back for your bulk shopping next time.

If you value price over quality

If you value price over quality, you favor the cost of a product or service over its quality. This mindset suggests that you are willing to compromise on quality to save money or to stay within your budget.

If you want to create low price cosmetics, it is important to understand that you need to order a lot of quantity. In general, the more you ask, the lower the unit cost will be, so trying to get a low price with a low quantity like 500 pcs or 1,000 pcs is quite difficult.

Valuing price over quality can be a reasonable decision in some situations, but it’s important to consider the potential drawbacks of choosing the cheapest choice available without considering the quality. It’s essential to strike a balance between the cost and the quality of a product or service to make an informed and practical decision or at the end of the day you will lose money and will not get result for the money paid which result to a bad decision.

Cosmetic quality is not the only that raises the price

When you are trying to create cosmetics, a lot of people focus on bulk, ingredients, etc. It is true that the ingredients you use can change the price, but also using what containers change the total price. Even if you were capable of making reasonable content, if you use an expensive, fancy container, the total price will be high.

sometimes it is not just to beautify the product but also to serve as a good preservation for the product.

Little is more when it comes to quality. All you care is the result.

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By Isaac S. Miyim