First off, let’s just be real: I haven’t *personally* bought a fake YSL foundation. I mean, I’m more of a drugstore foundation kinda gal myself (don’t judge!). But I’ve *seen* them, you know? And the internet is a *treasure trove* of horror stories.
The thing is, fakes are getting ridiculously good. Like, *scarily* good. You can’t just eyeball it anymore, unfortunately. You gotta be, like, a detective.
One thing I’ve noticed? Packaging. The real deal YSL stuff, it’s got that luxurious, weighty feel, right? The fake? Usually lighter, cheaper plastic. The font on the label might be slightly off, like *slightly*. Or maybe the color is a little wonky. It’s all in the details, and sometimes those details are, like, barely noticeable. It’s almost criminal, tbh.
And don’t even get me started on the formula. Who *knows* what’s in that stuff? Probably ground up chalk and, like, paint thinner or something. Seriously, you’re putting this stuff on your FACE! I’d be terrified of breaking out in a rash or getting some weird skin infection, yikes.
Think about where you’re buying it, too. A “too good to be true” price from some random website? Red flag central, my friend. Stick to reputable retailers, like Sephora or, you know, the actual YSL website. Yeah, it’ll cost more, but at least you know you’re getting the real deal.
I saw this article that was talking about fake YSL bags, and honestly, the same principles apply. Check the stitching, check the font, check the material. It’s all about the details. And if something feels off, trust your gut. It’s probably a dud.
