Beauty YouTubers Take on Dangerous Trend for Internet Challenge
Sep 21, 2018
Counterfeit makeup has become a real problem in the beauty industry. Sure, it’s inexpensive but it contains a lot of things that you wouldn’t want anywhere near your face--including fecal matter. But that’s not stopping some brave--aka dumb af--beauty YouTubers from creating looks with the fake products. This is incredibly dangerous and shouldn’t be replicated by anyone.
Dangerous. Counterfeit makeup can be found everywhere. From street vendors to eBay to Amazon, you can’t escape it. But these products are incredibly scary and dangerous, so trying to save the money just isn’t worth it.
Seized. Earlier this year over $700,000 worth of counterfeit makeup was seized by the Los Angeles Police Department. They decided to raid Santee Alley in LA’s fashion district after multiple customers had developed rashes and bumps.
Tested. The officers gathered up fake MAC, Kylie Cosmetics, Urban Decay, NARS, and more. When the products were tested, they were found to contain high levels of feces and bacteria. There was human and animal waste in the products.
