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Revlon blowing brush: how can you spot a counterfeit?

In the 1930s, three chemists decided to create the Revlon brand. Initially, the brand only sold nail varnishes. Over time, the brand grew and developed into what it is today. One of the best-known Revlon products today is the blower brush, which has been a huge success thanks to its practicality and effectiveness. Unfortunately, in the wake of this success, counterfeiters have been quick to create replicas of this product. That's why, if you want to buy your blower brush on second-hand platforms or outside official shops, we've put together some advice on how to tell the real thing from the fake.

The price :

The first thing you need to look at is the price at which the Revlon blower brush is sold. This is a good indicator of a fake product.

Scammers generally sell products at relatively low prices to attract as many people as possible looking for a bargain. Sometimes, when an offer is too good to be true, it's because it's hiding something.

However, some counterfeiters sell their products at the market price, so don't rely on this alone.

The logo :

Please also pay special attention to your Revlon product logo. It must be clear and well placed on the brush. To be sure, refer to the official product photos.

On a genuine product, the logo is precisely positioned, the characters are uniform and well aligned. This is not the case on counterfeit products, where the logo is badly printed and the font is not respected.

Packaging:

Let's move on to an analysis of the Revlon Blow Brush packaging. It says a lot about the authenticity of the Revlon product. The images on the packaging must be correctly printed, sharp and precise.

On brushes from replica factories, this is generally not the case. The images on the packaging are not aligned or are blurred. In addition, the barcode and serial number may be completely missing, illegible or not match the manufacturer's information.

Features :

Also check the features of your Revlon blower brush. It has precise temperature settings and an even heating system to ensure even heat distribution.

Counterfeit products usually show heating problems such as inaccurate temperatures or areas that don't heat properly.

Counterfeit heating products can be dangerous. Counterfeiters do not always comply with safety standards. So you can end up with complicated overheating problems that can lead to fires.

Online reviews :

Before buying your Revlon product second-hand or outside an official shop, take the time to check reviews, forums and social networks to make sure the seller is reliable.

If you're buying second-hand, take a close look at the seller's profile and the reviews and ratings that other users have left for them. Even if the seller's previous sales haven't involved the same type of product, this will help you build up a reliable opinion of them.

Want to find out more about counterfeit products? Read our articles on GHD straighteners and beauty blenders .

Secure the purchase of your second-hand Revlon brush with Obvy :

If you want to buy your Revlon blow brush on resale platforms between private individuals, we advise you to use Obvy to secure your transaction.

Obvy is a secure payment platform that helps you avoid the scams that are common in transactions between private individuals. When you make a transaction on Obvy, the funds are only credited to your seller when the buyer certifies that the goods purchased are in order. If this is not the case, you are automatically refunded and the item is returned to the seller.

By using Obvy to carry out transactions between private individuals, you can also benefit from payment in several instalments.