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Charlotte Tilbury products: How to recognize counterfeits?

  • 18 July 23

The Charlotte Tilbury brand embodies elegance, glamor and sophistication in beauty products. Founded by famous makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury, the brand quickly established itself as a symbol of quality and luxury. With an undeniable passion for beauty and exceptional talent, Charlotte Tilbury has created a line of products that celebrate self-confidence, self-expression and the magic of transformation. However, with the growing popularity of the brand, counterfeits are increasing on the market, and more particularly on beauty products. These counterfeit products may appear authentic at first glance, but knowing how to spot them is crucial to protecting our health and our wallets. Unfortunately, if you are not a connoisseur, you can easily be fooled by the attractive offers of copied products from the brand. In this article, we reveal effective tips that will allow you to identify real Charlotte Tilbury products and differentiate them from counterfeit products.

 

Logo

 

First of all, check the Charlotte Tilbury logo since it is a distinctive element. It consists of the name "Charlotte Tilbury" written in capital letters, with an elegant, slightly curved typeface. The letters are well proportioned and evenly spaced, giving an impression of sophistication and elegance. The logo is usually printed in black or gold, providing a refined, high-end appearance. You can also check for spelling mistakes. Replica factories tend not to prioritize writing and spelling. Products copied from the brand may have a logo similar to the authentic one but with a different letter shape, a different color and it may also appear to fade or disappear. The letters can be larger or thinner and rather straight while the original model has curved letters.

 

Holograms and verification codes

 

Authentic Charlotte Tilbury products may feature holograms or special verification codes to ensure their authenticity. Check whether the packaging or the products themselves contain these safety features. You can use these holograms or verification codes to confirm the authenticity of the product by checking them on the brand's official website.

 

Labeling

 

Pay particular attention to the labeling of a Charlotte Tilbury product that you wish to purchase. You must find on the label of the latter, detailed information on the ingredients which compose it, the warnings and the instructions for use.

Look carefully at the information written in very small letters on it. Counterfeiters are known to make a multitude of spelling mistakes. If several of them are visible on the product, you may begin to doubt its authenticity.

 

The barcode

 

You can scan the barcodes or batch numbers on your Charlotte Tilbury product. These are an indicator not to be taken lightly to attest to its authenticity.

 

Barcodes must be present on each product of the brand. They must indicate the origin. Replica factories tend to opt for barcodes or lot numbers that don't match anything.

 

Finishes

 

Charlotte Tilbury products are known for their impeccable details and high quality finishes. You can check the details of the cases and their appearance. Authentic cases can be decorated with delicate engravings, raised designs or touches of shine. Product caps may also have metallic accents or distinctive decorative elements. Regarding the patterns, they can have different shapes such as geometric, floral or even star-shaped patterns. Are you curious to learn more about potential beauty product scams? Find our articles on NuFACE Trinity or on OPI varnishes.

 

Solution de paiement Obvy.

 

Buy your second-hand Charlotte Tilbury products with Obvy

 

If you wish to buy your second-hand Charlotte Tilbury products on peer-to-peer resale platforms such as Leboncoin or Vinted, we advise you to go through Obvy to secure your transaction.

 

With Obvy as a secure means of payment between individuals, you easily avoid scams thanks to the funds escrow system which allows the money from the transaction to be secured in a safe while the transaction is finalized. In fact, you have 72 hours once the package is received to certify the authenticity of your second-hand bag. If necessary, you will be reimbursed without difficulty.