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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lara Owen

How to spot fake beauty products online and avoid being ripped off

This burgeoning market for counterfeit beauty products represents one of the fastest-growing segments within the fake goods industry. - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

The allure of a luxury serum for a fraction of its price or a cult mascara at half off can seem like an irresistible bargain. However, what appears to be a small victory for the wallet could, in reality, pose a significant threat to health and safety.

The burgeoning market for counterfeit beauty products represents one of the fastest-growing segments within the fake goods industry.

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