See the picture. See, the letters on the fake one have already started to come off. Also notice that the words on the real MAC is places closer to the rim than the fake one. Weight:- The fake one is way lighter than the real one. Real MAC lipsticks are heavier. Whereas, the fake one feels very plastic-like. Size: - The fake ones will always have different sized packaging, either it will be longer or wider.
Mine is a tad bit longer. The bottom:- The label at the bottom of the fake MAC is shinier and is more silver, whereas, the original MAC label is matte and is smoked silver kind of a shade. The aluminum portion of the bullet:- The fake one just has a boring aluminum thing, no glossiness or shine.
The real one has a glossy, shinny look to it, maybe it is because it has a percent of steel in it. The silver rim:- Pay attention to the silver rim. See the picture, the cap shuts perfectly in case of the real one, but not in case of the fake one. The placement of the letters:- The picture says it all. The letters of the real MAC are centrally placed, whereas, the letters on the fake ones can be placed anywhere on the bullet. Mine got stuck at the corner :P.
The Quality Last, but not the least, the quality will definitely differ. For instance, the concealer I received had already separated inside the tube.
The people who make this fake stuff, they do a pretty good job tricking people. MAC lipsticks come in a glossy black bullet, while the fake ones come in a dull matt bullet.
Logo Font. A real MAC product has the brand name engraved on its products while a fake one just has the name printed on it. The print generally fades quickly, indicating that the product is nothing but a copy! When buying makeup from stores always ensure you test the product. A real MAC lipstick will be soft, smooth and have a buttery sheen to it. A fake one will look less impressive and will exude a chemical odour or have no smell at all.
Quality is key for branded products like MAC, and a fake brand will not come close to the colour and feel of the real one. Our trained team of editors and researchers validate articles for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
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Method 1. All rights reserved. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc. Look for a round, circular sticker on the bottom of the box. Check the bottom of the box for a sticker that says the name of the hue.
The sticker on authentic MAC lipsticks is round while an imposter may have the name printed directly on the box. See if the barcode is on a sticker or merely printed on the box. Turn the carton on its side to look at the barcode. If it's on a sticker, it's an authentic MAC lipstick. If the barcode is printed directly on the box, it's a fake.
Look at the base of the tube to find the serial number located just below the sheen and name of the lipstick. If the bottom sticker doesn't have that information around the edges of the sticker, it's a knockoff. Method 2. Pay close attention to the MAC logo on the cap of the lipstick.
The real tube's font is much smaller in height and closer together. The actual MAC logo looks like it's almost carved into the cap of the tube. A fake may look more like it's printed or stuck onto it and the logo may fade over time.
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