Quick answer
Sale weeks are when counterfeit stock moves fastest, because a low price stops looking suspicious. Here is what to check before you buy.
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Check a product free →Why sale season is the risk
For most of the year, an unusually low price is itself a warning. During 11.11 and 12.12 that signal disappears — everything is discounted, so a fake priced at 60% off looks normal.
1. Check the batch code, not the box
Packaging is the easiest thing to copy well. A batch code that traces to an importer record is not.
2. Compare against the brand's real size range
Counterfeits often appear in sizes the brand never made for this market.
3. Be suspicious of "imported, no box"
No outer packaging usually means no import trail.
4. Look at the seller's full catalogue
A seller listing every premium brand at a deep discount rarely has real sourcing for all of them.
5. Texture and smell are late signals
By the time you notice, you have already used it. Verify before, not after.
What we do
Every product on TheSkinProof is batch-matched against importer invoices before listing, with a 2× money-back guarantee if anything is proven counterfeit.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest way to spot fake skincare during sale season?
Check the batch code on the product itself and verify it against the importer's records, rather than trusting the outer box, since packaging is the easiest thing to fake. Be cautious of a seller whose entire catalog of premium brands is unusually discounted.
Where can I buy genuinely authentic skincare during sale season in Bangladesh?
Buy from a seller who can show the importer's invoice and batch number for the product, discount or not. TheSkinProof is an invoice-verified skincare marketplace where every product is checked against the invoice and batch before it is listed.
Why does an unusually steep discount not always mean a product is fake?
A steep discount alone is not proof either way; what matters is whether the batch code on the product matches the importer's records and the packaging print looks sharp and consistent. Treat the discount as a reason to check more carefully, not as proof of a fake.