hundreds of people are reviewing this product as a knock-off of the true Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler...how can i know for sure one way or another
1708513
It's fake. Bought it today and major complained to Amazon customer service. This should help you: http://myeyeshadowconsultant.com/2011/06/24/how-to-spot-a-fake-shu-uemura-eyelash-curler/
1708514
I think you should go by the most current review. I bought one and it's real. Came in a Shu Uemura box with an extra refill. I wish Amazon would allow reviewers to post pictures of the actual product received. It would be most helpful to people's inquiries.
1708515
It pulled all my lashes off. The product is extremely flimsy and it rattles when you clean it or move it around.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! It literally tore off all my lashes and left them in horrible condition!
95856
No it's not an imitation....it's the exact same product. I've bought it from my Esthetician & through Amazon, no complaints & totally the same!!
1306725
Just stop and use a regular eyelash curler or go get them permanently curled. This product doesn't work.
234837
I am convinced this is a knock-off because this not only doesn't smell anything like it used to, it has absolutely no staying power. Within an hour or less I have forgotten I put it on. As good of a deal as this appears to be, it is no deal at all and I feel I threw my money down the toilet because I don't have what I wanted. I have been wearing Shalimar for 35+ years and there is no chance this is the real thing. If it is the real thing, they've blown it. I would strongly recommend not buying this. Go to Nordstrom, Macy's or another reputable brick and mortar store to ensure you are getting the real thing. If it costs more, it will be worth it.
1940687
Hey, Marisa when I recieved mines I was asking the same thing because the original red cherry lashes that I buy comes in the packaging that's on the picture, I'm not sure if they are fake or whatever but they both are the same lashes to me. These ones are better in my opinion
182549
GrandeLash is amazing. I would recommend you purchase through their website so you know you're getting the real deal and not a knockoff.
4969
Here is one: 'BeautyEncounter.com' They are Vendors at Amazon, Rakuten.. who knows.. they could be anywhere, this store I know for sure they sell fake/replica/counterfeit stuff, I read it in other reviews, & they sold me fake Wella hair color, but I got my refund from Amazon, definitely not from them, their costumer service is so bad & rude. So caution bcs they sell 'It's a 10' brand as well. I wonder if Amazon have any option to block some sellers, instead of just remembering the store name b4 ordering.
1288526
I don't know. But like so many products here on amazon it's a fake. Since I wrote my first review, they got new people who have reviewed fewer items to write their product review.
137610
I usually got this from my sisters dermatologist but they no longer sell it, I have ordered it several times and I don't feel it is a knock off. To me the consistency,smell and how it feels on my skin is just as the same quality as the one I got from the dr office. In fact getting ready to order more. Hope that helps
1027328
Bought mine years ago based on the "hype" and I liked the way it handled but didn't see a monster difference. I think it just fit well against my lid and reached all lashes from edge to edge. It felt good to handle and squeeze and I didn't have issues with right vs left hand/eye. What is critical is the shape of the curler and how well it fits against YOUR eyelid to pick up lashes. Shu has a softer silicone pad that does do a softer curved crimp for me vs the acute 90 degree bend with a harder rubber pad like Shiseido. I can skip the 3 crimp (base, middle, tip) technique with my Shu curler with Shu pad. It does a great job for me with shorter stick straight lashes. I used to heat my curlers w/ my hair dryer to get a better holding curl. I don't have to heat with Shu. The choice of mascara (H2O proof, watery or dry, fibers or not) and brush shape(comb or bristles) is the other part of the whole eyelash process. What does the hype say? Googled it and found from InStyle magazine: &lt;Shu Uemura: Winner ('13), `12, `11, `10, `09, `05 Unlike most in its category, this tool "is easy to hold and fits all eye shapes," says L.A. makeup pro Megan Lanoux. And it legitimately curls (not bends or creases) lashes.&gt; We are having problems buying refills online for this curler so are buying Shiseido refills from Amazon which costs as much to ship as the 2 pk refill. I would love to have someone answer this for you who has new curlers from Shu and Shiseido and compares.
2256880
Yes; it's not the authentic stuff like I got from my salon. It was very watery. The smell was even different and it dried my hair out and even made it frizzy unlike the authentic product which made my hair so soft. I will not purchase from here again!! I might try Walgreens. I noticed that they sell it online, and I feel like they are more trustworthy. Also, I compared the bottles and the logo is different. I believe without a doubt this product is a fake. Save your hair and do not waste your money!! Pay a little more to ensure this product is genuine from a reputable seller.
624059
Yes, this is the exact product that you will see at www.moroccanoil.com. This is the same product that is sold at salons at a much higher price.I feel confident that this is not a "knock off" because I have previously bought the product at my hair salon many times. I have very dry, very thick hair, and I would have noticed if this product was different. After reading Nelly's post, I looked at the YouTube video, and like Nelly, my jar passed the "scratch test" with flying colors.
726180
It definitely is not! When I wrote the review I wasn't sure, but after comparing it to my old one I'm sure it's fake. It has visible differences, and pinched rather than curled....would not recommend to anyone!
364254
Debra, I asked this question about a month ago. If you scroll through them you can take a look at what people had to say. The general consensus was that they were not knock offs anymore.
726182
I believe it is. I threw the box away but the curler has the imprint Shu Uemura on it. I do not have my old one to compare it to but it does curl my eye lashes well.
1332959
Becuase it's not the real deal! It's a cheap knock off not at all in the same ball park as the real MELT roller
278697
I bought one sold here by "Always Beautiful" and it was a definite knock off! It is not worth the $10.99. Go to the real store and buy the real stuff. I love the real Bare Minerals products. It is worth the price and lasts a long time!