YOU'VE Probably Purchased COUNTERFEIT Makeup! | BEAUTIFUL and BOTHERED | Ep. 34 

Don't even care...going to watch this again 😂😂😂😂😂

I worked at Sephora in Toronto and we had a sealed fragrance returned with a tub of playdough in the box. People are wild!!

I LOVE the way your show flows. It feels like I am part of a real conversation with friends. Please dont ever change & become like a totally scripted show. I dig how real this show is! i’ve been watching since the beginning & will watch as long as you make shows!!❤

Y'all have become my absolute favorite podcast on RU-vid. I absolutely LOVE how you discuss mature skin regularly. No other "Influencers" really. Most cater to the 20-30 somethings. Even some of the older ones that don't wanna admit they're older. LoL! So from this 50 y o, makeup artist of 30+ years THANK YOU!!! Also absolutely LOVE the Shorts on RU-vid as well. ❤️❤💋💋🌹🌹

You two have become such ‘comfort creators’ for me…I listen to old episodes in the background while I’m doing other stuff, and I still laugh every time 🩷🥰 Love you both!

I would NEVER buy makeup, skincare or hair care from Amazon or any third party seller.

Yall recounting retail fraud and and stopping people was an echo from my day, I’m a customer service team lead at a major big box store, and GIRL, this weekend can choke 😂 When it comes to chemistry, in my eyes it’s Trixie and Katya; Johnny and Kevin ❤

The banter between these two is unmatched..my favorite is when they both finish eachothers sentences, always know what eachothers talking about even when it goes right over our heads lol it’s the literal best

I work at a Home Goods which is under the same company as TJ Maxx & Marshalls.; the amount of theft and fake returns that I've seen firsthand working there is ASTRONOMICAL. But our LP doesn't allow employees to say anything or else we get fired. And returns are literally a joke, even though the company policy is 30 days, you can still return it after without a receipt and USED (whatever item you buy) and we just give you store credit. The managers just damage it out and it gets thrown in the bin. I can type for DAYS the amount of ways you can literally steal from this company and get away with it. Corporate doesn't do anything! And if they don't do anything, I'm sure they are HEAVILY insured. Laws for theft are different in every state, but where I live they don't give a shit and the responsibility and danger always goes to the cashiers and lower management.

I’m dying at Barbara’s origin story 😂😂😂😂

“Welcome back to bruised bartered and bankrupt!!” Lmaoo im already laughing and we’re not even 5 seconds in Love you both so much see you next week! ❤

“This is the Barbra origin story, I left her putting the blush on to stop a lady from shoplifting.” Why is this PERFECTION?!?! 🤣🤣🤣

Thanks so much for reuploading this, must've been a pain to do. I absolutely loved this episode btw.

For people who want to know, the Moria liquid blush is on sale for $6.80 🙂 Yes this is my second time today watching this. I will not be judged! lmao 😂

Did not expect a Barbara lore drop but that's good storytelling 😂😂

The saddest thing to me is how Etsy has become a third party crap platform, too. You have to look carefully for actual hand crafted items. I always look in the cosmetics section of the discounters, look at the stuff, say nah and walk away. You can freaking die from contaminated makeup. And stop saying my name 😂

The US should have the same laws like Europe - no returns of beauty products. That's disgusting to know you might purchase counterfeit and/or used products.

Never been so excited to watch the same episode twice. I can’t be beautiful and bothered without hearing Kevin!!!

I wear very little makeup, but I watch everything because I'm entertained and educated every time. That said, I can't wait for house content because because renos, decor, organizing, maintenence, landscaping, and gardening are MY JAM.

Had a friend who worked at the military exchange store (think a department store/CVS for people stuck on base). The higher the rank of the enlisted, the more likely their spouse was to steal. It was wild. One lady picked up these very expensive supplements and then she would return them the next day. She literally took out the expensive ones and then super carefully glued the lid shut over some super cheap supplements like magnesium. She did this 3 months in a row and the first one went through just fine. The second one they told her that they would not refund these again as she obviously didn't like them. In the 3rd month, my friend locked eyes with her and peeled the top off. This was supposed to be like 60 supplements and she had about 20 in there, they weren't even close to the real pill size and shape, let alone color. It tipped my friend off because the rattle was all wrong. This lady legit said, "No wonder they weren't working, somebody swapped them out!". But her story was they *never* were opened. They were brand new! My poor friend had to call the MPs (military police) on the Major's wife and ban them both from the store (you vouch for your spouse and if they steal, it's on you). The major was *pissed*. But she got off because they couldn't prove that she did it and it wasn't somebody else being shady. But they banned them both from the store. It was wild. If she had just paid a little more attention to the pill size or listened when they told her they wouldn't return them anymore she would probably still be living her best life stealing from the store. The amount they could prove she stole (3 months worth) was outrageous at about $500 for the lot of them. You were supposed to take between 1 and 3 and she took at least 3 a day. To be fair, by all accounts she looked 20 years younger.

I always watch at least two times anyways, so re-watching! I just kept turning the volume up on the other one every time Kevin was talking so I could hear him 😊

Johnny: "ENOUGH" with the glowy foundation...Kevin: "niacinamide "... "Get away from Me"...hahaha. love it

I absolutely love the chaos of this episode 😂 I live for Johnny get all fired up and Kevin being excited to wear a hard hat. I can't. 💀

Omg can we have a whole episode of Sephora stories?! I love watching your podcast! The conversations are so natural and fluid it reminds me of me and my friends when we get together ❤

i used to work at walmart and someone returned a tv and it was just the box filled with bedsheets...

Before I started working at Ulta and saw a product I wanted, I would ask a representative if there was the same product in the back. You can never be too careful.

Buying a house was the most stressful event of my life. Ask a million questions and turn over every rock.

I’m in the process of buying my first house myself (UK) and so much of this really resonated for me. The response to my questions to lawyers and advisors has pretty much been shock that I have the audacity to ask, or being told that I’m ‘overthinking’. So frustrating when simply asking sensible questions to make sure I don’t get caught out. The whole industry is frustrating as hell in my opinion! Hope all the stress settles for you soon though! ❤

Omg, I'm so glad you have Kevin's audio! I was so worried it didn't actually record and Johnny was going to LOSE IT 😅

Yay! Thanks for fixing the audio!!! ❤🎉❤🎉

My job (liquor store) I can do everything up to physically intervening or stopping them from leaving but at least I can follow them talk to them and anything I physically witnessed is fair game to bring up. Theft is rampant everywhere now and like you said necessities is one thing but lipstick or vodka come on girl.

I'm like half way thru the epi and realized Kevin's shirt is his arm tattoo!

Rewatching again because y’all are the best

I’m not sure how realistic this is for everyone, but if I buy a product not from the company itself, I like to keep my original’s empty to compare when I get the new one. I try to leave a tiny bit of product in the empty too, just so I can also compare textures and colors as well. I’ve caught so many counterfeits that way. I stopped buying from Amazon and Ebay because it was slim to none that I found the actual product. I got maybe ONE out of 20 products that were real. If you don’t own the real product already, you could take the new one to a Sephora and Ulta then compare to the testers there. This may seem like a lot of work, but these things are going on your skin and getting near your eyes and lips! You’re worth the time it takes to do these steps to protect yourself.

I'm glad y'all are talking about the counterfeit makeup thing. I've constantly seen on Amazon reviews, people saying that the product they got looks/ feels different than the ones they buy in store but I figured it hasn't happened to me (that I know of) and well it is cheaper. Now that I know about the rat feces, i'd rather play it safe and buy in store🤮. The scary thing is, I've also seen people say this about vitamins and food products which I also buy on there. Nothing is safe anymore 😭. The Sephora stories are wild, I'm horrified but also very entertained. Can't wait for next weeks episode!!

We are SO here for you two to sit there and just have conversation round and round. Perfection. Fingers crossed for the house, Johnny! I feel stupid asking this, but Kevin- who IS Mary Doogan?? 😂😮 (oh, and totally adding the rem brush to my Ulta wishlist...) ❤

I have a story for you. I was in Ulta and my daughter was a toddler and in her stroller. The associates kept following me around like I was shoplifting. But there was a woman in the store who was going to all the displays I had just been at, actually shoplifting and they left her alone. Meanwhile, I'm telling my daughter not to touch this, don't pick that up etc. It was embarrassing to say the least. The other woman must have stolen hundreds of dollars of stuff and just walked out. It was humiliating and I was there to purchase stuff. It was warm out, so all I had was the baby bag in the bottom of the stroller with my purse, not a bunch of blankets or any of that(moms u know what i mean). Nothing but an Ulta shopping bag in my hands. They were so focused on me, they didn't pay any attention to the actual shoplifter. I used to work in retail, so I didn't give them any shit about it, but seriously, 3 associates following me and none even noticing what was actually happening. Give me a break.

I bought the Dior Forever matte on your recommendation whilst I was in Sephora in Nantes. Did I mention I went to France? I did 😊. It is fantastic, I'm 54. Thank you Johnny.

There is a TON of counterfeit Too Faced and Tarte on Amazon that looks so similar but you’ll know if it’s a product you use all the time. The TF Hangover primer is a common one. I don’t buy any name brand on Amazon anymore. Learned that lesson.

Watching again this amazing episode!! The potato in a box lmao 😂😂😂😂😂😂

I hope it wasn't a giant pain to re-upload this. I don't even mind starting over from the beginning, you're both such a hoot!

The most stressful experience I’ve ever been through was buying my house 4 months ago. When I moved in my new neighbours told me that the 2 previous owners of my house both died in the house.. brilliant. It’s an emotional roller coaster and make sure you are taking care of yourself and remember to breathe.

I've heard of retailers selling fakes and being unaware. It's literally one of these things is not like the other. Kevin I love the new hair color!!!! I just love Johnny & Kevin how they act like me and my friends talking about stuff 😂

Really important you don’t get counterfeit sunscreen also

44:27 Johnny , congrats on buying a house ! Please get an inspection done and make it part of the closing agreement if you can. It’s going to be important for that inspector to INCLUDE in their services an infrared camera that can show where your house is loosing heat from inadequate insulation, and any lack of venting for cooling as well. 🖤🖤

When Kevin said the color of your box and Johnny looked between his legs!!😂😂 DEAD 💀💀💀💀

I am in love with your podcast. Definitely my new favorite! Ps. My warning to everyone is that I had an esthetician use a tester on me after a brow waking, and I got a horrible infection that required antibiotics and a dermatologist. It's so not worth the risk.

i work at ulta and i had to just watch a guy walk in steal 3 perfume testers and walk out

I wanted to get the Patrick Starr until Dawn spray for a boat party in Miami on Amazon. I don’t get it because the picture of the bottle wasn’t transparent like on the Patrick Starr website. I just decided to get it from the original website even if I didn’t get it in time

I will NEVER bye makeup from ebay again got literally burnt (Chemical burns) from q tip lip tints At the time I had only just found my passion for makeup so literally had no idea could fit every makeup product I owned into a small pencil case I can honestly say I was terrified thought I was gonna be permanently scared 😅😅 Beautybay is my favourite place to get any makeup now 💯💖

I once bought some Derma-E moisturizer on Amazon. I've bought that brand before at the more natural food stores and liked it enough. This stuff I bought from Amazon smelled terribly off. From that point I never again bought any name brand beauty products there. It's too easy for 3rd party sellers to look legit on there.

Thank you for fixing the audio!! 🥰

I'm immunocompromised and I love a good deal. I had no clue counterfeit makeup was a problem. THANK YOU.

Sephoras in Brazil are final sale only. You can't return products if you violated the seal. Same thing with drugstore beauty products 😉

I literally had the same Kylie lip kit issue only it was a person on facebook marketplace who had listed it as an unwanted Christmas present. A soon as I got the box it looked off and my suspicion was confirmed by that same chemical smell. 🙃

This is my number 1 weekly guilty pleasure! Always look forward to Sundays. Part of the over 60 crowd and LOVE that you address mature skin, and give us straight talk on products!

I'm going to watch the podcast again ❤

Looks like the camera really loves Kevin because it just kept the focus on him while Johnny was trying to do close-ups 😂

I once had a girl try to return an actual housecoat from Target to get the refund for a 1k formal dress at Lord & Taylor. I just looked at her and said, "Are you serious?" I think she went to every women's clothing counter and finally realized it wasn't gonna fly.

Buying a house is so stressful! I really feel for you 🖤 one piece of advise I always give people is to double check every. single. piece. of information you are given. When we bought ours there was a boundary line issue that could have cost us thousands if it hadn't been sorted before we completed.

Last year at this time my husband and I were about to buy my grandpas house. It came on the market and it has been on since he passed in 2010. So big deal and always wanted to live there and the backyard is amazing!!! Walked in after we had put the offer in and they had Joanna Gaines the shit out it! But they hadn’t done shit to anything else. I added it up and there was at minimum 100k worth of structural work that needed to be fixed. The electrical alone would have been 20-30K to begin with. It is aluminum. The house was built in 1960. It hasn’t been replaced since! So we pulled out. There was no way we could pay what they wanted and be able to live there because of all the stuff that I know hasn’t been fixed at all! So I hear ya on the house stuff! The realtor for the seller was not happy that I knew so much! Our realtor was our friend and neighbor and he knew what a big deal it was. But he also agreed with the the cost and what needed to be fixed. So maybe if it comes up again 🤷🏼‍♀️38:37

Remember all of the fake Modern Renaissance pallettes we used to get? OMG! I remember the damn potato. We were still upstairs when that happened, and happily, I was not the one who took that return.

Ooo two times the b&b!

Wooo reupload

Colorpop are a vertically integrated company like Zara. It means Zara can see you wear an outfit in the store as a customer and they can get it to the shop floor really quickly.

Hanging out with microphones would be a divine podcast name!

qWhen you guys started talking about ppl returning products that were fakes it reminded me of when I bought the Haus Labs foundation (online) and I bought the wrong shade. I reached out to customer service to exchange it for the correct one and they told me once they received it and tested it, they'd send me my replacement. I had no idea what they meant by test it.... test it for what? 😂 when they told me that ppl would dump out their foundation and send in a different one in their bottle, I was flabbergasted! Who in the hell would do some shady sh!t like that!? I couldn't believe it! Ppl are disgusting 🫣 the potato story 🥔 had me laughing so hard.

Love Kevin’s hair

Woot! Ty for the re-upload.

Y'all are pure angels for re-uploading ✨️🙌🏼

I am an escrow officer, and it is absolutely the realtors job to help you .

That potato story reminded me of a time when someone tried to return a razor at my job.... it didn't feel right, so I opened it. It had a BRICK, a whole ass brick. We looked up at each other, and then she grabbed her stuff and said, "I gotta go" and just left. People have no shame.

All things MUST BE disclosed. Without full disclosure the sale can be null. Also you should/coupd have a buyers agent. They are on your side.

The nose boop test!

You two should try the Florasis flawless Jade powder! I'm almost 40 and dry skin. This powder has been such a game changer for me. It's a little pricy but, a little goes a long way and I love it. It's so smooth!!!!!

First off Happy Birthday Kevin from a fellow Virgo and also a fellow rabbit-hole conversation haver :) PS I loved that your shirt and your tattoo matched today! Johnny big time congrats on the home I know you will LOVE it! Super excited to see what you do with it!

Oh my god! I remember when I bought my first house and all of the paperwork I sent to the mortgage company expired because they were moving so god-awful slow and the loan officer called me and said I had to provide all new paperwork and supporting documents to him within x number of days. I lost my s***! I don't typically shout at people on the phone but I shouted at him on the phone and then I took the phone receiver (cause I was at work and we had phones at the desk at that time) and banged it on the desk with him still on the line, because I was so angry that they were moving so damn slow and then it became my problem.

Congrats on your dream house! 🥳

As a tjx associate when we have an over 200 $ return we have to have a manager up front watch over it and sign off on the return to pervent that exact issue with counterfeits

I've ordered a lipstick off Amazon once (and I knew about counterfit stuff so made sure it was the right retailer) and it was still not right so I won't buy any beauty on Amazon now.

I look forward to seeing you each week and have learnt so much. I have really mature skin, (mid 60s), and you have taught me so much. My game changes have been using setting powder and setting spray, and slugging. I have been doing this nightly for a couple of weeks and my skin looks better than it did 10 years ago. The fact that you both have so much knowledge and are kind enough to share it in such a kind and fun way is amazing. I really hope that everything falls into place with your new home. Think of it as an adventure. It will be as wonderful as you are. Love you both and will watch this again tomorrow ❤️

I hope things work out with the house! Can't wait to see it. Also, Kevin calling everyone Mary makes my day.

Here is one point to consider when buying a house. You NEED to have financial wiggle room when you buy a house. Owning a house is a never ending money pit. You will never have a house without expenses. The craziest things happen & you should have financial room. If you can’t afford an extra 50k-100k for example, buying a house is not for you. Make sure you find a great agent. They will help you figure out as much as you can reasonably buy. My brother is a high end realtor in Minneapolis, MN and time and again,people think since they have been approved for X, they can buy for that amount- NOT TRUE. I am so glad you got your dream home!!! Buying ANY high dollar amount should be taught in school. You want to believe everybody is honest, but everybody wants to make a buck & will take the cheap way out.❤

Aw Johnny, this is one reason I love listening to you. I think about stuff like what about all the people that don’t have x, y, z that end up over their heads or in debt, behind in life, etc because they didn’t know something. I think about stuff like that ALL THE TIME!!

Congratulations on your new home Johnny! Wishing you the best of luck and God bless you both! Much love to you also Kevin! You and Johnny are wonderful together! I just sold my house in Bergen County, New Jersey and bought a smaller place in upstate New York and it was a nightmare! So many lies and misinformation! 😢

Im loving the blond Kevin!

When you can make audience out of someone who's never a fan of listening to beauty podcasts, that's what explains the quality of this channel. Keep making more videos. I honestly don't watch the other ones cause their content is just the same old thing....drama and drama. This podcast is above all of them.

I work in a beauty store here in Sweden and our rules are different about testers. We are not allowed to make testers on brands, instead we get sent testers. This is such a problem because a lot of the cheaper brands sends out products first and testers later. Which means that a LOT of products get swatched and ruined. Had to literally explain to a girls dad why she couldn’t just open a product and try it on if they weren’t buying it😪

I love your blonde, Kevin!! Gorgeous❤❤❤

My partner and I are in the middle of buying a house and it was so refreshing hearing your input. I will definitely be more demanding in regards of knowing the details.

So much to unpack this week🤗 First off, I will follow you down any rabbithole that the pod takes me on. It's part of what makes your content so genuine and authentic. I am sending so many good vibes your way for the house of your dreams to become the home of your dreams. You two are my favorite blonde bombshells and I can only imagine the amazing content that could come just from the moving/remodeling(pink hard hats/ with BB on the them for Beautiful & Bothered? Ikea trips? An official BB beauty/podcast studio? And yes, I'm still pushing for a pink mini fridge for your High Noon's). When you were talking about the shoplifting and the knockoffs, all I could think about was your Barbara episode, where she tries to return the product filled with rubbing alcohol(The best comedy comes from real life, because you just can't make that sh*t up 😂). When it comes to Purchase or Pass, I'm thinking maybe add in a Pause (Purchase, Pass, or Pause?) For those times that you are on the fence or would like to circle back to the product after you've done your own wear tests? Oh Momma, Oh Mary as always, I can't wait to see what adventure you take us on next week. 🩷💅🥂🎬💄

Yayyy thanks for reuploading! We need to be able to hear Kevin clearly

I used to be annoyed we can't return makeup in Europe now I'm glad after listening to ye😂

I just watched “Broken” last week for the second time and what an eye opener!

I ordered a Tom Ford lipgloss from Amazon and it arrived, and it smells exactly like gasoline . I had no idea that people sold fakes on Amazon. 😮

Oh my gosh! I have said it before but will say it again, I freaking love you two!! 😍 I totally follow your train of thought and conversations. Kevin with the Moira blush was so cute. He melted over the pink color. Too adorable. And huge congrats to Johnny with the house, hoping it all works out sooner than later. You got this! And can't wait for house content.

I feel like I'm sitting around having a cup of coffee with you all, just enjoying the conversation. No need to stay on script or on point, cuz most good conversations have that crazy circular way to them!

I need a gif of Kevin being abducted by the tractor trailer lights 🤣🤣🤣

I'm sorry, you couldn't pay me to stop a shop lifter, that's what insurance is for 😂 Also they usually just let them keep stealing until they rack up enough charges to be a felony

When I was at Abercrombie back in the day, we would follow shoplifters around and spray the room spray after them.