In short
Check five things before paying: a price that is not far below the market, a printed batch code and expiry that match on box and bottle, an importer sticker with a name and address, sharp and correctly spelled packaging, and a seller with a written return policy and physical address. If any one fails, do not buy.
বাংলায়টাকা দেওয়ার আগে পাঁচটি জিনিস দেখুন: বাজারদরের চেয়ে অস্বাভাবিক কম দাম নয়, বাক্স ও বোতলে মিল থাকা ব্যাচ কোড ও মেয়াদ, নাম-ঠিকানাসহ আমদানিকারকের স্টিকার, পরিষ্কার ও নির্ভুল বানানের প্যাকেজিং, আর লিখিত রিটার্ন পলিসি ও ঠিকানাসহ বিক্রেতা। একটিও না মিললে কিনবেন না।
Counterfeit and expired cosmetics are a real problem in Bangladesh, especially for in-demand brands like CeraVe, The Ordinary, COSRX and Korean sunscreens. Fakes can contain the wrong ingredients, bacteria or — in unbranded 'whitening' creams — mercury. These checks take two minutes.
The 10 checks
- Price sanity. A price 40–50% below every other shop is the biggest red flag. Genuine stock has a real import cost.
- Batch code on box and bottle. Both should carry the same printed or embossed batch/lot code. Stickers over the code are a warning sign.
- Expiry or PAO. Look for a manufacture/expiry date or a period-after-opening symbol (e.g. 12M). Ask the seller for the expiry before you order.
- Importer sticker. Imported products are normally sold with an importer label showing the importer's name and address in Bangladesh.
- Print quality. Blurry logos, uneven fonts, wrong colours or spelling mistakes on the box are typical of fakes.
- Seal. Pumps, tubes and droppers should be sealed; caps should not feel loose or reglued.
- Texture and smell. Compare with the brand's description. A fragrance-free product that smells perfumed is suspicious.
- Seller identity. A real address, phone number and trade details — not just a Facebook page with comments turned off.
- Written policies. A clear return policy for wrong, damaged or expired items.
- Too-good bundles. 'Buy 1 get 2 free' on premium skincare is rarely genuine.
What we do on every order
Most-faked products — buy them sealed here
Live prices
Prices come straight from our catalogue — the price at checkout is final.
- Every product page shows origin and expiry information on request before you pay.
- Products are sold sealed, from importers and distributors we can name.
- If an item arrives damaged, wrong or near expiry, you can return it within the return window.
| Red flag | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| No batch code | Cannot be traced to a production lot |
| Price far below market | Usually fake, expired or diverted stock |
| Loose 'whitening' cream | May contain mercury or strong steroids |
| No return policy | No recourse if the product is wrong |
Ingredients in this guide
What the key ingredients in these products actually do.
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Questions people ask
How can I check if CeraVe is original in Bangladesh?
How can I check if CeraVe is original in Bangladesh?
Match the batch code on the box and the bottle, check that the print is sharp, look for the importer sticker, and buy from a seller with a physical address and return policy. A price far below other shops is the strongest sign of a fake.
Is it safe to buy skincare from Facebook pages?
Is it safe to buy skincare from Facebook pages?
Only when the seller gives an address, phone number, batch and expiry information on request and a written return policy. Many fakes are sold through anonymous pages.
What is a PAO symbol?
What is a PAO symbol?
The open-jar symbol with a number like 6M or 12M — it tells you how many months the product stays good after opening.
Skinoly editorial team
Our guides are written for Bangladesh's climate and prices, and only name ingredients that are on the product's own label. Prices on this page update automatically.
General skincare information, not medical advice. See a dermatologist for persistent or painful skin problems.
