Fake Happy Skin Products Are Circulating on Shopee: Here's What You Need to Know

Shopping for makeup online has never been easier, especially with trusted local brands like Happy Skin available on platforms like Shopee. But with that accessibility comes a growing threat that’s been creeping into our carts: counterfeit products. Last night, Happy Skin CEO Jacqe Yuengtian-Gutierrez revealed that fake versions of their products are being sold on Shopee, and the way these fakes ended up back in the brand’s hands is deeply concerning.

According to Jacqe, some customers unknowingly purchased counterfeit Happy Skin items online and later brought them to Happy Skin’s physical stores asking for an exchange. Another disturbing incident involved a person buying a real product from Happy Skin’s official Shopee store, then filing a return, but instead of sending back the item they received, they returned a fake they had gotten elsewhere. These scams aren’t just frustrating for the brand; they hurt genuine customers and put everyone’s safety at risk.

Fake makeup isn’t simply a knockoff version of the real thing. It’s unregulated, often made with questionable ingredients, and manufactured without proper testing and safety standards that local beauty brands like Happy Skin adhere to. Applying these products on your skin, especially on sensitive areas like the lips or under eyes, could lead to irritation or worse. As consumers, we deserve to know what we’re putting on our faces, and brands deserve our support in protecting the integrity of their products.

This is why it’s so important to be vigilant when shopping online. On Shopee, always make sure you're buying from the verified Happy Skin store, not just a seller with a similar name. Look for the official store badge, read reviews, and avoid listings that seem too good to be true. A low price might look tempting, but it could cost you more in the long run whether it’s a breakout, a rash, or simply the disappointment of wasting money on something fake.

We all love a good deal, but let’s not lose sight of what really matters: safe, effective, thoughtfully made products from brands we trust. If you're unsure whether a seller is legit, stick to the brand’s official online store or their physical boutiques. Let’s be smarter shoppers, and protect both our skin and the hardworking teams behind our favorite local brands.