Fake MAC pigments or not?

[MiZz_LeY]

Hey!

I was wondering if these MAC pigments are genuine? I've added some pictures, I hope you guys can help me.
Thanks!

 

[RedRibbon]

At first glance I think they're fake because in my experience MAC pigments don't come with those plastic inserts.

 

[TISH1124]

^Not sure if they are Fake but all of my pigments have Plastic Inserts and they all come from the Pro store

 

[Nicnivin]

All my store bought MAC piggys came with plastic inserts that look just like that.

 

[RedRibbon]

Odd, I've seen my friend buy two and open then from Selfridges and they didn't have the inserts.

 

[TISH1124]

I honestly wouldn't buy one without the insert...the pigment would be all inside the cap everytime you opened it

 

[RedRibbon]

She doesn't have that problem because she solidifies her pigments

 

[TheCollector]

Every pigment I've ever bought from Mac (close to 100) has the plastic insert. I would think it was very strange if they didn't. From what I can see from those pics, I think the Pink Bronze is fake. I can't tell about the other ones from those pictures. A clear straight on close up of the bottom of each would help.

 

[RedRibbon]

I might have to tell her to return it then.

The only reason we didn't question it was because firstly it was from a legit MAC place and secondly the girl at the counter said that they come without inserts for some reason.

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by RedRibbon I might have to tell her to return it then. The only reason we didn't question it was because firstly it was from a legit MAC place and secondly the girl at the counter said that they come without inserts for some reason.

Sometimes they are stuck up inside the lid/cap and you don't see them when you first take it off, I have a couple like that for some reason..so maybe that is where they were..If not I would certainly question them if they were Brand new

 

[RedRibbon]

I'll tell her to take a look, if not we are returning them.

 

[SakurasamaLover]

They look all fake to me exept Tan... would need a pick of the bottom of the jar, straight from above. (no angle at all)

But Panda would need to confirm this, she's the expert.

 

[MiZz_LeY]

Ok, i will try to get a picture of the bottom of the jars tomorrow. Thanks for your help.

 

[panda0410]

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Originally Posted by RedRibbon At first glance I think they're fake because in my experience MAC pigments don't come with those plastic inserts.

Selfrdiges shouldnt be removing ANY inserts - that implies the pigment has been tampered with and if retail are outlets are physically doing it then you shouldnt be paying full retail price - I know I wouldnt!!!

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Originally Posted by TISH1124 ^Not sure if they are Fake but all of my pigments have Plastic Inserts and they all come from the Pro store

Indeed

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Originally Posted by TheCollector Every pigment I've ever bought from Mac (close to 100) has the plastic insert. I would think it was very strange if they didn't. From what I can see from those pics, I think the Pink Bronze is fake. I can't tell about the other ones from those pictures. A clear straight on close up of the bottom of each would help.

Yep

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Originally Posted by SakurasamaLover They look all fake to me exept Tan... would need a pick of the bottom of the jar, straight from above. (no angle at all) But Panda would need to confirm this, she's the expert.

I think we need better pics, I agree that I think more than one of them are fake.

 

[MiZz_LeY]

Here are some more pictures, I can't get a better close up.
It seems like Tan and Pink Bronze have a bigger lid than the other ones.
Thanks for your help!

 

[MiZz_LeY]

I have also added Vintage gold in here, because I'm not sure if it's a real one either.
Ill now try to make one of Apricot pink

 

[panda0410]

The Pink Bronze and Apricot Pink are fakes. The Vintage Gold is authentic.

 

[TheCollector]

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Originally Posted by panda0410 The Pink Bronze and Apricot Pink are fakes. The Vintage Gold is authentic.

I second that

I still wonder about the Tan and Rushmetal though, its kinda blurry.

 

[SakurasamaLover]

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* I'll delete this post in a day or 2.. too much info.

 

[chickatthegym]

^Good idea! I always worry about fakers getting "too good" by reading all the info on here.

I would say that the Rush Metal and Pink Bronze are fake for sure just from the batch codes alone (font style, size, placement and also that code is impossible as previously mentioned).