I have read online that bottles with the "foundation" and "top it off" labels in gray are fake - not the real Gelish products. Is this true?
940141
I just looked on the gelish website and their foundation bottle has a dark gray handle, so the answer is no
940142
This is the first I've heard of the rumor and I am a licensed Manicurist. I have been using both for four years. I have seen the labels in blue, pink and gray. The gray labels indicate it is a older product, but no less effective.
940143
I only buy the ones where the word "Foundation" is in pink and "Top It Off" is in blue. I have had no problems with these. I was unaware there was a difference, but would now be skeptical of buying the ones in gray now.
940144
What determines if the product is fake besides the lid? Does it not set...polish peels? I bought this same bottle and can attest to it's authenticity! My nails remain beautiful shiny for at least two weeks if not longer.
940145
i'm not sure, when I was using gelish, I worked for me, but I do not use gel any more, sorry
758705
I'll just say that if it is a knock off I cannot tell at all. Mine has the same look and details on the bottle and even came in the seche vite box. The quality of the polish is the same so I'm inclined to believe it is real :)
1812667
There is a sku # and batch code on the ones I bought. There also is the Nioxin website address: www.nioxin.com and text that says it's distributed by Par for the Wella Corp, w/ a U.S. Phone # 800.935.5273. I do think this the actual product as I have bought the same in a salon and packaging is exactly the same. Do I get a prize for reading the fine print? :). It would be great if there were pictures of the backs of the items to answer questions like this one re: the authenticity of the product.
1939299
The one that's pictured appears to be the vintage DHI. The vintage should have a silver collar (and my impression was a silver stem as well), however, it appears that some of the vintage formulations have the black stem too. A vintage bottle is likely going to be very expensive and certain, highly desirable batch numbers can exceed an ask price of over $200 on the current market. Having said that, I've never had the pleasure of smelling the vintage version. I own the reformulation myself, which is a black collar and black stem. It's a very nice, powdery vanilla once you get past the heavy iris (lipstick smelling) opening. The one that's pictured appears to be the vintage DHI. The vintage should have a silver collar (and my impression was a silver stem as well), however, it appears that some of the vintage formulations have the black stem too. A vintage bottle is likely going to be very expensive and certain, highly desirable batch numbers can exceed an ask price of over $200 on the current market. Having said that, I've never had the pleasure of smelling the vintage version. I own the reformulation myself, which is a black collar and black stem. It's a very nice, powdery vanilla once you get past... » Read More The one that's pictured appears to be the vintage DHI. The vintage should have a silver collar (and my impression was a silver stem as well), however, it appears that some of the vintage formulations have the black stem too. A vintage bottle is likely going to be very expensive and certain, highly desirable batch numbers can exceed an ask price of over $200 on the current market. Having said that, I've never had the pleasure of smelling the vintage version. I own the reformulation myself, which is a black collar and black stem. It's a very nice, powdery vanilla once you get past the heavy iris (lipstick smelling) opening. « Show Less
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I think pen name you got your stuff from the seller MCFoodrun, my sister also bought it from that seller and because of the label blurriness she contacted the manufacturer, they said that this seller had copied their label and printed it by himself and placed it on the bottles which might be counterfeit stuff, they might be dangerous stuff in there. The real stuff was manufactured in a FDA approved facility and is made in the USA.
41526
It does, looks to be completely legit. But as per my review, I think some of it (my bottle at least) may have been stored improperly. It doesn't last as long as it should.
7803
Mine just arrived. The code that is suppose to be inside the top cover was ripped out of BOTH boxes. BOTH bottles do not look like the one I first purchased from Macy's. It does not smell the same. I hope Amazon or Tuccini will allow me to return them.
1551309
When I purchased it is was the white formula. It was awful- i went and purchased it from someone else after i discovered it wasn't what the bottle says. You can still purchase the blue formula, but I'm wondering if what this seller has is a fake. :(
135388
Well when i was first doing gel on myself I was using a different brand and I had to redo my nails every week to two weeks that that product I bought from the store, I guess the gelish product could be old I don't know for a fact that it's brand new but can go twice as long between doing my nails so I would just base it on that I buy colors from any brand but I'll only use gelish top and base coat
21129
It's fake, take note, the bottle is listed as aqua di gio Not Giona very deceiving. I paid 60 bucks for it and it smells like stink bait! I have the real thing and bought this for a friend, how embarrassing when she wore it and smelled awful, I never oped the box which looked just like my original when I gave it to her, I asked her to bring me her bottle it did not even look like my bottle! I don't know who gives it 5 stars but their delusional.
2066606
It is not real. That's my opinion I only bought from my hair salon for two years but my salon closed down so I took a hands and bought on Amazon. What I got was not the same. I noticed the difference immediately. The color is darker and the smell is off the bottle doesn't match. Even my kids who are 10-6-5 all notice a difference. Since I use it in their hair ever day too they said mommy this smells bad. But they love the smell of the ones I bought at my local salon. I will never buy online again. I currently drive now 10 miles to buy. Hope this helps you. I wish someone wrote this review before I bought. :(
573577
I purchased this product in May and it was sold by Mid-States Beauty it was in authentic packaging and looks like pictured. This is my 3rd purchase of this product. Like you, I think there is something "hinky" with this product and re-sellers of the product. There is no safety packaging to prevent tampering. Mine came sealed with clear packing tape right on the bottle and no box or insert ,the tape was wrinkled and obviously not placed there at the manufacturer. I hate to say we got taken but I think this is just aloe vera gel with green food coloring added. I have used this in the past and it worked famously. Last 2 purchases just didn't do anything but soothe my skin after hair removal.It did not prevent any ingrown hairs and had no effect on the razor bumps already present. Try Bump Stopper 2 double strength. It works overnight with ingrown hairs peeking through the bump within a few hours of application and it's a lot cheaper. I know it's hard to get a refund for these purchases because most of us will give it the old college try and hope it works using it for a minimum of 6 weeks before we realize it ain't doing a thing and by that time NO REFUNDS. So to answer your question I would definitely contact the manufacturer and ask about the "new formulation" but I suspect it's been counterfeited based on my experience and no tamper proof packaging. Maybe Princereigns will wise up and make their product tamper proof when we stop buying it. The product is dispensed from the bottom up and it seems they make sure you can't reuse the bottle but nothing to stop someone from removing the authentic product and refilling it with ??. I hope this helps and give Bump stopper 2 a try it works and quickly. I hope this helps.
742486
Yes it is and for much less money. My sister and I have compared our bottles/tubes, everything matches and is authentic. I purchased the larger one through Amazon for less than what I'd been paying for one of the smaller size ones, all these years. Good luck. Holli C.
954173
The bottle sent to me was COMPLETELY AUTHENTIC. Go check this product out at any department store and compare... It will stop you from buying at the department store, lol
2285121
Yes, being fooled by this company and the fake product is permanent. Check for yourselves, sendthefreebottle.com here you get a free bottle if you give it a 5 star review. If this sounds like a scam, it is because it does not work.
206284
I'm not sure. The bottle and packaging look authentic; however, the fragrance is definitely not the real thing. I don't know if they are selling old stuff that has been sitting around for years in some warehouse where it has lost its potency or if it is fake.
1968352
No it's tan in color like a sheer foundation. Ensure you shake well before use but it sounds like you got a bad bottle. Check the expiration date on the bottom of the container.