Influencers are driving sales of fake beauty products

By Sarah Parsons | Published: 17-Jan-2022
Marketing

Counterfeit cosmetics has long been a problem for the industry, but social media celebrities are boosting the illicit trade

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Influencers are driving sales of fake beauty products
Influencers are driving sales of fake beauty products

Social media influencers are driving sales of counterfeit goods, including fake beauty products, found

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