How to Spot Fake Filipino Skincare in the UAE

Short answer: check the seller first, then the product. Buy from a shop with a named company, address and authenticity policy; then check the price, seal, batch number, expiry date and label quality. If anything looks off, do not use it.

Filipino brands such as ROSMAR, Brilliant Skin, Beauty Vault and Hikari are hugely popular in the UAE, which also makes them a target for copies. A fake cream or supplement may simply not work, or it may contain ingredients that are not on the label. These checks take a few minutes.

8 checks before you buy or use a product

The seller. A real shop names its company, its address and its return and authenticity policies. Be careful with sellers who only have a phone number on social media.
The price. A price far below other shops, especially for a new or viral product, is the most common warning sign.
The seal. Tubes, jars and bottles should arrive sealed, with the seal intact and not re-glued.
Batch number and expiry date. Both should be printed clearly on the pack, and the dates should make sense (not expired, not years in the future).
Print quality. Blurry logos, spelling mistakes, misaligned labels and colours that differ from the brand’s official photos are red flags.
Required label text. Philippine food supplements carry the line “No approved therapeutic claims”. If a Filipino supplement claims to cure or treat a condition, be suspicious.
Texture, smell and colour. If a product you have used before looks, smells or feels different, stop and check with the seller.
Unrealistic claims. “Whitening in 3 days” or “permanent results” are not claims real brands can back up.

What to do if you think a product is fake

Stop using it, and keep the packaging and your order details.
Contact the seller with photos of the pack, the batch number and the seal.
If you have redness, burning or a rash, wash the area with water and see a doctor.

If you bought it from 99fils, contact us within 7 days of delivery. If a product is verified as not genuine, we refund 100%, including shipping. See our Authenticity Policy and Refund & Returns Policy.

How 99fils keeps stock original

Products are sourced from authorised distributors, brand representatives or manufacturers.
Every shipment is checked for batch numbers, dates and seals before it goes on the shelf.
Stock is kept in a climate-controlled facility in Dubai, which matters for creams and gummies in UAE heat.

Frequently asked questions

Are Filipino skincare products sold online in the UAE original?

Many are, but copies exist. Buy from a shop with a named company and a written authenticity policy, and check the seal and batch number on arrival.

Is a cheaper price always a fake?

Not always; shops run offers. But a price far below every other shop, especially for a viral product, is a strong warning sign.

Can I return a product I think is fake?

At 99fils, yes: contact us within 7 days of delivery with photos. Verified fakes get a full refund including shipping.

99fils is run by Ninty Nine Fils Trading LLC in Deira, Dubai. We deliver to all seven emirates in 1–4 business days (AED 16 per order), with cash on delivery, cards, Tabby and Tamara, and every product is covered by our Authenticity Policy.