Gifts

[nesreen]

I agree with Mayissa (and thanks leeloo for that link *bookmark*)

I don't know if they do this in Algeria, but in Syria there are perfume shops that'll creepily imitate a fragrance for a zillion times cheaper... so they probably have all the perfumes they want lol.

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they do .
I found a shop in Oran that does an amazing imitation of my favourite Angel By Thierry Mugler . shame that the bottle looked a bit cheap .

[Bent_Bladi]

lol! yeah they come in plain glass bottles =/ ... but DAMN those perfume dudes have sharp noses!! once i was being super cheap, i took this perfume sample i had to the guy and by the next day he had the imitation ready ... hehehe no one could tell

[Mayissa]

Can I just add something here......

You need to be extremely careful of imitation perfumes and cosmetics due to usage of prohibited and or restricted substances, they are often used as a cheap alternative to what is used in genuine products. Many prohibited and restricted substitutes are banned for very good reasons i.e.: they may lead to cancer, poisoning, allergies, attack your immune system along with many other side affects. So I would strongly advise anyone not to use imitation perfumes and cosmetics. Which will also bring me on to my second point of Clothing, Toys and Homewear in Algeria along with many other countries which are importing cheap Chinese and other non regulated merchandise. These can also be potentially hazardous and may contain extremely harmful prohibited and restricted substances such as formaldehyde, Azo dyes, Lead, Cadmium, Chromium, the list goes on. As there are very little legislations in place in Algeria markets are swarming with Chinese and other non regulated produce which wouldn’t make it in to European, American, Canadian and now even Chinese stores due to health and safety factors so please be aware and do not risk your health for a few extra pounds……

[Bent_Bladi]

:-O

thanks mayissa ... i never thought about that :|

[Mayissa]

:-O

thanks mayissa ... i never thought about that :|

Yeah just be careful.....you would be quite shocked what is used to make cosmetics when there are no regulations!!

Stay Safe

[Al-khiyal]

Some scary stories about fake cosmetics in Algeria (some of which have been shipped abroad) can be found here, here, here, here and also here. Difficult decisions, eh? Whether to save money and smell good while all your hair falls out, or pay that little extra and keep your hair on.

[Leeloo]

Wherever possible you should use organic products. Many of the chemicals/synthetic ingredients used, even in brand name products, are not good for you.

It is advisable to avoid the following: Parabens (Methyl, Propyl, Butyl and Ethyl), Propylene Glycol (PEG), Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate, DEA, TEA, MEA, Diazolidinyl Urea, Imidazolidinyl Urea, PVP/VA Copolymer, Stearalkonium Chloride, Synthetic Colours, Synthetic Fragrances (Parfum), Pthalates, TAlc, EDTA, Petrolatum, Lead, Nonylphenols and Phenylenediamine.