How to identify original Herbalife products?

Like any other brand, Herbalife has its share of counterfeit products masquerading as originals. Since Herbalife directly influences your health and nutrition, it’s paramount that you know how to distinguish the genuine articles.

I’m here to provide you with some key indicators to help spot potential fakes. Despite some counterfeits being alarmingly convincing, there are always telltale signs to look out for.

❗ IMPORTANT: If in doubt, always ask the distributor for their identification to authenticate their membership on the official website. If a person cannot provide this or seems evasive, they are not a legitimate Herbalife seller.

1. You Won’t Find Them on Informal Marketplaces or Free-Selling Websites

Authentic Herbalife products are typically sold by authorized distributors, either in physical outlets or through a trustworthy online platform. It’s unusual to find them on platforms like eBay or sites known for harboring counterfeit or illicit goods.

Want to verify if you’re on the right page? Focus on two key aspects: first, ensure there’s a security lock icon near the URL (this indicates a secure site); and second, check if the page includes references to the official brand website, a contact number, or a physical address, etc. Essentially, you should be able to identify the actual seller.

2. Authentic Products are Properly Packaged and Labeled

When we speak of counterfeit products, we often imagine they would be tough to spot. However, the truth is that fakes often exhibit a number of errors. For instance, they may lack appropriate design or fail to meet safety standards to prevent damage during shipping.

It’s also common to find that labels appear blurry and do not meet the quality standards expected of a Herbalife product. If you encounter such an issue, it’s best to return the product or refrain from using it.

3. Beware of Prices Too Good to Be True!

When you stumble upon a Herbalife product listed at a very low price, it can appear to be a bargain and tempt you into making the purchase. Beware! While prices may vary across different sites based on distributor discounts, they will never dip below cost.

For instance, Herbalife’s Formula 1 Shake has a suggested retail price that distributors could reduce based on their own discretion. This means that you might encounter it at varying price points, but it’s always within a reasonable range. If a significant discount is applied, it can even fall to a substantially lower cost. However, if you stumble upon prices exceedingly lower than the usual discounted rate, that’s a sign to be suspicious.

4. Limited Variety and Newly Established Websites

If the aforementioned points haven’t raised a red flag, you may be dealing with skilled counterfeiters. But one aspect that usually gives them away is the limited range of products they sell. Ever wondered why they don’t offer the entire range of the brand, or why they have fewer flavors compared to other sites?

This is because scammers cannot replicate every variety and often focus on a select few, typically the most popular ones. An extensive range isn’t worth their effort, as their primary goal is to make quick money from counterfeit products. As a result, these are usually very new and simplistic websites, they often shut down and create new ones to avoid getting caught.