I mentioned last week that a loved one has been ill. He is improving. But I have been very busy, so I was happy to find a topic for this message in an email from the New York Times Wirecutter, an online review service. It’s free, presumably because they pay their bills via affiliate links. I have gotten some great tips there.

    In early March 2026, they reported on counterfeit beauty products such as skin care and make-up. The information provided was rather shocking. Counterfeit beauty products can be filled with toxic contaminants. As one expert interviewed said, “People go to the hospital because of these products. They end up in the emergency room because of them.”

    If you buy beauty products on EBay, from third parties on Amazon, or from websites other than the manufacturer’s site, read this article. If the prices are extremely low, definitely read this article before you buy.