No cosmetic testing results of Mailisa beauty salon
The authorities are investigating unusual signs in the business activities and origin of cosmetics of Mailisa beauty salon.
According to the initial investigation, in the period of 2020-2024, Ms. Phan Thi Mai and Mr. Hoang Kim Khanh bought a large quantity of cheap, poor quality cosmetics produced in Guangzhou (China) to sell through the Mailisa beauty salon chain. Because these products are not eligible for a Certificate of Free Cir circulation (CFS) in China, they are accused of colluding with a number of Chinese people to forge contracts, change their origin from "guangzhou" to "Hong Kong" (China) to apply for a Certificate of Free Circulation (CFS) and then smugally import it to Vietnam.
After bringing the goods back, the Mailisa management group advertised heavily, taking advantage of the brand and beauty salon system to sell at prices many times higher than imported prices.
According to the plan, the Department of Health of localities, the Central Institute for Drug Testing and the Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Drug Testing will sample, test and monitor the quality of cosmetics with the labels "DOCTOR MAGIC", "MAIKA BEAUTY", "MK" of MK Skincare Import-Export Production and Trading Service Company Limited. Units must organize the collection of cosmetic samples for circulation in the area, prioritizing high-risk groups such as skin whitening products, sunscreen and cosmetics for pregnant women or children.
The two Testing Institute are required to collect samples nationwide, especially in large cities, wholesale stores and e-commerce platforms; at the same time, provide professional support to local testing centers when detecting samples suspected of containing banned substances, exceeding the limit or requiring in-depth analysis.
Currently, the test results are still waiting for the authorities to announce. Dr. Ta Manh Hung, Deputy Director of the Department of Drug Administration (Ministry of Health) said: The Department is summarizing the results from the units that have responded. The final results will be provided soon. While waiting for testing results, people and businesses should be cautious when using or distributing cosmetic products announced by MK Skincare Import-Export Production and Trading Services Company Limited.
Consumers confused by Mailisa's cosmetic products
While waiting for the product quality test results, customers who have been using Mailisa beauty salon products have many questions: "Should I continue using them?".
Ms. B.Q.M in Giang Vo, Hanoi spent nearly 7 million to buy enough set N3 - a set of moisturizer to help improve melasma, velvet, and prey hill for sale at 2.3 million VND; Doctor Magic Melasma Combo (N3+M23) for 2.74 million VND; set B1 - a set of moisturizer to help brighten the skin for sale at 1.7 million VND. Not to mention, she also bought a skin care treatment package at Mailisa beauty salon but only had 1 session.
"When buying this product, I had seen all the product certification documents; after a period of use, I did not see any obvious results but there were no reactions. Now that I have heard about these products, I don't know whether to stop or continue using them," Ms. M wondered.
Another customer, Ms. Ngoc Thuy, shared: Initial information, the authorities have clearly stated that cheap products when brought back to Vietnam are "inflated" by Phan Thi Mai and her husband. The ice cream is not of good quality, imported goods are only a few tens of thousands but sold for hundreds to millions. With such an original price, there is no real quality. Not to mention, the cream also contains ingredients that are prohibited for use on the face. Many women use Mailisa cream, making the skin thin, weak, expanding mao capillaries, and even darker after stopping.
However, some customers still trust the products of Mailisa beauty salon. Ms. Hoa Ngoc Lan said: I have not seen any problems with using it for several years. Which cosmetics do not contain chemicals? I have been treating there for a year, and just got another set.
After receiving information about the cosmetic products of Mailisa beauty salon, many customers complained that this place has just become a beauty site with high-priced cosmetics. Ms. Thanh Thao in Da Nang shared: Previously, I went to the Mailisa cosmetic center to spray eyebrows for 1 million VND, but after spraying, I advised customers to buy topical medications for 2.5 million VND.
Customer Hoang Lieu also in Da Nang said: I once booked a hair plan at Mailisa beauty salon for 400,000 VND, but when I went to the hair check-up place, the staff said the medicine was good for 1.2 million VND.
