Are the things on Xiaohongshu Mall genuine? Why are the things on Xiaohongshu cheaper than those on Taobao?

Xiaohongshu is a very real platform where you can see many netizens sharing their daily dynamics and being recommended various good things. In addition, Xiaohongshu Mall also offers items for sale, such as cosmetics, skin care products, health care, clothing, etc., similar to Taobao. However, its prices are cheaper than Taobao. Why? Are the things in Xiaohongshu Mall reliable? Are they authentic?

Are the products on Xiaohongshu Mall authentic?

Some of the things sold on Xiaohongshu are authentic, but the vast majority are fakes.

Xiaohongshu is actually an online trading platform just like Taobao and JD.com. We all know that a platform as large as Taobao will inevitably have a lot of fakes. Even if it is a product worth thousands of yuan, the manufacturer may only cost a few dozen yuan, but after being labeled with other well-known brands, the price will be multiplied by N times.

The threshold for merchants to enter Xiaohongshu is relatively low. As long as they submit relevant materials, they can easily enter Xiaohongshu, and their deposit is relatively small. In this way, there are many black merchants who take advantage of the low threshold to enter Xiaohongshu and purchase some cheap items for sale, even some three-no products. Therefore, there are many merchants selling fake goods.

However, Xiaohongshu is somewhat similar to JD.com. Xiaohongshu also has its own dedicated self-operated stores. Compared with ordinary stores, these self-operated stores will check the relevant qualifications and product quality of their partners when cooperating with them. Only after the assessment can merchants cooperate with Xiaohongshu and enter Xiaohongshu's self-operated stores. They are more reliable in controlling product quality.

Therefore, if you buy something on Xiaohongshu, it is recommended to buy things from Xiaohongshu's own store. At least the product quality is guaranteed to a certain extent, and even if some disputes occur, it is easier to resolve.

Why are things on Xiaohongshu cheaper than on Taobao?

The products on Xiaohongshu are all directly connected with overseas brands, so they are much cheaper.

However, not all the items on Xiaohongshu are genuine. Many friends mentioned that the items they bought from Xiaohongshu at a low price were of significantly different quality from those they found through purchasing agents. This case does not mean that all stores are selling fakes, but at least it shows that we can still buy fakes on Xiaohongshu.

Can I return or refund products on Xiaohongshu?

First, check whether the product details page states that it supports seven-day no-reason returns. If it does, you can apply for a return within seven days without affecting the secondary sale of the product.

Please remember to add a white note in the return package, and fill in your order number + mobile phone number + reason for return on the note. Please remember to contact the team leader within 7 days to fill in the return waybill number for you. The warehouse master will review it for 2 working days after receiving the returned goods. If the review is passed, it will be refunded to your original payment method within 1 working day. The return shipping fee is not refundable for personal reasons. I wish you a happy life!