MY REAL EXPERIENCE | factual & transparent
I’m sharing this to help other women make informed choices before buying skincare from influencer links.
YES> this happened to me for real and I don't want it to happen to anyone else. 🫶 Side note after I noticed this happened the influencer page I saved, the link I clicked on everything was gone. the web page had and error like people had caught on. trysyrup.com is the company that is at fault here. I want to make that very clear. Not all companies nor influencer pages are this way. but here is my experience. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
I purchased the Dr. Melaxin Duo Shot after seeing it promoted by another influencer.
The link redirected me to trysyrup.com, where the product was advertised as a $9.95 combo.
⚠️Here’s what happened next:
• I was automatically charged $30, not $9.95
• There was no clear disclosure about the higher charge
• Shipping took almost one full month
• What arrived did not match what was advertised
• The product I received was branded “Viareline Exfoliant Rice / Black Rice Ampoule”
• The ingredient list matches Olay makeup remover, not a high-end treatment
• I emailed the company 5 separate times
• I received no response, no refund, no explanation
➡️The photos show exactly what I received — including the packaging and ingredient labeling.
I’m not here to attack creators. ✨️I’m here to protect consumers, especially moms and women who trust influencer recommendations and are careful with their money.✨️
⚠️ Red flags to watch for: ❌ Price changes after checkout
❌ Long shipping delays
❌ Generic or rebranded packaging
❌ No customer support response
💯Please always:
✔️ Screenshot checkout pages
✔️ Check ingredients
✔️ Research the actual seller
✔️ Be cautious with “too good to be true” pricing
I’ll always be honest about what I experience — good or bad — because transparency matters.
Having gone through this frustrating experience myself, I want to emphasize how important it is to stay vigilant when purchasing skincare products promoted by influencers. Influencer marketing can be a great way to discover new products, but it also opens the door for deceptive pricing and misleading claims, as I found with the Dr. Melaxin Duo Shot advertised on trysyrup.com. From my experience, one major red flag was the sudden price increase from $9.95 to $30 without any prior disclosure or consent. This practice is not uncommon in questionable online shops and can easily catch consumers off guard. To avoid this, I recommend taking screenshots of each checkout step, especially where the price is listed, so you have a record if a dispute arises. Another critical point is the slow shipping time. Waiting almost a month for a product that does not match what was advertised is disappointing and signals poor customer service. When a seller is unresponsive, as was the case here despite multiple emails, you need to reconsider trusting them. If they don’t reply, they likely won’t help you if things go wrong. The product I received was branded under "Viareline Exfoliant Rice / Black Rice Ampoule," but after inspecting the ingredient list, it was clear this was a basic formula similar to an Olay makeup remover, far from the premium treatment I expected. This mismatch highlights the value of researching ingredient lists before purchase and being cautious of products that seem too good to be true. In the future, I always check who the actual seller is behind the product URL and verify their reputation through online reviews and trusted skincare communities. It's also worth cross-referencing ingredient labels to ensure you're getting what’s promised. Ultimately, transparency is key. I share this to help women, especially moms and those careful with their budgets, avoid falling for similar scams. Keep these tips in mind: screenshot checkout pages, verify seller credibility, check ingredients carefully, and be skeptical of suspiciously low prices or delayed delivery. By learning from experiences like mine, we can make smarter, safer choices in navigating the ever-growing world of influencer-promoted skincare products.
I had this happen with the medicube peel shot, showed up in a red bottle with a Viareline label. When looking into it further, they used to have the Viareline product for sale on Alibaba. So I think they were sent to us before the company rebranded the merchandise with their correct labels.