Building Trust Together 🤝
At Adilsons, we know that "trust me" isn't enough anymore—and honestly, we don't blame you. The online marketplace can feel like a minefield, especially in Mauritius where you've probably heard stories about sellers who disappear after taking your money.
That's exactly why we created this page. Not to brag, but to show you—with receipts—why shopping with us is different.
Two Different Worlds, Two Clear Promises
We sell two very different types of products, and we're upfront about how authenticity works for each:
🧴 Skincare (K-Beauty & J-Beauty)
100% Original. Zero Exceptions.
🎮 Anime, Pop Culture & Gaming
Honest Labels. No False Claims.
No vague promises. No mixing categories. Just clear, straightforward truth.
🧴 SKINCARE AUTHENTICITY
Our Promise Is Simple: 100% Original
Every single skincare product we sell—whether it's your favorite K-Beauty serum or that J-Beauty moisturizer you've been eyeing—is completely authentic.
Here's how we make that happen:
✅ Direct from the source – We partner with official brands and authorized distributors in South Korea and Japan. No middlemen, no mystery countries in between.
✅ Verified before it reaches you – Every product is checked using batch codes, brand verification tools, and supplier documentation.
✅ Physically stocked in Mauritius – We're not dropshipping from who-knows-where. Our products are here, in our warehouse, ready to ship or for you to inspect in person.
Why Skincare Is Non-Negotiable for Us
This isn't just about selling products—it's about your health and safety. Fake skincare can cause serious harm, and we refuse to play games with that. Your skin deserves the real deal, and that's exactly what we deliver.
🛡️ Stay Safe: Only Pay Through Official Channels
Important: We will NEVER ask you to:
- Send money to a personal account
- Pay a random phone number
- Transfer funds to an unofficial page
✅ Safe payment methods:
- Our website checkout
- Our official business WhatsApp
If someone claiming to be Adilsons asks you to do anything else—stop and message us directly to verify. Scammers are creative, but we've got your back.
📸 See It for Yourself: Our Transparency Gallery
Ghost sellers can't show you what we're about to show you. Why? Because they don't actually have the products, relationships, or documentation we have.
What you'll find in our gallery:
- Import documentation (partially redacted for security, but you'll see the origin and movement)
- Brand partnerships proof
- Verification examples from real products
This isn't about showing off—it's about showing up with proof.
🔍 Understanding K-Beauty Verification
Here's something that confuses a lot of people: not all authentic K-Beauty products have the same verification method. Let us explain why.
Different brands protect their products in different ways, depending on their size, distribution model, and how much counterfeiting they face. Plus, these methods change over time as brands update their anti-fake strategies.
Think of it this way: Just like your phone's security updates change over time, so do skincare brand verification systems.
📱 Real Verification Examples From Our Products
These are real photos from actual products in our inventory, showing you exactly what to look for.
Common Verification Methods You Might See:
1) App-Based Security Seals (like HiddenTag)
Some brands use special apps that can detect hidden security features in their packaging.
Brands that often use this:
- 3CE (3 Concept Eyes)
- Clio
- Peripera
- Some By Mi
- Benton
How it works:
- Find the security sticker (often holographic)
- Scan it with the brand's verification app
- A successful scan = authentic product
2) Batch Codes (Production Traceability)
These are codes printed on the product that link back to when and where it was made.
Common with brands like:
- Laneige
- Dr. Jart+
- COSRX
How it works:
- Locate the batch code on your product
- Check it using batch code databases
- Missing or impossible dates = red flag
3) Physical Security Features
Some brands add features that are expensive to copy:
- Magnetic or reactive elements
- Embossed logos
- Special textures
Examples:
- JM Solution (magnetic verification)
- Mediheal (embossing and material quality)
- Papa Recipe (secure QR plus physical cues)
4) Mixed Systems (Why Two Real Products Can Look Different)
Here's where it gets interesting: Some brands use different verification methods for different production batches.
Example: Rom&nd might use different sticker systems on different batches. So if your scan doesn't work, it might just mean you're using the wrong app for that specific batch—not that your product is fake!
📅 Decoding Korean & Japanese Dates
One of the biggest sources of confusion: Many Korean and Japanese products show manufacturing dates, not expiry dates.
Common formats:
- YYYY.MM.DD
- YYYYMMDD
- "제조" (manufactured on) vs "까지" (use by)
Not sure what your date means? Just send us a photo! We're happy to help you decode it.
⚠️ Important: What Batch Code Sites Actually Tell You
You might see sites like CheckFresh or Cosmetic Calculator recommended for verification. Here's the truth about what they actually do:
❌ These are NOT authenticity checkers ✅ They ONLY verify the batch code format and tell you the production date
Why does this matter? Because a counterfeiter can easily print a real batch code on a fake product. The checker will say "Production Date: 2024" and seem to "validate" a counterfeit.
Our recommendation: Use these sites to check expiration dates, not to verify authenticity.
🔐 Why Regular QR Codes Aren't Enough
A standard QR code can be copied in seconds. A counterfeiter can scan one real QR and print it on thousands of fake boxes.
Better verification includes:
- Secure app-based systems (like HiddenTag)
- Serialized systems that flag repeated scans
- Batch code traceability
- Physical security features
🎨 About Packaging Changes
Here's something that trips people up all the time: K-Beauty and J-Beauty brands update their packaging constantly.
They do this to:
- Improve production quality
- Fight counterfeiters
- Fix supply chain issues
New packaging does NOT mean fake! In fact, if you compare your product to Google Images and it looks different, that's often a good sign—you've got the newer version that Google hasn't caught up with yet.
Confused about a packaging change? Just message us and we'll verify it with you.
📝 Our Layered Verification Approach
Because verification methods vary so much, we use a multi-layer system:
- Batch code + date verification
- App-based scanning when available
- Physical security checks
- Authorized source verification (this is the most important!)
This is how K-Beauty authenticity really works: multiple signals, not just one sticker.
📚 When We Spot Changes, We Document Them
Instead of waiting for customers to get confused, we publish public explanations when brands update their packaging or formulas.
Example: SKIN1004 Ampoule Packaging
When SKIN1004 updated their ampoule packaging (formula stayed the same, just better containers), we immediately published a detailed explanation showing:
- What changed
- What stayed the same
- How to verify it's authentic
This creates a permanent record—so you can verify with facts, not guesswork.
🏷️ About Those "Suspicious" Stickers
Authentic skincare often has:
- Korean language stickers
- Importer labels
- Multiple batch codes
- Extra barcodes
What customers think: "This looks fake, too many stickers!"
What it actually means: Legal import markings, distributor compliance, and proper traceability.
Real authentic products often look more complicated, not cleaner. We keep products exactly as they arrive through legitimate channels—we don't remove labels to "make them look nicer."
📄 Understanding Korean stickers on skincare
🖼️ Why Google Images Are Unreliable
Comparing products to Google Images is one of the worst ways to check authenticity. Here's why:
- Google often shows outdated packaging.
- Brands update faster than images get indexed.
- Grey market sellers may reuse old images to avoid scrutiny.
✅ The reality: If your Adilsons product looks different from Google Images, it usually means you have newer stock—not fake stock.
📄 Case study: Numbuzin packaging confusion
❓ Unsure About Your Product?
We encourage questions! Here's what you can do:
- Message us with a photo
- Visit us in-store to inspect the product yourself
- Choose not to proceed if you're not comfortable—no pressure
Honestly? We'd rather lose a sale than lose your trust.
Contact us:
- WhatsApp: +230 5778 2336
- Email: info@adilsons.org
💰 "How Are Your Prices So Good?"
We get this question a lot, and it's a fair one. In Mauritius, when something is affordable, people naturally wonder: "What's the catch?"
The short answer: Experience, strategy, and discipline—not shortcuts.
1) We're New to K-Beauty, Not New to Business
Adilsons has been around for decades. While our K-Beauty journey started in December 2024, we bring years of business experience in negotiating, planning supply chains, and running efficient operations. That experience keeps costs down.
2) We Optimize the Entire Chain
We constantly analyze:
- Sourcing directly from origin countries vs using intermediaries
- Air vs sea freight trade-offs
- Demand planning to avoid expensive emergency shipments
- Choosing reliable suppliers that reduce errors and delays
This operational discipline lets us offer fair prices without cutting corners on quality or traceability.
3) Affordable Doesn't Mean "Cheapest"
We're not racing to be the absolute lowest price. Some products (especially certain Japan-sourced collectibles) cost more because the sourcing itself is expensive. We're honest about that.
4) Today's Prices Won't Last Forever
External factors change: freight costs, currency shifts, regulations. We saw this during COVID when shipping costs skyrocketed.
Looking ahead, Mauritius is evolving too—VAT thresholds and compliance requirements are coming (VAT registration expected in 2026). When operating costs change across the market, prices adjust too.
5) Take Advantage While You Can
When you see good value today, it's worth grabbing—because market conditions are never permanent. We're committed to staying fair and transparent as things evolve, but we can't promise today's prices will last forever.
Bottom line: We don't price to look cheap. We price to be fair, sustainable, and real.
🎮 ANIME, POP CULTURE & GAMING MERCHANDISE
Transparency Over False Promises
Here's where we do things differently than a lot of retailers.
Anime and pop culture merchandise operates completely differently from skincare. To stay truthful, we don't make blanket "everything is original" claims.
Instead, we tell you exactly what each product is.
🃏 Trading Card Games: 100% Original & Tournament-Legal
All TCG products (Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon, etc.) sold by Adilsons are:
- ✅ Original
- ✅ Tournament-legal
- ✅ Sourced through official distribution channels
Why this matters: Adilsons is a Konami Official Tournament Store (OTS)—a status that requires compliance and verification. For TCG, there's no room for compromise.
🎭 Licensed Anime Merchandise
Only items clearly labeled as Licensed / Official / Original are guaranteed under that claim.
For other anime products: We sell them transparently as quality merchandise without making false authenticity claims.
Why we're this strict: Because trust in Mauritius is fragile, and we refuse to build sales on ambiguous wording.
👥 COMMUNITY PROOF: WE'RE REAL
The "Ghost Seller" Test
Anyone can steal product photos online. But you know what ghost sellers can't fake?
A real community.
Real customers. Real events. Real physical presence. Week after week, month after month, year after year.
Our community includes:
- Families shopping in-store
- TCG tournament players
- Event attendees
- Social media interactions
- Repeat customers who keep coming back
📸 Community Proof Wall
Real People. Real Events. Real Presence.
See the moments below.
From in-store customer photos and tournament action to community gatherings, staff interactions, and behind-the-scenes operations — everything you see here is Adilsons, lived and real.
This feed is people-first by design: customers, families, players, creators, and fans at Adilsons. In our shops, at tournaments, during activations, and in everyday moments.
Anyone can copy product photos online — but no ghost seller can replicate years of consistent, visible community presence.
This isn't about product verification—it's something deeper: Proof that Adilsons is real, present, and accountable.
👤 Real Humans, Not Bots
When you message Adilsons, you're talking to actual people—our team works on-site, manages inventory, handles packaging, and shows up at events.
We're reachable. We're accountable. We're here.
⭐ OUR REVIEWS: THE UNFILTERED TRUTH
Based on 678 Verified Customer Reviews
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 77% (524 reviews)
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 11% (77 reviews)
- ⭐⭐⭐ 6% (40 reviews)
- ⭐⭐ 2% (12 reviews)
- ⭐ 4% (25 reviews)
Why We Show Everything Publicly
Because real businesses don't have perfect reviews.
At our scale—25,000+ orders fulfilled, 7,000+ real customers, 51,000+ products sold—imperfections aren't a red flag. They're evidence of real operations with real people.
Temporary or ghost sellers often show perfect ratings because:
- They delete negative comments
- Problems surface only after they disappear
- Their volume is too low to be truly tested
We chose the harder path: Volume, visibility, and accountability.
What Our Lower Reviews Actually Say
Most criticism isn't about fake products. It's typically about:
- ✉️ Delivery timing expectations
- 📦 Stock synchronization between online and in-store
- 📋 Packaging condition preferences
- ❓ Misunderstandings about product details
These are operational realities of running a real hybrid retail business—not deception.
When something goes wrong, it stays visible. We don't hide it.
Our Review Policy: Radical Honesty
We DON'T:
- ❌ Delete negative reviews
- ❌ Suppress criticism
- ❌ Curate only positive feedback
We DO:
- ✅ Read every review
- ✅ Identify recurring issues
- ✅ Improve our systems
- ✅ Resolve problems when needed
A mixed review profile at our scale isn't weakness—it's auditability.
The Signal That Really Matters
A business that has:
- Thousands of customers
- Tens of thousands of products sold
- Physical shops you can visit
- Public reviews (good and bad)
...is a business that can't run away from responsibility.
That's why we show you the full picture.
🌐 INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION
Our authenticity isn't just based on what we say—it's confirmed by independent platforms where we can't control the narrative.
🗺️ Tripadvisor
Ranked #6 of 25 Shopping Attractions in Port Louis
Tripadvisor is a global platform where real people review real places they've physically visited. You can't fake this ranking.
🔗 View our Tripadvisor profile
🧭 Wanderlog
Listed #24 on "The 50 Best Shopping & Stores in Port Louis"
Wanderlog curates actual visitable locations. Listings require a real physical presence and sustained public activity.
📘 Facebook Recommendations
92% recommend Adilsons (78 reviews)
Facebook recommendations come from real profiles in an active social network. All feedback—positive and critical—stays visible.
Why This Matters
Temporary sellers and scam pages rarely appear on:
- Travel discovery platforms
- City shopping rankings
- Location-based social review systems
Because maintaining these listings requires:
- A verifiable physical location
- Real customer visits
- Sustained public engagement over time
These listings exist because Adilsons exists—offline and online.
📋 QUICK REFERENCE
Is all your skincare original?
Yes. Every single K-Beauty and J-Beauty product is 100% authentic and verified.
Are all your anime products original?
Only items clearly labeled "Licensed / Official / Original." Everything else is sold transparently as quality merchandise without false claims.
Why are you so strict about wording?
Because trust in Mauritius is fragile. We refuse to build sales on ambiguity or misleading language.
What if something doesn't match what was described?
- Contact us with photos/details
- We review honestly and transparently
- If we're responsible, we resolve it fairly
No runaround. No disappearing. Just accountability.
🏢 WE'RE A REAL MAURITIAN BUSINESS
Adilsons is a registered Mauritian business operating under local consumer protection laws, with:
- ✅ Physical premises you can visit
- ✅ Traceable operations
- ✅ Real staff you can meet
- ✅ Years of documented business history
💙 WHY WE BUILT THIS PAGE
This page exists because trust matters more than marketing.
We don't expect you to blindly believe us—we invite you to verify everything we've said.
Browse our documentation. Check our independent reviews. Visit us in person. Ask us questions.
If this page helped you feel more confident about shopping with us, then it's done exactly what we intended.
Welcome to Adilsons. We're glad you're here—and we're not going anywhere.
Contact us anytime:
- 📱 WhatsApp: +230 5778 2336
- 📧 Email: info@adilsons.org
- 🏪 Visit us in-store in Port Louis