Help I think my foundation is a counterfeit
So my mom got me this foundation recently from a mall since I've been asking for a new one for a while now cuz I js ran out, so when she went out she came back with this sheglam complexion foundation (but the box said it was the skinfinity hydrating foundation).
First I didn't think much of it ignoring the red flags but I couldn't really brush it off anymore the moment I wanted to check out some of the reviews of the foundation n saw that the bottle and packaging of the influencer's foundation compared to mine are completely different. After that I scoured the internet as much as I can and after a while the only thing I found was Instagram and Facebook post with the same bottle and box but in a diff language nothing official at all.
I'm rlly convinced that the foundation is a counterfeit but since my mom bought it for an expensive price (expensive for us and especially for me since I'm still a teen that rely on school allowance) I'm trying to convince myself it isn't, but I just can't. I'm js really pissed at the people that would even make counterfeit products of already cheapass makeup
All of the things I want to know is:
Is it an actual counterfeit? (For confirmation)
Is it safe to even use?
If it isn't safe to use then whats the best cheapest drugstore foundation that is long lasting and doesn't badly oxidize? (for everyday use and cosplay)
For additional info:
The foundation smells like baby powder
There isn't any other text on the bottle other than the one in the picture
I already threw away the box
The bottle lid makes a noise when it slightly turns