50 Companies That Created Shamelessly Evil Packaging Designs (New Pics)

Finding out that you were being lied to is probably one of the worst feelings out there. It’s sad and disappointing and, if the lie was significant, it often has lasting repercussions. It makes people trust their surroundings less, grow more suspicious, and even become insecure about their future.

This post may includeaffiliate links.

This Tea Towel. The Patterned Part Was The Only Portion Visible On The Packaging

This $5 Lunch Wrap That Is Mostly Tortilla

What the literal hell Sergeant’s?PS: Be not concerned with the shampoo color, it became the host bottle for my cat’s RX shampoo a long time ago.

Can You Figure Out Why I’m Infuriated Before The 4th Picture?

Take the overall feel of the packaging design, for example. This one is all about first impressions and marketers love using it to their advantage. They put so much effort into making it just right. That’s because this where they try to trip you over first.For instance, some companies like to make their product look rustic with off-white colors and curious font choices so that you would assume the item is somewhat natural. They pop a person with a straw hat on it and voila, it seems like you plucked this product straight from a farmer’s market. Even though, quality-wise, it’s no different from the next product on the shelf.

For instance, some companies like to make their product look rustic with off-white colors and curious font choices so that you would assume the item is somewhat natural. They pop a person with a straw hat on it and voila, it seems like you plucked this product straight from a farmer’s market. Even though, quality-wise, it’s no different from the next product on the shelf.

This Typically Sized Roll Of String Is Actually A Foam Mold Of The Shape String Normally Makes And A Little Bit Of String Wrapped Around That

This Sandwich

Tricked By The Packaging Of My Moisturizing Cream

Then, there are sleek and simple designs that give off a false impression of luxury. A neat font, a single pastel color, and minimal wording and you feel like this has to be the top-notch choice. Often, though, the only thing that makes it different from the other products is the higher price tag.

I Bought This Pallet Specifically For The “Blue” Middle Shade

The package says it’s a pound of turkey meat. I weighed it, and it was over 100 grams short of a pound. I’m furious. I spent 75$ on groceries this week, and it feels like it got even more expensive. I’m being so honest when I say let’s do a class action lawsuit against every company.

My “Pound” Of Turkey Meat Is Short By Over 100 Grams (Almost Missing An Entire Fourth Of The Pound)

This Is How 18 Snickers Bars Are Packaged In A “Yard”

Brand namesare also pretty bad offenders here. That’s because they are used as a work-around to all the rules you have to adhere to actually make your product stand out. The worst ones in this category have to be the greenwashing ones. All the names with “natural”, “healthy”, “green”, or “planet” in them. They instantly give you an impression that the item is eco-friendly even though many of those words aren’t regulated in any way.

I Understand The Size Difference But Can’t Forgive The Color

Store Using The Clearance Stickers To Cover The Expiration Date. On Baby Food

Bought A 12-Pack Of Dove Soap, They All Came Out Like This

However, this is not the only time marketers just slap on a word on their product to elevate its value. This goes for other words such as “professional”, “plus”, or “lean.” No one needs to prove any of those to actually use them.

Opened A Pack Of Staples And Was Greeted With This Lovely Surprise

So I Only Get This Much Actual Cream?

Straight Up Lie

Then, there are claims that come under brand names. These are statements such as “made with real fruit” or “contains whole grain”. Sure, it probably does, that isn’t the lie. The thing is that to make that claim one only needs to put the tiniest amount of it in your product.

These Sly, Sly Bastards

Not Only Did My Box Of “90” Treats Have Only 75 Candies, But Also Only 1 Sour Patch Kids

Are They For Real With This? After A Long Day Of Work, I Wanted More Than 4 Pieces Of Cheese

Brand New Protein Powder, Not Even Filled With Half Whey

A Box 25% Filled With A Bottle That Is Also 25% Filled

I Guess There Are Technically 2 Flavors In The Package

While you’re checking the back of the label, don’t just pay attention to the macro nutrients (protein, carbohydrates, and fat) as they only say a fraction about how good for you the product actually is. Check the calorie content as well as serving size. The companies love to mess with the later one, as it allows them to claim the product is healthier than it actually is.

Company Adds Fake Sugar On The Package To Make It Seem As If There Was More Sugar

Who Was The Packaging Designer? I Just Wanna Talk To Them

Box Full Of Turkish Delight

All in all, be aware that they’re out there to get you. And if, unfortunately, you do fall into their traps—don’t worry. Just snap a picture and share it online and we can commiserate together.

Bought Today. The Sealed Package Says 100. Counted 24

Happy Easter, Everyone

Wife Bought This No-Touch Thermometer Without Realizing It’s A “Disposable” Device With “Non-Replaceable” Batteries

The Size Of The Packaging vs. What You Actually Get. I Swear It’s Getting Worse

This “Avocado Oil” That My Sister Mistakenly Bought Is Actually >90% Canola Oil

This Plastic Bottle Wrapped In Torn Cardboard To “Celebrate Mother Earth”

Packaging Is Interesting But What Is Inside Is Not

This Has Got To Be Fraud In Some Way

When The “Value” 2 Pack Costs More Than Buying The Items Individually

Fabric Softener Says Extra For Free. The Same Size As The Old Bottle Actually Does 25% Less Washes

The sugar must be pure. But then I saw the little star on the “e” of the word pure. Turned over. The “pure” and “hygiene” are a part of its name and not the character of the product.

Everything Is In A Name. This Is A Sugar Packet And The Company Announces That It’s Pure And Hygienic

Daily Reminder That HP Is A Scam. Ink Cartridges Come With 75% Empty Space

This Packaging Uses An Optical Illusion To Make The Vegetables Look More Green

This Damn Wrap Cost £3.50

This “Missing” Piece Of Chocolate

Kids' Book Saying “Has 430 Stickers” On The Cover. 400 Of Them Are Tiny Monochrome Shapes

Thought I Still Had 25% Remaining. No, Solid Glass

Clearly Meant To Make You Think The Bottles Are Way Taller Than They Are Until You Pull Them Out

When you open it, that’s literally all you get - a smear of eyeshadow stuck to the lid.

Maybelline Sells Their Eyeshadow In These Glass Round Tubs, In Sealed Black Cardboard Packaging With A Small Window In The Front Part Through Which You Can See The Color