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Would you buy skincare, haircare or perfume second-hand on Vinted or eBay?

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checme · 04/09/2026 14:23

Being hard up but needing some new skincare and so on I looked on eBay and vinted. In theory it's a good idea, we all end up with products that don't suit our skin and hair so why not sell them on if barely used and buyers get to try something at a lower cost. However I just have this nagging doubt in my head that the items on places like ebay and vinted could be counterfeit with god knows what in them, well out of date or even stolen.

I'm happy to buy most clothes or books second hand but they don't go off and I think it's very common to have old books you not longer want or clothes you never really wore.

What do you think is the skincare / haircare / perfume on vinted and ebay legit?

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muddyford · 04/09/2026 16:00

I buy perfumes in new and sealed boxes, and the odd part-used bottle if it's a good deal.

Puppylucky · 04/09/2026 16:05

CloverAndGrass · 04/09/2026 14:38

The cheaper makeup, skincare and fragrance on Ebay & Vinted should not be “second-hand”. It should be unopened and unused. The platforms will remove any items which are used or sampled if you report them.

I sell on Ebay if I get items in an edit or advent calendar I know I won’t use. If people ask for proof of genuineness or age, I’m happy to send a screenshot of my receipt. There’s ways of checking that sellers are legitimate and are selling good quality, genuine items. 100% five star rating and genuine happy customer reviews is another thing to look for.

That's not true of eBay when it comes to fragrance. I have bought and sold quite a few high end or rare perfumes on eBay that have been partially used.

Growlybear83 · 04/09/2026 16:07

I regularly buy perfume and skincare products from Vinted. You’re not allowed to sell any toiletries or cosmetics that aren’t new so if there’s any indication in the listing that they’ve been tested, Vinted will remove them if they receive a report. If you end up receiving an item that has clearly been used, you will be able to get a refund through Vinted, although the seller csn choose to make the buyer pay the return postage

dingodan · 04/09/2026 18:08

I’ve bought nail polish that was discontinued

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