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Would you buy second hand make up?

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BabooshkaKate · 02/12/2016 09:07

I have about half a dozen bottles of foundation that have been sampled once or twice and never touched again because they don't agree with my sensitive skin.

I want to try selling them on eBay but do people buy second hand make up? Would you? It seems a huge waste to throw them out but I just can't use them.

I've discovered that mineral powder works best with my temperamental face

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Nanasueathome · 02/12/2016 09:10

No, would never buy pre opened make up

AnchorDownDeepBreath · 02/12/2016 09:10

I don't because I've had an infection near my brain and my doctor warned me off anything risky; but plenty of people do, or they are more expensive foundations (£20 type Estée Lauder, Urban Decay etc). I dont think £6 standard ones would sell easily because there's not much of saving to offset the risk!

eBay can be a bit funny about second hand make up and will probably remove the listing if reported but plenty of people get away with it and there are second hand beauty sales places if it does, I think Depop is one.

Rudymentary · 02/12/2016 09:11

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paxillin · 02/12/2016 09:16

Never. Make up is a wonderful breeding ground for bacteria.

Judydreamsofhorses · 02/12/2016 09:58

Not from eBay, but I have done and would do again from people I know. I think any product with a pump dispenser is okay, as you're not putting fingers or brushes in it. I wouldn't anything in a jar, or lip/eye products that someone else had used.

burnishedsilver · 02/12/2016 10:02

I wouldn't buy opened make up off a stranger.

SloanePeterson · 02/12/2016 10:06

I put a shoebox full of makeup on a Facebook selling page for £25, thinking no one would want it. There was some good stuff in there,most of it bought while working out what I wanted to wear for my wedding. People were fighting over it (including a lady who advertises herself as a wedding and prom makeup artist which made me feel a bit ick) Madness. I'm not sure eBay actually lets you sell used makeup, so Facebook is worn a try.

WalterWhitesNipple · 02/12/2016 10:16

I wouldn't no. However many people do so its worth trying. If they are high end brands it's very likely they will sell.

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BabooshkaKate · 02/12/2016 10:21

Hmm, no unfortunately they just various ones from Boots.

I just hate waste, argh!

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SheSaidNoFuckThat · 02/12/2016 10:33

I have, not from eBay but from selling groups on FB

burnishedsilver · 02/12/2016 10:33

Can you give them away? Do you have any teenage necessary?

burnishedsilver · 02/12/2016 10:35

That was supposed to say nieces, not necessary!
I'm struggling with this new phone.

nickdrakeslovechild · 02/12/2016 11:05

Womens aid will take them, try your local one.

BratFarrarsPony · 02/12/2016 12:18

no I would not want someones used makeup , it's disgusting.

BratFarrarsPony · 02/12/2016 12:20

*I mean , potentially disgusting, not saying that your stuff is,OP.

Destinysdaughter · 02/12/2016 12:24

Give them to a women's refuge, pp often turn up with literally nothing. Same with any moisturisers or shampoos you don't use.

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 02/12/2016 12:25

No way and I don't think eBay allow it iirc but not certain.

neveradullmoment99 · 02/12/2016 12:35

No no no no never.

QuimReaper · 02/12/2016 13:41

Dame eBay allow used knickers, I'm sure they'd allow this!

To be honest, if it had only been used a couple of times I'd probably do it for foundation, if it were a pump bottle. How would any bacteria get into the bottle through the pump nozzle? I wouldn't for a blusher, eye make up, pressed powder etc., but foundation I really can't see the problem.

QuimReaper · 02/12/2016 13:43

As Anchor says though, only high-end stuff is likely to sell, and I'm guessing with sensitive skin you wouldn't have been dropping £20 a bottle on something untested.

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 02/12/2016 13:45

*Policy overview

Used cosmetics present some serious health and safety concerns because the products and applicators used to apply them often come into direct contact with the body. This is why we generally don't allow the sale of used cosmetics on eBay. The sale of new cosmetics is generally allowed on eBay, as long as sellers comply with FDA regulations.
See the What are the guidelines section for details about what you can and can't sell.
Make sure your listing follows these guidelines. If it doesn't, it may be removed, and you may be subject to a range of other actions, including restrictions of your buying and selling privileges and suspension of your account*

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annandale · 02/12/2016 13:47

Oh dear - I'm afraid I wouldn't, and I am an enthusiastic buyer of bras and even pants on ebay which I know not everyone else is. (At least, until this week when they appear to have decided to become Amazon and hide anything that isn't new).

WoodsTreesWhere · 02/12/2016 14:11

Google Give and Make Up, you can send things "in the condition you would give to a friend" I think and they are given to women in refuges. I have similar with foundations where I've tested them once and if you are happy to spend £3 or so on postage you can send loads in a medium parcel.

MikeUniformMike · 02/12/2016 14:14

Years ago I was in the gym and someone asked to borrow my mascara. I'm a bit timid and sometimes struggle to say no. It was an expensive brand, hardly used and I couldn't face using it again.

Branleuse · 02/12/2016 14:15

i would for foundation in a pump bottle, but never mascara or lipstick