Unwanted makeup

[Peonymummy]

I have so much makeup from high end brands that have accumulated over the last year or so (boxes and boxes of them, I just loved trying out new makeup). I find myself not wearing much or sticking to one or two brands only now. I'm looking to declutter a lot of items in the home. The issue is I have used them at least once but otherwise they're almost new and I don't think charity shops or vinted would accept them. Anywhere I could give away the items as I feel so bad throwing them away. Any advice is appreciated. X

When decluttering we sometimes put a box out on our drive with a sign to take things for free. I've found this a good way to get rid of lightly used cosmetics.

Vinted do accept if used... on most things.

Not on make up or cosmetics though

Offer them on Freecycle or Freegle, or ask a charity shop if they could use them.
Put the box in the Ladies at work.
If your local supermarket or pharmacist has a recycling box, put them in there.

Vinted don't allow used cosmetics or skincare. Some people list used items anyway but I wouldn't risk it.

I've put stuff out in the staff kitchen with a note to help yourself and my name. I think ebay allows used bottles of stuff.

Maybe contact a women’s refuge to see if they’d be interested?

Repeating from another thread:

Womens’ refuges do not take used cosmetics.

A refuge is not a dustbin.

You can list them on Olio app.

I've bought face powder from there .. that's been used.🤷‍♀️

It must have been listed as new. When you post something for sale in the make up category, that's literally the only option available under "condition"
As a PP said people probably do post used cosmetics but it's not permitted.

I know someone who said she drops cosmetics etc off at a women’s refuge.

I sold some laura geller stuff with the brush on ebay that had just been tried once . Maybe because the brush was with it that was ok . Didn't get much for it but helpful to declutter .

Vinted / EBay / Depop definitely accept them. I’ve bought some that way myself, and good brands attract reasonable prices.

Vinted really don't. People sell them anyway but you're not supposed to.

There's a collection place at our Tesco, a big Maybelline poster but they take all brands.

I think Boots do something similar

Freecycle is perfect for this, particularly items with a pump or that someone can wipe a fresh surface (eg lipstick).
Items I've posted have gone quickly and been gratefully received, particularly if posted as a bundle.

Have you got friends that would appreciate them ? I have sensitive skin and don't know if a brand suits it until I've tried it a few times .
My friends are very happy when it doesn't !😀

There are groups on facebook where you can sell lightly used stuff - Skincare Freaks Trade and Buy Group is one