Buy and sell beauty products and grooming appliances

• Buy makeup and skincare only if it is sealed and within its expiry date. Check the batch code and manufacturing date on the pack.
• Look at the packaging closely: misspelt words, blurry print and wrong fonts are signs of a fake.
• Fragrances are often copied. Compare the bottle, cap and box with the brand's photos and ask for the bill.
• For appliances, test that they heat or run, and check the cable and plug for damage.

• List sealed, unexpired products and say so in the title.
• Photograph the seal, the expiry date and the batch code.
• For appliances, mention the age, how often it was used and whether the attachments and warranty card are included.
• Do not list opened products that touch the skin directly unless they are clearly described as used.

• Sealed products within their expiry date sell for a good share of their price; anything close to expiry sells for much less.
• Grooming appliances behave more like electronics: age, condition and accessories set the price.

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• Counterfeit perfumes and makeup at prices far below the usual. If the price is too good, it usually is.
• Relabelled expired stock: check the printed dates, not a sticker.

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