Used make-up?

rosedream

Hi, I recently did a clear-out and all make-up that I have no need for have either been used a lot or used once.

I was considering selling it online and passing some over to my sisters as I would not be considered a germy person and I never had any serious infections, but I do think about those with weak immune systems who might buy my make-up and get sick or get eye infections from my stuff, even though I always give my make-up a clean-over with anti-bacterial wipes sometimes.

Then I have some make-up that are years old, even though they have actually never been used at all.

So I just wanted to know, would I be better off throwing the whole lot out, since I don't want someone to come back and sue me, or is there some items that can be safe enough to sell on, like maybe nail polish?

Tilly

I cant see anyone buying a strangers used make up to be honest. I know i wouldnt. All makeup has a used by mark on it once it's been opened. It looks like this: http://elfcosmeticsuk.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/pao-period-after-opening-symbol.png

Check your used make up and throw out what is out of date.

bnagrrl

I've seen used make up for sale on adverts.ie Personally I wouldn't buy it though.

If I were you I'd just throw out the out if date stuff. Not worth the hassle if someone does get ill from it and comes back to you. If you want to give the other things to family just remind them to wipe everything over themselves with tissue and spray with an alcohol based anti bacterial spray.

ams

Some people sell their used make up on blog sales etc - it probably wouldn't be worth the hassle however.

I'd pass on anything I though friends or family would use and bin the rest personally.

Tiddlypeeps

Used eyeliners and mascaras should go to the bin, the eye is a fairly sensitive area that is way to easy to pass on infections through.

Anything powder based typically lasts a long time, a good douse of alcohol spray to be sure and passing them on shouldn't be an issue.

Anything liquid that's sealed in a pump tube like foundation should be fine as long as it's still in date.

I'm in two minds about lipsticks. In theory any bacteria that gets on it should only be on the outside since it's solid, so alcohol spray should see to that. But at the same time it doesn't sit right with me so I personally wouldn't, but that's just me.

miezekatze

I wouldn't consider buying used makeup myself, but someone once told me that that kind of stuff sells well at car boot sales. I gave it a try and it's actually true.. even mascara and stuff like that! And yes, it was obvious that the stuff had been used..

xzanti

rosedream wrote: »

I would not be considered a germy person and I never had any serious infections

I had to read this a few times.

We are all 'germy'.. we are crawling with bacteria.. each and every one of us at any given time.. regardless of how hygienic you are.

fyi