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Toss or Keep? Stop Guessing—Meet the (Free) Beauty Expiration Checker for Your Makeup Bag
Toss or Keep? Stop Guessing—Meet the Instant Beauty Expiration Checker for Your Makeup Bag. Because the real glow starts with products that are fresh, safe, and effective.

Charlotte K.
Nov 2, 20252 min read


Beauty Resale Return Policies: What You Need to Ask Before You Buy
Spotted your dream beauty product secondhand? Before you hit "buy," make sure you know the return policy. Here's what you need to ask to avoid a beauty bust.

Karen L.
Aug 7, 20253 min read


How to Read Batch Codes and Expiration Labels
Found your perfect product from beauty resale? Before you use it, check the batch code and expiration date. Here's a quick guide to understanding those little labels and keeping your skin safe.

Karen L.
Aug 7, 20253 min read


Beauty Resale: Can You Safely Buy Opened or Swatched Beauty?
Thinking about buying opened or swatched beauty products? Get the full scoop on what's safe to buy secondhand and what you should always leave behind.

Karen L.
Aug 7, 20254 min read


Your Guide to Navigating the Secondhand Beauty World
Curious about secondhand beauty? Whether you want to save money or reduce waste, this guide has everything you need to know before you shop.

Karen L.
Aug 7, 20252 min read


How to Safely Clean Items for Beauty Resale
Looking to sell your pre-loved beauty products? Building trust starts with spotless items. Learn how to safely clean makeup and skincare products for resale to attract buyers and boost your reputation. A clean photo is a scroll-stopper!

Karen L.
Aug 5, 20254 min read


How to Fix Broken Makeup & Give Your Pressed Powders a Second Life
Broken makeup? Don't toss it! Let me show you this simple DIY fix to bring your pressed powders back to life!

Karen L.
Aug 1, 20251 min read


The Truth About Expired Makeup & Their Shelf Life
Are you still using that old mascara? How long is too long? The truth about expired makeup, revealed. And tips on extending its lifespan.

Karen L.
Jul 29, 20252 min read


Is Your Lip Pencil Expired? How to Tell with Sharpenable Makeup
Safe Makeup Habits to Keep Your Skin Healthy: How to Tell If Your Lip Pencils, Eyeliner, and Sharpenable Makeup Are Expired

Karen L.
Mar 10, 20251 min read


No Buy 2025? Here’s How Glou Helps You Shop Smarter and More Sustainably
Ditch impulse buys! Glou offers preloved beauty products, supporting mindful consumption & the No Buy 2025 movement. Shop smarter & greener.

Karen L.
Feb 4, 20252 min read


Spring Cleaning Beauty Products: Declutter Tips & Checklist
Overwhelmed by your beauty products? This spring cleaning checklist will help you declutter your makeup and skincare effortlessly.

Karen L.
Feb 1, 20252 min read


10 Sustainable Beauty Brands to Watch in 2023
New Year, new brands entering the sustainability arena! While rehoming beauty products is definitely the most sustainable way to shop, we...
Karen Lee
Jan 30, 20235 min read


Top 5 Most Reached For Makeup 😍
A huge part about the fun of makeup is finding the best of the best. The hunt for the ultimate Holy Grail product. These were my go-to...
Karen Lee
Jan 5, 20223 min read


The Biggest, Baddest Beauty Calendar of All Time | Holt Renfrew 2020 Review/Unboxing/Price Breakdown
Quick links: Unboxing video My Glou Marketplace profile (where the items will be for sale - details below) Spreadsheet with price...
Karen Lee
Nov 3, 20203 min read


Rare Beauty Review + Swatches | Plus notes on smell, ingredients, and wear-time | Holiday Mini Sets
The formulas aren't exactly groundbreaking, but definitely something different. They may not be great overall, but they do have a great pric
Karen Lee
Oct 31, 20205 min read


Products So Nice, I Bought Them TWICE!
Are you a try everything once kinda gal, or do you stick with what you know? What products have kept you coming back time and time again?? L
Karen Lee
Sep 24, 20201 min read


Glossi-Yay or Glossi-Nay? A Glossier Review
I made a video about all the Glossier products I have and haven't liked over the years. I also review their latest drop, the Priming Moistur
Karen Lee
Jul 12, 20202 min read


Westman Atelier: A Really Thorough Brush Review
More in this series: Introduction post Makeup Review Update April 2023: The brushes I find I have actually been reaching for are the baby...
Karen Lee
Jul 11, 202010 min read


What is wrong with my makeup?! Have you hit HARD PAN?
Hard pan is the slow accumulation of oils from dirty brushes or even your fingers. Good thing, it is no big deal to fix (so you can swatch a
Karen Lee
Jul 11, 20201 min read


Westman Atelier: A Really Thorough Makeup Review
A review of every single product in the Westman Atelier line. Super Loaded Tinted Highlight, Baby Cheeks, Eye Pods, Vital Skin Foundation +
Karen Lee
Jun 21, 202018 min read
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