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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 73 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 73 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 74 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 72 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 54 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 292 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 101 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 42 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 12 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...
Max Showalter
Jan 30, 20235 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


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


When you fall in love with the wrong person (product) on a group date
The Crushed Amethyst Exfoliating Body Polish has oil in it, so once you rinse it off it leaves behind the perfect amount of oil. So once you
Karen Lee
Feb 25, 20202 min read


What's in My Overnight Bag
This is the most pared down version of what I use. AKA my current desert island picks.
Karen Lee
Sep 9, 20192 min read


Here's the DL on the Most Popular Beauty Boxes in 2019
There are so many subscription boxes out there and it's a tough market to be in. If you can think of a category, there's probably a box for
Karen Lee
Aug 3, 20193 min read


Your face is a cake.
Recommended reading: NYT - All of those products are making your skin worse First off, I'm obsessed with cake. So I loved how New York...
Karen Lee
Aug 1, 20191 min read


What I Packed on a Business Trip
What I packed for skincare and makeup for a winter business trip.
Karen Lee
Jul 30, 20191 min read


Help! Sunscreen makes my face burn!
Disclaimer: I am not a licensed expert. I just spent a better part of a year doing hundreds of hours worth of self education on products...
Karen Lee
Jul 30, 20194 min read


Help! I've sprouted an acne beard!
Disclaimer: I am not a licensed expert. I just spent a better part of a year doing hundreds of hours worth of self education on products...
Karen Lee
Jan 12, 20193 min read
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