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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


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


Beauty Resale: How to Spot PR vs. Counterfeit Products
Found a beauty product at a great price, but something feels off? Learn the key differences between authentic PR samples and counterfeit products so you can shop smarter and safer.

Karen L.
Aug 5, 20255 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


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


Shake It Off: The Mini Beauty Revolution
Were you one of the lucky ones who attended Taylor Swift Eras Tour? Have you watched this pop icon’s once-in-a-lifetime concert...

Karen L.
Oct 12, 20233 min read


Ffern Autumn Fragrance: Unboxing and First Impressions
My First Impressions Ffern's Autumn fragrance release has a beautiful dry down, and they totally nailed creating a vignette of...
Karen Lee
Sep 29, 20231 min read


RIP Kosas' OG Lipstick and what I'm using instead
(Updated August 14, 2024 - edits at end) Every once in a while we get a Kosas lipstick (new and old formula) listed. Shop now and...
Karen Lee
Aug 4, 20234 min read


Playa Beauty's founder, Shelby Wild's new haircare line California Naturals | Review and Comparison
RIP Playa Beauty My favorite haircare line of all time was discontinued last year. It was devastating because not only did I LOVE the...
Karen Lee
Jul 31, 20235 min read


The Importance of Sustainable Sourcing
Sustainability doesn’t begin and end with your recycling bin. It’s crucial to make sure the products you buy and the practices you...
Karen Lee
Apr 21, 20233 min read


Blazing the Trail of Beauty: Milk Makeup Embraces Cannabis Culture!
It's time to elevate your skincare and makeup game with Milk Makeup's cannabis-Inspired products! As we head into 2023, the beauty...
Karen Lee
Apr 19, 20232 min read


Building Sustainable Shopping Habits: A Guide
Sustainable shopping can sometimes feel like it’s only for the wealthy. It can be expensive, time-consuming, and super inconvenient to...
Karen Lee
Mar 2, 20233 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


Top 5 Most Reached for Skincare Products 😍
Do you have skin goals for 2022? Take it from this skincare obsessive these five products are worth the coin. It was so hard to pick...
Karen Lee
Jan 4, 20224 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


Fake Brand Partnerships | What a scam looks like today
The thing with scams is that someone will fall for it. It's usually something that's too good to be true. Some are more elaborate than...
Karen Lee
Oct 23, 20203 min read


Beauty Products Worth Repurchasing
I fall in and out of love of products all the time, but these are the ones I've repurchased. 😱 I know. I'm rarely a monogamist when it...
Karen Lee
Sep 11, 20201 min read
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