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Where to sell used beauty and cosmetics

Which marketplaces accept used beauty and cosmetics under their published policies, what you'd keep at $50.00, and how soon you're paid. Of the marketplaces that clearly accept it, Facebook Marketplace leaves you the most: $45.00.

Examples: Makeup, skincare, hair care.

Accept used beauty and cosmetics

MarketplacePolicyYou keepPaid after deliveryRules to know
Facebook Marketplace Allowed $45.00 ~5 days
  • Marketplace is intended for consumer-to-consumer sales.
Meta Commerce Policies
Mercari Allowed with rules $45.00 ~8 days
  • Homemade cosmetics aren't allowed; some cosmetics (nail polish, hairspray, dry shampoo) are USPS hazardous materials and must be labeled for shipping.
Prohibited Items
eBay Allowed with rules $42.80 ~5 days
  • Must be in the original packaging and not transferred to another container; skin-bleaching products aren't allowed; used cosmetics and applicators must be thoroughly cleaned.
Cosmetics and perfume policy

Need the marketplace's approval first

MarketplacePolicyYou keepPaid after deliveryWhat's required
TikTok Shop Needs approval $47.50 ~11 days
  • Beauty and Personal Care requires qualification.
  • Used, secondhand and open-box items need approval for TikTok Shop's pre-owned or collectibles categories; pre-owned luxury apparel, fine jewelry and luxury watches are invite-only.
Restricted Products Policy (updated 11/04/2026)Prohibited Products Policy

Not allowed or unclear

When a marketplace's policy doesn't clearly cover an item, we treat it as not permitted. Check the linked policy before listing there.

MarketplacePolicyYou keepPaid after deliveryWhy
Amazon Not allowed — —
  • Beauty products must be listed as New: unused, in original packaging, sealed and labeled. Some products need approval.
  • Consumable, ingestible and topical products can only be listed as New.
  • Amazon can also require brand-level approval for specific brands; check Catalog > Add Products in Seller Central.
Condition guidelines: Consumable, Ingestible, and/or Topical ProductsCategories and products that require approval
Amazon FBA Not allowed — —
  • Beauty products must be listed as New: unused, in original packaging, sealed and labeled. Some products need approval.
  • Consumable, ingestible and topical products can only be listed as New.
  • Amazon can also require brand-level approval for specific brands; check Catalog > Add Products in Seller Central.
Condition guidelines: Consumable, Ingestible, and/or Topical ProductsCategories and products that require approval
Walmart Not allowed — —
  • Topical products require pre-approval, as do select personal care and beauty product types; Cosmetic Products also have category-specific requirements.
  • Walmart only allows non-new items from sellers invited to its Resold program (apply via Exclusives programs in Seller Center); not all categories are eligible. Everyone else may list new items only.
  • Cosmetics, personal care and beauty tools are prohibited as resold items.
Prohibited Products Policy: Overview (updated June 4, 2026)Resold program overview
Walmart WFS Not allowed — —
  • Topical products require pre-approval, as do select personal care and beauty product types; Cosmetic Products also have category-specific requirements.
  • Walmart only allows non-new items from sellers invited to its Resold program (apply via Exclusives programs in Seller Center); not all categories are eligible. Everyone else may list new items only.
  • Cosmetics, personal care and beauty tools are prohibited as resold items.
Prohibited Products Policy: Overview (updated June 4, 2026)Resold program overview
Etsy Not allowed — —
  • Cosmetics can't use ingredients on Etsy's banned-ingredient list or make medical claims; flammable products are prohibited.
  • Etsy only allows items made or designed by the seller, vintage items 20+ years old, and craft supplies. Reselling new mass-produced items isn't allowed. Set handmade, seller_designed, vintage_year or craft_supply if one applies.
Prohibited Items Policy (updated August 11, 2026)Etsy's Creativity Standards
Poshmark Not allowed — —
  • Makeup and personal care must be new, never swatched, alcohol-free and aerosol-free; liquids must be new in original sealed packaging; nail polish can't ship on Poshmark labels.
  • Used makeup and skincare products aren't allowed.
What can I sell on Poshmark?
Depop Not allowed — —
  • Only unused, genuine cosmetics; no testers, decants, expired products or homemade cosmetics without an ingredient list.
  • Used perfumes and cosmetics aren't allowed.
What are Depop's prohibited items?
StockX Not allowed — —
  • Not a StockX category (sneakers, apparel, electronics, watches, collectibles, trading cards, handbags and accessories).
  • Items on StockX's Verified Marketplace must be brand new. Used items are only accepted on the Listings Marketplace, currently open to select US sellers.
  • You ship to StockX for verification before the buyer receives the item; items that fail verification don't sell.
What is the condition of items sold on StockX?What is the StockX Listings Marketplace?

Based on each marketplace's published item policies and fee schedules, default fee category, no shipping. This doesn't account for demand or the price buyers will actually pay. Amazon FBA and Walmart WFS need package size; see their calculators.

Other items

Clothing (adult)Tops, dresses, jeans, jackets, activewearKids' and baby clothingChildren's and infant apparelShoes (non-sneaker)Boots, heels, sandals, dress shoesSneakersAthletic and lifestyle sneakersHandbagsHandbags, totes, backpacks, designer bagsAccessoriesBelts, wallets, hats, scarves, sunglassesJewelryFine and fashion jewelryWatchesAnalog and digital wristwatches (smartwatches count as electronics)FragrancePerfume, cologneVitamins and supplementsVitamins, protein powder, dietary supplementsElectronicsPhones, tablets, laptops, headphones, cameras, smartwatches, consolesVideo games and mediaVideo games, DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, vinylBooksBooks, textbooks, comicsToys and gamesToys, board games, LEGO, dollsTrading cards and collectiblesSports and trading card game cards, graded cardsHome decor and kitchenDecor, kitchenware, bedding, lampsFurnitureChairs, tables, dressers, shelvingSporting goodsFitness, outdoor, camping, team sports equipmentArtPaintings, prints, sculpture, photography