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hairdryer for $500. I have the [Dyson] Airwrap now, so I'm getting rid of the hairdryer. I'm also getting rid of hair tools that feel like they're redundant for me at this point. I have two or three platforms where I'll post and see where I get the highest offer."that inevitably comes to anyone who decides to start a beauty routine from scratch. "When I originally got into makeup, I wasn't really sure what I needed," she says.
What does it mean to not use a product "too much"? For Minina, it's more of an art than a science, but makeup that is "super used" goes in the trash, not the resale apps, in part because selling takes significant time and effort. Taking photos, writing listing descriptions, negotiating prices, packaging items, and driving to the post office usually takes at least an hour in total. That energy only seem worth it if she can walk away with a good sale.
Before selling a used eyeshadow palette or blush, for example, she'll check to make sure the imprint is still intact, clean off any loose powder or residue, and mist alcohol over the pan. "I don't sell used liquid products," she adds. "I wouldn't purchase those used, so I don’t sell those used." Minina also stresses that she’ll avoid selling anything that’s particularly fragile that could break or crumble during shipping, as it’s "not fair to the buyer.
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