Only if it's new and unopened. Depop doesn't allow used or opened cosmetics, skincare or fragrance, because there's no way for a buyer to know what's happened to a product once the seal is broken. Sealed, genuine, in-date products are a different story: unopened skincare, makeup and gift sets can be listed, as long as they aren't fakes and aren't on Depop's restricted list.
What you can't sell
- Opened or used products. A moisturiser you tried once, a lipstick swatched in store, a half-used palette. All banned.
- Decants and samples poured into other bottles. You can't prove what's inside.
- Counterfeits and dupes sold as the real thing. Fake beauty products can be dangerous as well as against the rules.
- Expired products. Even sealed, an out-of-date product shouldn't be sold.
- Anything with restricted ingredients, such as some prescription-strength skincare.
Depop's prohibited items policy has the current, full list and can change. See what not to sell on Depop for the wider rules.
What you can sell
- Sealed skincare and makeup you bought and never opened.
- Unopened gift sets, which pile up after holidays and birthdays.
- Sealed fragrance in its original cellophane.
- Beauty tools and accessories like brushes, hair tools and makeup bags, as long as they're clean and in good condition. Hair tools and electricals should be safe and working.
How to list beauty items so they sell
- Photograph the seal. Show the cellophane, safety seal or tamper sticker clearly.
- Show the batch code and expiry date. Buyers want proof a product is genuine and in date.
- Use the full product name and shade. Buyers search for exact names like "Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk lipstick".
- Say where it came from. "Unwanted gift" or "bought in store, never opened" builds trust.
- Price from sold listings. Beauty products sell below retail on resale apps. See how to check sold prices on Depop.
- Pack carefully. Liquids leak and glass breaks. See how to package items for Depop shipping.
Beauty items also work well as add-ons. A buyer who's already buying clothes from you may add a sealed lip product to the bundle.
Is beauty worth it on Depop?
Depop is mainly a fashion app, so beauty is a side category. It works best for clearing out unwanted gifts and duplicates, or as a small add-on for a clothing shop. For volume, clothing sells far more reliably. See what sells best on Depop.
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Quick answers
Can you sell skincare on Depop? Yes, if it's sealed, genuine and in date. Opened or used skincare isn't allowed.
Can you sell makeup you've swatched once? No. Once it's opened or used it's banned.
Can you sell perfume on Depop? Sealed fragrance, yes. Opened bottles and decants, no.
What photos should I include? The seal, the batch code, the expiry date and the full product.
Conclusion
Depop allows sealed, genuine, in-date beauty products and bans anything opened or used. Photograph the seal and the dates, use the exact product name, and treat beauty as a side category next to the clothes that make up most Depop sales.