I have had a few queries about how to tell if a site is selling fake wholesale makeup and also how to actually spot fakes when looking at the products themselves.
There are a few clues when looking at websites that are selling fake cosmetics and beauty products. First of all, if a site is selling [...]

Following my recent posting about the dangers of buying wholesale makeup from China, and in particular from sites like DHGate.com and TradeTang.com, I received this response from a Cheap Slap member:
“Hi Mel
Just wanted to say thanks for the info you post pre registration regarding the China websites… just wanted to say, that I did order [...]

I wrote previously about being careful when buying wholesale makeup from China but it is definitely worth mentioning again and again so you know exactly what to expect.
DHgate.com is a Chinese marketplace website, and when you use the site you are buying from individual sellers who list their items on the site, not from DHgate [...]

I just want to say a quick Happy Holidays to all Cheap Slap Wholesale Makeup members and readers and hope that you all have a safe and peaceful time with your family, friends and loved ones.
The past few weeks have been really busy and if you are anything like me you will be looking [...]

If you are just starting out selling cosmetics on eBay, you may be wondering whether it is better to list your items as Auction or Buy It Now style listings.
My advice would always be to list wholesale cosmetics and beauty items as Buy It Now (BIN). The eBay marketplace is evolving and is getting more [...]

Whoelsale Eve Lom products are very hard to find, but where there’s a will there is a way!
For anyone interested in wholesale Eve Lom products, either for their own use or for resale, the best source is Space NK. Their sale usually starts a couple of days before Christmas, both in store and online. The [...]

Selling cosmetics profitably sometimes takes a little extra thought but it can be a lot of fun trying to outwit the competition and stocking items a little bit different from the crowd…
I am off on a mini break to Paris this weekend , and have been mentally preparing my shopping list for weeks. As [...]

Anyone currently selling makeup on eBay, or thinking of it, will be reminded of how dependent your online or eBay cosmetics business can be on local mail services to ensure that your items arrive safely with your customer in good time.
The UK national mail services are being disrupted at the moment by industrial action by [...]

The story of Lauren Luke is great inspiration for anyone thinking of selling makeup on eBay. For those of you who have not heard of her yet, Lauren is a YouTube sensation with her makeup application videos getting millions of views.
Lauren dropped out of school as a teenager when she became pregnant. She had [...]

The first question most people are interested in when starting a wholesale cosmetics business is just how much money it is possible to make. Because why go there if it is not going to be profitable, right? That is why I would advise anyone to do some basic sums before starting out.
You really need to [...]