What to Do With Expired or Near-Dated Cosmetics Inventory
Near-dated and recently expired cosmetics and skincare aren't automatically a write-off. Some channels still take them. We'll tell you honestly what has value and place it correctly.
What we buy
Good fit
- Near-dated cosmetics and skincare approaching code date
- Recently expired product still within a usable secondary window
- Product with PAO (period-after-opening) dating concerns
- Seasonal or limited-edition items past their selling window
- Warehouse-held inventory that's been sitting for an extended period
- Mixed lots of near-dated and current-dated product
Why sellers work with us
Honest assessment, not a blanket no
Dating rules vary a lot by category and by channel. We tell you specifically what still has value.
Right channel for dated product
Certain international and B2B markets have different dating standards than U.S. retail. We know which ones apply.
Faster is better
The sooner near-dated inventory moves, the more of its remaining value is recoverable. We prioritize a quick turnaround on these lots.
No judgment, no hard sell
If something genuinely has no remaining secondary value, we'll tell you that too, rather than taking a deal that falls apart later.
How it works
Send your list
A spreadsheet or even a rough description of brands, quantities, condition and location.
Get an offer
We review it personally and reply with a real number, usually within one business day.
We pick it up
We arrange and pay for freight from your warehouse. You get paid on agreed terms.
Your brand stays protected
Goods move through vetted secondary channels, never back into your primary retail accounts.
Common questions
In some categories and for some channels, yes, particularly recently expired product. It depends on the category, the dating, and the specific channel. We assess this honestly rather than assuming either way.
Manufacture date or lot code, and expiration or PAO date if labeled. Approximate is fine to start.
Yes, and it's common. We price the lot based on the mix.
We'll tell you plainly rather than making an offer we can't honor. That's better for both of us than a deal falling through later.
Have excess near-dated cosmetics?
Send us the list.
Attach a manifest if you have one. If not, tell us the brands, rough quantity and condition and we'll take it from there.