Is it OK to buy cosmetics/hair products over Ebay?

I use many high-end cosmetics such as Natura Bisse, creme de la mer, and others, and I wanted to know if it was okay to buy them over ebay since the prices on there are just...wow. I can't believe those people are getting away with charging the miniscule amounts they are.





Needless to say, it's fun saving a few hundred.





However, it's ebay afterall and I have to question the safety, and if the products are actually genuine.





RUle of thumb, is it OK to do this or not?








Thanks.Is it OK to buy cosmetics/hair products over Ebay?
If you like saving a few hundred you might want to reconsider using creme de la mer at all - here's just one unfavourable review that might be worth reading. Scroll down to the subtitle ';A famous scientist...'; if you wish to read what it says. http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/art.asp?ID=188





As for the general question of buying cosmetics on ebay, you can request the production number printed on most cosmetic products from the seller and contact the manufacturer to see how long ago the batch was made if freshness worries you, as it is possible that the cosmetics may be quite old and past their best, depending on the amount of preservatives used.





Aside from that (slightly extreme) measure you can just make sure you're familiar with the genuine product to help you to spot fakes, make sure the seller has good feedback, and try to limit the purchases to sealed products that are harder to tamper with.Is it OK to buy cosmetics/hair products over Ebay?
Just make sure they say Brand new and never opened.
yeah just make sure u check the person ur buying it from and see that they have good reviews