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‘Looks like a brain’ shoppers gag as Vinted seller tries to flog USED soap for a fiver but claims it’s ‘brand new’
It is “strictly prohibited to sell cosmetic items that have been used or tried, even once", according to Vinted guidelines
SHOPPERS have been left gagging after one Vinted seller tried to flog USED soap.
The disfigured orange ball, which looks wet, was wrapped in paper and described as a “discontinued” product from the cosmetic store.
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People have gagged that it “looks like a brain” and visibly retched at the unsightly hygiene product.
The seller was exposed on Facebook group “I found it on Vinted”, which is dedicated to sharing weird listings on the second-hand site.
It was posted as: “Lush discontinued orangutan soap.”
The seller was flogging it for £4.62, inclusive of “buyer protection”.
They also listed the product as “brand new with tags”.
People were quick to point out that the soap looked far from new.
“Looks like a brain,” one heaved.
“Not that I’ve ever seen one or possibly have one.”
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“Was it made by an orangutan?” a second asked.
The Orangutan Soap from Lush was released in November 2017 as a limited edition buy.
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As per Vinted guidelines, it is “strictly prohibited to sell cosmetic items that have been used or tried, even once or that are expired”.
Sellers can get around this by listing items as “brand new with tags” despite pictures of them showing obvious signs of usage.
“The sale of any cosmetics products and electronic grooming items for pets are strictly prohibited,” Vinted guidelines add.
“It is strictly prohibited to sell cosmetics items that are only permitted for sale for professional use only, qualify as medicinal products or contain biocidal ingredients.”
There are a whopping 29,000 Lush cosmetic items listed on Vinted, as of August 2024.
The most popular items are limited edition Christmas stock - from Snow Fairy and Sticky Date scented products to Ginger Milk shower gel and even gift sets.
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