Hi, I’m Courtney, founder of The Beauty Exchange and mum of two.

Like many women, I’ve bought beauty products that didn’t quite work for me. When I was pregnant with my second child, I found myself with a shelf full of skincare I couldn’t use. Some were brand new. Some were expensive. And I didn’t want them to go to waste.

But when I looked for a place to resell them in New Zealand, nothing felt quite right. That’s when I realised: we needed a better way.

So I created The Beauty Exchange, a curated marketplace where people can buy and sell new, sealed beauty products, safely and sustainably.

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Our Mission

At TBE, we’re on a mission to:

• Reduce beauty waste

• Make quality products more accessible

• Put money back into your beauty drawer

We believe in creating a space that feels good for you, your wallet, and the planet.

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How It Works

• Buy: Discover your favourite brands for less.

• Sell: Clear out your unused, unopened products

• Trust: Every product is verified, with expiry dates shown and secure payments powered by Stripe

We’re starting with new, unopened items only but we’re building toward a future where gently used beauty has a safe and trusted home too.

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Our Promise

We’re committed to:

• Verified sellers

• Fair, secure payments

• Supporting local and ethical beauty brands

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Join the Movement

Over 90% of people we surveyed said they’d buy and sell beauty products if they had the right platform. Now, it exists.

Thank you for being here. Whether you’re a beauty lover, a conscious consumer, or just someone with a few extra products to share, you’re part of the change.

Let’s make beauty more circular, together.