As a makeup artist, I tend to acquire more makeup than I could ever use up, so occasionally I need to pare down. These palettes are very lightly used, by me only and only for color referencing purposes. They were not used on clients. They have been cleaned and sanitized with 90% Isopropyl alcohol. But please be aware that although I take hygiene practices very seriously, any time you purchase used makeup there is some risk. Buy at your own discretion. That said, these are beautiful palettes and great addition to any makeup collection.