Clinique Returns & Exchanges Policy

ONLINE RETURNS AND EXCHANGES

We hope that you are delighted with your order. However, if you change your mind or are not entirely satisfied with your products purchased from Clinique Australia Online, you may return any item in its original, unused condition, with proof of purchase for a full refund or exchange within 14 business days from delivery (except in the case of damaged and faulty items - see below). Please note that refunds exclude any initial delivery charge and gift wrap charge, if applicable. Your rights under this Returns & Exchanges Policy are in addition to any rights or remedies you have under law, including the Australian Consumer Law.

If you made your purchase through a partnered retailer (e.g., Adore Beauty, David Jones, Mecca, Myer, Sephora, Lookfantastic) or a Pharmacy or an airport location, then any return will need to be made in accordance with the returns/cancellation policy of the relevant retailer and should not be returned directly to us. You can view our list of authorised retail locations here.

Conversely, if you’ve purchased products on Clinique Australia Online, you must return them in accordance with the procedure outlined here and not directly to a partnered retail location.

We cannot accept returned goods that we reasonably believe have been used, except those covered by our Perfect Match Guarantee below or where there has been a breach of your Consumer Rights (see Damaged, Faulty or Incorrect Items below).

Refunds and Exchanges can take up to 14 business days to be processed after we receive your return. Refunds exclude any initial delivery charge and gift wrap charge (if applicable) and will be made against the original payment method used.

All promotional offers including, (samples, gift sets and bags, full size product, discounts) are only offered free of charge when supplied with an authorised and fully completed purchase. Any purchase that is cancelled and refunded, requires the customer to return the purchase including the free of charge items. Partially cancelled and refunded purchases require the customer to return the partially cancelled purchase including the free of charge items if the final purchase amount is below the offer qualifier for the free of charge item.

An exchange can be made for an item of the same value. Please specify the item you wish to exchange for when you return the product.

Return to Sender – if your order has been returned to us, we will email you to confirm your address details. Please allow up to 10 business days for your order to be redelivered. Please note, if your shipping address is a place of business, you need to specify the Business Name for error-free delivery.

THE RETURNS PROCESS

STEP 1. – COMPLETE THE DOCUMENTATION

Click here to access the Returns Portal and complete all required details, including your purchase order number, as we will use this as your proof of purchase. If applicable, please include the items you would like in your exchanged order. Please note that we cannot accept returned goods that we reasonably believe have been used, except those covered by our Perfect Match Guarantee below or where there has been a breach of your Consumer Rights (see Damaged, Faulty or Incorrect Items below).

STEP 2. - RETURN THE PRODUCT
You may return any item in its original, unused condition, with proof of purchase for a full refund or exchange within 14 business days from delivery (except in the case of damaged and faulty items - see below). Please note that refunds exclude any initial delivery charge and gift wrap charge, if applicable. Please ensure that the returned parcel is properly sealed and that you have completed the details in the Returns Portal. Please be sure to indicate whether you require a refund, exchange or replacement and the product you want in your exchange (if applicable).

STEP 3. - PROCESSING THE REFUND
Refunds and Exchanges can take up to 14 business days to be processed after we receive your return. Refunds exclude any initial delivery charge and gift wrap charge (if applicable) and will be made against the original payment method used. Exchanges will be sent via standard shipping. Please allow 7-10 business days for delivery once the request has been processed. You will receive a confirmation email notification from our Customer Service Team.

PERFECT MATCH GUARANTEE

Our Perfect Match Guarantee program is designed to help you find your perfect shade. Valid for foundation, concealer and powder products listed below, if your shade isn’t a perfect match, you may send it back to exchange for another shade. Exchanges are only offered on the same product purchased.

• Airbrush Concealer
• Almost Powder Makeup SPF 15
• Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Makeup
• Chubby in the Nude Foundation Stick
• Beyond Perfecting™ Foundation and Concealer
• Beyond Perfecting™ Powder Foundation and Concealer
• Beyond Perfecting™ Super Concealer Camouflage + 24-Hour Wear
• Even Better™ All-Over Concealer + Eraser
• Even Better Clinical™ Serum Foundation
• Even Better™ Glow Light Reflecting Makeup SPF 15
• Even Better™ Makeup SPF 15
• Even Better Refresh™ Hydrating and Repairing Makeup
• Line Smoothing Concealer
• Moisture Surge™ Sheertint Hydrator SPF 25
• Redness Solutions Makeup SPF 15
• Stay-Matte Oil-Free Makeup
• Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder
• Superbalanced™ Makeup
• Superbalanced™ Silk Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15
• Superpowder Double Face Powder

Click here to access the Returns Portal and return the product to arrange your free return and exchange for your perfect shade. Please indicate in the Returns Portal the shade you would like in your exchanged order. Exchanges will only be granted for items which are returned containing a minimum of 85% of the product within 14 business days from delivery. Please note a refund will not be available for the Perfect Match Guarantee program.

We reserve the right to cancel any order due to unauthorised, altered or ineligible use of the Perfect Match Guarantee offer, and to modify or cancel upon written notice any promotion due to any system error or unforeseen problems beyond our reasonable control. Other restrictions may apply and will be notified to you in writing.

DAMAGED / FAULTY / INCORRECT ITEMS

As a consumer you have certain rights under consumer protection legislation, including the Australian Consumer Law (Consumer Rights). Nothing in this Returns and Exchanges Policy affects or limits your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

You will be entitled (at your election) to a full refund or replacement of the same type of product (if reasonably available) or compensation for the drop in value of the item, if the items:

(a) are or become faulty through no fault of your own;
(b) are not fit for a stated purpose or a purpose you made known to us;
(c) don’t match our description or sample; or
(d) have defects that were not obvious, or we did not bring to your attention.

In the case of any other issue with a product, we can choose at our discretion to provide a refund, repair the product or give you a replacement product. Please return the items by following the Return Process indicated above as soon as possible after you notice the problem.

This policy is only applicable to purchases made online; we are unable to process returns for purchases made within a partnered retail location.

Returns for purchases made online will not be accepted for return or exchange at a Clinique counter or store. Your statutory rights remain unaffected.

FAQs

I ACCIDENTLY ORDERED THE WRONG PRODUCT, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

If you have accidently ordered the incorrect product, please simply return the unused item within 14 business day of delivery through our returns portal. Click here to access the Returns Portal and complete all required details, including the items you would like in your exchanged order.

Please note that we cannot accept returned goods that we reasonably believe have been used, except those covered by our Perfect Match Guarantee or where there has been a breach of your Consumer Rights (see Damaged, Faulty or Incorrect Items).

I PURCHASED A PRODUCT IN STORE, CAN I RETURN IT?

If you made your purchase through a partnered retailer (e.g., Adore Beauty, David Jones, Mecca, Myer, Sephora, Lookfantastic) or a Pharmacy or an airport location, then any return will need to be made in accordance with the returns/cancellation policy of the relevant retailer and should not be returned directly to us.

Store Return policies can vary so please contact our authorised retail locations for further details. We do not accept returns from in store purchases.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO RECEIVE A REFUND FOR MY RETURNED ITEMS?

Once received, return packages are usually processed within 8-10 business days. The time to post a credit to your account can vary and is determined by the issuing bank. Please contact your issuing bank for details.

I PURCHASED A FOUNDATION AND IT’S THE WRONG COLOUR, WHAT CAN I DO?

Click here to access the Returns Portal and return the product to arrange your free return and exchange for your perfect shade.

I WOULD LIKE TO RETURN A GIFT, BUT DON’T WANT THE GIFT-GIVER TO KNOW. CAN YOU HELP?

We can exchange an unwanted gift with a proof of purchase. Chat to our Customer Care team here to see if we are able to search the order on our system.

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