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01 I’m having trouble accessing the site.
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02 Is my personal information secure?
All of the information you supply is strictly confidential. It will only be used internally by Clarins for deliveries or customer service.
03 Will my credit cards details be secure?
Your credit card details are SSL-encrypted and will never be stored online or accessed without your permission.
04 I forgot my password.
You can request a new password from the Sign In section of the site by clicking on the forgotten password link, entering your registered email address and confirming your request. Your new password will then be emailed to you.
05 Do I have to register on the Clarins website to place an order?
No. You can place an order without registering on the site by using our Guest Checkout. However, registration allows you to track orders, review your order history, collect and view your reward points and place orders without having to re-enter your details. This will save time when placing future orders.
06 How do I register My Account?
Signing up is fast and easy. Simply click the register link on the Sign In page and enter the information that is required or during the checkout process, select the ‘Register’ option.
07 How can I update my profile?
You can change your personal data within the My Account pages.
08 How do I place an order online?
Add the products you want to buy by clicking on ‘Add to Bag’ then click on the "View my Bag" link to begin the order process. The site will guide you through the necessary steps. section.
09 What products are available on the site?
All Clarins IE retail products can be purchased online. You may notice slight differences in gift sets and promotions that are exclusive to www.clarins.ie or to retail stores. On occasion, items temporarily go out of stock but we do our best to keep every product available. We do not accept backorders or pre-orders for items.
10 Can I change my delivery address?
Yes. Your billing address will automatically be entered as your delivery address. You can change this during the checkout process. If you have an account, you can also create, change and save multiple addresses in your address book. Unfortunately, if you have already placed an order you will be unable to change your delivery address.
11 Can I have my order delivered to an address other than my home address?
When placing an order you may enter separate billing and delivery addresses.
The order will be delivered to the address indicated. Packages are delivered without pricing information; you will receive a receipt with details of your order by e-mail. The My Account area also offers an address book that enables you to save a different delivery address and billing address.
The order will be delivered to the address indicated. Packages are delivered without pricing information; you will receive a receipt with details of your order by e-mail. The My Account area also offers an address book that enables you to save a different delivery address and billing address.
12 Can I ask for deliveries to be sent abroad?
No, currently www.clarins.ie only delivers to the Republic of Ireland.
13 How long will my order take to arrive?
Delivery Options:
Standard: UPS (3 to 4 working days) €4.95
Standard: DPD (3 to 4 working days) €4.95
Express: UPS (1 to working days) €11.95
Standard: UPS (3 to 4 working days) €4.95
Standard: DPD (3 to 4 working days) €4.95
Express: UPS (1 to working days) €11.95
14 How do I pay for my order?
We currently accept payment via Visa, MasterCard, Maestro and American Express. Please be aware that we use 3D Secure for payments.
15 How quickly can I receive my order?
Standard: UPS (3 to 4 working days) €4.95
Standard: DPD (3 to 4 working days) €4.95
Express: UPS (1 to working days) €11.95
Standard: DPD (3 to 4 working days) €4.95
Express: UPS (1 to working days) €11.95
16 What can I do if my payment is declined?
If your payment is declined, please contact your bank or credit card company. Authorisation is between our banking provider and your financial institution. If you encounter any difficulties, you may also contact Clarins Customer Relations.
17 When will payment be deducted from my account?
Your credit card will not be charged until your order has been dispatched. You may see a temporary authorisation on your account; this is replaced by the actual charge when your order has been dispatched.
18 How will I know when my order has been received?
When you’ve placed an order, www.clarins.ie will display a confirmation message. You will also receive a summary and receipt via email.
If you've registered with us, your order will also be viewable on the site after 24 hours in the My Account area.
If you've registered with us, your order will also be viewable on the site after 24 hours in the My Account area.
19 Where do I find my order number?
Your order number will be in the confirmation email and in the My Account pages under Order History.
20 How do I change or cancel an order?
As we normally dispatch orders within 1- 2 days, it may not be possible to cancel prior to dispatch. In this instance you would need to return your order once received in accordance with our Returns Policy.
21 How can I check the status of my delivery?
Once you have confirmed your order on the site, you will receive two emails. The first confirms that your order has been received; this is also your receipt. The second email is sent as soon as your order has been dispatched, accompanied by detailed delivery information and the tracking number for your order. You can track your order by clicking on the Track order. If you are registered you can also track the status of your order in the My Account area.
22 I haven’t received my order.
If you have not received your order after 7 days, please contact Clarins Customer Relations to resolve the issue.
23 What is your refund policy?
We welcome the return of products purchased on Clarins.ie within 30 days of receipt. Please fill out the return form and follow the instructions under "How do I make a return or exchange?" below.
24 The order I received doesn’t match the one I placed.
We are happy to rectify any errors. Please contact Clarins Customer Relations for assistance.
25 How do I make a return or exchange?
Clarins accepts returns on order within 30 days of the date of initial dispatch. For our full details, please refer to our Returns Policy.
26 How do I return a damaged product?
If an item arrives damaged you can request a full refund or an exchange. Please contact our Clarins Customer Relations for assistance.
27 How are refunds issued?
Refunds are issued on the card used to place the initial order. You will be refunded the cost of the returned product(s) as soon as the return is received and processed. Any sums paid as a donation to an association when you placed your order will not be refunded. Please refer to our Returns Policy for more information.
28 Where can I purchase Clarins products?
You will find the newest and most complete assortment of Clarins products at Clarins.ie. On occasion, items temporarily go out of stock, but we do our best to keep every product available. You may also find Clarins at major department stores, selected chemists and salons. To find your nearest Clarins stockist, please visit our Store Locator.
29 How do I use Clarins products?
Every product on this website is accompanied by notes on the application method. Tips for applying each item can be found on its product page and on the How to Apply pages.
30 How can I find the right products for me?
You can use our online Beauty Consultation to guide you through our range and create your own personalised skin care program. You’ll be asked a few questions about your skin, your concerns and your preferences - and in response you’ll have a shortlist of the products that fit your needs. Your Beauty Consultation will be stored on My Account in the My Beauty Profile section.
31 What types of ingredients are used in Clarins products?
All Clarins products contain natural botanicals and other ingredients. You can learn more by reading the ingredients section for each product description on the site or by accessing the Why Clarins section.
32 I want to give you my opinion of a product.
You can write a review on any product by giving a global rating and sharing your opinion with others. You will be asked to write a text review about your chosen product. Before submitting, you will have a chance to preview your review and see how it will look on-line. If you are happy with your review, click “Submit” to send it. You may also Modify or Cancel your review at any point.
Please note that it may take up to 72 hours for your review to be processed and posted onto our site. Any reviews containing inappropriate material including (but not limited to); swearing, racism and general obscenities. All your reviews will then be stored in your account under My Reviews and Recently Viewed.
Please note that it may take up to 72 hours for your review to be processed and posted onto our site. Any reviews containing inappropriate material including (but not limited to); swearing, racism and general obscenities. All your reviews will then be stored in your account under My Reviews and Recently Viewed.
33 I would like to know the general conditions regarding consumer reviews.
These conditions relate to the use of the ‘Ratings & Reviews’ service, hereinafter the Service, published by BAZAARVOICE on behalf of CLARINS IRELAND on the website www.clarins.ie, hereinafter the Website.
This Service allows you to share your opinion and experience of Clarins products, hereinafter Content, and to consult reviews posted by other users. It is offered to customers who have created an account on the Website and who have been verified.
By submitting Content, you hereby grant Clarins Ireland a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, perpetual license to represent and reproduce by any means and process, and in any format (Clarins websites, social media, media, etc.), to translate, adapt, convert, create derivative works, use and run all or part of your Content in association with the Clarins brand, for the entire legal duration of the intellectual property rights.
In accordance with article L. 111-7-2 of the Consumer Code, we would like to inform you of the existence of a control and moderation procedure. The foregoing procedure is immediately carried out by our partner BAZAARVOICE and is mainly supported by a fraud detection software with alert and filtering options to identify and report any suspicious Content. Said control and moderation is carried out by CLARINS IRELAND Customer Service within a period of 72 hours to identify, in particular, Content that is contrary to public policy, morality or current legislation, that may infringe the rights of third parties or that is unintelligible or inappropriate. Content is not changed in any way (including grammatical or spelling errors) or deleted on the grounds that it is unsatisfactory. In the event that Content is denied publication, you will be notified by email and asked to change it or submit it again. Published Content will be available on the Website whilst the product is available for purchase and registered on your account. It cannot be changed after publication, but you can request its removal at any time or raise a query on the authenticity of a review to Customer Service here: www.clarins.ie/customer-service-contact
The stars next to the products on the Website correspond to the average rating of this product. They are therefore subject to constant change. Content published may be subject to compensation paid by Clarins. Where appropriate, the words ‘Free product’ will appear next to the Content.
This Service allows you to share your opinion and experience of Clarins products, hereinafter Content, and to consult reviews posted by other users. It is offered to customers who have created an account on the Website and who have been verified.
By submitting Content, you hereby grant Clarins Ireland a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, perpetual license to represent and reproduce by any means and process, and in any format (Clarins websites, social media, media, etc.), to translate, adapt, convert, create derivative works, use and run all or part of your Content in association with the Clarins brand, for the entire legal duration of the intellectual property rights.
In accordance with article L. 111-7-2 of the Consumer Code, we would like to inform you of the existence of a control and moderation procedure. The foregoing procedure is immediately carried out by our partner BAZAARVOICE and is mainly supported by a fraud detection software with alert and filtering options to identify and report any suspicious Content. Said control and moderation is carried out by CLARINS IRELAND Customer Service within a period of 72 hours to identify, in particular, Content that is contrary to public policy, morality or current legislation, that may infringe the rights of third parties or that is unintelligible or inappropriate. Content is not changed in any way (including grammatical or spelling errors) or deleted on the grounds that it is unsatisfactory. In the event that Content is denied publication, you will be notified by email and asked to change it or submit it again. Published Content will be available on the Website whilst the product is available for purchase and registered on your account. It cannot be changed after publication, but you can request its removal at any time or raise a query on the authenticity of a review to Customer Service here: www.clarins.ie/customer-service-contact
The stars next to the products on the Website correspond to the average rating of this product. They are therefore subject to constant change. Content published may be subject to compensation paid by Clarins. Where appropriate, the words ‘Free product’ will appear next to the Content.
34 My question isn’t listed
If you have not found the answer to your question please complete our customer service form
35 Clarins, No.1 in Luxury Skincare brands in Europe*.
*Source: The NPD Group, value sales YTD Dec 2013.
36 What you’ll find on T.R.U.S.T.
Does Clarins T.R.U.S.T. platform apply to both skincare and makeup products?
For now, Clarins T.R.U.S.T. platform only applies to skincare products. The roll out of Clarins T.R.U.S.T. will be progressive, but as a priority, Clarins has made the decision to incorporate ingredients in skincare formulas over the short term.
Does Clarins T.R.U.S.T. apply to all product formats (including samples and sachets…)?
Information provided on Clarins T.R.U.S.T. is valid only for full-size products.
Why isn’t Clarins T.R.U.S.T. applied to packaging?
Clarins T.R.U.S.T. platform will be rolled out across several phases. In the short term, Clarins has prioritized the ingredients in our skincare formulas.
Will all of Clarins’ skincare products be included?
Clarins T.R.U.S.T platform is based on blockchain technology, which only applies to products manufactured by Clarins. Our goal is to incorporate all of our skincare products into Clarins T.R.U.S.T. by 2025, with the exception of subcontracted products manufactured by independent companies. We work with subcontractors when product development requires a savoir-faire or specific processes that cannot be carried out at our site in Pontoise. All of our subcontracted products respect the same strict quality criteria as products developed internally.
For now, Clarins T.R.U.S.T. platform only applies to skincare products. The roll out of Clarins T.R.U.S.T. will be progressive, but as a priority, Clarins has made the decision to incorporate ingredients in skincare formulas over the short term.
Does Clarins T.R.U.S.T. apply to all product formats (including samples and sachets…)?
Information provided on Clarins T.R.U.S.T. is valid only for full-size products.
Why isn’t Clarins T.R.U.S.T. applied to packaging?
Clarins T.R.U.S.T. platform will be rolled out across several phases. In the short term, Clarins has prioritized the ingredients in our skincare formulas.
Will all of Clarins’ skincare products be included?
Clarins T.R.U.S.T platform is based on blockchain technology, which only applies to products manufactured by Clarins. Our goal is to incorporate all of our skincare products into Clarins T.R.U.S.T. by 2025, with the exception of subcontracted products manufactured by independent companies. We work with subcontractors when product development requires a savoir-faire or specific processes that cannot be carried out at our site in Pontoise. All of our subcontracted products respect the same strict quality criteria as products developed internally.
37 Ingredients and formulas
Will all ingredients in product formulas be traceable on Clarins T.R.U.S.T.?
For now, Clarins T.R.U.S.T. platform only applies to plant-based ingredients - the basis of our responsible sourcing. Information about other ingredients in the formula - such as preservatives, texture agents or sunscreens - are detailed for each product on the Clarins website.
Will all of the plants in Clarins’ Herbarium be traceable?
Long-term, we aim for all of the plants in Clarins’ Herbarium to be traceable via Clarins T.R.U.S.T. platform.
Why do some plants have two different origins?
To protect our harvests from possible inclement weather, we try to prioritise at least two sources for each plant in our Herbarium. Each of our producers follows strict guidelines established by our experts to guarantee identical quality for all harvested plants, regardless of provenance.
Why doesn’t Clarins source plants only in France?
At Clarins, we prioritize sourcing in France whenever we can. Sometimes, however, only plants from further afield have the specific properties our phyto-chemists are looking for. Sourcing certain ingredients from countries with a low Human Development Index allows us to support a dozen fair trade programs worldwide, in Madagascar and Burkina Faso to name just two. This helps us to encourage local populations to develop their savoir-faire and local economy while respecting local resources.
For now, Clarins T.R.U.S.T. platform only applies to plant-based ingredients - the basis of our responsible sourcing. Information about other ingredients in the formula - such as preservatives, texture agents or sunscreens - are detailed for each product on the Clarins website.
Will all of the plants in Clarins’ Herbarium be traceable?
Long-term, we aim for all of the plants in Clarins’ Herbarium to be traceable via Clarins T.R.U.S.T. platform.
Why do some plants have two different origins?
To protect our harvests from possible inclement weather, we try to prioritise at least two sources for each plant in our Herbarium. Each of our producers follows strict guidelines established by our experts to guarantee identical quality for all harvested plants, regardless of provenance.
Why doesn’t Clarins source plants only in France?
At Clarins, we prioritize sourcing in France whenever we can. Sometimes, however, only plants from further afield have the specific properties our phyto-chemists are looking for. Sourcing certain ingredients from countries with a low Human Development Index allows us to support a dozen fair trade programs worldwide, in Madagascar and Burkina Faso to name just two. This helps us to encourage local populations to develop their savoir-faire and local economy while respecting local resources.
38 Partners and organic farming
What does “CCF” (Certified Clarins Farm) stand for?
Partners marked ‘CCF’ meet the highest level of requirements for sourcing our plants, as defined in Clarins’ Charter for Responsible Sourcing available on Clarins.com. The criteria are: certified organic agriculture + traceability right down to the harvest area + a long-term contract between Clarins and the supplier.
Why doesn’t Clarins use only organic ingredients?
The Clarins Charter for Responsible Sourcing is based on criteria used for regenerative farming practices, which are even more demanding those used to guarantee organic ingredients. To be classified as compliant with regenerative farming, the processes and ingredients have to protect the environment while respecting local populations, a commitment in line with the Clarins philosophy.
With that said, Clarins prioritises plant extracts harvested using certified organic agriculture. Currently, 59% of our Herbarium is made up of organic plants. We aim to reach 80% by 2025.
For ingredients that are neither organically grown nor certified organic, we work as much as possible to convert them to organic with our suppliers. In 2021 alone, we have supported and confirmed 13 conversions to organic.
Partners marked ‘CCF’ meet the highest level of requirements for sourcing our plants, as defined in Clarins’ Charter for Responsible Sourcing available on Clarins.com. The criteria are: certified organic agriculture + traceability right down to the harvest area + a long-term contract between Clarins and the supplier.
Why doesn’t Clarins use only organic ingredients?
The Clarins Charter for Responsible Sourcing is based on criteria used for regenerative farming practices, which are even more demanding those used to guarantee organic ingredients. To be classified as compliant with regenerative farming, the processes and ingredients have to protect the environment while respecting local populations, a commitment in line with the Clarins philosophy.
With that said, Clarins prioritises plant extracts harvested using certified organic agriculture. Currently, 59% of our Herbarium is made up of organic plants. We aim to reach 80% by 2025.
For ingredients that are neither organically grown nor certified organic, we work as much as possible to convert them to organic with our suppliers. In 2021 alone, we have supported and confirmed 13 conversions to organic.
39 Manufacturing and product safety
What does the manufacturing date in Clarins T.R.U.S.T. mean?
The manufacturing date refers to the date when the bulk product was packaged. In other words, it is the date your product was filled.
How long is my product safe to use?
At Clarins, the preservation period of all of our cosmetics is set at 36 months when stored in appropriate conditions, unless otherwise noted on the packaging. Check the period after opening [PAO] label (often in the shape of a pot with a number alongside it) on the back of all of our packaging to see how many months your product can be used for after opening at minimum.
Will my product become less effective after opening?
The safe use of all of our products is an absolute priority at Clarins. As such, the quality and properties of our formulas are guaranteed within the limit of the 36 months preservation period and the period after opening [PAO] date on the label. All of our formulas are tested in extreme or accelerated conditions, giving products their minimal lifespan of 36 months after its manufacturing date as along as proper storage conditions are observed.
Why can I only see the manufacturing date on Clarins T.R.U.S.T.?
The manufacturing date is used as a reference for all other stages in a product’s lifecycle. It also marks the start of a product’s preservation period. At Clarins, almost all of our skincare products are manufactured at our facility in Pontoise, north of Paris. Because of this, the entire manufacturing process from formula preparation to quality control is monitored from start to finish.
The manufacturing date refers to the date when the bulk product was packaged. In other words, it is the date your product was filled.
How long is my product safe to use?
At Clarins, the preservation period of all of our cosmetics is set at 36 months when stored in appropriate conditions, unless otherwise noted on the packaging. Check the period after opening [PAO] label (often in the shape of a pot with a number alongside it) on the back of all of our packaging to see how many months your product can be used for after opening at minimum.
Will my product become less effective after opening?
The safe use of all of our products is an absolute priority at Clarins. As such, the quality and properties of our formulas are guaranteed within the limit of the 36 months preservation period and the period after opening [PAO] date on the label. All of our formulas are tested in extreme or accelerated conditions, giving products their minimal lifespan of 36 months after its manufacturing date as along as proper storage conditions are observed.
Why can I only see the manufacturing date on Clarins T.R.U.S.T.?
The manufacturing date is used as a reference for all other stages in a product’s lifecycle. It also marks the start of a product’s preservation period. At Clarins, almost all of our skincare products are manufactured at our facility in Pontoise, north of Paris. Because of this, the entire manufacturing process from formula preparation to quality control is monitored from start to finish.
