Gladskin Return Policy
At Gladskin, we want you to be satisfied with your purchase. This policy explains your right to withdraw from a purchase under EU law, how to return items, and what happens if something arrives damaged or faulty.
1. Your Right of Withdrawal (14-Day Cooling-Off Period)
If you are a consumer shopping from within the European Union, you have the legal right to withdraw from your purchase without giving any reason, in accordance with the EU Consumer Rights Directive (2011/83/EU).
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Withdrawal period: You have 14 calendar days from the day you (or a third party you named, other than the carrier) receive the goods to notify us that you wish to withdraw from the contract.
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How to notify us: You can inform us of your decision by emailing info@gladskin.com with your order number, or by clicking the “Return Items” on your order status page, provided by link in your order confirmation email. A clear statement is sufficient — you do not need to return the item at the same time.
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Return deadline: Once you have notified us, you have a further 14 calendar days to send the goods back to us.
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Multiple items in one order: If you ordered several products in a single order, the withdrawal period runs from the day you receive the last item in that order.
Condition of returned goods
To be eligible for withdrawal, products must be:
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Unused and unopened, in their original packaging, with any protective seal or hygiene seal intact
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Accompanied by proof of purchase (order confirmation or order number)
You are liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from handling beyond what is necessary to establish the nature and characteristics of the product.
Important exception: sealed goods for health/hygiene reasons
Because our products are skincare items intended for direct application to the skin, the right of withdrawal does not apply once a product's protective seal has been broken or the product has been opened or used, in accordance with Article 16(e) of the Consumer Rights Directive. This exception does not apply if the product is faulty or damaged — see Section 3 below.
We recommend not opening or using a product until you are sure you wish to keep it.
2. Return Shipping Costs
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Change of mind / withdrawal returns: Gladskin does not offer free returns for withdrawal-based returns. You are responsible for the direct cost of returning the goods to us. We recommend using a tracked shipping method, as you bear the risk of loss or damage to the goods until they reach us.
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Damaged, defective, or incorrect items: Gladskin covers the full cost of return shipping. See Section 3.
3. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items
If your order arrives damaged, faulty, or if we've sent you the wrong item, this is not treated as a standard withdrawal return — different rules apply, and the hygiene-seal exception above does not apply to you.
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Report it: Please contact us at info@gladskin.com within 14 days of receiving your order, including your order number and a photo of the damaged or incorrect item.
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No cost to you: We will provide a free return shipping label, and you will not be charged for the return.
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Resolution: You may choose a full refund or a replacement at no additional cost.
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Fraud: All claims for damaged, defective, or incorrect items are subject to physical return and inspection before a refund or replacement is issued. Submitting a photo initiates your claim but does not guarantee a specific outcome. If our inspection determines that the reported issue is not present, that the item was damaged after delivery due to misuse, or that the returned item does not match the original order, we reserve the right to deny the refund or replacement. In such cases, we will contact you with our findings and, at your request, return the item to you at your own shipping cost, or dispose of it if no response is received within 14 days. If a claim is found to be unsubstantiated upon inspection, we reserve the right to charge back the cost of the prepaid return label. We may request additional information to assess a claim, such as the product's batch number or remaining quantity. Gladskin reserves the right to apply additional verification steps, or to decline future claims, where a customer's return history shows a pattern inconsistent with genuine product issues.
4. Refunds
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What's refunded: Once we receive and inspect your returned item, we will refund the price you paid for the product(s), plus the standard/cheapest delivery cost you originally paid to receive your order (if applicable). If you chose an upgraded/express delivery option, we will only refund the amount equivalent to our standard delivery option.
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Timing: Refunds are issued within 14 days of the date we receive the returned goods.
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Method: Refunds are made to your original payment method. No fees will be charged for the refund itself.
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Deduction for reduced value: As noted above, we may deduct an amount from your refund if the goods show signs of use, damage, or a broken seal beyond what's needed to inspect the item (and where the withdrawal right otherwise applies).
5. How to Start a Return
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Click the “Return Items” button on your order status page, linked in your order confirmation email. OR email info@gladskin.com with your order number and the item(s) you'd like to return, within 14 days of receiving your order.
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We'll confirm your eligibility and send you instructions (and a prepaid label, if the item is damaged, defective, or incorrect).
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Pack the item securely — unopened and in original packaging where applicable — and send it to the address we provide.
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Once received and inspected, we'll process your refund within 14 days.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or a specific order, please reach out to our customer care team at info@gladskin.com
This policy is provided for general information and reflects the EU Consumer Rights Directive (2011/83/EU) and EU Sale of Goods Directive (2019/771). It does not constitute legal advice. Consumer protection rules can vary slightly by EU member state, and Gladskin recommends periodic legal review of this policy to ensure ongoing compliance.