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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY FULLSTOP! All Elizabeth Arden items (FACE PRODUCTS) ALL ARE BETWEEN 2 1/2 to 4 years old. Who wants to put a 4 Yr old Retunol ceramide capsule on their face!....NOT ME!!! Custo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've made several purchases from this website & have never had any problems. Items always arrive packaged really well in bubble wrap & always arrive quickly. They have a great selection of perfumes &... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Initially skeptical, however I continued to place an order for L'ocataine body moisturiser for £21 instead of £42. They disclosed the box as being damaged but the product was good as new! It came with... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor quality/faulty products sent out. Contact by telephone no one is ever available to deal with your complaint. Staff not helpful.. Sent pictures of faulty goods, so it could be investigated no res... See more

Company details

  1. Beauty Product Supplier
  2. Cosmetics and Perfumes Supplier

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Buy discount cosmetics and fragrances from direct cosmetics - high street quality without high street prices.


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2.8

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

144 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great

Was a bit tedious about buying from this shop after looking at the reviews... but I took the risk. Quick delivery, great product and is cheap compared to other places. I would recommend, looking at the other reviews make sure you read the description of your product so you know what to expect.

4 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Missing an item on my order

Missing an item on my order, usually this company has been OK but I feel a little let down now. I only realised when I checked my order history and found that they hadn’t sent an item ☹️ Will give them another chance as I have used them since they first started. Please make sure you include all the items next time.

20 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dreadful Company - Return was not refunded

A dreadful experience with Direct Cosmetics. I bought three boxed lipsticks. One of the colours was far darker than it appeared on screen. The box was opened but the lipstick was unused - clearly not the colour expected. The company insisted that it had been used and sent a picture claiming to show lips marks. There were two very faint, straight, parallel lines on the lipstick which were likely to be where it had been opened at their end and may have touched against the casing. They refused to refund and destroyed the item. I find it doubtful that anyone receives a refund on return!

21 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Fake CK1

Purchased a bottle of Calvin Klein CK1 back in July with it supposed to arrive within a few days but never did. Tracking showed it was at Royal Mail delivery depo which showed as being so for two weeks with no further information. A few emails back and forth with Direct Cosmetics they agreed to send me a replacement bottle at no extra cost to myself which I received almost 4 weeks after original order. However when it arrived the fragrance was nowhere near as fragrant to how I remembered it. It smelt like very cheap lightly scented water. I couldn’t really be bothered with the hassle of sending more emails to and fro so just left it. I have just discovered that it is definitely a fake product from the box to the actual fragrance it’s self. I will not be purchasing again from this company, many more legitimate sites out there.

14 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never received my order

Never received my order. No tracking number, so obviously didn't even bother to pretend sending the parcel. No reply from 'customer service', which I suspect does not exist. Money well wasted. Should have put my money into a charity box instead, would avoid stress.

16 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super fast shipping

Super fast shipping, order placed 22th October and order received 24th October.
Package very well secured, products as per order. All perfect.

24 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The order received looked like it had been used and looked like the perfume had changed its colour

The order received looked like it had been used and the perfume colour looked out of date, I contacted DB for a return and they hardly get back to you. Absolutely horrendous service, all I want to do is return my order for a refund and I can’t even get a straight answer.

They are so slow at responding, and still I’m waiting over a week later to get an answer on how to return the order.

I will never be ordering again from this company ever again, they take your money and send you a dodgy item and then they can’t even be bothered to get back to you.

Don’t waste your time ordering from them, order from someone else, who are there to help their customers. This company just want your money.

9 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Took my money but says my order isn't there

I made an order. My account at Direct Cosmetics shop says the order is incomplete, and payment has not been charged, but my bank account has been charged for the amount. And they don't answer my emails.

9 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Received used tester

As much as I enjoy buying testers from this company I clearly received a tester that has been slightly used. I thought these are supposed to be new. I don't appreciate this attitude. I will not be buying again no matter the price or the item. This business is cancelled from my choices.

7 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

OK no bull

OK no bull. First time user. We'll impressed with price and delivery. This firm are good. Even sent me a voucher for 10% discount on my next order. 👍

18 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY

I ordered 5 items from this company. The first was some mascara it was all stuck on the brush and totally unusable I believe that it had been used before. The second item was a lip gloss but instead I got a lip tint I put it on and couldn't move my mouth as it was matt. The third item was supposed to be a liquid eyeliner it wouldn't go onto my eye and it was brown and basically water. The next item was nail varnish the smell was so potent made my eyes stream had to wash it off I rang them they asked me to return sent me an address I had no ink so had to buy ink then I got an email this morning saying the products have been tested and they are good so they won't give me a refund they said they could either dispose of it or give me a £10 credit for their site. So basically they are calling me a liar PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY !!!

8 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wrong information about free delivery

I ordered some items via third party website, and I received a discount code, if I will buy directly from their website. I put in my basket 12 items, because it said more than £35 , delivery is free. However, I was not entitled for free delivery because i used the voucher for discount, absolutely nonsense!! My order was: DC77780. I contacted via messenger, the staff just emptied my basket without explanation why on website says free delivery on purchase over £35? Very disappointed, would not recommend this site. Will use third party websites for beauty products.

Deggy

8 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic

I bought some lovely products at amazing prices which were shipped super quickly. What’s not to love? I have used this online store quite a few times now and never had any issues whatsoever.

30 June 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Very good price but with problems

Very good prices but all 3 of my items seemed to be opened or not in the original plastic wrapper. I had bought a full bottle of fragrance but around 5-10ml was missing from the bottle. It was sold as brand new and 125 ml, neither of these things are true.

1 July 2024
Unprompted review

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