Lancôme

Last verified: August 17, 2026

Return policy at a glance

United States
Return window
30 days
Free return shipping
Yes
Receipt required
Conditional
In store return for online orders
Not specified
Refund processing time
3-5 business days to post onto your account
Restocking fee
Not specified

Lancôme allows returns within 30 days of purchase and provides free return shipping. Returns must be initiated online, and items should be sent back in original packaging when possible.

How returns work

To return an item, you initiate the return online to generate a pre-paid shipping label. You then pack the item in its original packaging if possible, include the return packing slip, and drop it off with your preferred mail carrier using the pre-paid label. Alternatively, you may use your own mail carrier and include an invoice copy, which you can obtain during the online return initiation process.

Exclusions and restrictions

Lancôme does not accept returns on final sale items, engraved or customized items, promotional gift items, or e-gift cards. The retailer also notes that its money-back guarantee applies only to purchases made directly from Lancôme and not from unauthorized retailers.

Refunds

Refunds are issued to your original payment method. The refund typically takes 3 to 5 business days to post to your account after the return is received and processed.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to return something to Lancôme?

You have 30 days from purchase to initiate a return with Lancôme.

Does Lancôme pay for return shipping?

Yes, Lancôme provides free return shipping. When you initiate your return online, you receive a pre-paid shipping label to use with your preferred mail carrier.

Do I need a receipt to return an item?

A receipt is required conditionally. If you use the pre-paid label provided during online return initiation, you do not need to provide a separate receipt. If you use your own mail carrier, you must include an invoice copy, which you can obtain when you initiate the return online.

Can I return items without the original packaging?

Original packaging is required conditionally. Lancôme asks that you pack items in original packaging if possible, but the retailer does not state an absolute requirement if original packaging is unavailable.

What items cannot be returned?

Final sale items, engraved items, promotional gift items, and e-gift cards are not eligible for return. Lancôme's money-back guarantee also applies only to purchases made directly from Lancôme, not from unauthorized retailers.

How long does it take to receive my refund?

After your return is received and processed, the refund will post to your original payment method within 3 to 5 business days.

Can I return a gift?

Promotional gift items purchased from Lancôme are not eligible for return. The retailer does not specify the return eligibility of non-promotional gifts.

How you can return an item

  • Carrier drop off , using own preferred mail carrier after initiating online

Step by step

  1. Click to initiate a return and generate a pre-paid label online
  2. Pack items in original packaging if possible
  3. Include the return packing slip with your return
  4. Send with pre-paid label or own carrier with invoice copy

What you cannot return

  • final sale items , designated as final sale
  • engraved items , customization cannot be returned
  • promotional gift items , promotional items are excluded
  • e-gift cards , gift cards are non-returnable

Returning without a receipt

Invoice copy required if using own mail carrier; can be obtained during online return initiation

Gift returns

Promotional gift items are not eligible for return

Warranty

Money-back guarantee only for Lancôme official purchases, not unauthorized retailers

What the policy actually says

Every figure above is taken word for word from the retailer page. Here are the exact lines.

Field Quoted from the retailer
Return window days we accept returns of any www.lancome-usa.com purchase within 30 days of the transaction
Free return shipping Simply click here to initiate a return and generate a pre-paid label
Receipt required You will receive a copy of your invoice to enclose in the return package
Original packaging required Please pack the item(s) to be returned in the original packaging if possible
Refund method Order credit along with a $5.00 deduction to the return process will be issued to the original payment method
Refund processing days Upon receipt of the package, the return process can take 1-2 business days to complete and 3-5 business days to post onto your account

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