Refund policy
Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at support@poacosmetics.com.
any refunds will be issued based on the original form of payment. if you paid via bank transfer you need to give this information to our customer service staff when you initiate the return so that we can refund the money directly to your account.
for any requests for refund, you must contact our customer service team by writing to us at support@poacosmetics.com including details of: your name; your geographical address; the order number and reason for request; your phone number; and your email address.
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at support@poacosmetics.com. Please note that returns will need to be sent to the following address: Unit 115 - 34A, 2755 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam BC V3B 5Y9, Canada
If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
You can always contact us for any return question at support@poacosmetics.com.
Administrative Restocking Fee
Approved returns are subject to a 50% administrative restocking fee, which helps cover costs associated with order processing, payment processing fees, packaging, fulfillment, and return administration.
The restocking fee is deducted from your refund amount before the refund is processed.
In certain situations, POA Cosmetics may choose, at its sole discretion, to make exceptions to this policy as a customer service gesture. Any such exception does not constitute a waiver of this policy for future orders. By placing an order with POA Cosmetics, you acknowledge and agree to this policy.
Shipping charges are non-refundable. The original shipping fees paid at checkout are not eligible for refund, even if the order is returned. Refunds are issued for eligible product(s) only, less any applicable administrative restocking fees.
Product Appearance, Colour and Personal Preference
We make every reasonable effort to ensure that product photographs, swatches, descriptions and packaging shown on our website are accurate. However, the colour and appearance of a product may vary slightly due to screen settings, device displays, lighting, photography, manufacturing batches and packaging updates.
Cosmetic shades may also appear different depending on an individual’s skin tone, undertone, natural lip pigmentation, application method and amount applied. Sheer, tinted and buildable formulas are designed to interact with each person’s natural colouring and may not appear identical to website images or model photographs.
Individual experiences with colour, scent, texture, finish and product performance may vary. Personal preference—including expecting a product to appear lighter, darker, more opaque, less sheer, more glossy or otherwise different—is not considered a product defect.
For health, hygiene and safety reasons, products that have been opened, unsealed, swatched, tested or used cannot be returned, exchanged or refunded due to:
- Shade or colour preference
- Minor colour variation
- Scent or texture preference
- Finish, coverage or opacity preference
- A product not suiting an individual’s skin tone, undertone or natural lip colour
- A change of mind or accidental shade selection
- Results differing because of personal skin type, application method or individual experience
This policy applies to cosmetics, skincare, lip products, complexion products and other personal-care products sold by POA COSMETICS®.
This restriction does not apply if the customer received an incorrect product or if the product arrived damaged, defective or materially different from its description. Customers experiencing one of these issues must contact us at support@poacosmetics.com within 30 days of delivery and provide their order number, a description of the issue, and clear photographs or video where applicable.
Accessories and Merchandise
Unused accessories and merchandise may be eligible for return within 30 days of delivery, provided they remain unworn, unwashed, undamaged and in their original packaging with all tags or protective films attached. Items showing signs of use are not eligible for return.
Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
Exceptions / non-returnable items
Certain types of items cannot be returned, like perishable goods (such as food, flowers, or plants), custom products (such as special orders or personalized items), and personal care goods (such as beauty products). We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.
Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.
Logo, Trademark and Packaging Variations
As POA COSMETICS® transitioned from trademark application status to official registration, product branding may vary depending on the collection, production date and available inventory. Products may display the POA COSMETICS™, POA™ design name or logo, the POA COSMETICS®, POA® design name or logo, or the POA, POA COSMETICS name or logo without a trademark symbol.
These differences are authentic branding and packaging variations only and do not affect the product’s formula, quality, authenticity, size or intended performance. Customers may receive any of these versions while existing inventory is being fulfilled.
A difference in the displayed trademark symbol—such as ™, ®, or no symbol—is not considered a defect or an incorrect product and is not eligible for a return, exchange or refund on that basis alone. This does not affect your rights if you receive the wrong product or if the item arrives damaged or defective.
European Union 14 day cooling off period
Notwithstanding the above, if the merchandise is being shipped into the European Union, you have the right to cancel or return your order within 14 days, for any reason and without a justification. As above, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase. How to start a request: https://account.poacosmetics.com
How to start a request: https://account.poacosmetics.com
You can always contact us for any return question at support@poacosmetics.com.