Unhappy Client
Site Experience FeedbackOct 2, 2026
Today’s experience was not particularly concerning; the issue I’m referring to relates to my previous order.
I have been using Clinique’s Dramatically Different Moisturizing LOTION+ for years. With my last order, I accidentally purchased the GEL instead of the Lotion. When I contacted Customer Care to explain the genuine ordering error, I was disappointed that no consideration was given to my long-standing loyalty as a customer, and I was asked to pay the return shipping costs.
I did return the product, but in doing so, I lost approximately 55% of what I had originally paid in shipping costs. This was clearly not a return due to dissatisfaction with the product- it was simply an honest mistake when placing the order. My order history clearly shows that I have consistently purchased the Lotion over the years, so I had hoped that this context would have been taken into consideration.
For a high-end brand like Clinique, I find it unfortunate that there was no willingness to accommodate a loyal customer in a situation like this. Needless to say, this experience has affected my willingness to shop at Clinique.ca in the future.
The reason I placed this latest order was largely to recover some of the money I had lost on the previous transaction. My original purchase had been made with a 30% discount, yet I was only offered a 15% discount code, which did not make up for the loss I incurred.
Unfortunately, after this experience, Clinique.ca will no longer be getting my business. I have been a loyal customer for years, and I expected a greater level of customer care and consideration from a premium brand.