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Dermstore has a rating of 1.3 stars from 486 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Dermstore most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and tracking number problems. Dermstore ranks 1177th among Skin Care sites.

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    124
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    136
  • Returns
    108
  • Quality
    106

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Top Positive Review

“Great Products and even faster shipping!”

Ashley T.
2/21/23

I have yet to have any problems with ordering, placing and receiving an order. One time accidentally hit a button to redeem points on my account and I didn't use them for an order and if I recall it deducted those points even though I didn't use my credit for a purchase that particular time. The prices are a bit higher than what you may find at a drug store, but considering why I started purchasing from Dermstore and not from the aesthetics office for a bit cheaper than the competitors I've been able to get what I want shipped directly to my home without the pressure to purchase directly through the spa. They should offer promo codes too, but if you do reviews for products on their site you can get 50 points for being a member. Until I find somewhere else to purchase I will be using Dermstore. I'm not sure what's up with the customer service situation people have complained about, but it's worth checking out the website for yourself. Hope this helps you with your search.

Top Critical Review

“Horrible”

cathy c.
9/21/24

Horrible Horrible experience. I order 3 Obaji medical items. All 3 showed up with the individual boxes being unsealed and obviously had been opened before. I contacted Dermstore and asked for a return label. I sent the required pictures of the products. I was told to just throw items away and I would receive a full refund. When I did not get the refund, I was told to send pictures of the items which was impossible because I threw them away as instructed. Now they deny a refund because I cannot produce pictures. This is a fraudulent vendor that sells returned items.I lost of $200

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Washington
1 review
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February 7th, 2023

I purchased some items with this firm and return the products - I chose to refund back to original payment method but they gave me gift card amount instead - which is fine. But they discontinuous the gift card program without any notices and now I am unable to use any amount left in the gift card (couple hundreds dollars). I called ten times about this issue, they keep saying they will come back to me but they never, and today I called, they said my information is incorrect and the customer service is unable to assist me with it. They steal my money!

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Thumbnail of user sherylm22
Massachusetts
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September 10th, 2016

This was my first (and last) time ordering from DermStore. I order one simple item. The box came a week later labelled correctly with my name & address, but inside was someone else's packing slip and three-item order. I called the company's customer service and talked to the rudest, most arrogant rep I've ever encountered ("April"). Not only did she repeatedly and noisily sniff & snuffle throughout the entire call (cold? Allergies? Get Benadryl and tissues), she not once apologized for the incorrect order and inconvenience, AND interrupted & cut off my questions about the return process. Terrible reflection on the company and how it views customers.

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California
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May 27th, 2015

I have given this company 3 tries. I ordered a glytone kit, when I recieved it, the box was damaged and expired. They sent me another kit & pakage color was faded and expired. Upon ordering it is a 2 day shipping, but all my orders have taken 2-3 weeks, without notification. I have wasted time calling dermstore and placed on hold for 20-30 minutes. Beware buyer! Find a retailer near you or another site like sephora that is legit to purchase your skincare.

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California
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2 helpful votes
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February 5th, 2021

I ordered several Olaplex items from Dermstore and paid by credit card. When I entered my account I saw that there was a problem with my billing address and that I needed to call Customer Service. I waited well over 25 minutes for them to answer and when they did they told me that the issue was fixed and that they'd process my order. Visited my account the next day and found that nothing had changed; they still claimed that there was a problem with my billing address. Called again, waited over 30 minutes for them to answer. Ended up using a different credit card and was assured that everything was in order. Never received a confirmation email so went back into my account to find that they were still claiming an issue with my credit card.

I cancelled my order and will never shop here again. What a waste of time.

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New Jersey
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December 28th, 2021

Scammed me. Ordered on 12/21 with promised delivery before 12/25. Paid way extra for expedited shipping. It is now 12/28 with no product. This was my gf's Christmas gift. No customer service. Unable to get a refund. What kind of business promised delivery by Christmas Eve in their FAQs and not only miss the mark but miss it by a mile? It's been more than a week! Why did I pay for 2day delivery?

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Go somewhere else! Scammers

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Thumbnail of user daniellem233
Illinois
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August 12th, 2019

Placed an order on July 24th it is now Aug 12th and I still don't have it! Customer service said 7-14 days. It's 2019! Who the f*** waits 7-14 days for something to ship? I will never purchase anything for myself or my business off this website again!

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California
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December 14th, 2020

This website has the worst customer service and took a month and a half to return my money on one purchase, on another they are only giving me store credit on a 140 purchase. They cannot transfer you to a manager and will not resolve an issue

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Washington
3 reviews
15 helpful votes
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August 29th, 2018

BeautyFIX is the best box around. Yes, it is more expensive then Sephora Play! Box or Allure, but the quality and diversity of the products are unparalleled. For starters, they carry top brands like Obagi, Skinceuticals (my fave), elta md (best face sunscreen by far). Try their box, you won't be disappointed. The only thing I don't like much - where Sephora beats them by a milestone - is that they offer very cheap free samples with purchase, not the nice 3 free choices that Sephora and Nordstrom do.

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Dermstore C. – Dermstore Rep

Dermstore would like to thank you for your comment. We are very happy that you are happy with the Beautyfix.

Thumbnail of user melissaq181
Indiana
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December 16th, 2020

I ordered products 19 days ago. I received an email stating the items were out of stock after ordering. You should not charge the customer if you don't actually have the product in stock! It finally shows shipped USPS but I have never received the items. They refuse to resend items until 30 days have passed and won't refund my money. The customer service people are not willing to do anything at all. Clearly the items have been lost in shipping. I had to dispute with my bank since Dermstore will not do the right thing and refund my money. When I ask the "Chat" customer service to send me a service so I can leave a review they say they will after the Chat ends, then never do. I have contacted them 5 times and they do nothing. Just really bad customer service. I will not order from them again!

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Colorado
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April 26th, 2018

Customer service does not respond to questions nor does it deliver on its customer service promises that they make. They offer a program called Dermstore Rewards and nowhere on the site or from customer chats can they tell you how to use the dollars you have redemmed. Very disappointed in this site... am thinking about stopping using it.

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Dermstore C. – Dermstore Rep

Hi, we apologize for the unpleasant experience. Please send us a direct message so that we can assist you with the problem.

Thumbnail of user dyanak
Arkansas
1 review
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June 2nd, 2020

I understand we're in the middle of a pandemic... but sheesh! I've shipped and received items with little delay! I ordered a product 5/6 and here it is 6/2. Still no product in sight and even with them sending out another product these boxes seem to just vanish. They seem to NEVER make it to USPS. This is my first and last time dealing with this company.

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North Carolina
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February 2nd, 2022

Placed a large order (over $500) in products from this company back in Dec. I still haven't received my items and every time I live chat, call or email I am told items are out for "dispatch" and order can't be canceled. I filed a report with BBB and I will be calling my credit card company to cancel transaction. Save your time and just buy product from trusted source. Their customer service isn't helpful at all. I was able to walk into Sephora and get exactly what I needed.

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Thumbnail of user lindal85
Oregon
7 reviews
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November 19th, 2014

I do the majority of my shopping online. This by far is the worst site I have ever used. I ordered a product and it was unsatisfactory. I sent it back and I had to call them a couple of times to get my refund and that was almost 4 weeks later. They only give a full refund if you use it as a credit. If you want it back as money they deduct shipping charges. Now I'm trying to order a product to use my credit and I can't get the site to work. It won't load and I have tried 3 computers. When I called to tell someone they said I had to send an email to tell them the problem. What how can I send them an email if I can't get to their site. Ridiculously horrible service! Don't fall for their sales gimmicks you pay for it in the end.

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Do Not trust them!!!!

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Thumbnail of user viviena2
New York
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2 helpful votes
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March 24th, 2019

Put in an order, received confirmation and when i got the shipping tracking number it is being shipped to a different address. Called customer service and basically was told it happenss and could be a glitch in their system and for me to call my local post office to make the correction. Clearly their mistake but did nog offer to even try to put a note on the shipment or offer any other assistance. Once they get your money they don't care about good customer service.

Thumbnail of user dougasc
Nevada
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7 helpful votes
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March 2nd, 2018

It is very likely that my debit card data was stolen from this companies database. I receivced a fraudlant charge that appeared to be from them or an affiliate. The phone number related to the charge was a fake Verizon cell phone. I sent Dermstore a message via live chat and also took the time to call them to explain. They told me that is it impossible that anyone could get access to their system. LOL. You be the judge of that. Even big companies can be hacked. Nevertheless, I will not be ordering from Dermstore again since they would not recognize my situation. Just excuses from them.

Thumbnail of user m.e.t1
Delaware
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May 31st, 2023

Placed an order April 29. Never received at my P.O. Box, which is only available to me. NO other party uses or opens this box. I asked for a replacement and it never came to my P.O. Box (again). It never made it to the post office. Both times I went to the post office with the tracking numbers and paperwork and they said the tracking numbers didn't look right. They entered them anyway and I was told they never received a Dermstore order. I have used this P.O. Box for over 20 years, the post office folks know me and I trust them. Is it the Pandion shipper? The old Dermstore used the USPS. This site is not what it used to be. Asked for a refund, I'll keep you posted if I don't receive it in 30 days. NO more Dermstore purchases for me.

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Thumbnail of user janah17
New York
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October 24th, 2016

Wish I had read the reviews before purchasing from this store. They charged an additional item to my order without my consent! I called customer service, and if I want a full refund, I either have to pay for shipping of the item I want to return (the item I did not order) or get store credit. I will return both items and pay the shipping charge. I would rather pay a few dollars for shipping and return the items for a full refund, than support a store that obviously, by all the negative reviews, has shady business practices, right? What kind of business adds a product to someone's order without their permission and will not offer a full refund/charge for shipping. I will keep an eye on my credit card to make sure they issue a full refund and I will update this review when I get the refund.

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Dermstore C. – Dermstore Rep

Thank you for your recent inquiry. Occasionally, at the end of the checkout process, we offer additional products that complement your skin care regimen and boost your results. You may choose to add the item(s) to your order or to decline and proceed to your order confirmation. We will reach out to you in a private message to locate your account information and process the refund for the item. You do not have to return the product it is your to keep.

Thumbnail of user melaniek25
North Carolina
1 review
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December 8th, 2017

I used to get 2-day free delivery. Then that slowed down. Last time, I ordered in late November, and package still hasn't arrived, and it's December 7. I called and after being on hold for over ten minutes, got a representative. She gave me a tracking number and said it wouldn't be here until December 12.

Still, products are always of good quality and condition, and seem totally authentic.

Another problem, though, is that I've returned a few items, though not recently. I had to call and get an RMA number. Then, I had a return that was mysteriously "lost." After that I got package tracking from USPS. Two orders were "lost" again but miraculously found when I gave them the tracking number and proof of their receipt by USPS.

So now, I only order products I know I want need to return. And with this recent shipping delay, I probably won't order from them again.

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California
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December 12th, 2021

Be aware of this company when it offers a free item if they run out, they just want you to make the purchase and could care less if they honor their advertisement of a free item with purchase. I was not aware of this and supervisor never called me back.

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Thumbnail of user katb10
Missouri
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January 28th, 2014

Dermstore doesn't generally have the best prices for products on the internet, but they have a wide variety so when I need more than one thing I go ahead and order. It is rare and now it won't be ever again. After I placed all of the items in my cart I noticed not 1, not 2, but THREE magazine subscriptions sitting there as well. Yes, they were "included," but NO I do not care for these even if they are free. I removed them or so I thought and then they were added back into my final order. So when I emailed to have them removed, Dermstore Customer Service replied that they couldn't remove it because it was already processed and I would have to call a separate number to cancel. Just another step in their ploy to hope I forget to make a call, which is something THEY should offer to do for me. Let alone the fact that they should stop this annoying inconvenience to their customers in the first place. I won't return to this website.

Thumbnail of user michelem204
New York
1 review
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August 19th, 2018

I bought something from Dermstore and after I checked out there was an item I did not order. I called them and they said it was too late to cancel that I would have to return it. They sent me an email with supposed return label, but when I clicked on it, it just went to the WebSite Not return label.

I will not be using them again

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Dermstore C. – Dermstore Rep

Hi Michele, we truly apologize for the unpleasant experience. Please reach out to us so that we can rectify the problem.

Thumbnail of user paulag472
Massachusetts
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February 11th, 2022

I've reached out to them for months to get a refund and they would say the same things over and over without resolving the issue. They deleted all my messages, I never got the products I ordered and my money is gone. They are horrible.

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Texas
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March 22nd, 2013

I love Dermstore! The sight is so super easy to navigate and once I found the exact product I was looking for, I was able to read detailed information about it before I made the decision to purchase it. Once I decided to purchase the transaction was quick and easy, there was no shipping fee, and the product arrived even sooner than I expected. I will be using this sight for all future skincare products down the road - without a doubt.

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California
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December 4th, 2010

I placed an order on 12/3/10 and other than receiving a confirmation of my order, haven't received any info on the status - expected ship date? Expected arrival date? I tried calling the 1-800 # and all I got was "goodbye". I tried emailing the customer service address listed in my confirmation email, it was returned undeliverable. Are these people for real?

Thumbnail of user sofiaa113
California
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January 23rd, 2023
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Most horrible experience I had with ordering online. My order was back ordered and they didn't even have a customer service email. I had to do a stupid "live chat" for them to address my need. Also they don't even have staff to process your return label. They send you a Lin k and you are suppose to fill out 10 questions to generate a stupid return label. DO NOT ORDER FROM THEM!

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• We offer over 700 brands, including physician-strength formulas and hard-to-find specialty brands
• We have over 100,000 product reviews from real customers…and counting!
• We offer free shipping on all orders all the time
• We give you free samples with every order
• DermStore is a 8 year Bizrate Circle of Excellence Award Winner for Customer Satisfaction
• We have licensed estheticians on staff reviewing products and personally answering questions submitted by our customers
• DermStore was founded by a Board Certified Dermatologist
• We only sell products that are 100% authorized by the brands we carry, which means they are real, safe, in code and certified by the manufacturer!
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Business History

DermStore launched in 1999 with the vision of fulfilling the unmet need for a reputable dermatologist-backed online store, carrying only the finest cosmetic dermatology products. Founded by a board certified dermatologist, DermStore quickly set itself apart from its competitors by going beyond just being a distributor of high-end skin care and cosmetic products, and becoming a safe haven for beauty brands to sell their products and for consumers to purchase with confidence.

Since its launch in 1999, DermStore has grown to offer a range of more than 700 skin care and cosmetic brands, including 26,000 individual products. This, in addition to offering over 100,000 product reviews, along with expert advice and esthetician recommended regimens, makes it no wonder that DermStore has become a leader in luxury skin care and cosmetics online. DermStore's product offering consists of brands with physician-strength formulas otherwise only available through a doctor's or surgeon's office, widely available quality drugstore brands, exclusive spa care lines, salon-grade brands, and difficult to find niche and specialty brands from around the world.

Free Shipping on All Orders All The Time – At DermStore we pride ourselves in offering our customers free shipping on every order with no minimum purchase 365 days a year!

Samples Samples Samples – At DermStore we include free samples of customer favorites and best-selling products because we want our customers to be able to try new products before they buy

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