I bought a Clarins lipstick which is fantastic quality but the colour was a lot deeper and brighter than I expected not really what I was after.
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- Health and Beauty Shop
- Cosmetics and Perfumes Supplier
- Cosmetics Store
- Discount Store
- Perfume Store
- Toiletries Store
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Direct Cosmetics is a family-run UK beauty retailer established in 1977, with over 40 years of experience helping customers access genuine branded beauty products at affordable prices. As one of the early pioneers of online beauty retail, we have been serving customers online for over 25 years, offering a wide range of skincare, makeup, haircare, fragrances, and beauty essentials from trusted global brands. Our mission has always been simple: to make quality beauty accessible without the premium price tag. Whether customers are shopping for a favourite fragrance, everyday skincare essentials, salon-quality haircare, or beauty bargains from well-known brands, we aim to offer exceptional value without compromising on quality or authenticity. Every product sold by Direct Cosmetics is 100% genuine, sourced through trusted supply channels, so customers can shop with confidence. Authenticity, transparency, and trust remain at the heart of everything we do, and we understand how important peace of mind is when shopping for branded beauty products online. Whether you're discovering us for the first time or returning as a long-standing customer, our goal is to make beauty shopping straightforward, affordable, and trustworthy—offering branded beauty products people love, without the premium high street price tag.
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Useless company.e mailed 5 times about…
Useless company.e mailed 5 times about product .never bother to reply.
Obviously do not want to sell.
BLATANT LIES
I purchased an ‘unopened’ ‘unused’ perfume from this company, on arrival it appeared to have been resealed,I emailed and asked why, they reassured me it was a new product, they didn’t sell seconds, so I kept it and gave it as a gift at a birthday gathering, my friend opened the box to find HALF BOTTLE of fragrance……
To say I am livid is puting this mildly, will be contacting Trading Standards regarding this with the photographs and email trail.
Be very careful what you buy and believe nothing they say
Since returning this item and complaining I have been asked twice to consider removing this post…….
I have considered it. Nope it stays.
Fake perfume
Fake perfume. Ordered 3 bottles of the firetrap eau the toilette, and recived something what smells cheap and completely different.
I was a little dubious after reading…
I was a little dubious after reading the reviews on here, however, I ordered my items on Tuesday and they arrived securely packaged by Friday morning for only £2.50 delivery.. all branded make-up are items I have used before and all are completely genuine. these items combined would have cost me at least £50.00 in the shops yet all cost me only £18.00.. very good service!
Do not use this company
Do not use this company. My parcel never arrived and they refuse to do any investigating. I now need to go through my credit card company to obtain a refund. You get what you pay for.
If you like the feeling of paying n not getting what you ordered or worse not receiving the order this company is for you!!!!
These people Direct Cosmetics do not deserve to be in business. I have a business. My principles are that we deliver an excellent product. We have customer service that cares. We deliver the product and if anyone complained we made it right. You can’t reach anyone here. I explore you to think before buying. Myself and several friends and family members are in the hole bc of my suggestion. Plz research, bc I want no one else to be fooled with these Impostors!!!!
Received counterfeit fake cosmetic
To my big disappointment I have received a fake Dior product!
I know the price was too good to be true, however you are claiming on your website that you only sell 100% genuine products.
1. First of all, the packaging: design looked weird and cheap, not what Dior looks like
2. The product: the smell and residue in skin has no connection to the real product which I know and have used before.
I am contacting the customer service and the email is unreachable…
Order never received.
I never received my order and Directcosmetics were not at all helpful in trying to track it down. Not even an apology. Would not shop with them again.
Excellent experience
Excellent experience. Brilliant prices, quick dispatch and great range of products.
Items came very well packaged and all smell lovely.
Thank you!
Absolutely Legit.
Absolutely Legit.
I was apprehensive to buy from here as the prices were very very good and the reviews on here are quite mixed.
So instead of buying what I actually wanted, I bought a copy of a perfume I already owned, to see if the scent was the same. It was, its the exact scent I expected and the packaging is very good.
For those experiencing issues with their scents being out of date or not smelling right may I just remind you that some of the perfumes sold here aren't actually made anymore (including the one I bought) and perfume does have an expiration date.
I have ordered some items before…
I have ordered some items before Christmas which I didn't received it. They did not refund my money. Be aware don't buy anything. It's Fake !
Purchased item that turned out to be out of stock
Purchased a lipstick from them via eBay. I was really happy that I'd found a bargain - something that I'd been after for ages. The next day I received an email to say they were out of stock. I was left feeling so let down.
Directcosmetics would better keep up wit their actual stock levels and do more inventories to keep on top of things. This would alleviate customer frustration.
Maybe people should email DC first to find out if they still have what you're after. I certainly will think twice before purchasing from them again as I don't want to be let down.
Initially skeptical- but pleasantly suprised
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 within 3 days and I am pleasantly surprised. Outer box was damaged slightly, although noting major as I am still able to gift it. The hygiene seal has been ripped but the product is full and all seems legit to me. Great saving as I can't seem to find it anywhere else for as cheap. Highly recommend
Very happy!
This was my first order from this company and I'm impressed. The website was easy to use, the goods (Maybelline nail polish) were tracked by Royal Mail with regular updates and were exactly as requested, arriving within four days of placing the order.
I had a great experience with this…
I had a great experience with this company. Very fast delivery and great products.
DISAPPOINTED
Ordered two bottles of Ted Baker X20 as Christmas stocking fillers for my sons, but really disappointed that they didn't arrive in Ted Baker packaging, they just had a bit of white cardboard around them, yet when you look at their site everything is packaged in brand name oackaging?
Not a genuine item
I bought Marc Jacobs Splash perfume in Cucumber after discovering it had been discontinued. The bottle looked promising, although no labels on it. I still had a little bit of my old one left and so sprayed a different one on each wrist. But the smell is nothing like the original and lasted about an hour. Customer service was shocking and replied with a 'we only sell genuine products' message. My experience would lead me to think it's not genuine and I would actively avoid them.
Dodgy!
Received empty tube of concealer!! For the first time I am speechless...
Good experience
I had a very good experience with Directcosmetics my items arrived very quickly and well packaged. Very good price cheaper than other online websites
Joop ??
Ordered joop, used it and your lucky if the smell lasts an hour and has a strong alcohol smell, compared it to bottle I got from boots, boots one still strong four hours later, aweful will not buy again.
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