Please visit the Track My Order page, where you can find shipping status updates quickly.

YOU WILL NEED EITHER:

A) Your Order Reference (e.g. #12345) & your email address

OR

B) Your Tracking Code, which can be found in your shipping confirmation email.

Remember to check your junk mail folder for this email also, or any other email accounts you may have used. 

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IF YOU HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED A SHIPPING CONFIRMATION, IT COULD BE DUE TO:

A) because we have not sent the item yet as we wait 1 working day for domestic UK orders, or 2 working days for international orders, in case customers wish to amend order details. So if you place an order on a Thursday, it may not be sent until Monday as Sat/Sun are non-working days.

B) you placed the order in a launch week of a new product or restock of an existing product, where it is advised that it may take an extra 5-7 working days to post your item as we may be exceptionally busy.

IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A SHIPPING CONFIRMATION & THE EST. DELIVERY TIME HAS PASSED, PLEASE CHECK THE TRACKING:

> A delivery attempt may have been made while you were out, and a note left behind.

> The item has already been delivered to your mailbox, 'safe place', or neighbour.

> International orders: please check if the item is held up at customs in your country and/or if they are trying to contact you, to pay customs duty.

> If none of the above applies, please email sales@skincarebydrv.com for help, quoting your order reference number.

> UK orders take 3-5 business days to be delivered to you and we dispatch after 1
business day.

> International orders take 10-25 days to be delivered via standard shipping (or 5-10 business days via the Express Courier option) and we dispatch after 2 business days.

> Selected Average Shipping Times (standard / express): USA/Canada (10 days / 5 days), France/Germany (10d / 5d), Australia/NZ (20d / 10d).

> Please allow an extra 7 working days for deliveries during the 'Launch Week' of
a new product. A Lauch Week is approx. 10 days after the a product is made available for sale or restocked.

SHIPPING COSTS:

- £3.49 within UK (Free shipping orders above £60).

- £8.00 to Europe* (Free shipping orders above £80).

- £12.00 to USA/Canada (Free shipping orders above £110 or approx. USD 130).

- £14.95 rest of the world standard (Free shipping orders above £150).

- £19.95 rest of the world express. 

Separate customs may be applicable in some countries (see below).

*includes Ireland but does not include Gibraltar, Finland, Luxembourg, Turkey - all charged at the higher £12 rate.

CUSTOMS & TAXES

International taxes might be applied depending on your country's taxes policy. These are charged separately by the courier, who collects on behalf of your government. These are not included in our shipping fee as it is not paid to us.

Customs duty is calculated as a percentage of the total value of the order. You can use this Import calculator tool to estimate the duty.

Usually, no customs are applicable on average order sizes to the USA (under $240), but are paid in most other countries.

As an approx. guide, you can see a list of popular destinations below for combined customs duty and/or VAT.

AUSTRALIA: 10%

CANADA: 13%

EU: 20-23%

UAE: 10%

USA*: 0% for creams, 20% for sunglasses.

For example an order value of £200 will cost £220 overall including Customs/VAT to a buyer in Australia at a rate of 10%.

*Since Dec 2022, a small number of packages are incurring unexpected customs clearance charges when sent via courier i.e. above approx $300. We will 100% refund any additional charges incurred to receive your item.

[RATES MAY CHANGE AFTER TIME OF WRITING (JAN 2022), PLEASE CHECK YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST FIGURES.]

If we do not ship directly to your country (India or South Africa for example), you may wish to consider using a parcel forwarding company, who has an address in the UK and can forward the goods to you.

They typically charge per kilogram of weight and have the added benefit that you can buy from several online stores and have all your goods sent to you in one delivery, saving you on shipping fees.

Some countries (like India) restrict food imports, so please check also if you are placing an order for Dr V. Collagen Boost.

Below is a list of companies you could set up an account with, however we encourage you to do your own research for the best rates and shipping options:

Forward2me (Global)

Shop&Ship (Global)

Postbox Courier (for South Africa)

DHL EasyShop (for Middle East)

You will need to setup an account with your chosen parcel forwarder above and then use the UK address they provide for you as your shipping address when making purchases on our website.

Please note that Skincare by Dr V can only guarantee delivery to your chosen shipping address in the UK, and is not responsible for delivery to the final destination, which remains with the mail forwarder.

SINCE 1/1/21 we no longer ship to Scandanavia (EXCEPT DENMARK & FINLAND) due to Brexit changes.

SINCE 24/3/22 we no longer ship to INDIA as customs bills have been unexpectedly high compared to historic levels.

However, the local websites below stock some or all of our products ranges:

INDIA: Styledotty.com

NIGERIA: Teeka4.com

SOUTH AFRICA: Muse Beauty

SRI LANKA: UK Online Mart & TheEssentialsUK

Most people of Asian, African and Mediterranean descent would be considered to have S.O.C for the purpose of making skincare choices.

This is because S.O.C is more likely to become hyperpigmented and drier over time due to, shared dermatological characteristics, read article.

This INCLUDES people of Chinese & East Asian descent, Near/Middle East Asian descent, and many people of Greek, Spanish or Italian origin (esp. in the south).

The S.O.C definition includes people of mixed genetic origins also.

Remember, it is not about your current location or shade of skin colour, it is about where your ancestors are from which determines how your skin BEHAVES in relation to the external environment and ageing.

YES, our products are suitable for people with Caucasian & lighter skin.

Skincare by Dr. V specialises in darker skin as conventional skincare / treatment options are more likely to worsen skin concerns for darker skin tones than they can for Caucasian skin.

In other words, Dr. V products' efficacy will be similar for dark and light skin alike, but side-effect risks will be reduced for dark skin to bring it closer to caucasian skin side-effect levels (which are lower on average).

See why here.

Yes of course!

All of them apart from the Bikini Pigmentation Kit.

Please visit any COLLECTIONS page and the Skin Quiz will launch in the bottom right corner.

Optimal product routines will be provided depending on your skin type and concern combination.

Product routines are also provided in the dropdown tabs on the Complete Daily Range webpage, the TRIO Blemish Range webpage or in the FAQs for the hyperpigmentation kit you are interested in.

These show you how to use them with other Dr V products or with medications / 3rd party products from other brands.

The answer is YES to all of the above, except Dr V Collagen Boost which is non-vegan (derived from fish).

We publish the results of the controlled consumer trials, which are available to download as a PDF from each product’s webpage. You will find a summary slide of the proven results in most product pages also.

If the product is part of a range, like the Daily Range or TRIO Blemish Range, the study was conducted on using the whole range together, and is downloadable from the webpage of the complete range (like the links above).

Before the consumer trial takes place, our products are challenge tested (by an independent laboratory) for a variety of metrics including: microbiology, stability, pH, packaging compatibility, general safety and compliance with UK/EU regulations.

Minimum 3 months. Most will require the FULL 6 MONTHS or longer.

Our treatments slows down the rate of melanin production to give you long term results. It is not a quick fix which would be temporary.

Pigmentation shouldn’t return as you block the trigger, usually UV light, which can be blocked by SPF50 suncreams, large hats, large sunglasses, seeking shade where possible. In cases where it is due to underlying health or hormonal conditions, this may vary.

It is important to note that results vary from person to person and are not guaranteed.

Your 100% satisfaction is important for us. We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return. The item should be returned promptly after that time.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unused and in original packaging.

You’ll also need to provide the original proof of purchase / Skincare by Dr V order reference number.

To start a return, please contact us at: sales@skincarebydrv.com

Please retain proof of postage of the item back to us. Upon receipt of the item, refunds will normally be processed within 14 working days, less the shipping fee and a refund admin fee which is the lesser of £5 or 10% of the order value*.

Refunds will ALWAYS be sent to the same payment card or method used to pay for the original transaction. If a card has been subsequently cancelled, you will need to inform us BEFORE we process the refund.

*If the return is due to product damage in-transit OR due to
administrative error by Skincare by Dr. V and/or it's delivery partners, we will replace the item for you at no extra cost, OR if you would prefer a full refund instead, the shipping fee will be refunded & no admin fee deducted. Refund admin fee effective from orders placed from 17th Jan 2023.

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. You will be offered a replacement, partial refund or full refund depending on the nature of damage. Please email a photo of the damage along with your claim.

Maximum Refund Value

The maximum refund in case of damages or non-delivery of item is the full value you have paid for the products including sales tax and shipping. We cannot refund your return costs or any customs duty/taxes paid, but claims for the latter can be made to the courier. Further compensation cannot be offered for delays, errors, reactions or any other issue.

Non-refundable items:

1. Used products - except for A) where it is agreed the product is demonstrably faulty, or B) where a unavoidable & verified skin reaction has occurred & the customer must discontinue usage (within 30 days of delivery).

2. Un-used products older than 30 days past the delivery date.

3. Items that were 'returned to sender' but not received back to us.

4. Items that have gone missing due to customer providing inadequate or incorrect address details at time of purchase, or not paying customs taxes.

5. Shipping fees- where the order delivery failed due to: A)the recipient not collecting the parcel in time after missing a delivery, or B)the item address provided by the customer being incomplete or incorrect, orC)the customer refusing to pay or not paying customs duties (where applicable).

6. Free Shipping value- where the item being returned benefited from 'free shipping' due to a qualifying minimum order value, the customer will be refunded the product value minus the standard fee of the shipping method used, upon return of the item back to us. At the time of writing, this is £3.49 for local shipping, or £12-19.95 for international shipping. For example, if the value of the free shipping order being returned is £100, the customer will be refunded £96.51 (if a local order).

Localised skin reactions are a rare but potential side-effect of any cosmetic product/treatment and are usually quite minor. Less than 1% of our products sold lead to cases of side-effects.

If you do experience any discomfort, pain, or other symptoms, please WASH OFF the product immediately with cold water and do not reapply.

In the rare event of a severe skin reaction, seek urgent medical assistance from your doctor.

Please DO NOT send used products back to us for a refund. Upon completion of a brief email investigation, we are likely to refund you directly if: 1. the skin reaction is severe, 2. it warrants discontinuation of product, and 3. is appropriately verified by your photos / written responses.

Check instructions, reduce dosage if symptoms are mild, OR discontinue if symptoms are persistent or severe.

Some symptoms, such as mild spots or tingling, can be normal and do not warrant discontinuation of product. This will be assessed by us when you email.

Please also see the detailed directions & restrictions on the individual product webpage.

We kindly ask that individuals with a history of skin reactions to cosmetic products (1+ instances) or known allergies to our ingredients to please NOT PURCHASE products from this website. Please email us if in doubt.

You can pay in instalments if you choose the Paypal option at the checkout (account required).

Please note, this is a financial arrangement with Paypal, not Skincare by Dr V.

After you make a purchase, you will be emailed a single-product RE-ORDER discount code, typically within 2-4 weeks.

We also have a Loyalty Program where you will receive a permanent LIFETIME 10% discount code to use on all future orders (the entire order) upon placing your 3rd order with us.

As always, shipping is discounted to ZERO when you spend above a certain amount: £60 (UK), £80 (Europe), £110 (US/Can), £150 (r.o.w).

As you can see, our customers are well taken care of at Skincare by Dr V. You don't have to sign-up to membership cards, remember account login details or accumulate points that are never spent. Our discounts are easy to access and benefit from.

Please sign up just above the FOOTER of this page & every webpage on this site. You will be emailed the ebook as a PDF file once you enter a valid address.

Skincare by Dr.V products are only available online at this website. 

They are not available in stores or 3rd party websites, except for the local partner sites below:

INDIA: Styledotty.com

NIGERIA: Teeka4.com

SOUTH AFRICA: Muse Beauty

SRI LANKA: UK Online Mart & TheEssentialsUK