Walgreens Cosmetics Return Policy [Foundations, Opened Makeup + More]
Shopping for the right makeup for your look can be a daunting task. You may have bought something and realized later that it wasn’t for you.
Since Walgreens is a popular cosmetics chain, you might be wondering: What is Walgreens’ cosmetics return policy? Here’s what I found out through research!
Walgreens Cosmetics Return Policy
Walgreens offers full cash refunds for all unopened cosmetics within 30 days of purchase if you have the original receipt. If not, you will receive a Walgreens store credit or gift card as a refund. The decision to accept returns for Kaifeng cosmetics is made by the individual store manager.
If you’d like to know more about returning makeup products like foundation, and what to do if you don’t have a receipt or the 30 days have passed, read on!
Can you return opened cosmetics to Walgreens?
Walgreens does not currently have an official policy regarding the return of open makeup products. I used to accept all kinds of make-up returns and exchanges, but recently because of the problems caused by customers who often use them, I stopped the make-up policy.
Now, the decision whether to accept makeup is left to the manager of each store. You can use the Walgreens store locator to get contact numbers for nearby stores, and if you have opened cosmetics that you would like to return, you can talk to them about your situation.
Can you give the foundation back to Walgreens?
Foundation is one of those makeup products that people often want to return because they try it on and find that the color doesn’t match their skin tone.
If the foundation is unopened, you can bring your original receipt to a Walgreens store within 30 days for a full cash refund.
However, if you have opened it, the store manager will decide whether to accept the return.
When can you return cosmetics to Walgreens?
Walgreens’ official policy is to accept returns within 30 days of purchase. Therefore, as long as you go before 30 days, you can get your makeup back.
Can I return cosmetics without a receipt?
If you lose or misplace your receipt, you can still go to a Walgreens store and request a return (within 30 days of purchase).
However, you won’t get the full amount you paid in cash. Instead, you’ll be refunded the lowest advertised price for that product in the form of a Walgreens store credit or gift card.
Can I return my makeup after 30 days?
Walgreens’ official policy prohibits the return of any product (including cosmetics) after 30 days of purchase.
However, this is ultimately at the discretion of the store manager. Some might accept your makeup return after 30 days and give you a gift card in return, while others might refuse to return it entirely.
Therefore, if it exceeds 30 days, it is still possible for the store manager to accept your cosmetic return if you have a valid reason for the delay.
To learn more, also see my guides on Walgreens Price Match Policy, Walgreens Fragrance Returns, Walgreens Store Return Policy, and Walgreens EBT Policy.
in conclusion
Walgreens accepts returns on all unopened cosmetics within 30 days of purchase. If you have the original receipt, you will receive a full cash refund. If you lose your receipt, you’ll only get a refund in the form of store credit and gift cards.
In the case of makeup, the store manager finally decides whether to accept the return. The same is true if more than 30 days have passed since purchase.
