Returns
Return Conditions
Your rights as a consumer
Right of free withdrawal
14-day period
In accordance with Decree-Law no. 24/2014, of February 14, you have 14 days to freely withdraw from the contract, without needing to state any reason.
The period starts from the day of receipt of the goods. In the case of several goods ordered in a single order and delivered separately, the period starts from the day of receipt of the last good.
- Communicate your decision to geral@vivacosmetica.pt via an unequivocal statement, within 14 days after receipt.
- Return the products within a maximum of 14 days after communicating the withdrawal.
- The return costs are at your expense, unless otherwise provided by law.
- You will receive a refund within a maximum of 14 days after receipt of the returned goods or proof of their dispatch, using the same payment method used in the initial transaction, unless expressly agreed otherwise.
Legal basis: Decree-Law no. 24/2014, of February 14.
Condition of returned products
Requirements to be met
Returned products must cumulatively meet the following requirements:
- Be in perfect condition
- Contain the original packaging
- Not show signs of use incompatible with mere product verification
Exclusions from the right of free withdrawal
Situations in which return is not allowed
In accordance with article 17 of Decree-Law no. 24/2014, the right of free withdrawal cannot be exercised, namely, in the following cases:
- Supply of sealed goods not suitable for return for health protection or hygiene reasons, when unsealed after delivery
- Supply of goods which, after delivery and by their nature, become inseparably mixed with other items
- Supply of personalized products
- Supply of digital content not provided on a tangible medium, when the performance has begun with the consumer's prior express consent and acknowledgment of losing the right of free withdrawal
Cosmetic and hygiene products
The return of cosmetic and hygiene products that are opened, used, altered or without sealed packaging will be refused for health and hygiene protection reasons.
Legal basis: article 17 of Decree-Law no. 24/2014, of February 14.
How the refund works
Deadlines and payment method
The refund is processed simply and within legal deadlines:
Communication
Sending an email to geral@vivacosmetica.pt to communicate the withdrawal
Return
Return the products within 14 days after communication
Refund
Up to 14 days after receipt of goods or proof of dispatch
The refund is made using the same payment method used in the initial transaction, unless expressly agreed otherwise.
Legal guarantee of conformity
Defective or non-conforming products
All marketed products benefit from the legal guarantee of conformity provided for in Decree-Law no. 84/2021, of October 18.
In case of lack of conformity of the product, you should communicate the situation to geral@vivacosmetica.pt. You may exercise the legally provided rights, under the legally applicable terms.
Legal basis: Decree-Law no. 84/2021, of October 18.
Without prejudice to the legally provided right of free withdrawal, you may contact Viva Cosmética via email geral@vivacosmetica.pt for exchange or return purposes. Viva Cosmética reserves the right to refuse returns that do not meet the foreseen requirements.
Do you want to initiate a return?
Contact us by email and indicate your order number
geral@vivacosmetica.pt