Frequently Asked Questions

20% Off Birthday Sale

We are celebrating 7 years of Three Ships! To show our appreciation, enjoy 20% on all your favourite items! Don’t know where to start? Check out our best sellers: Dew Drops, Skin Hero, Radiance, and Brighter Days!

Kits + Bundles are already marked down 20% so there is no additional discount on these items.

Unfortunately bundles cannot be customized and products cannot be added or removed from a bundle or kit.

Our warehouse is working quickly to fulfill orders therefore we cannot guarantee changes can be made after your order is placed before it ships. Please double check your cart, billing address, and shipping address before finalizing and placing your order.

Our Birthday Sale is already one of our biggest sales of the year! No other discounts will be permitted and the offer cannot be combined with other codes.

Unfortunately no, orders cannot be combined and will be packed and shipped as is!

When you spend $125, you will receive a free set of eye gels with your order! Offer threshold must be met after discounts and before taxes for the gift to apply. Gifts are while quantities last. No rain checks will be issued for gifts that sell out.

Unfortunately we are not issuing rain checks for out of stock items and will not be price matching after our sale is finished.

Points redemption will not be active during our Birthday Sale but you will still earn points on all purchases!

Our warehouse team is working hard to get your items shipped in a timely fashion and fulfillment times may be slightly longer than our usual 3 day turnaround. We can’t wait to get your your items and thank you for your patience during this busy time!

No, your order cannot have multiple Gifts With Purchase as per the sale disclaimer.

All US orders containing Skin Hero will ship after Thursday March 21st. Please note that we cannot split orders so that other items will ship first.

General

Three Ships is based around tales of adventurers going to great lengths to find the mystical Fountain of Youth. Some legends even suggest that it was discovered by a very small fleet of just three ships. While we know this to be a myth, great discoveries can still be made with limited resources. We embrace this less is more mindset and use this philosophy to chart our course as a company. We believe you don't need a long list of unnecessary ingredients in your skincare products, and you don't need a 12 step skincare routine to achieve beautiful results.

In Canada, our products can be found at The Hudson's Bay, Chapters Indigo, Urban Outfitters, Well.ca, The Detox Market, and Holt Renfrew.
In the US, our products can be found at Credo Beauty, The Detox Market, Whole Foods in NorCal and Urban Outfitters online
You can also check for local retailers on our store locator: CLICK HERE

With a purchase of $90 or more, you can choose 2 free minis at checkout to be included with your order! If you are looking for small sizes to travel with, we do have a minis kit that includes 4 of our best sellers! SHOP HERE

When an item is out of stock, there will be a prompt to Join the Waitlist on the product page. Enter in your email address and you will then receive a notification when the product has been restocked!

Step 1. Cleansing Oil (in the PM only to remove makeup and sunscreen)
Step 2. Cleanser
Step 3. Toner
Step 4. Water-based serum
Step 5. Moisturizer ( Use Radiance in the AM and Dream in the PM)
Step 6. Oil-based serum
Step 7. Sunscreen (in the AM only) You can also check out our downloadable set of instructions here

P.S. Scroll down on all our product pages for detailed instructions on when to use that specific product

Product

Yes! All of our products meet the highest quality in avoiding certain additives. Our reasons to not include these ingredients range from not being suitable for those with sensitive skin to not safe for infants. While our products aren’t made for babies, we want new moms to feel comfortable with buying our products.

The skincare industry has come a long way; there are so many innovative ingredients and substances are naturally derived, that we use in place of parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrance and phthalates.

No, we do not and will never test on animals! We are certified cruelty-free by the Leaping Bunny Program.

Look for the jar symbol on your product packaging to know exactly how long it will be good for after opening. Most products will be safe to use for 6-12 months.

Since our products are made with 100% natural oils and ingredients, keep all products at room temperature and away from direct sunlight. Ensure that all products are kept away from children as well

At the moment, we do not have a product that contains SPF.

No, Radiance does not have an SPF, therefore, will not protect your skin from the sun. Make sure to follow with an SPF!

Our products aren't tested for use on babies, so we don't recommend them for infants. Consult with a pediatrician for suitable baby care options.

We do! The top products for those with mature skin are Awake, Boost, Radiance, and Firm Believer.

To find specific products for your skin type, check out our skin quiz on our website. If you still have questions, send us a message to hello@threeshipsbeauty.com

Traditional retinol is a vitamin A derivative whereas, bio-retinol is a plant chemical that is not a vitamin A derivative but works in a similar mechanism to the skin cells as traditional retinol would. Due to bio-retinol being plant derived, it is not nearly as harsh on the skin as regular retinol.

All of our products are free from synthetic fragrances however, we use very limited amounts of essential oils in our products!

Because all of our ingredients are 100% natural, it can often smell unpleasant. By using less than 0.8% concentrations of essential oils, we are able to create an enjoyable skincare experience without any effects on your skin.

Please reach out if you have a specific question on our use of essentials oils.

Unfortunately, we are not able to guarantee that any Three Ships Product is 100% nut free.

No, a number of our products are made from soy. If you have a soy allergy, we recommend that you do not use our products as we cannot guarantee any one product is 100% soy free.

All of our products, with the exception of Superfruit containing Barley Extract, are formulated without gluten-containing ingredients! However, they are produced on lines where gluten-containing products are also handled. As a result, we're unable to guarantee that our products are 100% gluten-free.

Our cream jars are filled precisely to the weight listed on the packaging. To ensure that the product doesn't overflow when closed, the jars must have a small amount of headspace for the pump to be screwed in!

We always recommend a gentle, minimal routine approach for pre-teens building their first skincare regimen! A cleanser, moisturizer, and SPF is the perfect routine to get started.

Start by choosing a cleanser: Purify for normal skin, Harmony for sensitive skin, and Refresh for oily and acne-prone skin types. Round out the routine with Radiance for a healthy, moisturized glow!

We don’t have an SPF (yet!), but check out one of our retailers for other clean beauty options.

How to Use

If you are using small amounts of Detox on breakouts, you can leave it on overnight. If you're applying Detox on your whole face, we recommend washing Detox off after 10 minutes to avoid dry skin.

Shipping

Yes! We happily offer free shipping for orders over $50.

USA orders paid for will be fulfilled within 3 days. Our third party shipping company will then take 1-5 days for delivery.
Canadian orders paid for will be fulfilled within 3-5 days. Our third party shipping company will then take 1-7 days for delivery.
Disclaimer: Due to supply chain delays, your product may take longer than usual to arrive.

Unfortunately, at the moment we only ship to Canada and the USA from our website. However, you can check out our friends at The Detox Market to shop all your favourite Three Ships products as they ship internationally! CLICK HERE

Yes, for all Canadian and USA orders we will provide you with a tracking number.

Sustainability

A small portion of our products uses plastic components, such as our pumps and droppers, which are not recyclable as of yet. To ensure our products are responsibly recycled, we have partnered with Pact, a nonprofit membership organization that collects hard-to-recycle beauty products.

You can find the Pact Bin closest to you by visiting the Pack Collective Bin Locations page: CLICK HERE

We ask all suppliers to disclose environmental policies and provide legal documentation confirming their ingredients are cruelty-free, vegan, and ethically sourced. Protecting workers' rights is of utmost importance, and our supplier code of conduct sets high standards for ensuring worker diversity, safety, and treatment.

Upcycled beauty reduces waste by sourcing parts of produce that would often contribute to food waste. We see value in discarded raw materials and strive to find methods of upcycling these ingredients for formulation.

Checkout

Just one discount code per purchase!

There could be a few reasons your discount code isn't working:
- Double check spelling and capitalizing
- Discount codes does not apply to products that are already discounted
- Discount codes do not apply to bundles or kits, since those are already discounted

If you still have questions about your discount code, send us a message to hello@threeshipsbeauty.com

Our Before and After gift cards are set up like a discount code and unfortunately are not stackable with other promotions on our website. Please note: free shipping will only be valid on the order total after the Before and After gift card is applied.

Discount codes are added and calculated at checkout. Please proceed to checkout from your cart to enter in your discount code.

No, unfortunately, our discount codes are only valid once per customer.

Your custom birthday discount code is valid for one month following your birthday

Refunds

Send us a message with a photo of the item at hello@threeshipsbeauty.com and we will make things right for you!

Send us an email at hello@threeshipsbeauty.com so we can get this sorted for you!

Please reach out to hello@threeshipsbeauty.com and we can get this sorted for you right away! We will provide a shipping label for you to do the return, once we receive the products, a refund will be processed right away.

Rewards & Referrals

Yes! All individual priced Three Ships Products are eligible for points redemption (exclusions include: kits, bundles, merch & gift cards)

No! Three Ships points are valid for the lifetime of the account

After entering your birth date in your account, you will receive your discount eligibility on the morning of your birthday. The discount will usually show between 9 am and 12 pm EST, so please don't worry if they don't show at midnight. Please note: If you entered your birth date less than 30 days before your birthday, you will receive your birthday bonus 30 days after the entry date. You will not receive your birthday discount if you enter your birth date after it has already passed. You’ll receive your points on your actual birthday the following year.

21 days after your order ships, you’ll receive an email asking you to leave a review for one of the products that you purchased. Submit your review through the email and 50 points will be added to your account automatically. *Please note: We are unable to give Three Ships points for reviews not completed through review-related emails or for multiple reviews of the same product.

Thanks for sharing 3S with friends and family! Your referred friends and family will receive $15 off their first order and you'll get 150 Points once their purchase is completed.

The First Mate and The Fleet are both eligible to be a part of the Pre-Production Sample group, you will be sent an email prompting you to fill out a google form which will act as your registration to our PPS group. Please note: Not everyone will be contacted to be a part of the PPS group for each product launch as there is a limited number of samples available!

Yes! Points that have been redeemed for a product will automatically return back to your account if the code has not been used within 1 hour of redeeming.

If you have already purchased the product with your points, you are able to return the product to us as long as the product has not been used or opened! Please send an email to hello@threeshipsbeauty.com and we can facilitate a return.

Someone from our team will review your application to ensure you’ve correctly reached The Fleet VIP (Tier 3). Once vetted, you will be accepted into our community and will receive an email from our team with a link to register your details (social handles, shipping address, etc.). Once completed, we will reach out to activate your custom affiliate discount code/link so you can start earning commission on all referred sales! Additionally, you’ll now have access to all of The Fleet VIP perks, including first access to product launches and campaigns, free exclusive merchandise and giveaways, 30% birthday discount, and much more!

Yes! With the exclusion of the following actions to earn points: Following us on Instagram, there will be a delay of 36 hours before you see the points reflected in your account, this is to ensure that no fraud is occurring Following us on TikTok, there will be a delay of 36 hours before you see the points reflected in your account, this is to ensure that no fraud is occurring Following us on Facebook, there will be a delay of 36 hours before you see the points reflected in your account, this is to ensure that no fraud is occurring

Unfortunately, no! All purchases must be made on the Three Ships Beauty website in order to receive points

The birthday discounts are not compounded, each discount listed is exclusive to that tier. Additionally, the free mini products are exclusive to the The First Mate tier and are not included in The Fleet tier.

A discount code will be emailed to you when you enter into the new tier, this discount code will make the Discovery Kit free at checkout! Be sure to add the Discovery Kit to your cart BEFORE entering the discount.

A discount code will be emailed to you when you enter into the new tier, this discount code will make one item in your cart free! This item is set by Three Ships and will change on occasion! Be sure to add the item to your to your cart BEFORE checking out. The discount code will need to be entered at checkout in order to get the item for free.

Yes! If you are interested in being a part of the Fleet Affiliate Ambassador program where you an earn commission with your personal discount code, you will need to be in the top tier of the Reward program: The Fleet VIP tier. To find out more see the VIPs Earn More section above.

Once logged in to your account, look to the bottom right hand side there is a small purple button that says "Rewards" with a gift icon located next to it. Once selected, a launcher will appear, navigate to the section labelled Rewards Program and select the option that says "Redeem Points". Once selected all options for redemption will appear, you will only be able to select the product in which you have enough points for. When you have chosen your product for redemption, click "Redeem" and a code will appear. Please copy this code then add the product to your cart that you redeemed for. When checking out, enter the provided code and the item in your cart will then discount 100%!

This error message shows when our system detects a self-referral. For example, if you've already signed up for an account under the email test1@gmail.com, but visit the page again and attempt to claim another reward using another email address test2@gmail.com, we will block the referral since it's considered a self-referral and abusing of the referral rewards program. Our app also tracks the IP addresses of customers to reinforce this. So if the customer sent the referral to someone who is in the same location and/or is using the same network, this would be flagged as a self-referral because the referrer and the referee would most likely have the same IP address.

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If your question wasn't answered, please drop us a line by contacting us at: hello@threeshipsbeauty.com or +1 888-973-2385.