Clinique Smart Rewards FAQs

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What is Clinique Smart Rewards?

Clinique Smart Rewards is a points-based loyalty program. Members can earn points on qualifying purchases and qualifying activities at Clinique.com. Points unlock tier benefits and can be redeemed for rewards. 

How do I join the Clinique Smart Rewards? Does it cost anything?

You can join Clinique Smart Rewards by signing up at https://www.clinique.com/pages/smart-rewards and following the prompts to register. In order to sign up, you must provide your email address and create a password. There is no cost to join.

Who is eligible to join Clinique Smart Rewards? 

The Clinique Smart Rewards program is available to individuals who are legal residents of the United States (including its territories and possessions) and at least 18 years of age or older and who provide and maintain a valid email address. Employees of The Estée Lauder Companies and individuals employed by our business partners or vendors are eligible for membership for personal use only, but may be excluded from certain program benefits.

What am I agreeing to by joining Clinique Smart Rewards? 

By becoming a Clinique Smart Rewards member, you agree that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by the Program Terms & Conditions and by the terms of our Privacy Policy, website Terms and Conditions and by any changes or modifications we may make.

What terms govern Clinique Smart Rewards? 

Please refer to the Clinique Smart Rewards: Terms & Conditions of Participation for the full list of program terms.

How does Clinique Smart Rewards work?

Clinique Smart Rewards is a loyalty program that rewards customers for purchasing Clinique products and participating in pre-defined brand experiences. It is a tier-based program determined by the number of points a member has earned within a single year on eligible purchases and through qualifying activities, beginning on the date when you enroll. There are 3 tiers with associated benefits:

  • Tier 1, Smart 0 – 249 points
  • Tier 2, Brilliant 250 – 499 points
  • Tier 3, Genius 500+ points

When you join, you’ll automatically be placed in Tier 1, Smart and be eligible for all the benefits Smart members receive. Once you earn at least 250 points in your first year, you’ll be automatically moved up to Tier 2, Brilliant. If you earn 500 points or more in your first year, you’ll qualify for Tier 3, Genius. 

Your status in a particular tier is good for the year (from the date you sign up) in which you qualify for that tier and the following year. After that, you’ll need to earn enough points to qualify for that tier each year. For example, if you qualify for Tier 2, Brilliant, during your first year, you’ll maintain Brilliant status during your second year. But, if you earn less than 250 points on eligible purchases and qualifying activities during your second year, you’ll drop back down to Tier 1, Smart status for your third year.  

The higher the tier, the better the benefits. 

What benefits do members receive?

As a member, you earn points that determine your points benefits plus your tier and tier benefits. 

Points Benefits: At different point levels, you will be able to redeem your points for rewards that can be used in conjunction with a purchase on clinique.com. These rewards are based on the total number of points you have accumulated in a single year as listed below. You may redeem one reward per transaction on clinique.com. You must redeem your available points twelve months from the date you earn them, or the available rewards will expire. Choice of deluxe mini with purchase (valid at 150 points). 

  • Free full-size product (value up to $27) with purchase (valid at 250 points). 
  • Free full-size product (value up to $80) with purchase (valid at 350 points). 

Tier Benefits: Certain benefits are based on tier achieved and you are eligible for these benefits while you are in that tier regardless of the number of points you currently have. Tier benefits can only be redeemed on clinique.com with the exception of exclusive in-store member events and VIP events or as otherwise noted. Even though your points expire 12 months from when you earn them, your initial tier status for the year is determined by the total number of points you earned in the prior year. 

Tier 1, Smart: 0–249 points 

  • 15% off your first clinique.com purchase. 
  • Free Standard Shipping with any order. 
  • Complimentary sample at checkout. 
  • Birthday gift. (valid once per year, with $55 purchase) 

Tier 2, Brilliant: 250–499 points 

  • All Tier 1 benefits. 
  • Sneak peeks of new products. 
  • Exclusive access to limited-edition Clinique products. 

Tier 3, Genius: 500 points and above 

  • All Tier 1 and Tier 2 benefits 
  • Free 2-Day Shipping with any $75 or more orders. Select shipping method in checkout. 
  • A special gift selected just for you to celebrate your Clinique Smart Rewards anniversary. (valid once per year, with purchase) 

How do I earn points? 

To earn points, you must be enrolled in Clinique Smart Rewards. 

You must also: (1) be signed into your online account at clinique.com at the time purchase; or (2) provide your email address when purchasing on clinique.com . If you are not a member of Clinique Smart Rewards at the time of purchase, you must enroll on clinique.com within 7 days of the date of purchase, using the same email address you provided at the time of purchase, in order to be eligible to earn points on that purchase.  

 

Clinique Smart Rewards members receive 1 point for every $1 spent on eligible purchases on clinique.com*.  Eligible purchases include regular priced merchandise and exclude eGift Cards, sales tax, state fees, discounts, shipping and delivery charges and/or other excluded charges specified by us from time-to-time. 

Members will not receive points or benefits from retail purchases made at airport store locations or from purchases made at non-qualifying retailers. Purchases made outside of the United States are also not eligible for Clinique Smart Rewards. 

In addition to these purchases, here are more ways to earn points at clinique.com: 

  • Earn 5 points for enrolling in Clinique Smart Rewards (one time only). 
  • Earn bonus points for purchases made on clinique.com during exclusive Double Points events. 

Please note that your accumulated points will expire twelve months from the date you earn them. 

Why have my points disappeared? 

When you redeem your points for product rewards, the available points in your account will decrease based on the amount of points you redeemed. 

Points are valid for one year from when you earn them. 

Your tier status is determined by the number of points earned in the prior year. 

What is my Clinique Smart Rewards anniversary date, and where can I find it? 

This is the anniversary of the date when you enrolled in the Clinique Smart Rewards program, and it occurs on a 12-month cycle. For example, if you joined Clinique Smart Rewards on November 15, 2016, your anniversary date would be November 15, 2017, and every November 15 of each year following. 

Your anniversary date is shown in your Clinique Smart Rewards account page.