FAQ
About Smooche
Smooche is a clean beauty brand dedicated to making flawless skin accessible to everyone. We create innovative, science-backed cosmetics — like our viral Color-Adapting Foundation — that use intelligent mineral pigments to adjust to your unique skin tone. Our products are clean, cruelty-free, and formulated with skin-loving ingredients so you look and feel your best every day.
Smooche is headquartered at 8605 Santa Monica Boulevard, PMB 44698, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA. We ship worldwide to 65+ countries.
We'd love to hear from you! You can reach our customer support team by emailing hey@smooche.com. You can also use the contact form on our Contact page. We aim to respond to all inquiries promptly.
We accept all major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. We also support PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Additional local payment options may be available at checkout depending on your region.
Products
Our Color Changing Foundation uses intelligent micro-encapsulated mineral pigments that react to your skin's warmth and undertones as you blend. At first touch, the pigments appear soft and neutral. As you smooth the formula across your skin, these micro-pigments disperse and warm up, revealing the perfect blend of tones your complexion needs. The result is a finish that looks like your skin — just more even, smoother, and perfectly balanced. No guesswork, no shade-matching, just effortless self-adjusting coverage.
Our Color Changing Foundation is designed for fair to medium skin tones and all shades in between. Our adaptive pigment formula removes the need to choose a shade — it adjusts to your unique complexion. In an eight-week independent customer panel, 97% of users said it instantly matched their skin tone.
Yes! Smooche is proudly cruelty-free and vegan. We never test on animals, and our formulas are free from animal-derived ingredients. We believe great beauty should never come at the expense of animals.
Our foundation is formulated with clean, skin-nourishing ingredients:
- Glycerin — A skin-loving humectant that provides all-day hydration and keeps your skin feeling comfortable.
- Mica — Natural mineral pigments that create a soft, healthy glow and power the color-adapting technology.
- Vitamin E — A nourishing antioxidant that protects and soothes the skin.
The formula is also dermatologist-tested, non-comedogenic (won't clog pores), and free from parabens, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances.
Our long-wear formula is designed to stay put for up to 16 hours without fading, oxidizing, or transferring onto clothes or masks. The breathable, lightweight texture locks onto skin while still feeling comfortable, so you get all-day coverage that looks as fresh at 8 PM as it did at 8 AM.
Absolutely! The Color Changing Foundation works seamlessly with your existing skincare routine. We actually recommend starting with moisturized skin and applying your favorite primer or hydrating cream before application — this creates an even base and helps the foundation glide on even more smoothly. You can also layer concealer and translucent powder on top to customize your coverage and finish.
It's fully customizable! One pump gives you a natural "your skin but better" medium coverage that evens tone and softens imperfections. If you need more coverage in specific areas, simply layer a second application and blend seamlessly — you get full coverage that still looks like skin, never cakey or heavy.
No! The price you see is the price you pay. We aim to provide a hassle-free shopping experience with no hidden fees or additional charges at delivery. You can enjoy our products without worrying about extra costs.
Orders & Shipping
We offer FREE worldwide shipping to 65+ countries! Although we ship almost everywhere, a small number of islands and remote territories are excluded. If your country appears as an option during checkout, we ship there. If you're unsure, feel free to contact us at hey@smooche.com.
Orders are typically processed and dispatched within 1–2 business days. Estimated delivery times by region:
- United States, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, EU: 6–9 business days (standard) / 5–8 business days (express)
- Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Austria, Luxembourg: 6–8 business days (standard) / 4–7 business days (express)
- Rest of the World: 8–12 business days
Please note that unforeseen circumstances such as weather delays or customs clearance may occasionally impact delivery times.
Once your order has been processed and shipped, you will receive a tracking number via email. You can use this number to monitor the status of your delivery at any time.
Yes — we offer FREE standard worldwide shipping on all orders! We also offer a premium international insured shipping option for just $2.99 USD, which we recommend for prioritized service and faster delivery.
If you need to update your shipping address, please contact us as soon as possible at hey@smooche.com. We'll do our best to accommodate your request, but we cannot guarantee changes once an order has been processed and dispatched.
Returns & Refunds
We offer a 30-day return window from the date of delivery. Items must be unused, in their original packaging, and in the same condition as when received. Please note that a 15% restocking fee applies to standard returns. This fee is waived if the item arrived defective, damaged, or incorrect. For our Color Changing Foundation, we also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee — if the foundation doesn't blend seamlessly with your tone, you'll receive a full refund, no questions asked.
To initiate a return, email our customer service team at hey@smooche.com with your order number, a reason for the return, and any supporting images if applicable. Once approved, you'll receive a Return Authorization (RA) number and instructions. Please ship the return within 30 days of receiving your RA number. We recommend using a traceable shipping method.
Once we receive and inspect the returned item, we'll process your refund promptly. You can choose a full refund, store credit, or an exchange. Refunds are issued to your original payment method. Processing times may vary depending on your bank or payment provider.
We're so sorry to hear that! If your order arrived damaged, defective, or with the wrong item, please email us at hey@smooche.com with your order number and photos of the damage. We will cover the return shipping costs in these cases and either send a replacement or issue a full refund — your choice.
Yes! Exchanges are available within 30 days of delivery for products of equal value. If the exchange item is a different value, the customer is responsible for the price difference. Customers are responsible for return shipping costs on exchanges.
Results & Usage
Results are visible immediately — our adaptive pigment formula visibly adjusts to your skin tone within seconds of application. In our clinical study, 88% of users reported improved skin texture after just 2 weeks of daily wear. Our 8-week independent customer panel showed 98% of users found their blemishes became invisible.
Follow these simple steps for a flawless finish:
- Create the Perfect Canvas: Start with moisturized skin. Apply your favorite primer or hydrating cream to create an even base.
- Build Your Base: Dispense one pump onto the back of your hand. Dot the foundation on your forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin. Blend outward from the center using circular motions for a naturally soft, medium coverage finish.
- Customize Your Coverage: Want more coverage? Layer a second application on any areas that need extra attention — blemishes, redness, or discoloration — and blend seamlessly.
- Lock It In: Brighten under-eyes with your favorite concealer, then lightly dust translucent powder across your T-zone to control shine and keep your look fresh all day.
Yes! Our Color Changing Foundation is formulated with sensitive skin in mind. It is dermatologist-tested, non-comedogenic (won't clog pores), and free from common irritants including parabens, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances. As with any new beauty product, we recommend doing a patch test before full application if you have particularly sensitive skin.
Yes! The Color Changing Foundation includes SPF 15, providing a layer of sun protection as part of your everyday makeup routine.