Any RETAIL order over $99 shipping within the United States qualifies for free standard shipping. You must select Standard Shipping at checkout. Discount cannot be applied to other shipping options. Not applicable to previous orders.
Tax is required in the state of Utah due to our warehouse location. For those who do not have a Utah billing or shipping address, no tax is required.
In certain situations, import taxes, customs duties and other fees may be required depending on your location. These costs are separate from Gerda Spillmann and GS Products. They are charged based on the laws in your specific location. We cannot give any type of estimate as to what they may be. Once the item has left our warehouse and in the hands of customs officials, additional fees as mentioned above are calculated and must be paid by the recipient. We do not have control over this.
Trade professionals: If you are in the state Utah & have a re-seller permit, cosmetology or esthetician’s license and a business license, contact our customer care department. Once you have presented these documents, we are able to exempt you from paying tax.
Cosmetic quality is what department, drug and grocery stores typically sell. These include the big and expensive brands and the cheaper ones. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows cosmetic grade products to contain up to 30% bacteria. This means that ingredients may only be 70% pure. It is a large breeding ground for bacteria. This is why makeup packaging tells us to throw away any unused product every 90-180 days. And 95% of the skincare industry is cosmetic quality and unregulated by the FDA. Cosmetic companies are not required to register their products with the FDA, while cosmetic products are subjective and do not reflect or require scientific testing.
Pharmaceutical grade ingredients used in skin care products are FDA regulated. The FDA requires that pharmaceutical grade ingredients be 99.9% pure. Products must contain 0.1%, or less, of bacteria. Only 5% of the skin care industry is under the regulation established by the FDA and considered pharmaceutical grade skin care products..
The literal meaning of hydrophilic is ‘water-loving’. Most Gerda Spillmann products are hydrophilic which allows them to be combined with water and still be effective. Combining one of your moisturizers with a small amount of water will help to nourish your skin but will also allow your product to last longer, since you will be using less. A lot of our products are hydrophilic but not all. You will want to double check with the products that you use; items like the Renaissance Age Serum are not hydrophilic and not meant to be combined with water.
Bio-Fond Foundation's base is derived from a natural clay, rich with minerals. This clay also lends its color to our foundations giving us a wide range of foundations. This clay is processed, purified and refined leaving behind only the minerals that are good for you, the color to make you feel beautiful and the natural defense from the sun to keep you protected.
Depending on the amount of coverage you want here is a list of suggestions:
Brush – use a larger, round brush (ie Kabuki) for a light, sheer finish
Sponge-a high quality sponge will give you a fuller finish and is ideal when also applying a primer or moisturizer; replace sponges often to prevent bacteria.
Fingertips – thoroughly wash and cleanse your hands before and after. This application will give you the most coverage.
The most critical step in skin care is cleansing. We recommend cleansing twice a day before applying products to the skin. Generally speaking, the product closest to your skin has the highest probability of producing changes within the area it is applied. If moisture is your concern, apply a moisturizer first.
If wrinkles and fine lines are most important to you, apply the Renaissance Age Serum first followed by a moisturizer. During the daytime follow these products with your Bio-Fond Foundation Makeup. Before bed apply a more moisturizing product to help your skin during the natural restoration period.
To help you make the most of your skincare routine, we've put together a few examples of application order, below.
Normal-to-Dry and/or Aging Skin
Day Time Routine:Night Time Routine
- Peau de Fleurs Cleanser Dual Action Cleanser
- Renaissance Age Serum
- Skinfood Extra Riche, Prestige Cell Replenishing Cream, or Renaissance Pro Age Anti-Aging Cream
- Once dry and no longer tacky follow with Hydro Pearls Makeup Primer and Bio-Fond Foundation.
Acne Prone and/or Problem Skin
- Night Time Routine:
- Peau de Fleurs Dual Action Cleanser
- Renaissance Age Serum
- RAO and Skinfood Extra Riche or Renaissance Pro Age Anti-Aging Cream
Day Time Routine:Night Time Routine:
- Peau de Fleurs Dual Action Cleanser
- Peau de Fleurs Tonic
- Skinfood Ultra Vital
- Once dry and no longer tacky follow with Hydro Pearls and your Bio-Fond Foundation.
- Peau de Fleurs Dual Action Cleanser
- Peau de Fleurs Tonic
- Anti-Aging Eye Region Cream
- Swiss Brightening Cream or Prestige Cell
**Note: the above are used only as examples. For assistance with a personalized, complete skincare routine with the products you've selected, call our Customer Care team. They are happy to assist.
Yes. Bio-Fond Foundation make-up includes Titanium Dioxide and Iron Oxides. The EPA recognizes that Titanium Dioxide is a translucent ingredient that helps to scatter and deflect harmful UVB rays. Equivalent SPF coverage will vary depending on how much coverage and the color of Bio-Fond that you are using.
No way. We have an office full of pet parents and all agree there's nothing beautiful about hurting our furry friends! GS does not currently, nor have we ever, tested our products or individual ingredients on animals. Formulas are carefully designed and crafted by some of the top Swiss cosmetic formulators. We are so sure of the ingredients in our products we do not feel the need to engage in unethical and dangerous testing.
Our products are produced and manufactured in an setting where little goes to waste, recycling as much as possible and limiting our impact on the environment. Where allowed, Gerda Spillmann packages products with little or no outside packaging, we use only eco-friendly vegetable dyes for printing and all recyclable plastics and boxes.
When you register for an account, place an order, or reset your password, you should receive emails from info@gsskincare.com. If you are not receiving these emails, please be sure to add info@gsskincare.com to your contacts and check your spam folder. If you are still having trouble, please don't hesitate to reach out and let us know.
GS ships to the United States (including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands) and Canada. We no longer ship internationally (with the exception of Canada). If you would like information on how to order outside of Canada and the US, please contact GS Customer Care at info@gsskincare.com.
We ship primarily through USPS and offer free standard shipping on Retail orders of $99+ shipping within the US.
UPS Ground and Overnight shipping options cannot ship to a PO Box.
We always try to ship your order the same day you place it, but orders placed after 12pm MST may ship the following business day. If you have any questions about delivery estimates, please don't hesitate to call our Customer Care team at 800.282.3223.
