FERNWELL
Common Questions

Questions We Get

Stuck on something? Below are the things people write in about most — the range, daily routines and orders. If it is not here, send us a note and we will answer it properly.

Starting Points

Why did Ondrel Labs become Fernwell?

We changed the name to say the thing plainly: formulas built around one person's skin rather than a category. The old name only made sense to people who already knew us, and it read badly in the four countries we are opening counters in next.

What sets your formulas apart?

Short ingredient lists, published percentages, and a batch date on every carton. Nothing ships until it has run twelve weeks with a test panel.

Will these work on every skin type?

The cleanser and the balm suit almost everyone. The two acids are strength-graded, so start at the lower one if your skin flushes easily.

Who do I write to when the answer isn't on this page?

Send a note to the care team from the contact page. Replies come from a person, usually inside one working day.

The Name Change

What does the new name mean for me as a buyer?

Nothing you have to act on. Old orders, saved addresses and gift credit all carried across untouched.

Is the quality the same as it was before?

Same lab, same two chemists, same suppliers. The only thing that moved was the wording on the front of the box.

Will anything be out of stock while the change happens?

Two items ran thin for about a fortnight while cartons were reprinted. Everything is back on the shelf now.

Have any of the formulas been reworked?

One. The night balm lost its fragrance after enough people asked, and that change was made before the name did.

The cartons look different — how do I spot the one I always buy?

The product name sits in the same spot in the same size, and the colour band along the base has not moved. Only the mark at the top is new.

Has what the company stands for changed at all?

No. Refillable glass, published formulas, and no animal testing anywhere in the chain — all of that predates the rename and outlives it.

Is this only a new name, or are there new things to buy?

Three new items land in the spring: a barrier cream, a lighter daily fluid, and a refill pouch for the cleanser.

Your Account

Can I order without setting up an account?

Yes — checkout works as a guest. An account only saves you retyping an address and keeps your order history in one place.

I forgot my password. What now?

Ask for a reset link on the sign-in panel. It arrives in a minute or two and stays valid for an hour.

Can I change or erase what you hold on me?

Edit anything from your profile page. A full erasure request is handled within 30 days, as GDPR requires.

Orders & Delivery

When does an order leave you, and how long is it in transit?

Orders placed before 2pm go out the same afternoon. Most arrive in two or three working days, a little longer for the islands.

Can I follow the parcel once it is on its way?

A tracking link is emailed the moment the label prints, and the same link sits on your order page.

Which countries do you send to?

Twenty-two at present. If yours is missing at checkout, leave your email there and we will write when it opens.

What does delivery cost, and is it ever free?

Standard is a flat 4.80 and drops to nothing over 45. Overseas rates are worked out at checkout before you pay.

Can I amend or stop an order after paying?

Until it is picked, which is usually about three hours. Write in with the order number and we will catch it if we can.

Which payment methods and currencies do you take?

All the usual cards, plus bank transfer for trade orders. Prices show in your local currency and settle in the same one.

Will a receipt come through by email?

One lands automatically. If you need a VAT invoice with a company name on it, ask and we will reissue it.

Sending Things Back

What is your policy on returns?

Unopened items come back within 60 days. Opened ones we will still look at — write to us and say what went wrong.

How do I start a return or a swap?

Open the order on your account page and pick Send back. A prepaid label comes through by email.

How long does a refund take to land?

We refund the day the parcel is checked in. Your bank then takes between three and seven days to show it.

What if something arrives broken or faulty?

Send one photo of the item and the box. A replacement goes out that day and you keep whatever is left in the broken one.

Is there a charge for sending things back?

Not within the country you ordered from. Overseas returns cost 6.50, taken off the refund rather than charged separately.

The Range

Do you test on animals?

No, and neither do the labs or suppliers we buy from. We do not sell into any market that would require it.

How do I work out which one suits my skin?

There is a six-question guide on each product page, and a two-week starter set that covers the three routines most people land on.

Do you do one-to-one advice or written recommendations?

Yes — a 20-minute video consultation, free, booked from the contact page. You get a written routine afterwards either way.

Can I use these alongside a condition like eczema or rosacea?

Many people do, but ask your dermatologist first and patch test on the inner arm for three nights. The full ingredient list is printed on every page.

Do you sell samples or small travel sizes?

Four items come in a 15 ml size, and two sachets go in every order at no charge so you can try something new.