Notino Review: Skin Care, Fragrance and the Sample First Shopping Trick

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Notino is a big online shop for perfume and cosmetics. This review uses the German store, notino.de, so prices are in euros. Here is what the homepage lists right now.

The discount code “sale” applies to specific product options only, as the site notes. Always check the cart total before you pay, because the final price is the number that counts.

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The Shopping Tools That Save Money

Skin care is easy to get wrong, because you cannot know how your skin will react. Notino has built a few tools around that problem.

• Try It First. The site says you can test products from a sample. If you do not like it, you can send it back for free.
• Discovery Bag. Pick five samples when you order above 6.50 euros.
• Fragrance Finder. A tool to help you choose a perfume.
• Virtual makeup try on. Look at a finished makeup look on yourself.
• Shade Finder. It compares your makeup shade from another brand.

For fragrances, samples are a big deal. A bottle of perfume can cost a lot, and a scent that smells great in the shop may smell different on your skin.

Four Picks, With Prices From the Site

Prices are as listed on notino.de on the day we checked, and offers change.

1. Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+

Price: 15.50 euros for 50 ml | Rating: 4.6 from 114 reviews

• A protective face cream with SPF 50+ and probiotics, per the product name
• The best reviewed product in this group
• A sibling product, Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh, is 14.50 euros

Sunscreen is the skin care step with the strongest health case. A daily SPF helps protect skin from UV damage. Apply enough, and reapply when outdoors.

Best For: Daily face sunscreen on a budget.

2. Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water

Price: From 5.40 euros | Rating: 4.9 from 53 reviews

• A micellar water for sensitive skin, in three variants
• A free gift is marked on the listing
• A gentle first step in a cleansing routine

Micellar water removes makeup and light dirt without rinsing. It is a simple option if your skin is easily irritated.

Best For: Sensitive skin and quick evening cleansing.

3. Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream

Price: From 12.40 euros | Rating: 3.9 from 38 reviews

• A repair cream for irritated skin, in 40 ml and 100 ml sizes
• The lowest rating of our four, so read the reviews
• Sold in the dermocosmetics section

It is made for irritated skin, but it is a cosmetic, not a medicine. Check the ingredient list if you have known allergies. If irritation does not clear up, see a doctor.

Best For: Dry or irritated skin that needs extra care.

4. Armaf Club de Nuit Woman Eau de Parfum

Price: From 23.90 euros | Rating: 4.4 from 39 reviews

• Sold in 105 ml and 30 ml sizes
• A free gift is marked on the listing
• Listed among the shop’s bestsellers

This is the fragrance pick, and the price per liter is lower than many designer perfumes. Order the 30 ml first if you are not sure you will like it.

Best For: Fragrance fans who want value.

Try Samples First

How to Read Notino’s Prices

Notino shows two prices on most items: the price for the pack, and a price per liter or per kilogram. The second number helps you compare sizes.

For example, the Armani Emporio Because It’s You is listed from 64.50 euros, which works out to 779 euros per liter. A smaller bottle often costs more per milliliter. If you plan to use a product for months, the larger size is usually cheaper per unit, provided you will use it before it spoils.

Check the free shipping labels too. A free shipping tag on a small item can make a bigger difference than a code.

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Notino Next to Other German Beauty Shops

Competitor details are general and change often, so check each shop before you decide.

A Quick Fragrance Guide Before You Spend

Notino sorts perfume by type, which helps if you are new to it. Eau de Parfum usually has a stronger scent and lasts longer than Eau de Toilette, and Eau de Cologne is the lightest. The site also sorts by scent notes such as jasmine, oud, musk, vetiver and amber.

A good habit is to spray a sample on your skin, not on paper, and wait a few hours. Scent changes as it dries. Keep in mind that strong perfumes can bother people with sensitive skin or asthma, so use a small amount and stop if you feel unwell.

Find Your Fragrance Match

What the Dermocosmetics Section Offers

Notino has a dermocosmetics section with brands such as La Roche-Posay, Avène, Vichy and Bioderma. It also groups products by concern, including acne, rosacea, atopic eczema, psoriasis and pigment spots.

These are cosmetic products. They can support a routine, but they do not replace a diagnosis or a prescription. If you think you have a skin condition, see a doctor first, then use the shop to find products that fit the care plan.

Skin Care Tips That Work Anywhere

Start with the basics: gentle cleanser, moisturizer and daily SPF. Add one new product at a time, so you can tell what helps and what irritates.

Patch test new products on a small area first, and wait a day. Avoid mixing many strong active ingredients at once. And do not use skin care to treat a medical problem without asking a doctor.

Questions People Ask Before Buying

Does Notino ship to Germany quickly?

The site says delivery takes up to two working days, to a parcel shop or to your home.

What is the return period?

90 days.

What does the code “sale” do?

It takes a further discount off certain product options. The site says the discount applies to specific variants.

What is the Discovery Bag?

You choose five samples when your order is at least 6.50 euros.

Which payment methods are listed?

PayPal, Visa, MasterCard and Klarna.

Final Verdict

Notino is a good pick for fragrance and skin care shoppers who like variety and want to test before they commit. Use the sample tools, watch the price per liter, and check the weekly offers. For skin problems that last, see a dermatologist.