Questions, answered plainly

Because of where they come from. Much of what we compose with is surplus — discontinued lines, seasonal overruns, pieces made in numbers that outstripped demand — bought from small British makers and established suppliers who would rather see them used than warehoused. We pay less than retail, and we pass that on.

Across the collection, a Curated Collection typically holds around 40% more retail value than its price. It is also why every Curated Collection is finite: when a piece is gone, it is gone.

Every Curated Collection draws from the same three categories — naturally derived skincare and cosmetics, restorative bath and body pieces, and the occasional considered object — hand-picked by our team, never generic filler. We disclose the categories upfront so you know the general territory; the specific items inside stay a genuine surprise, and that's the whole point of a Petalby Curated Collection.

No — the specific contents are never disclosed in advance. The exact items remain a mystery until the box arrives — always worth more than you paid.

No. The vessel is flower-themed in its presentation; the contents are skincare, cosmetics, bath and body pieces and the occasional considered object — not literal flowers or plants.

Yes. Tell us the occasion, the person and the scale you have in mind, and we will put something together and show you before anything is made. There is no minimum and no fixed template.

The Bud (£22) is a single, considered surprise — one item from our edit. The Bloom (£42) sits at the centre of the collection — three items. The Bouquet (£74) is our most generous Curated Collection — a full, statement mix spanning all three categories in a larger vessel, packed in limited runs.

The Bud suits a light, low-commitment introduction or a small thank-you. The Bloom is the tier most people gift and keep for themselves — a good balance of surprise and value. The Bouquet is for when you want the fullest possible unboxing moment.

Delivery is free on every mystery Curated Collection, across the UK.

Orders are composed and packed by hand, and we email tracking as soon as yours is on its way.

We'll always put things right. If your Curated Collection arrives damaged, incomplete, or isn't what it should be, tell us and we'll replace or refund it — whichever suits you better.

You can also change your mind. Let us know within 14 days of delivery and send the Curated Collection back complete, undamaged and unused, and we'll refund what you paid — return postage is at your cost, unless the Curated Collection arrived damaged, faulty or not as described, in which case we cover it. Sealed cosmetics and skincare can't be accepted back once opened, for hygiene reasons.

Get in touch and we'll put it right — a replacement or a refund, whichever makes sense. Contact us as soon as you notice the issue with a note on what's wrong, and we'll take it from there.

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