It was a fateful day in late 2020 when Sephora and Kohl’s announced an intriguing new partnership. The exciting new collaboration would bring Sephora-branded beauty departments into Kohl’s locations across the country.
Fast-forward to the present day, and there are more than 850 Sephora at Kohl’s stores-within-a-store in 48 states. Each offers 2,500 square feet of premium makeup, hair care, skin care and fragrance brands, as well as the testing and discovery zones Sephora is famous for. Similar to stand-alone Sephora stores, Sephora at Kohl’s locations are staffed by a team of Sephora-trained beauty advisers who provide personalized beauty consultations and assistance with finding products.
“You’re seeing the exact same experience that you would enjoy in any other Sephora environment,” Jean-Andre Rougeot, Sephora CEO, told CNBC.
Whether you’re a Kohl’s fan, a Sephora fan, or a hybrid of the two, there’s so much to love about shopping at Sephora at Kohl’s. Ahead, we’ll explain everything you need to know about this magical makeup market inside Kohl’s.
Sephora at Kohl’s: An Overview
What Should You Expect on Your Visit?
Visiting a Sephora at Kohl’s is a lot like visiting a stand-alone Sephora. The main difference? Sephora at Kohl’s stores are, well, inside of Kohl’s.
Other than that, the Sephora at Kohl’s shopping experience is almost identical to hitting up a regular Sephora. Sephora at Kohl’s stores are brightly lit, bustling and staffed by roving, friendly beauty experts. Also, like the stand-alone stores, Sephora at Kohl’s locations offer — even encourage! — unlimited sampling, and come equipped with discovery stations where you can test out products.
Is the Sephora at Kohl’s Selection the Same as Sephora?
Not quite. Sephora at Kohl’s stores offer a curated selection of around 8,500 products from 125 prestige brands. By comparison, stand-alone Sephora stores feature more than 45,000 products from more than 340 brands. The Sephora at Kohl’s selection is definitely smaller but comes with the additional benefit of being extra carefully selected.
Kohl’s Sephora Locations
How Many Kohl’s Sephora Locations Are There?
Currently, there are more than 850 Sephora at Kohl’s locations in 48 states. Word on the street is, one day there will be a Sephora-branded beauty department at every Kohl’s. See the complete list of Sephora at Kohl’s locations.
How Do You Know if a Kohl’s Has a Sephora?
Not sure whether your local Kohl’s has a Sephora? The simplest way to find out is to use the Kohl’s store locator. When looking up a store, filter your results by checking the box next to “Sephora” under “Store Features.” Kohl’s locations with Sephora have a Sephora logo next to their name.
If you don’t live near a Sephora at Kohl’s, you aren’t out of luck. You can shop the Sephora at Kohl’s collection at Kohls.com from anywhere.
Kohl’s Sephora Sale Events & Promotions
Are There Sales at Kohl’s at Sephora?
Yes. Kohl’s runs major sales throughout the year to celebrate holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. During Kohl’s Sephora sale events, shoppers can land discounts of up to 50% on select Sephora products.
Can You Use Kohl’s Cash at Sephora at Kohl’s?
No. You cannot redeem or earn Kohl’s Cash at Sephora at Kohl’s.
You can, however, earn Kohl’s Rewards on purchases at Sephora at Kohl’s, which turn into Kohl’s Cash.
As a member of Kohl’s Rewards, you earn 7.5% rewards when you use a Kohl’s Card or 5% any other way you pay on all Kohl’s purchases, including Sephora at Kohl’s purchases. Every month, the Kohl’s Rewards balance is converted into Kohl’s Cash in $5 increments and valid for 30 days. As we said, you can use your Kohl’s Cash on qualifying Kohl’s purchases but not on Sephora at Kohl’s purchases.
Not a Kohl’s Rewards member? Kohl’s Rewards is free to join, and you can sign up online or in-store.
Do You Earn Beauty Insider Points on Kohl’s at Sephora Purchases?
Yes. Members of the Sephora Beauty Insider club can absolutely earn points on their Sephora at Kohl’s purchases. Just like at stand-alone Sephora stores, Beauty Insider Members earn one point for every dollar spent on Sephora at Kohl’s purchases. Once you earn 500 points, you can apply them to any Sephora purchase — including a Sephora at Kohl’s purchase — for $10 off.
Can You Use Beauty Insider Points at Kohl’s?
Yup! Any Beauty Insider Cash you accrue can be used toward Sephora at Kohl’s purchases. When shopping in-store at Sephora at Kohl’s, you can redeem your Sephora Beauty Insider Cash on purchases or exchange them for beauty samples. When shopping online at Kohls.com, you can redeem your Beauty Cash on purchases.
If you aren’t a member of Sephora Beauty Insider, you can sign up online or in-store for free.
Kohl’s & Sephora Credit Cards
Can I Use My Kohl’s Credit Card at Sephora?
Yes, you can (and should!) use your Kohl’s credit card when shopping at Sephora at Kohl’s. When you use a Kohl’s card, you’ll earn 7.5% rewards, as opposed to the 5% you earn when you pay with other methods.
Can I Use My Sephora Credit Card at Kohl’s?
The Sephora Visa Credit Card can be used anywhere, including at Kohl’s and Sephora at Kohl’s. However, the Sephora Credit Card can only be used at Sephora stores and at Sephora.com.
Kohl’s & Sephora Gift Cards
Can You Use a Kohl’s Gift Card at Sephora?
Yes, Kohl’s gift cards can be used at any Sephora at Kohl’s location. However, you can’t use a Kohl’s gift card at stand-alone Sephora stores or on Sephora.com.
Can I Use a Sephora Gift Card at Kohl’s?
Yes, you can use a Sephora gift card on Sephora at Kohl’s purchases. However, you cannot use your gift card on non-Sephora purchases at Kohl’s, or on Kohls.com.
Kohl’s Sephora Return Policy
What Is the Kohl’s Sephora Return Policy?
Similar to the regular Sephora return policy, Kohl’s Sephora return policy lets you return new or gently used items with a receipt for a refund within 60 days of purchase.
Can I Return Sephora Products at a Kohl’s Store Location?
Yes, if you purchased the Sephora merchandise at Kohl’s or on Kohls.com. You can return all products purchased from Sephora at Kohl’s to any Kohl’s store, even if that store does not have a Sephora.
However, merchandise purchased at Sephora or on Sephora.com cannot be returned to Kohl’s. In addition, only Sephora items purchased at Kohls.com can be returned online.
Can I Return Sephora at Kohl’s Products to Sephora?
No. Sephora products purchased at Kohl’s cannot be returned to a stand-alone Sephora store. You must return Sephora merchandise purchased at Kohl’s to a Kohl’s store location. If you purchased the Sephora product on Kohls.com, you can return it to a Kohl’s store or online at Kohls.com.
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