Some call it bliss. Some call it paradise. Others prefer to use its proper name, Sephora. But all the words describe the same beauty lovers’ haven we simply can’t get enough of.
Perhaps the only slight deterrent to spending our free time perusing the virtual shelves at Sephora.com is that, as the home to many prestige brands, Sephora does sometimes make our wallets wince with its pricier beauty options. From Sephora promo codes to the Sephora VIB sale and Sephora free shipping, there are a plethora of ways to save while getting your beauty-loving shopping on at Sephora.
Check out these tips to get the best deals when you shop at your favorite beauty retailer:
1. Become a Sephora Beauty Insider
It’s free to join Sephora’s Beauty Insider rewards program, and it pays big time to be a part of it. From the free Sephora birthday gift to earning points on purchases to accessing their amazing Beauty Insider sales, you’re basically losing money every second you’re not a member. Plus, there are so many perks you’re instantly eligible for when you decide to join.
Free Sephora Birthday Gift in 2024
Sephora swaps out their annual Beauty Insider birthday gifts every year and announces them for the upcoming year in January. It doesn’t matter what tier you’re on; you’ll get to pick from (mostly) the same gifts as everyone else – VIB and Rouge members do have an exclusive give to pick from. The only caveat is that by the time it reaches your birthday month, some products might be sold out. But they’re always replaced with more fabulous picks. So don’t worry, buttercup. Sephora has your back.
Sephora Beauty Insider Offers
Not to be confused with Sephora’s sale section, you can find the Beauty Offers page under the “Sale & Offers” tab on the website for weekly deals and promos, some of which are Sephora Insider exclusives.
Exclusive Sephora Beauty Insider Sales
Different from typical sales, the Beauty Insider Sale is a mark-your-calendar type of event that many influencers, discount mavens and beauty lovers schedule their lives around. You gain access to the sale at different times, depending on your Insider status (the highest level, Rouge, gains access first, followed by VIBs, and finally, Insiders). Many people shop specifically to gain a higher level to ensure the earliest access since the discounts are THAT good during these sales.
2. Shop Sephora Seasonal Savings Events
You can count on Sephora to have regular sales for spring, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, where you can find impressive discounts on lots of items. But in between those are the skincare sale in January, the Presidents Day sale in February and the Beauty Insider and Oh Snap! sales happening twice a year. So, get familiar with these annual opportunities.
3. Get Free Sephora Samples
Don’t sleep on the two free samples you get every time you make a purchase at Sephora.com. It’s a fantastic way to get free products to try and serves as the perfect place to find new brands and products that may just become favorites. Just pick out however many you’re allotted from the pool of available samples.
4. Shop the Regular Sephora Sale
Even if you’re looking for a specific product, whenever you’re on the site, make sure you check out the sale section to see what’s currently discounted. Since different brands and product categories have markdowns at various times, it’s a smart habit to develop to make sure you aren’t missing steep discounts on hard-to-find tools and cult-favorite products.
5. Get Free Shipping at Sephora
Beauty Insiders get free shipping on every purchase, regardless of the order total. From time to time, Sephora offers free shipping without having to spend the minimum, which is normally $50. Be sure to monitor these limited-time offers and check out the Buy Online, Pickup In-Store for free option. Gift card purchases always ship for free.
You can order with Same-Day Delivery in as little as two hours on eligible products with no minimum purchase requirement using Uber, DoorDash and Shipt starting at $6.95. Or, subscribe to Sephora’s Same-Day Unlimited and get a free 30-day trial and then pay $49 a year, but you can make orders that are delivered the same day with no minimum purchase. You also earn Beauty Insider points on the subscription. Just a thought.
6. Subscribe to Sephora Texts for 10% Off
New Beauty Insider subscribers get 10% off their first purchase when signing up for Sephora text messages. You can unsubscribe at any time, but this is a quick way to receive instant notifications of everything happening at Sephora.
7. Other Ways To Save at Sephora
Follow Sephora on Social Media
Since you never want to miss a Sephora sale, following the brand on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook is a great way to find out as soon as sales and special promos go live. It’s also a great place to learn about new brands and trends. You can also use Sephora’s Instagram to pay for your purchases of select products.
Download the Sephora App
Simply downloading the Sephora app is a great way to save money. There are app-first and app-only sales and gift sets, as well as easy access to same-day delivery in your area (using third-party delivery services) and guides to in-store and curbside pickups.
Use Auto-Replenish for Beauty Essentials
For products you love and use regularly, think about opting for Sephora’s Auto-Replenish. You control the frequency of the deliveries and you save 5% or more on every auto-replenish subscription. Plus, your auto-replenish orders always ship for free regardless of the price, but you do have to join the Beauty Insider program to start for free.
It’s one less thing to have to remember and you can cancel or update your order before it ships out. Sephora sends you a reminder email to give you that opportunity.
Apply for a Sephora Credit Card
The Sephora credit card can be used only in Sephora stores and at Sephora.com, whereas the Sephora Visa credit card can be used everywhere. Cardholders earn 4% back in rewards for every $1 they spend (excludes purchases at Sephora at Kohl’s). When you’re approved, you’ll receive 25% off your first purchase, too.
Click RetailMeNot Cash Back at Sephora
By joining RetailMeNot, you can get cash back offers every time you shop at Sephora.com (as well as many other retailers). Offers differ, but you can expect options like 5% cash back and up.
Shop Sephora Collection Products
Sure, when you think of Sephora, you typically think of the hundreds of amazing beauty brands sold there, but if you’ve never checked out the Sephora brand Sephora Collection, now’s the time. Comprising cosmetics, skincare, tools, hair products and even fragrance products, the brand makes quality products at much more accessible prices than many of the luxury brands sold at Sephora. You may lose brand recognition, but you aren’t losing the quality or performance you demand from your beauty products.
Try a Sephora Makeup Service
Sephora offers a slew of skin care treatments and makeup services. Pick from a range of awesome services like touch-ups, makeovers and quickie facials. Plus, Sephora has makeup classes, so you can learn the tricks of the trade for under $100. While the only thing you’ll save is time, you can save using Sephora’s personal shopper option when you spend $50 or more.
Personal Shopper Service
Get personalized advice from one of our trained Beauty Advisors in a one-on-one session — whether you know exactly what you want or don’t know where to start. It’s free with a minimum $50 in-store purchase on the same day as the appointment.
Check for Sephora Coupon Codes
Perhaps the most obvious method to save money is to make sure you check for coupon codes before you make any purchases on Sephora.com. Always check the red header bar at the top of the homepage for their current sales and check RetailMeNot’s Sephora coupons page for the most current promos.
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