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11 Facts You Never Knew About Sephora

May 11, 2015 by Claudia Saide
shefinds | Beauty
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Sephora is one of those stores that you could get lost in for hours. Even I, one who typically opts out when it comes to wearing makeup, find myself being lured in by the Kool-Aid on the rare occasions that I visit a Sephora. Needless to say, it’s a magical place filled with all sorts of secrets and facts that you may not know. Read on for 11 interesting tidbits that any Sephora fan should be aware of. [Photo: Shutterstock]
Free makeup products displayed on a stylish background.

You’re eligible for a complimentary makeover every time you spend $50 or more, so make sure you take advantage. [Photo: Instagram]

Close-up of a woman's eye makeup for beauty inspiration.

The newest and best (read: most expensive) products are placed at eye level, so make sure you scan the lower shelves because you may find something you like that also happens to be cheaper. [Photo: Instagram]

Birthday celebration with stylish decorations and cake

It really pays to become a Beauty Insider—fyi, it’s free. You earn a point for every dollar you spend, get a birthday gift every year, have access to free makeup classes, and also get seasonal promotions. [Photo: Instagram]

Easy returns process for online shopping satisfaction

You can return makeup that you’ve opened or used as long as you have the receipt. [Photo: Instagram]

Sephora returns policy for hassle-free exchanges

Even if you don’t have your receipt, you can more than likely return something, especially if you're a Beauty Insider. Even if you're not though, it's definitely worth a try, you'll likely end up with at least a store credit. [Photo: Instagram]

Assorted beauty product samples on display

All online purchases come with a choice of three free samples. [Photo: Instagram]

Various cosmetic samples for testing before purchase

You can and should always ask for free samples of any products you’d like to try while you’re at the store. They won’t tell you no. [Photo: Instagram]

Professional beauty products and tools on a vanity

If a product gets marked down within 14 days of when you purchased it, you can get a price adjustment.

Beauty IQ test results with personalized recommendations

You can find foundation that perfectly matches your skin tone with Sephora’s Color IQ, a device that can identify your skin color and pinpoint the right shade for you from over 1,500 formulas. [Photo: Instagram]

Sephora store interior showcasing beauty products

Sephora rarely has sales in their stores, but you can find deals on their website all the time. [Photo: Instagram]

Diverse cosmetics and skincare products on shelves

The sales floor is called “The Stage”, employees are “cast members” and they wear “costumes”, not uniforms.

 

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