Unless you are a true beauty obsessive, it can be hard to understand the thrill of buying a new lipstick (despite already owning several in a similar shade). You spend hundreds (maybe thousands) of dollars a year on cosmetics and skincare. Since you are already spending so much money on makeup, why not make your money work for you? Many major beauty companies offer amazing reward programs for customers that shop a lot. And even if you aren't a beauty junkie, these programs can really be worth it in the long run. Click through the slideshow to check out our favorite beauty reward programs.
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Sephora Beauty Insider
If you buy a lot of makeup, chances are you are a Sephora regular. So it's no surprise that the beauty megastore has one of the best reward programs. Sephora's Beauty Insider program has three tiers: Beauty Insider, VIB, and VIB Rouge. It's free to join, and every dollar spent earns you a point. You can then use these points to redeem beauty samples and kits. As a Beauty Insider, you also get a free gift on your birthday, access to in-store classes, and exclusive beauty deals. If you spend $350 in a calendar year (and let's face it, it's not hard), you become a VIB (Very Important Beauty Insider), which let's you shop brand-new products before anyone else and gives you advance access to sales and special gifts. Spend $1,000 in a calendar year, and you'll unlock Rouge status, which comes with free two-day shipping, exclusive access to new products, free makeovers and more. Learn more about the program here.
Ulta's Ultamate Rewards
Ulta's Ultamate Rewards Program is a necessity for any beauty junkie. As a member, you earn a point for every dollar you spend (you can earn up to 5x bonus points on specific purchases). Points can be used toward any purchase and unlike Sephora's rewards, you can apply the points to the products you're already buying. Spend $400 or more within the calendar year, and you'll get upgraded to platinum status, which gets you 1.25 points per dollar spent. Plus, you get a free gift for you birthday AND earn double reward points on purchases made during your birthday month. Find out more here.
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CVS Beauty Club
Don't forget about all those awesome drugstore beauty brands out there! The CVS ExtraCare Beauty Club gives you access to amazing deals. When you sign up, you get 10% off your first beauty purchase. Once you're a member, you'll receive frequent 20-30% coupon codes. You also get $5 worth of CVS ExtraBucks every time you spend $50 on beauty products and a $3 gift certificate on your birthday. Learn more about the CVS ExtraBucks Program here.
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Birchbox Points
You might know Birchbox as a beauty subscription service, but it is also a huge market place for everything beauty. You can earn Birchbox Points when you shop, review samples, and refer friends to their subscription program. This program is especially worth it if you subscribe to their monthly boxes. You earn 1 Point for every $1 you spend and points can be used to purchase full-size products at the Birchbox store. Just beware that points expire six months from the date they were first earned. Sign up here.
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Bloomingdale's Loyallist Card
If you're a fan of luxury beauty products, you might find yourself spending a lot of money at department stores like Bloomingdale's. Thankfully, Bloomies has an amazing rewards program that can really be worth it if you buy a lot of makeup. Sign up for a free Bloomingdale's Loyallist card and you'll get free shipping and earn points for every dollar you spend online or in store. Earn 5,000 points and get a $25 gift card.
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Nordstrom Notes
Nordstrom also offers great rewards if you're a department store shopper. Nordstrom Notes are certificates that you can spend in stores or online at Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack. Nordstrom Rewards members earn one point per dollar spent. For every 2,000 points you earn, you get a $20 Nordstrom Note. Although their program is not beauty specific, you can really rack up points if you spend a lot of money on skincare and makeup. Also, Nordstrom has amazing exclusive beauty sets and deals during their yearly sales.
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