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Sephora has a rating of 2.1 stars from 558 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Sephora most frequently mention customer service, gift card, and next day problems. Sephora ranks 705th among Cosmetics sites.

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    94
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    92
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    82
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    94
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Thumbnail of user muffyw
Massachusetts
18 reviews
78 helpful votes
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May 25th, 2019

This is a decent place to buy anything you need for beauty, including skincare, makeup and hair care plus tools. They do always have the latest of everything as far as the top name brands. Ebates gives cash back and you can always use their on site coupon codes to get samples of the latest and greatest of anything you want to try. My only complaint is that sometimes they supplement the samples with things that are totally not relevant (such as men's cologne to a woman or a co-wash product to someone who cannot use that type of thing.) Also, sales are very infrequent and not really worth it. I could receive higher cash back from the brand's main site plus a nicer promo coupon most of the time. Sephora does have their Play box which is awesome and it's totally worth it. That's happiness in a box every month for me. However, buying makeup here doesn't save much money even though their points system is nice for sampling. I'm a member of their Flash shipping which is $15/year however the minimum is $20 or $25 to get a sample of anything with it, so it's almost a moot point to sign up for.

Date of experience: May 24, 2019

Thumbnail of user suellenc1
Brazil
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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May 25th, 2019

Sephora makes me Crazy with so many brands in just one click.
Selected by colors, size, brand, views, likes, etc. I really love this.
I just need more pay options.

Date of experience: May 24, 2019

Thumbnail of user jennifery60
Georgia
94 reviews
135 helpful votes
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August 20th, 2018

I absolutely LOVE sephora. I spend so much time in there when I go to the mall. Most of sephora's own products are actually close dupes for more expensive brands.

Date of experience: August 20, 2018

Thumbnail of user mackenzied
New Jersey
11 reviews
16 helpful votes
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April 11th, 2014

I love so many products from Sephora. They can be pricey, but the quality is worth it for most everything. And you get free birthday samples, which I love.

Date of experience: April 11, 2014

Thumbnail of user hm80
Illinois
2 reviews
10 helpful votes
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March 6th, 2018

Sephora has a great website that's intuitive and makes it easy to find what you want. They have rewards for various levels of customer and a really liberal return policy on products. They offer a lot more online than in stores near me, but not surprising given the extensive inventory online. The in-store displays are great because they have samples of every single product so you can do swatch tests and often times will help you select products but are not overly pushy in assisting you if you're just browsing. One of my favorite parts of the website, aside from the ease of finding what you're looking for, is the reviews. You can see an overall star rating for products and read detailed reviews and a feature to see only reviews by people who have stated they have the same skin/hair/etc. That you do. I've never had an issue with slow delivery times, damaged products or sending the wrong items. Prices are on par with similar retailers, but they do have a sale annually I believe in November and April (but could be off on the timing).

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Date of experience: March 5, 2018

Thumbnail of user sallys80
Oregon
1 review
2 helpful votes
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January 28th, 2017

My #1 go to for beauty products! I have never had any issues with my orders. Very rarely has a product been out of stock. I do wish there were more stores in my area.

Date of experience: January 28, 2017

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Armenia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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December 24th, 2015

Hello,
I've ordered cosmetics in total 230$ cost but I've got only a lot of samples in the box (around 40 samples)!
I've contacted Sephora support 6 times already by mail and by phone about getting wrong package instead of my order and asking for refund.
By Mail they only answering that I need to call support.
By Phone - they said that I have to wait 8 days and they will decide if they can process refund. However its already 20th day but there is no any refund.
When I tried to contact support again, they just answered me that I need to call and start the process again...

ORDER DATE: November 4,2015
Order Number: *******722
TRACKING #: C*******1501
Amount: 229.46 USD

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Never order online

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Date of experience: December 24, 2015

Thumbnail of user dodim5
Missouri
1 review
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September 10th, 2023

I returned products on 7/14/23. It is now 9/10/23. I am hoping this nightmare is coming to an end. I returned products and was still told I owed money even though I had no products since they were returned. They say they can not see purchases made in store when you call the Sephora line for help the 866 number. Some how they email you to ask you to review it online, but they have no record? The store manager did let me take a picture of the computer screen bc she new I was having issues with their awful company. They turned me into the credit bureau even though I received a letter saying not to pay my bill due to a pending dispute. They then turned me into the credit bureau's. My credit score dropped over a hundred points. I called Comenity bank of Sephora. Ha, they owe me money! Oh, but my credit will be effected for 45 days because they can not remove it. It should have never been reported according to their letter telling me NOT TO PAY IT. Of course they are all so sorry. You would think they could see that as a long time customer that I ALWAYS paid my bill in full on time. Lesson learned. You could not pay me to step foot in that place. My credit score is messed up bc THEY OWE ME MONEY. Horrible customer service. I spent around 2-3 hours a week for almost two months and it's still not over. I would think twice before shopping here. I also saw there are many other people this has happened to as well. I finally got the Better Business Bureau involved. I don't care if they are giving stuff away, I will not go near this scandalous place. I will hopefully get my check for the money they owe me and since they messed with my credit and my time I will let people know what can possibly happen to them. I would advise to purchase at another store and if you shop here pay attention to your account.

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Date of experience: September 10, 2023

Thumbnail of user kristens51
Massachusetts
16 reviews
86 helpful votes
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July 23rd, 2017

I absolutely love shopping through the web site. The selection is great, much better than going into the store. Sales are really good, and if I can't find what I'm looking for sale wide I use one of the coupon sites to save. I've been using Sephora for many years, and I've never been disappointed in the products. However, sometimes I go into the actual storefront if I wanna be sure about the colors of something, especially a foundation. My shin tone is fair, but I have tons of freckles and I don't wanna order something too dark for my tone. I agree with a lot of the reviewers about the rudeness of employees. A lot of them are awful. But I know enough about what I'm looking for so I usually shoo them away. The products range from pretty affordable ( Sephora brand) to very high end (around a hundred bucks for a palette). For most customers shopping is free after $50. That's easy to spend at Sephora. My biggest issue is that they don't offer more affordable brands. I will choose Ulta over Sephora for this very issue. Sephora also has great sales around the holidays, which makes my shopping easy. I have only had to contact Customer service once or twice and those calls were about gift cards that I tried to redeem. I will continue to use Sephora online happily, but I do avoid the storefront if possible.

Date of experience: July 23, 2017

Thumbnail of user michellem32
California
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
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May 22nd, 2013

Great site, fast shipping (free for more than $50) and there are always free samples! They'll also email you coupon codes so that you can get deluxe samples with your order. Pretty neat!

Date of experience: May 22, 2013

Thumbnail of user kellym17
California
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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December 21st, 2011

Frustrating website if you can't remember your dumb password! Why don't sites let you shop as a guest? I found the specific product I wanted somewhere else and the price was the same. So guess what?

Date of experience: December 21, 2011

Thumbnail of user delias3
France
9 reviews
18 helpful votes
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October 7th, 2012

The best make-up anywhere. I get compliments all the time now. Since we don't have a place locally that offers it, I am always ordering through the site. They are fabulous.

Date of experience: October 7, 2012

Thumbnail of user irenev81
France
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
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August 31st, 2021

I adore their gift boxes - there are so many useful things to try I haven't pay my attention to previously. Their customer service is adorable too, they helped me a lot

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Date of experience: August 31, 2021

Thumbnail of user eliea25
Canada
1 review
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February 21st, 2023
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I bought Estée Lauder foundation and mascara too faced and blush nars and another of Estee lauder and many more products from Sephora brand too.
Love Sephora canada thank uuu

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Date of experience: February 19, 2023

Thumbnail of user jamess1367
GB
2 reviews
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November 8th, 2018

My girlfriend recommended some great shampoos from here and then I had to try out some other products and then I got hooked because I've always bought the first random thing from a local supermarket but now I am a firm believer in finding the right products for you and Sephora helps me out with that very much.

Date of experience: November 6, 2018

Thumbnail of user debraw59
Switzerland
4 reviews
2 helpful votes
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July 31st, 2019

High prices and bad service. I visited their shops a few times, but every time I wanted to get out as soon as possible. Girls who work there are surly and I always feel their bias wit my neck.

Date of experience: July 31, 2019

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Em L.
Texas
14 reviews
19 helpful votes
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October 17th, 2015

I love their customer service online, it will take a few days for a reply, but they will fix your problem! Shipping is fast especially if you're a rogue member.

Date of experience: October 16, 2015

Thumbnail of user nicop7
Rhode Island
61 reviews
129 helpful votes
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April 11th, 2019

I love Sephora. They have great sales on all sorts of beauty products, and they offer almost any beauty brand imaginable. My purchases are always shipped fast and packaged well.

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Date of experience: April 11, 2019

Thumbnail of user rachell224
Georgia
4 reviews
7 helpful votes
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August 2nd, 2017

I ordered on line few days ago, not knowing the transaction has been cancelled. And here I am waiting for the package. I only found out when I went back on their site that the order has been cancelled without giving me any reason. My point is what is the use of asking your phone or email but to COMMUNICATE with your customer if there is any question. COMMUNICATE COMMUNICATE COMMUNICATE.

Date of experience: August 2, 2017

Thumbnail of user imanij15
New York
1 review
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December 21st, 2022
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DO NOT SHOP HERE. IT IS DANGEROUS! I am so upset. I ordered a simple lipstick from sephora.com. Instead, they sent my personal phone number and home address to a complete stranger who now wants to come to my house to retrieve what she is calling her items. This person is saying I have her package. I do not know who this person is. I do not know how she got my home address and phone number. I do not know if these items are hers. I called to complain and asked for a supervisor. Melissa, refused to initiate an investigation. And, proceeded to tell me that Sephora did not send my information to anyone. When I asked how this person got my number and address, she talked over me again. When I asked for her supervisor's name and a call back, she told me she would put through a call back form but could not guarantee when or if someone would call me back. She made no attempt to rectify the situation and then kept saying she provided me what I asked. Now, a stranger is threatening to come to my home and harass me for mystery items. Melissa told me I could block this person and call the authorities. She thinks this is okay. She talked over me and was disgusting. I have shopped at Sephora for many years and now they have lost a customer. DO NOT SHOP HERE. Your privacy is not yours. They will give your personal information to anyone.

Tip for consumers:
DON'T. YOUR PRIVATE INFORMATION IS NOT SAFE.

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Date of experience: December 21, 2022

Thumbnail of user donaa6
Canada
1 review
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November 1st, 2019

Their online delivery and order service is the most awful that I have ever seen.
I ordered a shiseido ibuki cream and after 3 days waiting I realized that my package has been returned because of incorrect info.
When I asked them to resend me the package with correct adress thay told me that my order is out of stock and they have to refund.
After 3 days!
I will never order online from sephora and i will try to buy directly from Shiseido.

Date of experience: November 1, 2019

Thumbnail of user junw2
Singapore
14 reviews
27 helpful votes
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August 26th, 2015

Sephora caused an online debacle so huge that sent fans snapping pictures of their online purchases for return and sharing them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and swearing to boycott Sephora for alternative online beauty stores such as Ulta.com and Nordstrom.

Basically the French online and retail beauty giant duped swarms of customers into spending loads of money thinking they could redeem their points spent for merchandise.

On the day of redemption, Aug 10, a small handful of merchandise was released and sold out in mere seconds causing anger and outrage throughout the online beauty sphere.

Sephora who had deceptively marketed what was a sweepstake into a redemption programme has remained mum about the situation and even deleted all Epic Rewards posts on their Facebook page.

All communications from 1 to 13 August 2015 have essentially been deleted from Sephora's facebook page. Poor social media and marketing management indeed, Sephora.

Whenever there is any possible choice to purchase a beauty item elsewhere either directly from the manufacturer or another retailer, I would religiously do so.

http://www.fashionbyunlikelyyou.com/2015/08/sephora-epic-rewards-redemption-gone.html

Date of experience: August 26, 2015

Thumbnail of user kealanik
Hawaii
1 review
4 helpful votes
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April 10th, 2014

Don't get me wrong live the website and there products. HOWEVER I recently made a purchase online. MY adress was a little off so they said they had cancelled mynorder butnit still took the money off my card. And i have to wait 7-10 business days for my money back. They said i could replace the order and spend another 100 something dollars until i got rhe other one back. Which in my mind is BS and ridiculous. I needed the makeup for my moms wedding it was all the money i had put aside for it. Im not rich enough just to make another order it took a while for me to choose them and get the money together and i thought it woukd come right in time for my moms wedding

Date of experience: April 10, 2014

Thumbnail of user nataliap89
Mexico
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1 helpful vote
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January 17th, 2022

I've never buy in sephora.com before, I don't know why I waited so long. Nice website, real friendly. All My productos are fine, I Just bought skincare products and some brushes.

Tip for consumers:
I You don't want to spend too much Money, keep in mind what You really need haha

Date of experience: January 17, 2022

Thumbnail of user franciss36
Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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February 17th, 2016

First of all I got my order very late then Sephora brand eye liner foundation and eye shadow were old have a particular Odor so I call the company I also email them few times and nothing happened Im still waiting for there call back but at this point I don't care just simple never again the sad part is I made this order with an anniversary gift card (waste)

Date of experience: February 17, 2016

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