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.
With the greatest thing ever Flash free shipping for $10-$15 per year you can order many smaller orders and stock up on some good sized freebies. I wish everyone had free shipping programs!
You can find practically any brand at Sephora! I had worn the same makeup for years until switching!
Date of experience: October 15, 2018
I have never been an avid shopper at sephora (the brands they carry are typically too pricey for my tastes); however I must praise them for their quality goods and ESPECIALLY for their wonderful staff. They always do a great job to make sure you're taken care of and their make-overs are wonderful. I had my eye make-up done (to test for prom) and it looked wonderful. They woman explained the process very well and she did an excellent job of taking my soft, natural style and making it a little more dramatic for a special occasion. When in doubt, try it out!
Date of experience: December 7, 2015
Best make up store! Very reasonable prices. I have never ordered online before until the other day. I received my order today and got free samples! The closest sephora to me is 45 minutes away. I didn't have to waste any gas ordering online.
Date of experience: September 28, 2011
Twice this month I waited for a package that never arrived on the date the tracking number specified it would. Something new through lasership? N when you call sephora customer service they have no explanation even though they verifies that the package still said "out for delivery" on a date that passed already. I will no longer purchase from sephora website. I find ulta to be bit more accurate when it comes to shipping.
Date of experience: July 31, 2017
My recent experience ordering from Sephora has been beyond disappointing. In the past, Sephora used either UPS or USPS, but now they are using OnTrac, and, as a shipper, they have a terrible track record. When I tracker my two orders, it was "claimed" that they were out for delivery. Then they were sent back to Sephora. What?! I used to receive my orders in 3-4 days. I am not sure that I will continue to do business with Sephora.
I must also add that in the past couple of years, returning an item without a receipt is verboten! They are like the Gestapo, I hardly ever make returns to ANY store, but Sephora customer service stinks. I was treated like a leper when I tried to return an item.
Date of experience: December 22, 2016
Honestly, Sephora never lets me down. When I have the feeling that I need to treat myself I jus open their website and make myself a micro shopping day, And it feels amazing. Thank you for doing a great job.
Date of experience: May 16, 2020
I was looking forward to the Christmas gifts I had ordered from their website only to get an email that my order was cancelled. I use my debit card for other major company online purchases and never ever have an issue conforming my billing address! The address I provide is where I live and that's where I want my order shipped as well. They treat you like a card fraud and I work at a bank. Then the customer service rep tells me to contact my financial institution. I then asked for my refund and she told me it would take 1-7 days. It's been three days since the email and we will see if I even get a refund on time. If not hell hath fury on Sephora.
Tip for consumers:
Beware, they may think your card and address are not valid enough to purchase items on their site. Your money will be taken and then you have to wait for it to be credited back who knows how long. Such an inconvenience especially during the holidays.
Date of experience: December 2, 2014
Just had an awful experience with customer service regarding my online order that was shipped to my old address. The customer service rep I spoke to as well as her manager who never made it on the phone, did not care much about keeping customers happy. I was told I'd have to wait another week for my order, that was sent to the wrong address to begin with. When I asked to have it shipped via 1 day shipping, somehow that takes 3 days, plus I would have to pay for overnight shipping. That is ridiculous and not what a pissed off customer wants to hear. Waiting 2 weeks for an order, and not even being told that is returned to you was not bad enough I guess to get me my stuff in time or in the next day or two. The points that the manager added to my account for the inconvenience mean nothing, since this experience left me very unhappy and willing to shop elsewhere. Much improvement needed in customer services.
Date of experience: May 15, 2014
Omg I love this store. Only great things, honestly. I really love the reward points you get (1 dollar spent is 1 point, you can redeem points for gifts they rotate out like every week). I guess its kinda funny that their reward program totally beats my credit card reward one, but oh well. Sephora is the only place I would use for cosmetics!
Date of experience: September 16, 2013
Whoever designed Sephora.com is an absolute genius. The website is clearly labeled, structurally efficient, accessible, and stylish, too.
Product descriptions are informative, product search is simple and very well compartmentalized, and you don't find any annoying ads littered all over the page. And they offer great samples, deals, and bonuses!
Date of experience: December 18, 2009
I love ordering from sephora, they give you free samples and the delivery is really fast I usually get it within 3 days, 4 days max but usually within 3 of placing my order. I love ordering from their website when I cannot make it to the store. There are a lot of selections on line, only thing is you can't try them on so it's kind of like a blind buy but you can return the item(s) you don't like in store or ship it back I believe. I've only return 1 item because the shade did not match me and I just went to their store with my receipt and they took the return.
Date of experience: May 13, 2017
Site is easy to navigate, great deals all the time. I also love the samples. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are coming up and I cant wait to see what they have planned for that. The ultimate place for everyone who loves beauty.
Date of experience: November 19, 2017
I love Sephora. It is such a lovely shop that always has what I need. I love their online store even more because the availability of brands is oh so much greater and they have something for every type of makeup lover. I personally am after natural products such as Tarte and love that I can find all Tarte goodies in sephora stores!
Date of experience: March 11, 2018
I enjoy their assortment and shipping efficiency, always easy for me to get everything I need. The customer service is top notch, I saw many negative comments about their customer service here, maybe Ive been just getting lucky lol
Date of experience: June 19, 2019
They have a seriously delayed shipping time. I ordered online a week ago (only three things) and it STILL hasn't shipped. I could have gone to the store had I known this. Now I'm left without supplies. Frustrated and pissed off and won't be ordering online from Sephora again. Going to ULTA from now on.
Date of experience: August 22, 2017
I find great values on their Sale page, and in combination with meeting the free shipping minimum at $50, the choice of free deluxe sample at $25 and three small samples with every purchase, the overall value is excellent. They even have their own rewards program.
Date of experience: November 5, 2015
I use Sephora products (which are lightweight and excellent) from time to time and have purchased them from sephora.com. The products are really affordable; there were no issues with ordering and shipping. When my things came, they were always nicely packaged in cute containers that I could reuse for gifts to friends.
Date of experience: December 29, 2019
In the actual store its ok, but don't purchase anything online. They still have not refunded me my money (approximately $200.00). The Order went through my bank 3 times for one order. When I called them on Monday, they said I would have my money refunded to me by Friday. Well, Friday is now here and still haven't received it.
Date of experience: October 16, 2015
I can't speak for the returns department, but sephora is great for online shopping! They have never had any issues or mistakes with their shipments to me, shipping is always fast, and their products are always beautifully and carefully packed! I am not one to ever return beauty products anyway, so I am totally happy with them.
Date of experience: December 1, 2016
What a great place to shop in one place for anything you can ask for in beauty products. Also the ladies are super nice in helping you pick out colors. I went in looking for make up to help clear and cover my acne. Emily, I believe that was her name, helped me and was amazing. I could not have asked for better help.
Date of experience: February 22, 2018
If you have any sort of problem with your online order, good luck finding someone who will be able to help. There is absolutely zero accountability with this company, they will continue to give you the runaround because no one is willing to actually help. I asked to speak to management on several occasions and I was shuffled around. Finally, I asked for an email address so I could submit a formal claim, once again, NOTHING. For being a loyal "rouge vib" customer for so many years, it makes instances like these realize how much you and your business to this company really doesn't matter to them. I will be shopping elsewhere going forward. Happy to note that Nordstrom also carries everything I need and always delivers outstanding customer service.
Date of experience: April 30, 2019
An interesting modern design, a large set of tools: nail clippers, manicure scissors, Blade, tweezers for eyebrows, everything you need, zgotovleny stainless steel. Very good price and madly like quality, best friend in any unexpected situations. Generally convenient, it's easy to open by clicking on the button on the side
Date of experience: February 26, 2016
Their site is like a candyland full of makeup. I love how you can find natural products and their reviews are really helpful when picking as well. My first order came pretty fast so the delivery process was awesome!
Date of experience: August 2, 2018
Day 5 and I don't see any updates on my order. I called, and I guess they outsourced their customer service as well, becasuse I could barely understand them and they struggled understanding me. By the time we got through the language barrier, they had nothing to report accept, my order is coming in 2 shipments. When? No one knows. Sephora, network with Amazon so they can teach you a thing or two of the value of updating your customers in a timely manner and processing orders right away.
So disappointed.
Date of experience: October 17, 2017
I've been to two Sephoras in different parts of town in two days. On both occasions I had to interrupt a group of sales people just hanging together jarring to get help and when I did, they didn't seem to know much about the products I wanted. Then the cashier was dancing, yawning, stretching, singing to the background music while checking out my purchase. These ladies have a good gig! For a chain spouting their great personalized service, they fall way short. No incentive to go there instead of the Internet.
Date of experience: January 20, 2017
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