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Updated 7 years ago,November 6, 2017

Ah, Sephora.

My church, my safe haven,andmy first job!

I worked at Sephora during college (what up, Sephora Twelve Oaks!)

8 Sephora Hacks Every Woman Needs To Know (As Told By A Former Employee)

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and it was honestly the best first job I could have ever asked for.

Sign up for the Beauty Rewards program.

No, its not a credit card.

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Its literally just a point-based system that tracks every dollar you spend.

Your points never expire and only go away when you spend them.

And what do you spend them on, you ask?

8 Sephora Hacks Every Woman Needs To Know (As Told By A Former Employee)

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Its tiered, too.

There are three levels of Beauty Insider status, based on your spending.

You literally cannot go wrong by signing up.

Ask for samples!!!

Sephora is all about try before you buy.

Ask employees for samples of foundation, cleanser, toner…you name it!

They have little sample jars and can make them for you on the spot.

Take advantage of the mini makeovers at The Beauty Studio.

you might get smokey eyes, contour, flawless foundation; you name it!

It takes all of 15-minutes for whatever service you choose and youll leave the store looking fly AF.

4. you’re free to pretty much literally return anything.

Sephora has a bomb return policy.

Within reason, you could pretty much return anything and everything.

That goes for used products, too!

Foundation broke you out?

Cleanser didnt do what you wanted it to?

You just dont need $75 mascara?

Always check forbeauty dealson their website.

They offer Weekly Wow deals you wont want to miss, among other awesome promotions.

Plus, you might get free stuff!

Theyll honor a price adjustment within two weeks of your purchase.

Did you get a coupon just a little too late?

Did you buy something before it went on sale?

If you go back within two weeks of purchasing, theyll do a price adjustment.

They just started theirBeauty Insider Community.

If you have a big event coming up, book a Beauty Studio appointment!

Sephoras makeup artists are fucking pros and know what theyre doing.