Offering anything you need from skincare to perfumes, Sephora is the go-to store for makeup lovers and skincare enthusiasts alike. The retailer’s offer includes brand-name products that will help you meet your skincare and beauty goals and easily build your daily routines. Sephora’s shelves are home to brands such as Paula’s Choice, Dyson, and Tarte, to name a few.
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In addition to the many products you can choose from at this retailer, you get to save, as Sephora runs deals and sales frequently, and that’s what we focus on in today’s post. From the much-awaited Black Friday to bonus point events, there are many occasions to save throughout the year. So here is a guide to help you make the most of your shopping at Sephora in 2023.
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How Sephora Sales Work
Before getting to this year’s Sephora sales, let’s take a look at how the retailer’s sales work. With the notable exception of its Oh Snap! Sale and a few national holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Sephora restricts its sales to members of its Beauty Insider rewards program.
However, joining Beauty Insider is quick, easy, and free, with the program offering plenty of perks for its members. Plus, as a member, you’ll earn points on every purchase that you can redeem for samples, freebies, and other rewards. So, if you’re a beauty enthusiast looking to save some money on your favorite products, it’s worth becoming a Sephora Beauty Insider.
January – Sephora Beauty Insider Birthday Gifts, Skin Care Sale & More
The first month of the year brings several opportunities to save on your beauty highlighters. Sephora’s popular annual Birthday Gift selections from top beauty brands are released during the first part of the month. As a Beauty Insider member, you have the option to choose from these picks during your birthday month, making it a perfect addition to your birthday celebration calendar.
Another highly anticipated event that takes place in January is Sephora’s Skin Care Sale. During this event, Sephora offers a different skincare product each day for 50% off. However, you need to act quickly, as each deal only lasts for one day. In 2023, the event began on January 2 and continued through January 17.
The “Buy More, Save More” sale is another sale you might want to keep an eye out for in January, as it rewards customers for purchasing more items by giving them a discount of up to 20%.
February – Sephora Presidents Day Sale
Around mid-February, Sephora runs its annual Presidents Day Sale, offering up to 50% off on various beauty products such as makeup, fragrances, skincare, hair care, and more. Moreover, the sale typically features free shipping without any minimum purchase requirement.
March – Sephora Oh Snap! Spring Sale
Traditionally held from mid-March (March 12 to April 1 in 2023) and again in September, the retailer’s Oh Snap! Spring Sale typically features one to three top-selling beauty products for 50% off for one day only, in addition to Sephora Collection products.
Each deal lasts only for 24 hours or until the product sells out, though. Plus, customers are usually limited to two purchases of the same product. Previous editions featured popular brands such as MAC, Urban Decay, Clinique, Too Faced, and Smashbox.
April – Sephora Spring Savings Event
According to the information available on Sephora’s official website, the 2023 Spring Sale edition will start on April 14 for Rouge members and on April 18 for VIB and Insider members.
The event will last through April 24 at 11:59 p.m. PT, and the offers apply to merchandise purchases made in Sephora US and Canada stores, Sephora at Kohl’s, and on sephora.com, sephora.ca, and kohls.com.
Rouge members, the highest tier of the Beauty Insider program, will enjoy a 20% discount on purchases both in-store and online from April 14 to April 24. VIB members will be able to benefit from a 15% discount from April 18 to April 24, while Insider members can take 10% off Sephora products during the same period.
However, the event brings even greater savings on Sephora collection purchases, as all Beauty Insider members get 30% off such items from April 14 to April 24.
May – Sephora Memorial Day Sale
Another great opportunity to stock up on brand products at a discount is during the Memorial Day sale. In 2022, the event ran from May 27 through May 30, bringing discounts of up to 50% off brands like Fenty Beauty, Drunk Elephant, Peter Thomas Roth, Sephora Collection, and more. The 2023 edition is expected to run from May 26 through May 29 or while supplies last, so mark your calendar.
July – Fourth of July Sale
The retailer’s 2023 sales calendar also includes its annual Fourth of July Sale. In 2022, the sale ran from July 1 to July 4 and included free delivery on all purchases (with no minimum). It’s the ideal time to save up to 50% on essential cosmetics.
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August & September – Sephora Labor Day Sale & Summer Bonus Event
August is another great month to revise your beauty care collection and get the items you need as, if the retailer embraces the same approach as in previous years, we may see two sales events running then.
The Sephora VIB Bonus Sale is one of them, and as the name suggests, it is only available for VIB Rouge and VIB members. In 2022, the sale ran from August 19 through August 27, with the earliest access available for Rouge members. The sale featured 15% off for VIB members and 20% off for Rouge members. Therefore, it is worth checking the retailer’s offers in the third decade of August.
The retailer’s August sales continue with the Sephora 2023 Fall Sale, which is the fall version of its Oh Snap! Sale. The sale usually takes place towards the end of August, lasting through the beginning of September, thus covering Labor Day. Prices typically drop by up to 50%, so it’s worth waiting for and seizing the opportunity.
September & October – Oh, Hair Yeah! Sale
The end of September usually brings the retailer’s Oh, Hair Yeah! Sale which features up to 50% off hair care products. In 2022, the event ran from September 30 through October 10; therefore, make sure to check Sephora’s offers then.
Sephora’s National Brow Day Sale also takes place in October. This day is celebrated on October 2 every year, and, as expected, the retailer’s offers include various deals on brow products.
November – Holiday Savings, Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sales
November is a busy month as far as saving is concerned. Several sales are being held by many major retailers, and Sephora is one of them. Here is what this month brings in terms of sales events:
- Holiday Savings Event
The first sale to keep an eye out for in November is the Holiday Savings Event, which runs only for Sephora members. The sale is open to all membership tiers and takes place in early November each year. In 2022, it started on October 28 and ran through November 7, while in 2021, it began on November 5 and lasted until November 15.
The VIB Holiday Bonus Sale is similar to other Beauty Insider sales in that it offers discounts in waves for different members. VIB Rouge members usually enjoy a 20% discount on their entire purchase, VIB members get 15% off, while Insiders receive a 10% discount.
Black Friday is one of the most sought-after events at many retailers, given the discounts it typically brings. Sephora holds this sales event for several days toward the end of November, offering savings for everyone, not just Beauty Insider members.
The 2023 edition is expected to run from November 23 online and November 24 in stores, and last through Cyber Monday or while supplies last. The sale typically features hot products for $15 and under, limited-edition products, and affordable gift sets.
Sephora also runs the Cyber Week event, offering daily deals on selected merchandise. The offers are available even before Black Friday and usually last through Cyber Monday or while supplies last. The previous editions included up to 50% off hundreds of products and offered gift bundles for $25, $50, $75, and under. Free samples may also be available with certain purchases.
December – Gifts for All Event & Sephora After-Christmas Sale
Sephora’s “For All Event” is a sale that’s accessible to all tiers of the Beauty Insider program. First introduced in 2021, the event occurs after Cyber Monday and is usually divided into different themed sales.
In 2022, the “Gifts for All Event” ran from December 2 to December 11, while the “Fragrance for All Event” was held from December 14 to December 24. During this event, all Beauty Insider members were eligible for 20% off their entire purchase and 30% off Sephora Collection products.
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Make sure to also keep an eye out for the retailer’s After-Christmas sale for further savings. The sale typically features up to 50% off favorite skincare, makeup, perfume, and hair products both in-store and online. It usually begins on December 26th and includes beauty sets from top designers.