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Sephora's reputation is mixed, with customers praising the variety of products and the enticing in-store experience. However, significant dissatisfaction arises from frequent issues related to order fulfillment, shipping delays, and unresponsive customer service. Many international buyers report frustrations over lost items and inadequate support, while others express disappointment with the return policy and perceived lack of accountability. Overall, the feedback suggests a need for Sephora to enhance its customer service approach and shipping reliability to maintain loyalty and address growing competition in the beauty retail sector.
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As I said, website, great, but CS- is awful. Watch what you order, and don't have a problem. It takes them forever to refund money, and they act like even when you do return an item-- they don't have it. I've completely quit doing business with them! And trust me, I was hooked for awhile. I adore makeup, but not at this place. Their CS workers are downright rude.
Worst customer service at Sephora.com. They are probably the most unprofessional business I have ever had the misfortune of having to deal with. When a supervisor was unable to resolve my issue, I asked for her name in reference to the call, the 'supervisor' at Sephora.com replied "I already gave you my name at the beginning of the call", she then refused to give me an address to make a complaint to, refused to give me her supervisor's name, and then said that she was hanging up on me (and proceeded to hang up). When I phoned back to speak with another supervisor, my account clearly had notes attached to it, and I was left on hold for 20 minutes and then refused service. Now - you might think that I had been extremely angry during the first call, or maybe I did something to provoke this type of treatment. But, in reality, I just wanted to resolve my issue (concerning gift cards), and when one person couldn't take care of it, I politely asked to speak to someone higher up, as is everyone's right as a consumer.
I had been a long time customer and a "VIB" (a marketing attempt to create consumer loyalty). Once I am refunded the amount of my gift cards, I will definitely take my business elsewhere, and will let my friends know about this as well. I recommend Nordstrom - their customer service team is always professional, and they would never treat their customers in this manner.
They never resolved my matter, and I have now written a complaint to the BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU. I suggest this as a resolution for any other disgruntled customers of Sephora / Sephora.com.
Shame on you Sephora.com customer service management. You are an integral link to customers at Sephora.com, and your actions convey nothing more than a sham of a business.
THE CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR SEPHORA.COM DOESN'T GET ANY WORSE THAN THIS! ON THE WEBSITE, IT STATES THAT WHEN YOU SPEND $350.00 IN A CALENDAR YEAR AT SEPHORA.COM OR IN STORE, YOU WILL RECIEVE A "VIB STATUS" WHICH ENTITLES YOU TO FREE PERKS AND EXTRA SAMPLES AND SO ON AND SO FORTH... I SPENT THIS MONEY AS OF 2 AND 1/2 MONTHS AGO AND AFTER AT LEAST 6 PHONE CALLS AND TWO EMAILS TO THE COMPANY, I HAVE YET TO SEE AN Y TYPE OF RESOLUTION OR COMPENSATION! I WAS TOLD SO MANY EXCUSES AND GIVEN THE BRUSH OFF SO AMNY TIMES WITH REGARDS TO MY "VIB STATUS"... WHAT IS THE POINT OF SHOPPING AT SEPHORA? TO BE ABLE TO SEE ALL THE BRANDS YOU LIKE AT ONCE, AND TO RECEIVE THE MANY "PERKS" THAT THEY PROMISE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS, RIGHT? OTHERWISE WE COULD ALL JUST BUY DIRECTLY FROM THE COMPANIES THAT MANUFACTURE THE COSMETICS THAT WE LOVE! THE LACK OF FOLLOW UP AND THE CONSTANT EXCUSES FOR BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE HAVE LED ME TO TAKE MY BUSINESS ELSEWHERE!
I think Sephora is overpriced and the items are expensive. You can buy some of the same stuff online from other companies for so much cheaper! They have a great makeup selection but poor customer service at the cash register. I go there to try samples but I always buy what I want for less somewhere else.
Free samples are the best reason to use this website and not shop at sephora in the mall. No free samples in the mall. Combine that with free shipping and getting a "new" product rather than what someone else just tried on their face 10 minutes ago makes shopping online a no brainer.
If you don't live near a sephora you are MISSING OUT. This is the best makeup store here in the US. Forget going to dept store counters or high end boutiques when you can get the same cosmetics for about 20% less. Website has good deals and I would recommend signing up for their discounts.
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!
I love Sephora! It has everything I need for hair, make-up, skin care, nails, everything! Since I know the store so well, I can get what I need on the website shipped to me by the next week. The best things are: free shipping for purchases over $50 (easy), free returns (easy to do) and free samples!
Answer: There are a ton of great moisturizing and anti-aging products out there to help you. Sephora has so many that your head will spin, but there are also a lot of drugstore alternatives that are rated just as highly (or better) than a lot of higher-end ones. I would do some research online before ever stepping foot into a store like Sephora (trust me - they will bombard you with very expensive things you don't need). Honestly, I really like Ulta as a store better than Sephora because they carry both drugstore, middle-end, and higher-end products. (MUCH better service, too) But before you go anywhere, Google things like "best anti-aging products for mature skin" or things like that. Using multiple products, such as a glycolic toner, a serum, as well as a moisturizer is a good idea. One thing that is FANTASTIC for wrinkles and dark spots is Retin-A, but you have to get a prescription for it and it is harsh on your skin (especially if you're sensitive). It literally kills off your top layer of skin (which leads to a very annoying period of your face peeling for a few weeks), but once you get over the growing pains, your skin is amazing. I was diagnosed with melasma, which is hyperpigmentation of the skin, on my face, so my doctor gave me Retin-A and hydroquinone, which really works at fading dark spots. If you can't afford the Retin-A (mine is over $200 a tube), there are a lot of great OTC products that contain retinol and work well, just not like the Rx version. Neutrogena has a great line of products for dark spots and wrinkles. But like I said, do your research and don't let sales reps push you into really expensive products, because they get a commission, and you may get stuck with a bad product and an empty wallet. Hope this helps!
Answer: This is Sephora's list of current promo codes. They should always be valid - whether you get them to actually give you what they're supposed to is always a gamble. To get a birthday promo, you have to join their Beauty Insiders club. It's free - just go to their website.
Answer: Yes. I have to take Care of my skin in every routine when my acne appears
Answer: Yes! They have a VERY liberal return policy. You can try most products in store, as well. But, if you do buy something that you don't agree with, for any reason, don't worry. They exchange easily. I always use Sephora.com... never have had a problem returning for any reason whatsoever.
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