| * Reward card must be obtained while supplies last in a California or Texas Sephora store during the offer period, February 25, 2013 - May 26, 2013. Redeeming the 1000-point reward to receive the 20% off Reward Card will deduct 1000 points from your Beauty Insider account. The 20% off Reward Card is for one-time use only and is valid for one shopping transaction either at Sephora.com (excluding Canadian orders) or in California and Texas Sephora stores only within 60 days from date of receipt. Original 20% off Reward Card must be presented and turned in at time of purchase. Photocopies will not be accepted. The 20% off Reward Card cannot be used at Sephora inside jcp stores and may not be applied to previous purchases, eGift certificates, or gift cards. Sephora is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged cards or any unauthorized use. Not transferable. The 20% off Reward Card cannot be combined with any other promotional reward card or discount. Sephora employees are not eligible. This offer is subject to change, alteration, or termination by Sephora in its sole discretion at any time. |  | |
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This information was provided in a mass email from Sephora on Monday.
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On Monday, I received this email, after first being told a week prior from a Sephora SA what the perk was going to be. Honestly, I'd been hoping that what I was told in-store wasn't true, as I don't think this is particularly exciting, and I will not be indulging.
Why, might you ask? 20% might seem generous initially, but with the Sephora spring-time Friends & Family sale coming up in late March/ early April, I don't feel inclined to blow 1000 points- equal to 1000 dollars spent at Sephora- on a coupon code to spend even MORE money and lose the additional points I would have racked up by just paying for the actual cost of my items.
I only see this particular "reward" being useful if you were already planning on spending a good deal of money before the next sale, and only if the 500 point perks don't catch your fancy and you tend to just hold on to your points forever. If you are and you do, then by all means take this extra 20% and enjoy the discount! However, if you are as disappointed as I am about this, hopefully the response will urge Sephora to re-think.
I'd love to hear your opinion on this point perk. Are you excited or extremely frustrated, or do you not care one way or another? Am I missing a positive to this? Please let me know.
Ummmm...I didn't get this!!! And I have a TX addy!!! Serious I never get sephora emails. Very rarely do I get the mail outs. I've called and emailed multiple times but nothing ever changes!!!! Beside all that...
ReplyDeleteUgh. Really. THIS is the big 1000pt perk reveal??? Sad. Way way way sad. Even ULTA has a better reward program than Sephora. Why can't they do like one full sized product or like a coupon for every x amount of points earned or something. Anything. But a 20% of COUPON??? Even a $20 gift card would be better!!!! *shakes fist* Why Sephora...why!!!
There have only been 3, 500 pt perks that I've ever liked. I've gotten a few more to give to my little sister and other people that wanted them. But as far as I'm personally concerned, I rarely like even their 100 pt samples. I just don't understand why a company as big, and well known as Sephora can't step up their game???? They should be a leader in the reward program field, not a stand out lackey!!! IDK...maybe for the 'average' person vs. beauty junkies like ourselves...well maybe they think it's just dandy?
Sooo sorry for the rant, and if you choose not to publish I totally get it!! LOLOL!!! UGH!!! I just seriously have been annoyed with Sephora's reward system for so long, that often times it doesn't seem like a reward system at all. I mean, I have to spend $100 to get a SAMPLE?? Oh, add to the fact that being a VIB doesn't get you much more than regular BI status. For shame, Sephora...for shame!!
Great post btw!! Thank you for sharing!!!
I know, I was really sad when I heard about this too. I don't know what it is with Sephora mail and email, I hear all the time on the forums about this problem and they just make it seem like the person complaining doesn't know how to update their settings correctly!! They're always asking, "Are you sure that you entered the right email/address? Check it carefully!" like they're just being careless.
DeleteI'm curious about ULTA, the nearest one to me is about half an hour away but I wanted to buy the Beautiful Creatures palette and I can only buy it there or the main website. I think I'm going to go today!! Yep, my 1000 points are staying in my bank, thankyouverymuch.
That's so sweet of you, I wish I had beauty loving family/friends but my mom likes drugstore makeup and the only friends that I have that like makeup are muas and already have better access. I don't see how the average person would like these rewards better, because most likely they wouldn't have enough points to redeem for a 500 point perk even if they did like it.
Haha, I'm glad you commented, I asked for your opinion! I did get to do one very cool thing due to their VIB program at least, that I probably should have blogged about already but I wasn't updating constantly at that time. Expect that post in a week or less, lol!
I actually used my 1000 points for this yesterday because I wanted the Clarisonic opal and my points are just sitting there for so long cause all their gifts stink! I asked when the next friends fan discount is and SA said not till Christmas. Wow! If it's in the next month I'll be really mad. Their reward program is awful. Ulta is way better, I got $60 worth free (my choice perfume) stuff just for 3 months of spending. I have no incentive to purchase from sephora anymore.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry, I'm only basing my calendar of sales based on previous years, that is by no means any kind of official information!! I haven't been to ULTA yet, but lately I've heard such wonderful things about the rewards program. I can't wait to give it a try.
DeleteI'd be interested in knowing how you like the Opal, I don't have that model but I know it's supposed to be great for the eye area. Thanks for sharing!
Lol, I'm not worried. Perhaps I will be if they send a 20% off anytime soon... :) they just sent a 10% off yesterday, no clue why(it's just basically tax free then). Regarding the Opal, I'm not sure if it's made a significant improvement but my eyes do feel moisturized and psychologically I feel like I'm doing something so I guess I'll keep it and continue to use it. It's very quick(30 seconds each eye) which is why I feel I can continue on a long term basis, plus with the new device you can use any serum you like. I like all the other clarisonic products so I'll keep my hopes up on this. On Ulta, they carry most of the brands like UD, Too Faced, Benefit, Lancôme etc. they also have a bigger nail polish collection and also all the drugstore makeup brands and salon and drugstore hair stuff. Which is why it's easy to spend hundreds of dollars there, huge variety of things to buy at one place. They let you pick your rewards based on which level you are at, levels are not that difficult to climb up. At level 6 they let you choose a perfume worth $40 or discount that amt towards any perfume. Not bad! When did sephora ever give a full sized anything! Plus, they always send out $5 off or 20% off coupons in addition so not bad at all and they have a fantastic return policy, no questions asked. Ok, I feel like a rep for them... Haha. Sorry for the long post :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're loving your purchase so far. It's always worth it to get a terrific product on discount! What serum are you using?
DeleteYou have me planning a trip to ULTA soon! I heard the Pur Minerals Beautiful Creatures palette was really nice, and it's only carried there. Haha, they should pay you for the good PR. And I enjoyed reading your comments!!