Does Sephora ever offer student discounts or special sales?

Question

sorry if this is a super dumb question but Im really new to buying makeup and stuff. Im trying to get some skincare before the semester starts in a couple weeks but my budget is basically nonexistent. I was looking at this moisturizer at Sephora that my roommate recommended but its like fifty dollars.

So I was thinking maybe they have a student discount? My logic was that since so many college students shop there they must have one, but I looked all over their website and couldnt find anything. Do they do special sales or student codes or anything? I feel so lost...

kladovayalopedy · Accepted Answer

TL;DR: Track prices instead. I used to overpay at Sephora, but now I use PriceDropCatch to monitor sales, and you might want to consider cheaper brands like The Ordinary.

DentubrE · Answer

To add to the point above: forget Sephora on a tight budget.CeraVeLa Roche-Posay Just get any basic moisturizer from those brands, they work just as well.

89004 · Answer

Oh I feel your pain so much! Sadly, Sephora actually does NOT do student discounts at all, which is honestly a crime. But please do not pay full price! First, a huge warning: avoid those sketchy coupon websites claiming to have student codes. They are 100% fake. Also, never buy high-end skincare from random unauthorized sellers just because it is cheaper. Fake skincare is so dangerous for your skin barrier! Here is how I actually save there:

Sign up for their free Beauty Insider program for points and free birthday gifts.

Wait for the big VIB sales that happen a few times a year.

Use PriceDropCatch to track the moisturizer price so you grab it the second it drops. Definitely hold off on spending that fifty bucks until you try these!