When are the best sales to save money at Sephora?

Question

Ive been a VIB for years and usually wait for the seasonal events but my budget is super tight for a wedding in August. I need to restock some pricey skincare like La Mer soon... are there better times to save than just waiting for the usual VIB sales?

Cvety_gjEt · Accepted Answer

I have been doing this for a decade and honestly I am so satisfied with how I shop now. I once saved a ton on expensive cream before a wedding by just pivoting. It was such a relief.Check Sephora at Kohls because they run different coupons sometimes.Use the 500 points for $10 off if you dont want to wait. Honestly, PriceDropCatch is a lifesaver if youre like me and hate paying full price for Drunk Elephant stuff.

HPP1 · Answer

@Reply #1 - good point! tho I'd argue brand-direct isn't the absolute peak for ROI. Over the years I've tracked the data and department store events consistently beat Sephora for La Mer.

Saks gift card promos: usually $100 back on $400

Neiman Marcus cash-back stacks Honestly, 25% is fine, but those 30% effective returns are mathematically superior for a tight wedding budget. Sephora's 15% VIB discount is sub-optimal for luxury skincare.

tank_zmOi · Answer

VIB 15% offers convenience but low savings. Brand-direct hits 25% which works well for my budget data. Im satisfied with brand-direct ROI tho... the sample-to-spend ratios are superior.