Do you consider yourself a beauty guru or junkie? Are you always up on the latest beauty, makeup and skincare must-haves? Have you achieved the perfect hair due to must-have products? Or, perhaps your friends always come to you for advice on the latest and greatest products to buy to help their confidence shine. If that is the case, you are likely to be a fan (or have heard) of Sephora, a leading destination for new skin, hair and makeup products. If you do not have the mobile app yet, read our review below to see if you want to download it.

Features and Benefits

The Sephora app lets you turn your purchases into rewards, pretty cool! Discover the best in shopping for beauty, new brands, recommendations and more. Pick up in store or order online.

Also, gain access to the following:

• New product releases
• Sephora Collection information
• Skincare tips and tricks
• Earn and redeem Insider points

Pros and Cons

You may be wondering what some pluses and minuses of the app are. See some below.

Pros

• Find a product that meets your needs: Whether you want to improve your skin, enhance your natural beauty or find a new fragrance, Sephora offers it all.
• All the top brands: The latest and greatest offerings are always available.
• Read honest reviews: Get the scoop before you buy.
• Buy from the app: Shop easier than before, and save yourself a trip to the store!
• Shade range: Discover a wide range of products that match your skin tone.
• Sephora Collection: The store's exclusive products mean you can get the look you want for less.
• Products based on your skin type: Filter offerings and get what works for you.
• Browse based on price and brand: Easily find your makeup match in less time than if you shopped traditionally.
• Hybrid product: See what combines both makeup and skincare.
• Shop sets: Looking for a gift? Browse the set offerings to get many products at a maximum value.
• Foundation match: Get matched in 2 minutes and find your new favorite foundation.
• Redeem rewards: Beauty Insiders can redeem their points for anything they want at any time.
• Birthday surprise: Get a surprise on your birthday.

Cons

Lags: Current users note that there can be a lag when posting reviews.

Limited filters: There are only so many filters, and the app lacks one for looking for cruelty-free products, for example.

Sample errors: Users have reported some errors when getting their free samples, either when adding them to the cart or receiving them with their order.

Conclusion

For those with a strong interest in beauty, we highly recommend downloading the Sephora mobile app. Yes, it has a few flaws, but a majority of users love the app and say it has made their shopping and beauty experience even easier, especially as retail shopping fades away. So, download the app today and score points to put your best self forward.