Yes, Sephora has several major sales and promotions during December. The month is packed with opportunities to save, from their annual Holiday Savings Event to special discounts on gift sets and extensions of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.
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Sephora's main event in December is its Holiday Sale. This is an excellent time to find discounts of up to 20-30% on popular gift sets, holiday-exclusive items, and full-size products from top brands like Fenty Beauty and Drunk Elephant. For Beauty Insider members, the Holiday Savings Event offers tiered discounts (typically 10-20% off) across the site, with Rouge and VIB members often getting early access.
Many of Sephora's best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals extend into the first week of December. During this "Cyber Week" period, you can often find savings of 30-50% on select skincare, makeup, and hair tools that didn't sell out over the big weekend.
Toward the middle and end of December, keep an eye out for end-of-season clearance sales. This is when Sephora marks down remaining holiday collections and seasonal items by up to 50% to make way for new inventory.
Even outside of major sale events, December is full of smaller promotions. Check the main "Sale" section on the website for weekly deals and check for other offers that pop up throughout the month:
The most reliable place to find discounts is on Sephora's official website. Head directly to the Sale section to see all current markdowns. During December, the homepage will also feature prominent banners announcing the latest holiday promotions and deals.
Downloading the Sephora app can give you an edge on scoring the best deals. The app sometimes features exclusive discounts, and you can enable push notifications to get instant alerts for flash sales and new promotions before they're widely advertised.
Signing up for Sephora's email newsletter is a must for any serious shopper. Subscribers get early announcements for upcoming sales, exclusive coupon codes, and personalized offers sent directly to their inbox a few times a week during the holiday season.
Joining the free Beauty Insider loyalty program is essential for getting the most out of December sales. Members get early access to major events, can participate in bonus point days, and receive exclusive offers based on their tier (Insider, VIB, or Rouge).
Follow Sephora on Instagram and other social media platforms for announcements about flash sales, limited-edition product drops, and promo codes. They often use these channels to build hype around major sale events.
The best discounts are typically found during the Holiday Savings Event in early to mid-December and the end-of-year clearance sale after Christmas. Wait for these periods to make your biggest purchases if you can.
Holiday gift sets almost always offer a better value than buying products individually. Even if they aren't on sale, you get more for your money. When they are discounted during a sale event, you're getting an even better deal.
Before checking out, open your order through a cashback site like Rakuten or use a browser extension that offers cash back on your purchase. This can add an extra layer of savings on top of Sephora's sale prices.
Some brands are often excluded from sitewide promotions. Luxury brands like Tom Ford or La Mer, along with certain new arrivals, may not be eligible for discounts. Always read the fine print of a coupon code.
Items marked as "Final Sale" cannot be returned or exchanged. While Sephora often has an extended return window for holiday purchases, this usually doesn't apply to clearance items, so be sure of your purchase before you buy.
During the busy holiday season, shipping can take longer than usual. Pay close attention to Sephora's holiday shipping deadlines to make sure your gifts arrive on time.
