Sephora reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(9,597 total reviews)
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Guillaume Motte

81% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Sephora has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 9,597 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sephora employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Commerce de détail et de gros industry (3.5 stars).

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10K reviews
3.0
Mar 12, 2026

Sephora

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Overwhelming amount of product gratis, A few trips to head office for trainings Brand trainings Positive work culture.

Cons

Many hours on your feet Minimum wage

4.0
Mar 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Its your typical retail mostly, you learn on the job but already having knowledge and passion for beauty will get you far.

Cons

coworkers make or break the job, in kohls locations are different than free standing sephoras

2.0
Mar 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Employee discount on beauty products Exposure to many different beauty brands and products Opportunity to gain some retail beauty experience

Cons

Too much focus on cleaning and operational tasks instead of beauty services Rushed environment when helping clients Micromanaging management Strict attendance policy with little flexibility for illness or life events High turnover due to pressure and lack of support

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