Sephora Friends & Family Sale 2009 – 20% Off Coupon Code
Thursday, October 1st, 2009
Sephora Friends & Family Sale 2009
Just a heads up my dearest beauty friends, Sephora’s Friends & Family Sale will begin October 19th and end November 2nd, 2009. During the sale, you’ll get 20% off nearly everything with code FF2009. It’s still a few weeks away, so you can expect a reminder post closer to the sale start date!
I definitely recommend shopping sooner rather than later, because this is a sale people wait for. They’re stocking up on their essentials, but they’re also picking up products they’ve waited all year to purchase. Not to mention the holidays are right around the bend… 
Time to start making a list!
Have you already made yours? What’s on your list?
Thanks to @deckchair_cm for the heads up!
Some more fine print/details…
I don’t have all of the official details, but based on last year’s F&F sale, here are quick answers to some common questions I’ve been seeing!
- U.S. only? Probably. It’s never been extended outside of the U.S. I don’t know for sure either way, but based on the past, it’s been U.S. only.
- In-store, too? Probably not. Again, past sales have been pretty much just online. Sephora employees have a limited amount of F&F sale cards they can give out–to their friends and family–so getting an invite that works in-store is hard to come by.
Hopefully we’ll have more confirmed details about the fine print closer to the sale start date!
So.. I'm terrible. I just placed my second order. sigh. stila smudge pot - black nars blush - albatross, luster, amour
I went into Sephora and several agents did indeed confirm that I would be recieving an email about it. However, I registered on the site and signed up for the Beauty Insider card the day the sale began, and still have recieved neither card nor email coupon. However, if I do manage to get the discount in my local store instead of online, I will definitely be grabbing Tarte's Treasure Chest and the Sephora 2009 Blockbuster palettes. :)
Tarte/ Lock & Roll Creaseless Eyeshadow Duo/ Rosegold ghd BCA 2009 IV Pink Styler/ Pink Value Kit MAKE UP FOR EVER/ Aqua Eyes/ Mat Black 0L MAKE UP FOR EVER/ Double Pencil Sharpener/ Double Pencil Sharpener Yves Saint Laurent/ ROUGE VOLUPT Lipstick SPF 15/ 13 Peach Passion Guerlain/ Rouge G de Guerlain Jewel Lipstick Compact/ Gemma i'm so excited. thanks for posting the coupon code! i was also really interested in the guerlain lipstick thanks to your swatches and reviews :]
Received my second haul of goodies today! I can't remember which area or who recommended it, but I got the OPI/Sephora 212 nail polish, because of the recommendation and it is gorgeous! Thanks again to whoever commented on this and a big double thank-you to Christine for keeping me up to date and informed.
So glad you got your haul, Constance!
FYI ladies, I was able to get the F&F discount in my local Sephora with my Beauty Insider card (20% off)! Made 2 trips already actually...! :)
Where can I get the Beauty Insider card?
I do believe it's free - just sign up at a Sephora or online!
Thank you for the code! I finally got my check cleared and was able to buy a mountain load of stuff! Some purchases were Christmas gifts, but sad to say, I'm pretty selfish and the majority was for me!
Yayy!!
Hello I just placed an order using the code, but I do wonder if you can use the code more than once. I already used it once and I would like to again...can I while its still good.
You can use it more than once!
Do you know if Sephora will be receiving the Guerlain Holiday collection before Friends and Family ends?
Sephora keeps doing the same...its like 4 or more years they have the F & F discount and their site is always under maintenance when the sale starts...frustrating!
This will save basically on shipping and maybe tax, which is good enough for me!
I have confirmed with several customer service agents that this sale is in-store as well. All they told me was that you will get a promotion code in your e-mail and need to print it and bring into the store... happy shopping for all of you!
Really? Will they send this to the beauty insiders? Or do you have to e-mail them for it? Thanks!
I'm am absolutely feigning for Benefit's BADgal World's Best Mascaras package that comes with plum and original!
Hi ladies. Just to let you know you can get this in Canada and use it in stores. A very close MA gave me a card sort of like a postcard that she, herself, was to give to "friends and family" to use for the sale! :D So, Canadians rejoice and it can be used in stores!
BTW it won't apply online for Canadians but in store yes, if you can grab one from your fellow sephora ma!
I was confused whether or not it was happening for Canada so I contacted Sephora: Dear Teresa, Thank you for contacting Sephora.com regarding our 2009 Sephora Friends and Family. Our Friends and Family promotion is available October 19 ? November 2, 2009. To redeem the discount in store, present your Friends and Family promotional card to the Cast Member at the cash wrap prior to purchase. Valid photo ID is required to redeem in store. These cards are available to Sephora employees only so see your Sephora employee friend or family member for a card. Our Friends and Family promotion code is unfortunately not available for online orders in Canada. See your Sephora employee friend or family member for a promotion card to shop with in store. We hope you enjoy shopping during our Friends and Family promotion. Regards, ***** Sephora.com Client Services
I plan on getting the MUFE set of 25 aqua eyes, spendy but 20% off makes it a bit better. Maybe some eyelashes, more UD primers, some nars blushes too! merry Christmas to me!
yay! Nars blushes are definitely on my list! :-D
This is PERFECT! Thank you for the heads up! but I wonder what products will not valid with this CODE!
I called Sephora and the lady told me that this wouldn't apply to Canada. She said to call my Sephora store and ask if they'll offer this discount instore. I called them and they didn't even know there was such a discount happening. How disappointing. I hope they change their mind.
OMG my boyfriend will be so excited for this
I know wish it was available to Canada it's sad. oh well hope to let all my US friends know about this great sale :)
Hi everyone, I emailed the Sephora site today about the sale in Canada and somebody got back to me (within the hour actually, surprised!). They said it will be in Canada but in store only and you have to have a coupon. I replied and asked them to send me a coupon. They said it would come via email and is from an automated system. So fingers crossed that I get an email soon about the coupon :)
OMG, yea!!! My Sephora is going to be empty and my wallet is going to cry. But my beauty stash full chockful of goodness. ^o^
Is there anyone who knows if this information is true? Has anyone talked to a sales associate or anything to confirm it? I'm just skeptical now cause Sephora hasn't sent an E-mail or anything yet about this huge sale
I just got a email from the folks at Sephora that for Canada, the sale is in retail location only.
Thanks for answering the common questions! I'm sad that it's U.S. only though...
I have a reminder posted for me at 9:00 a.m. for October 19th in my phone:)
can i buy all that i want? or is for limits products
I'm excited for this! I need to buy: - Nars eye shadow (for my bff for x-mas) - Dolce & Gabanna's new fragrance #3 - Purple nail polish - Maybe a new peachy blush as a treat :)
thanks for the news christine , whats on yr list ? also i am looking for a face primer oil free for pores on my cheeks and nose . currently using smashbox which is ok but wud like to try others . which one wud you recommend ? thanks !!
As I recall, the online code didn't work in Canada. But my Sephora had a Friends and Family Event early on Saturday morning here in Edmonton. I asked if they were doing it again and they said yes.
Yay!!
I am debating on christian dior argentic ... Also looking for a primer for pores , any u can suggest Christine . Thanks !!
UD has a nice primer!
will the discount code be applicable to sephora amazon as well? :D
I'm not sure...
will it be all the items in sephora or are there restrictions?
As far as I know, there aren't any restrictions.
hi! is for buy online? im from Spain but I have friends at Chicago and they can send me all later
Yes, online!
Does it include NARS products?!?!
It should!
I would be sooo ecstatic if this applied to Canada. I really want some NARS eyeshadows!!
YES! I can finally get my pink clarisonic mia!!! :) I'll probably buy a couple of extra brush heads too, but I'm not sure what else. I've just been waiting for this so I can get my mia :)
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