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Sephora 20% Off VIB Holiday Sale 2012 (November 8th through 12th)

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Sephora 20% Off VIB Holiday Sale 2012

Sephora VIBs will receive 20% off their purchases with code CELEBRATE, valid 11/8 through 11/12.  There is an in-store event as well as the discount is valid (again, for VIBs only) in-store if you have the email and/or mailed invitation.  I just received the VIB email this afternoon, but I haven’t spotted anything in the mail yet.  I haven’t received any word about upcoming sales or promotions that will be extended to BIs at this time.

* 20% off promotion valid for Sephora VIBs on November 8-12, 2012. VIB friend offer is only valid on a single purchase transaction at the exclusive VIB shopping event on November 8, 2012, and is limited to one friend per VIB. To redeem online: Use promo code CELEBRATE when prompted at checkout. To redeem in stores: Present this voucher at the register. Not valid on previous purchases, or purchases of eGift certificates or gift cards. Valid in Sephora stores, Sephora.com, and in Sephora inside jcp stores (not available with online orders shipping to Canada). May not be combined with any other offers or employee discounts. May not be sold or otherwise transferred. Coupon has no cash value and may not be altered. Sephora reserves the right to end or change this promotion at any time. Not valid for Sephora employees. Learn more about the VIB program at any Sephora store or online at Sephora.com/go/VIB.

** Free Sephora limited-edition tote (11.75″x9.5″x4.75″) offer available starting Thursday, November 8, 2012 in stores or online with merchandise purchase – no promotion code needed online. Valid while supplies last. Must be a VIB to redeem. Not valid on previous purchases, or purchases of eGift certificates or gift cards. May not be combined with any other offers or employee discounts. Coupon has no cash value and may not be altered. These offers are subject to change, alteration, or termination by Sephora in its sole discretion at any time.

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Sara Avatar

Is this a one-shot deal? Like, can I place two orders? I know I can share with one friend so I could share it with myself (sounds so selfish on elections day), but I’d rather genuinely, you know, share it.

Zaire Avatar

Sorry to hear!

If you dont end up using your code do you think I could us it. Im in the USA and Im not a VIB so unfortunately I cant participate with the help of a “friend”.

Either way, best of luck to you šŸ™‚

AnGeLwInGz Avatar

A question? I’m gonna have to break my np no-buy for this event, but I’ll only allow myself one. Which Illamasqua do you think is best out of “Viridian”, “Scarab”. “Caress”, “Cameo”, and “Noble”?

Kafka Avatar

Without a doubt, Viridian!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I say this as someone who has wanted (and plans to get) Scarab for a while now. BTW, Caress is one of the only nail varnishes I’ve ever owned which cracked on me with weird, little fault lines. Like an earthquake, spreading out over my nails. Every.SINGLE.Time. With or without base or top coat. I finally gave up and returned it.

Laura H Avatar

I am honestly so angry about that. The states is literally attached to us and is less than an hour away from me yet we always get screwed over on these things.

Jessica Avatar

Has Jennifer replied back to you yet? I’m hoping to find a code also as I’m only BI, so I’m just wondering if you still have one to give out! Doesn’t hurt to ask. (:

Kafka Avatar

I got mine in the mail this afternoon. It’s a very thick white card with a silver snowflake on it & VIB in red. Very pretty! My only problem is that I can’t decide what to order since I keep going back and forth on the Vice palette. Ultimately, I think I’m going to pass on it. I’ve concluded I need to stick mainly to mattes. But, assuming I can control myself from buying even more perfume (kinda a dubious proposition these days. LOL), then OCC Lip Tars, NARS & Illamasqua, here I come! šŸ™‚

Purple_Horsie Avatar

Would you mind sending me the email to share your VIB coupon to a “friend”?
I understand if you mind sending it to a stranger but I can try right? XD

Kafka Avatar

Purple Horsie, if you still want the code (and hopefully, you’re still getting notifications from this thread), let me know. Neither my sister nor my best friend wanted it. Since you were the first to ask me, I’ll email it to you if you post your email. I’ll post the same message in the other Sephora thread too, in case you check that one instead.

Kafka Avatar

I’m so glad you got the message. I almost gave it away to someone in the other Sephora thread. LOL.

The email with the code has been sent. Check your Spam folder. It’s entitled “Sephora VIB.” Happy shopping! I look forward to hearing what you get in the Friday thread or sometime down the road. šŸ™‚

xamyx Avatar

I don’t know if you’ve tried LORAC, but the PRO palette has 8 matte & 8 shimmer shades. The mattes are so buttery and pigmented, and are worth taking a look at. It hasn’t been in stock for a while, but I may bite the bullet and order online for this sale.

I bought the UD Vice palette a few weeks ago, and I haven’t even touched it yet. I have no regrets, though, as I know I’ll use at some point.

Wwendalynne Avatar

I really really like the looks of the Lorac palette. It’s a good texture contrast to UD Vice. Once you find your way to your Vice palette, let me suggest a few shadows that have surprised me. Ones that look nice enough in their pan, but are just amazing on and have more depth than you would expect:

Rapture, Occupy and Armor. All are super on neutral skin too.

Kafka Avatar

I haven’t tried LORAC and I’m very hesitant to buy blind for a brand I’ve never used before. I did give the line a look on the Sephora site and the PRO palette looks like a great deal. Not my colours, alas. As for the Vice palette, you have no idea how much I go back and forth on that. But my gut tells me that I should stay away. I got the Fun & Feminine palettes and, gorgeous as all those shades are, I truly just feel prettier in mattes.

Plus, I’ve pretty much maxxed out my budget with what’s in my shopping cart already. I think I went a bit lipstick (NARS and OCC) and nail polish (NARS, Butter London, Illamasqua) crazy. Also, the NARS Irrestiblement bronzer and some stuff for presents. Given how much I’ve spent on perfume in the last 6 weeks, I should probably not buy anything for myself AT ALL and just stick to presents. *sigh* What are you aiming for, other than that palette?

Julia B. Avatar

I LOVE my vice palette. I wasn’t going to get it either, but it really is gorgeous and my favorite of all the UD palettes I have gotten (including the one I made for myself)

Sabriel Avatar

How do you become a VIB? Is that something you pay for, or get by spending a certain amount of money?

I don’t think I am one, but I do have a sephora card and get their little birthday gift and such…

Christine Avatar

From Sephora:

V.I.B. Program

V.I.B. status is conferred on those registered Beauty Insider members who spend a minimum of $350 on merchandise, excluding gift cards, at U.S. and Canadian Sephora stores (including on Sephora online and in Sephora inside JCPenney locations) during one calendar year. V.I.B. status is good for the calendar year in which the BI member qualifies and the following calendar year; annual requalification is required. All aspects of the V.I.B. program are subject to the Beauty Insider Terms and Conditions. Sephora may, in its sole discretion, alter, limit, or modify the V.I.B. program rules, regulations, benefits, eligibility for membership, or any other feature of the V.I.B. program or may terminate the V.I.B. program at any time in its sole discretion, without prior notice. For additional program details, click here

Veronica Avatar

Haha, this reminds me of when I hit VIB status in store while ringing out at Sephora. I joked with the saleswoman that if this was a state store, they’d be recommending me an AA membership rather than a reward. šŸ˜›

Terri Avatar

Veronica,

I don’t know if you know this but the tote is empty. I just got back from the sale. Having said that, if you want my tote, you can have it…..let me know. It’s totally not exciting but might work as a cute lunch bag or the like. Shiny, thin material.

Terri

Alysia Avatar

CANADIANS!!!!
just read the FAQ, the code is not available for online orders to Canada you have to do it in store šŸ™ Oh well! Guess I’m making that hour long drive!

Ani_BEE Avatar

Years latter and their still refusing to give us the option of online shopping for this. The nearest mini store is 1 hour and 30 drive the nearest full size store is an 2.15 to 3 hour drive to the GTA with whatever traffic. WAS able to use it last year either for that reason as well because what i would spend on trave JUST IS NOT worth it.

Veronica Avatar

I think the Muse posted her mailed invite the other day. Quite a classy looking thing! šŸ˜›

I’m hoping my mailed invitation comes through, since last time I checked they had my email input incorrectly, so I often miss all of their online invites. I’d prefer to do it in person, but I might just have to do it online.

Christina Avatar

So sad… :*-(…. I’m 90$ away from VIB status. I was really looking forward to this event. I’d be super grateful to anyone looking to share a “friend” code! I already picked out everything I wanted to! I hope you are reading this Santa…

Terri Avatar

I am a VIB and nobody I know needs the code so…..you are the first request I saw here. If you want my code and feel comfortable sharing your email….you can have it. I am not a stalker, just a beauty addict and would like to spread the cheer with others….I think everyone should get 20 % off by the way!!

Christina Avatar

Oh my goodness, that would be amazing! How kind of you! I am super excited and definitely plan on paying it forward by buying a few nice gifts for my deployed sister! I’m not sure how else to share my contact info without putting it on the website for all folks to see so I created a pseudo email account at beautycrazed007@gmail.com! Awesome!

Liz Avatar

I got an email, but nothing in the regular mail. I followed the link that said sent it to a friend. She said she never got anything. Strange. Technically, I’m supposed to be on a shopping freeze…However, I’m thinking of using it in person to buy the brush that I want.

Gabby Avatar

Lol. Same here…I got tired of holding off my shopping waiting for their sale. And I think the sales I ended up taking advantage of actually helped me save a lot more money then I would’ve if I’d held out for Sephora. Definitely really glad I didn’t wait (plus the customer service at a certain Sephora competitor was so great I am more than happy to give them my money).

John Avatar

Finally! I’ve been looking foward to this email for days. It’s great that Sephora didn’t place any limitations on which products can or cannot be purchased at the discounted price!

Here are the answers to some of the FAQs that many people have been asking:

1. As the primary VIB account holder, you can make as many purchases as you’d like (both in-store and online) between Nov. 8-12 and receive the 20% discount.

2. If you choose to bring a friend to a physical store, he/she can only receive the 20% discount if both of you go on the 8th of November.

3. However, if you choose to instead email your code to a friend, he/she can use that code for one online purchases between Nov. 8-12 and receive the 20% discount.

4. Now, the good news is that (and I confirmed this with my local store manager) you can do both #2 and #3. So for example, you can bring say Erin with you on the 8th to a physical store, and you can also email an online-only code to Rachel; both will get the discount!

I hope that clears up some confusion, and make sure to read the other comments for more information! Happy Shopping!

MC Laurent Avatar

What if you haven’t received the email with the link to send the VIB code to a friend? I’ve only become a VIB within the last week so I’m not sure if that’s an issue. No emails or physical mail notifications about this even though I subscribe to their newsletters…

John Avatar

Well, if your online account says that you’re a VIB (it’s displayed right next to your points), then at least you’ll be able to get the 20% discount.

As for the friends issue, I’d recommend calling the VIB Hotline and asking them. Give them your account number and see whether or not an email was sent to the address associated with the account. If not, ask if a code can be sent out to you because each one is unique; it’s a series of numbers and letters.

Finally, I’m pretty sure you can still take a friend to a physical store today and receive the 20% discount. šŸ™‚

VivaGlamVi Avatar

i just want to say that sephora did everyone dirty with the friends & family sale. beauty.com has their friends & family going on right now and i am filling up my cart as we speak. thanks C!

SUE Avatar

Hi Zeb, did the coupon code from DJ arrive yet? I had a friend send me one 12 hrs ago but still nothing in my inbox.
Just want to check whether I’m the only one having trouble:(

Lisa Avatar

Thanks for sharing! Since I’m not a VIB because I spend more $ at Ulta, I ended up going over to Beauty.com and grabbed a NARS Blush and a drugstore lip gloss. 20% off & free shipping if you spend at least $25.00 ended up being a better deal at least for me!

Pat Avatar

If you go through ebates too plus the 20 percent off, you’ll get some cash back. On top of that you get 5 percent drugstore.com bucks. šŸ™‚

Amy Avatar

It is increasingly frustrating that Sephora continues to alienate their Canadian customers. Improvements have certainly been made over the last few years (for example, free shipping for orders over $75 now instead of $120), but offers like this still show the gaps in their services. I live in a Canadian city with two Sephoras, and I am lucky enough to be able to take advantage of this offer in-store, but I simply cannot understand why other Canadian VIBs cannot shop online and recieve the same discount. We already pay much higher prices despite our dollar being at or near par for years now; Sephora should be able to extend the same event offer to us as our American counterparts. That being said, I am looking forward to picking up a new perfume in this sale!

Jecielle Avatar

I completely agree. I’m lucky enough to have two sephora’s within 15 mintues from where I live. But most of the things I was looking forward to buying aren’t in stock at the stores. Shoppers Drugmart/Murale has a better reward program anyway.

Anna Avatar

I’ve been wanting some stuff that beauty.com doesn’t carry so if anyone has a spare code, please consider me :D. I’m so so thankful. Happy shopping tomorrow guys, only couple hours left.

Zeb Avatar

I have a couple of Ulta 20% off friends and family sale coupons…it can only be used in store and on urban decay and other such brands (as far as I know)…anyone want? they expire on 11/9 though

Elizabeth Avatar

Wow thanks! Oh no other people replied, I was the one who posted haha, if it’s still available please email me lizzy524 at hotmail thank you!!

Connie Avatar

Do you think the online code will work for BI and the general public also?

I have a bunch of stuff I want to purchase for Christmas gifts but I’m $100 away from VIB status šŸ™

Hannah Avatar

I’m a VIB and I haven’t received the email or gotten my card in the mail. Anyone whose a VIB not gotten theirs yet? And it’s November 7th today šŸ™ šŸ™

Molly D Avatar

I just received mine today but I’m pretty sure that the code is just celebrate. however when you checkout you have to be logged into a vib account to take advantage of the sale or have a friend send the code to your email. hope i helped!

Lisa Avatar

I am also a VIB and have not received an email nor been mailed an invitation. I am currently calling SEPHORA customer service to see why that is and see what they say. You might want to call them as well.
Lissa

Hannah Avatar

Thank you! I still haven’t gotten an email. I’m closely watching out for my mail to check for the invitation. I’m very disappointed in Sephora this year. Last year I got both the email and invite a few days before the sale. They’ve known about this VIB sale and should have prepared themselves to make sure every VIB got their invites on time. Not a happy VIB!!

Kate Avatar

Anyone willing to share their VIB with me, I would really appreciate it!! I’m only $50 short šŸ™ Please share your love šŸ˜€ Thanks!!

Tina Avatar

Would anyone like to share their VIB discount with me! I only need to spend $105.00 to become VIB. I see so many makeup gifts sets I want to purchase. I would really, really, really, appreciate it!! Thank you!

Holly Avatar

I know a lot of people are asking this as well, but I’m not quite VIB ($29 off šŸ™ unfortunately), so would anyone like to share their code if they don’t need it?

Vanessa R Avatar

If anyone wont be using their code and wouldn’t mine sharing I would LOVE to use it! I’m only a BI and there are a few things I would like to get! Thanks šŸ™‚

Alexa Avatar

Anyone know does it start on Nov 8 at midnight or later on in the morning? Last year a bunch of things were sold out that I wanted so I want to make sure I get what i really want this year!

Nicky Avatar

If anyone is still wanting the code, i’ll be more than happy to email the code (not the invitation). I do not have a friend to invite so I sent the invitation to my another email. the code should be in my inbox soon.

Beth Avatar

Joining the list of people asking if anyone isn’t using their friend promo and would be nice enough to share, I’d be super grateful!

bethfreak (at) gmail.com

Rita Avatar

Hi, I’m a BI and I would really love a code, too, if anyone can spare it. I plan on asking my friends what they’d like to buy so we can make one big purchase. My email is ritabook at gmail dot com. If I get a code, I’ll comment again and let everyone know! Thank you.

Damaris Avatar

So I stayed up until midnight hoping to slip in the code for use on my B.I. account, and no luck! =[ Got over $250 in my cart of basics that I was holding out for this sale: foundation, primer, clarisonic brush heads, mascara, jumbo Purity, JM argan oil. I seriously have containers upside down I’m so low on supplies! LoL If anyone has an extra code, I’ll make great use of it! Muchas Gracias! =] d.dedios@me.com

Jessica Avatar

Hi Min, if Becca doesn’t reply, do you think you could possibly send it my way? I’ve been trying to get a code for the past 2 days! ): It’s worth a try, haha.

Elizabeth Avatar

Hi, does anyone have an extra code that they won’t use? If so would you be able to email it to me? Thank you so much! lizzy524 at hotmail

Brittany Avatar

I know this is a LONG shot but…… I anyone has their friends code to share I would greatly appreciate it a lot!!!! I’m really wanting to purchase some perfume and it would be the only way I could afford it. Please and thank you!! šŸ™‚ email is brittany.palecek@gmail.com

Christine Avatar

Was feeling pretty darn excited this morning about getting a new tube of Dior Blackout Waterproof Mascara (only sold at Sephora) but now feeling very frustrated as this “Friends/Family” discount is only good to VIB memmbers instead of all BI/VIB members. Don’t suppose there is anyone willing to share their friend code with me? I would most certainly be greatful and appreciative! THANK YOU!
roxy_mom@hotmail.com

Nikki Avatar

I’m not VIB member so I guess BIs are excluded from this sale šŸ™ . Can I have the friend code if anyone here have it and does not plan to give to someone else? Thanks in advance!!!!!

Rita Avatar

I’m making another plea for a VIB friend code! If anyone has a spare one, I would love love love it to buy Christmas presents for my friends! Thank you. My email is ritabook at gmail dot com.

Jennifer Avatar

I have 4 codes I am willing to give away to someone who WILL ACTUALLY PURCHASE SOMETHING. Since I am able to reuse my invitation card, or the code online, I won’t be needing them.. The first 4 people to email me will receive the code. (:

Nikki Avatar

Can I have one of your codes if you still have them available? I was going to buy a night time moisturizer for my Mom and myself. I’d really appreciate if you can spare me one.

Thanks a bunch in advance

Vanessa Avatar

I’m begging for an extra code as well since I am only a BI. If you have one to share I would really appreciate it very much. Thank you to anyone who reads this. My email is vanymax at yahoo.

Tracy Avatar

Hi ! I have a code that Im not using. Is it a number code ? Im confused in what BIs are allowed to use. Also, im from canada, so i dont know if the code will work everywhere. Although my vib code is also ‘celebrate’…

Tina Avatar

Tracy, yes the extra code for you to share with a friend should be a combination code of letters and numbers. You as the VIB member should have the code “celebrate”. Hope this helps! If you do have that extra code, I would be very grateful if you would share it with me! I’ve been wanting to buy some stuff for a while but it can be expensive so the discount will help alot!

Hannah Avatar

Im so disappointed. Every year I buy myself a birthday gift from sephora because I don’t have much money to spend there during the year. Usually I get to use the 20% code. I’m only a BI though:( I wanted to buy myself my first two nars products this year and was hoping to use te code. Sigh. Oh well. If anyone does have an extra or a friend code, my email is misshannahmaggie@gmail.com and I would appreciate it more than I can even express.

Christina Avatar

Hi everyone! I have an extra friend code to send to someone. First one that responds to this posting will receive the code. Happy Holidays! Also, special thanks to Terri who originally shared her friend code with me. That allowed me to reach VIB status and pay it forward to another beauty fan! Happy Holidays folks!

Lisa Avatar

I’m not sure if those who requested a code received one or not, so I thought I would just comment to say that I have one to share. I know it’s late notice and I do apologize. I was going to give the code to my sister, but she never got back to me about it. So I’d rather give it to someone who actually wants it. Hopefully someone sees this in time!

Kate Avatar

Hi, I’m looking for a code if you have one. My cart is full. I want to get Laura Mercier shimmer bloc, Laura Mercier mineral foundation, Nars blush and lipstick in dolce vita, Stila tinted moisturizer, and a Tarte eyeshadow palette. If you have any extra code it would be greatly appreciated. My e-mail is catscastle@verizon.net. Thank you.

Hannah Avatar

I never got an e-mail that you commented here. But I wanted to thank you for the code :)I bought my first few NARS products and a stila palette I’ve been eyeing for months. And my free birthday gift:) Thanks again!

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