Sephora is a brand under the French LVMH group, currently operating 800 stores in 21 countries worldwide. At Sephora stores, known as the "beauty candy store," users can shop for renowned premium cosmetic brands, including: Dior, Lanc?me, Estée Lauder, Clinique, Biotherm, and more. These collections of famous names and top brands have crowned Sephora as the "temple of cosmetics and the most beautiful cosmetics store in the world." Today, we will introduce you to a guide for overseas shopping at Sephora.
Direct link to Sephora US official website: https://www.sephora.com/ (Requires access from an overseas network environment, otherwise it will redirect to the China official website)
Sephora US official website overseas shopping order process:
1. Register an account. Open the website homepage, click on the profile icon in the top right corner labeled "sign in" to log in or register:
Note: When registering an account, it is recommended to avoid using QQ email. Using Gmail, NetEase, 163, Outlook, etc., is fine.
If you already have an account, enter your email and click "Yes," then enter your password in the dialog box below and click "Continue" to log in. New users should select "No" and click "Continue" to register an account:
Enter your first name, last name, email, and password to join the membership system for free. Click "Register" below. If all goes well, you will be redirected to your personal account page, indicating successful registration.
Note: Sephora has a detailed membership system. As long as you register and make a purchase at SEPHORA, you become a Beauty Insider and start accumulating points based on your purchase amount. Spend $350 in a year to become a VIB (Very Important Beauty Insider). Spend $1000 in a year to become a VIB Rouge, enjoying free shipping on all orders and the ability to choose more free samples with each purchase.;
2. Registration successful, now you can start your Sephora shopping journey! You can browse by website categories such as Skincare, Makeup, Bath & Body, Sale, etc., or through promotional carousels, or by searching for your desired products. Click on a product image to enter the product detail page to learn more. Add your selected products to the cart by clicking "Add to Basket":
3. Enter the shopping cart, verify the product information is correct, and consider proceeding to checkout.
At the bottom of the page, you can see that each order allows you to choose 2 samples. Click "Select" to pick your samples. The membership points received upon registration can be considered for deduction. Additionally, the official website's promo codes are updated frequently, so you can always check the latest promo code summary on Bacaoo to find the best discount. Enter the promo code below and click "Checkout" to proceed:
The image below shows the sample selection page. Each sample has an "Add" button below it. Click "ADD" to add it. Once you have finished selecting, click "Done" to return to the checkout page:
4. Start the checkout process. First, enter the shipping address, which is your forwarding address. After entering the zip code, the city and state information will appear automatically. Confirm it is correct and click "Save & Continue":
5. After entering the shipping address, select the shipping method. Generally, we choose the default standard shipping. Sephora's official website offers a free one-year 2-day shipping option for a $15 fee. If you are buying a lot, it might be worth considering. Below, you can expand the gift options to see the costs for gift bags and gift box packaging. You can enter free gift information. Choose based on your personal situation, then click "Continue":
6. Next, choose the payment method. The website supports PayPal, credit cards, and Gift Cards. We will choose to use a credit card. If you have a Gift Card, you can click "Add" and enter the card number and PIN. Click "Add New Credit Card" to enter your credit card information:
Enter the credit card number, expiration date, security code, and cardholder name. Verify the billing address. It is fine if the billing address matches the shipping address. Confirm everything is correct and click "SAVE & Continue":
7. The final step is to review and submit the order. In this last step, carefully check the entered address information, credit card information, the items in the shopping cart, and the sample information for accuracy. Also, check if any promo codes are missing. Once all information is confirmed correct, click "Place Order" to submit the order.
Finally, just wait for the website to process the order, prepare your forwarding details, and wait for your package to arrive!
Tips:
According to reports, the website is not very friendly towards domestic credit cards, with a very high order cancellation rate. It is recommended to try if you have US card resources. The review of forwarding addresses is strict. It is advisable to try if you have a US private shipping address.