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Sephora discount codes for December 2025
Save at least 20 per cent on top brands with Sephora promo codes
Restocking your beauty essentials can quickly add up. From tanning and skincare to hair treatments and make-up, Sephora has all your go-to brands and viral products to help you feel your most confident.
At Sephora, you can shop iconic brands such as Chanel, Elemis and Kerastase, Sephora’s own collectionand Korean beauty from Beauty of Joseon, Skin 1004 and more. The best part? We’ve got all the latest promo codes, beauty deals and extra saving tips, so you can enjoy all your favourites for less.
How to save on beauty essentials at Sephora
Save up to 20 per cent on your first order
If you’re a new Sephora customer, there are plenty of ways for you to bag a discount on your first order. Here are the easiest ways to save:
- 15 per cent off your first order discount code: This is valid on full-priced items only and excludes electricals and selected brands.
- 20 per cent Sephora app discount: This offer is only valid using the app, and can only be used once and on full-priced items only.
- 15 per cent off your first order when you get referred: If you’ve been referred by a friend, make sure you follow the link sent to you, to take advantage of your discount.
Extra perks for MySephora members
Sephora’s free loyalty programme, MySephora, rewards you every time you shop, leave reviews or book in-store services. You will earn points on purchases and on-site engagement, totalling to one point per £1 spent, two points for leaving a product review and five points for attending an in-store service. Plus, there’s a 10 per cent discount on your two favourite brands and a birthday gift for all members.
Points can be redeemed at 100-point intervals in exchange for £5 gift vouchers, iconic beauty treats and £5 charity donations to Face Equality International.
You will also work your way up the membership tiers, each unlocking extra benefits:
- Bronze (0–199 points) – 10 per cent off your two favourite brands, member events and a birthday gift.
- Silver (200–799 points) – all of the bronze benefits, plus free standard delivery.
- Gold (800+ points) – all of the silver benefits, plus free premier next-day delivery and early access to sales and events.
Students save up to 20 per cent at Sephora
Students can take advantage of exclusive Sephora discounts via Student Beans and Unidays, with up to 20 per cent off most full-priced items. Student Beans members can also earn points with MySephora for extra rewards.
Free delivery on your Sephora orders
All orders over £20 qualify for Sephora free delivery, however, MySephora gold members are entitled to free next-day delivery, which is usually £4.95. If you’re a repeat customer, it might be worth upgrading to premier delivery for £9.95. This gives you one year of unlimited next-day delivery with no minimum spend, so if you’re a regular Sephora shopper, you’ll soon make your money back.
Refer a friend and get 15 per cent off
Share the love with your friends and family and you’ll both benefit from a 15 per cent discount on your next order. Simply register on the ‘Mention me’ page to send your referrals.
Save up to 60 per cent on bestsellers with daily deals
The Sephora offers section is packed with daily deals and free gifts, with savings of up to 60 per cent on top beauty and skincare brands. We’ve recently seen the trending Elemis pro-collagen black cherry cleansing balm discounted by 20 per cent. It’s a favourite in the brand’s pro-collagen range, so much so that we awarded it five stars in our recent review.
You can also find some of our Dyson favourites, such as the airstrait and airwrap, with up to 25 per cent off.
These deals are updated regularly, so if you spot one of your staples or a product that’s been on your wishlist, it’s best to grab it while you can.
Don’t miss out on the Sephora advent calendar 2025
The much-anticipated Sephora advent calendar is back for 2025. Available to buy for £225, it contains a range of products, with a total worth of £1,025. Inside the calendar, you’ll find 41 items, including an impressive 24 full-sized products and 31 advent-exclusives from Tower 28, Merit Beauty, Glow Recipe and more.
The calendar also features hidden “golden ticket” surprises, which include spa treatments, skin consultations, product hampers and more. After unboxing every door of the calendar, our beauty writer wrote in her review that “it’s one of the top three calendars going and, personally, it’s the one I’m most excited about.”
The beauty advent calendar is available for pre-order now. You can maximise your purchase by earning 500 MySephora loyalty points with your purchase, which can be redeemed for £25 worth of gift vouchers.
Christmas at Sephora
This season, Sephora’s Christmas shop is packed with gift-ready beauty sets, luxury skincare bundles, advent calendars and stocking fillers for every budget.
You’ll find gift sets from Fenty Beauty and Charlotte Tilbury, as well as Sephora Collection bundles featuring lip, eye and skincare kits. Limited-edition festive palettes, sparkling highlighters, and festive fragrances make standout gifts for beauty-lovers, while smaller items such as mini mascaras, lip glosses and hand creams make great stocking fillers.
Christmas delivery
For delivery in time for the big day, the usual rates apply. Enjoy free standard delivery on orders of more than £20, or, if you’re in a rush, choose next-day delivery at a charge of £4.95. Sephora hasn’t confirmed its cut-off dates for delivery in time for Christmas, but we’ll keep a lookout and add any information here.
Extended returns
The festive period also brings an extended returns window. Purchases made between 31 October and 30 December can be returned until 30 January 2026. Items will need to be unopened and unused, and personalised items can’t be refunded.
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Why you can trust us
As The Independent’s resident beauty writer, Lucy Smith has reviewed and tested hundreds of haircare, skincare and make-up products, so it’s safe to say she know a great deal when she sees one. From cult classics to emerging brands, such as Biodance and Hairification, Lucy know what’s worth your money and what isn’t.
Collaborating with our in-house team of deal experts, we regularly search for and quality check the best Sephora discount codes and offers to ensure that you’re always getting a genuine deal. We don’t just look for the biggest percentage off, we look for deals that genuinely make sense.
Transparency and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We only recommend products we truly believe in and brands we’d happily shop from ourselves. So when you see a saving featured on The Independent, you can be confident that it has been carefully selected to help you get the best value for your beauty buys.