Does Bluemercury pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Bluemercury employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Bluemercury. This rating has decreased by 17% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Bluemercury?

47% of Bluemercury employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Bluemercury 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Bluemercury?

Sales Associate (97) , Store Manager (69) , Beauty Advisor (39) , Beauty Expert (23) , Sales Associate/Makeup Artist (18) , Manager (16) , Esthetician (13) , Retail Sales Associate (11) , Makeup Artist (9) , Sales (8) , Licensed Esthetician (7) , Sales Representative (7) , Beauty Consultant (4) , Marketing (4) , Assistant Manager (3)

What are the pros of working at Bluemercury according to real employee reviews?

"I’m sure coworkers are nice at all the other stores as well." ((in 21 reviews)); "makeup and the team was great" ((in 13 reviews)); "Great for people who have a lot of makeup knowledge and love to recommend products!" ((in 12 reviews)); "Good gratis and trainings." ((in 9 reviews)); "Lots of free products and training" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Bluemercury according to real employee reviews?

"Chronic turnover because pay is low." ((in 46 reviews)); "Unfortunately the upper management that is awesome has been so used and abused that they are starting to no longer care, and that effects the entire morale of the store level employees." ((in 40 reviews)); "Manager schedule requirements.... managers don’t get days off together" ((in 31 reviews)); "Overall the benefits are horrible." ((in 19 reviews)); "District managers are overworked and have too many stores and not enough assistants to help them." ((in 17 reviews))

What are employees saying about Bluemercury layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Bluemercury layoffs and their outlook for job security at Bluemercury in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Bluemercury locations?

Washington , New York , Los Angeles , Chicago , Philadelphia , Atlanta , Boston , Jersey City , Long Island City , San Diego , Dedham , San Francisco , Ardmore , Montclair , Shrewsbury , Austin , San Jose , Stamford , Bethesda , Charleston , Newark , Naperville , Virginia Beach , East Hampton , Rye , Madison , Raleigh , Dallas , Houston , Santa Monica

Bluemercury reviews

2.7

47% would recommend to a friend

(541 total reviews)

Maly Bernstein

37% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

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Bluemercury has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 541 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Bluemercury employee rating is 24% below average for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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541 reviews

1.0

Aug 9, 2018

Enough is enough

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Being able to write our truth after the fact!

Cons

I would like to say that I worked for BM and although the “great reviews” have a few positive points believe the Negative reviewers. Most people only write when they truly believe they have been wronged. I could go on about what unbelievable unconventional business goes on. Employees act out their frustrations by expressing themselves truthfully without being judged and telling their stories... at what point is someone who cares about the business going to listen?

1.0

Aug 7, 2018

Worst company ever horrible horrible horrible deserves no stars

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None quit as soon as you can Or stay for the health insurance that covers nothing Gratis

Cons

No sick days must use your vacation Store never closed for bad weather & if your manager does close the store you don’t get paid No paid holidays Not enough hours for employees Low pay No commission on makeup services 1% commission on sales IF THE STORE MAKES GOAL otherwise you get nothing No Saturdays off unless you your vacation time No maternity pay Needy customers HR dept is clueless never returns emails or calls Rules change daily and on short notice Never rewarded for anything other than selling their brand Only care about M-61 Too many locations next to each other !!!

5.0

Aug 4, 2018

Entrepreneurial & growing!

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing opportunities for growth, fantastic products, super entrepreneurial. You have a real chance to influence the future of the company & have your ideas heard & implemented. It’s super fast paced & there is a lot to do but if you are organized and great with people, you will love it here.

Cons

Very last minute sometimes (nature of being entrepreneurial) on rolling things out. Processes need more work. Computer system getting better!

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