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 23 reviews)); "makeup and the team was great" ((in 14 reviews)); "Great skincare perks, gratis, and all the training" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 11 reviews)); "Fun work environment as middle manager." ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Chronic turnover because pay is low." ((in 43 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 39 reviews)); "Store managers have set schedules with Sunday’s and Wednesday’s off." ((in 28 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 16 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

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Bluemercury reviews

2.7

47% would recommend to a friend

(541 total reviews)

Maly Bernstein

37% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.7

Culture & values

2.6

Senior management

2.5

Career opportunities

2.4

Compensation and benefits

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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Reviews by job title

541 reviews

5.0

Mar 15, 2016

Spa & Luxury Beaity

District manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing company and people to be around. Great potential all for growth and opportunities to develop your talent.

Cons

Not anything I've noticed.

5.0

Mar 15, 2016

If you want to LOVE coming to work everyday!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you love skincare and makeup this is for you! So much fun with clients and helping them find what truley works for them instead of pushing one brand on them like other retailers. You have the freedom to customize what is best for the clients. Known for giving samples before selling something you are unsure of. Such great growth opportunities by promotions from within. The company has such great contests for staff! The staff is innovative and knowledgeable on product and ingredients. The spa is an amazing experience which I recommend to all!

Cons

Smaller staff so need to keep the balance and get along with all different personalities.

4.0

Mar 10, 2016

Great Company!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of opportunity! Fun perks and products

Cons

Office space is uninspiring, small office

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