Is Clinique a good company to work for?

Clinique has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 711 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months. 73% of employees would recommend working at Clinique to a friend and 57% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Clinique have been left by employees working as Counter Manager , Beauty Consultant and Cosmetics Counter Manager .

Does Clinique pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Clinique employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Clinique. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Clinique?

73% of Clinique employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Clinique 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Clinique?

Beauty Advisor (42) , Beauty Consultant (34) , Consultant (31) , Counter Manager (31) , Associate Consultant (28) , Cosmetics Counter Manager (20) , Clinique Consultant (19) , Sales Associate (19) , Sales Consultant (15) , Clinique Counter Manager (14) , Account Manager (12) , Business Manager (12) , Makeup Artist (11) , Accredited Consultant (10) , Director (8)

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

"Great training and incentives." ((in 62 reviews)); "Great people and company to work for" ((in 26 reviews)); "Great Benefits" ((in 21 reviews)); "They're also very generous with free product or gratis as it's known at the counters." ((in 18 reviews)); "Fun can be busy when it is good commission is earnt which helps bump up basic" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"Beginning pay is low." ((in 40 reviews)); "It can also be annoying to deal with poor management depending on where you are (Ulta)." ((in 24 reviews)); "Long hours sometimes and not enough new launches" ((in 19 reviews)); "Once a counter manager, no where to progress afterwards." ((in 12 reviews)); "My general manager was an absolute nightmare and made working there extremely stressful." ((in 8 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Clinique locations?

New York , Atlanta , Los Angeles , Chicago , Phoenix , Tampa , Flushing , Minneapolis , Knoxville , Indianapolis , Columbus , Davenport , Pittsburgh , Paramus , Huntsville , Tuscaloosa , Peoria , Richmond , Saint Louis , Garden City , Milwaukee , Mesa , Detroit , Owensboro , Washington , Charlotte , Dallas , Biloxi , Cincinnati , San Jose

Clinique reviews

3.7

73% would recommend to a friend

(578 total reviews)

Fabrizio Freda

81% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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Clinique has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 578 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Clinique employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

578 reviews

5.0

Jun 24, 2025

Great place to work

Business manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work if you enjoy people

Cons

Low salary for the hours you work and they are unsociable

4.0

May 11, 2025

Best skincare in retail!

Accredited clinique consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Loved the products, free gifts to try out new products. Estee Lauder (the parent company) rewarded us generously with a gratis twice a year. And loved how they always kept us educated in any new products not just by getting it in store but actually going up to corporate for educational classes to gain the skills and knowledge to then use in your store.

Cons

Sometimes you have to deal with catty people in the retail environment. Sometimes we'd get a district manager who was from corporate office who was just out of touch since they were more focused on the Estee Lauder cosmetic counters rather than Clinique. (But not all thankfully)

4.0

May 4, 2025

Behind the Counter

Sales ambassador

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Clinique employees often get generous discounts on their products, which can be a significant perk if you're a fan of skincare and cosmetics. It's a great opportunity to learn about beauty products and develop skills in the retail and skincare industries.

Cons

Like many beauty retail jobs, employees are often expected to meet sales targets, which can sometimes feel stressful. This might involve upselling products or pushing for higher sales, which isn't always ideal if you’re more focused on customer service than on hitting quotas. Working on your feet for extended periods and managing customer traffic can be physically demanding. This might be especially tough if you're working long shifts during busy periods.

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