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Benefit Cosmetics

Part of LVMH

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TERRIBLE PLACE TO WORK!! - Cosmetics Counter Manager Benefit Cosmetics Employee Review

1.0
Jun 12, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

free samples, cute colorful prdoucts

Cons

This company says they are about laughter and fun....well if you are not a die hard rocker/biker chick with tattoos with a bad attitude then count yourself out!! If your style is not pin-up girl look then count yourself out from the door!! This is a mean girls high school "you can't handle this job" environment! There are no rules and regulations so co-workers can talk to you any type of way and management does nothing. This company only puts effort and time into their aestheticians so if you think you are important, think again! They will not train you or certify you if you do not do brow wax services. Your efforts making sales and running around traffic stopping means nothing at the end of the day. Think twice before putting yourself in a bad position! Also, if you are African American this is not the line you want to represent. I have been on all the websites, seen reviews all across the board and have only been able to count 5 African American girls in pictures from here to Germany! Get a clue and listen or allow yourself to get caught looking for another job in the first weeks of gettng hired! They claim that you dont need to know how to put on makeup but then you'll get slaughtered you on the sales floor in front of customers when you try to do your best...it would be useful for them to just look for makeup artists. You'd be better off applying as a freelance makeup artist. THEY WILL NOT TRAIN YOU so be careful applying to this company! The managers are too busy to deal with you or your issues.

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Great culture and positive work environment.

Cons

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3.0
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Pros

Working as a freelancer for Benefit Cosmetics was a fun and rewarding experience. One of my favorite parts of the job was meeting other talented makeup artists and beauty professionals. I learned so much from them—not just about Benefit products, but about makeup techniques, artistry, skincare, and the beauty industry as a whole. It was inspiring to collaborate with people who were passionate about what they do. The role also helped me build my confidence in customer service, product education, and sales. I enjoyed connecting with clients, helping them find products that suited their needs, and seeing their excitement after trying something new. Overall, the experience allowed me to grow professionally, expand my makeup knowledge, and build relationships with talented artists that I genuinely appreciated.

Cons

As a former freelancer, I found it difficult to stay passionate about promoting Benefit Cosmetics because many of the products felt overpriced compared to other brands that offer similar or better quality at a more affordable price point. In today’s beauty market, consumers have countless options, and value matters. I also would have loved to see more diversity represented in the brand’s leadership and marketing. From my perspective, it seemed that many of the higher-level positions lacked diversity, and I didn’t always feel that the brand reflected the wide range of customers and beauty professionals it serves.

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