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Benefit Cosmetics

Part of LVMH

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Avoid!!! If you want to enjoy a job do not work for benefit cosmetics! - Anonymous employee Benefit Cosmetics Employee Review

1.0
Sep 4, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There are not any pros other than 2% commission on products in HOF.. if you are brow trained you get more Free starter kit Allocation Free product on new launches

Cons

No work life balance, days off are not together, you can work 9 days in a row, managers are patronising and treat you like a slave. The business is incredibly pushy with high targets of £500 per day even when the store is busy and the footfall is not there, you are sent to traffic stop in the shop and outside of it’s not busy inside, Benefit are the toddlers of the beauty hall! Such an immature brand that isn’t taken seriously with managers that are too young to know what they are doing. Very stressful job and most girls who work there are miserable. You have to force people to buy products and “stock pile” to intimidate customers into buying products. Managers steal sales!! No room for progression as it’s impossible to meet targets and move onto passport to progress within the industry. Full of false promises

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5.0
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Pros

Great culture and positive work environment.

Cons

San Francisco location & pay.

3.0
Jul 3, 2026
Recommend
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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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