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Benefit Cosmetics

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Never Again - Brow Bar Aesthetician Benefit Cosmetics Employee Review

2.0
Apr 28, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Hourly salary is competative for aestheticians Employee discount is generous Training classes are fun

Cons

This company is all about chasing clients. Literally. They expect you to "pull" meaning talk customers passing by into sitting on your chair and convincing them to buy everything you show them. I've seen pushy sales people walk and talk with the clients for about 20 seconds not letting them go so they can see "our fabulous new blush". This company has unrealistic sales goals expectations. They threaten to fire you every single week if you don't make these unrealistic sales numbers. They shove sales numbers down your throat, expect you to make miracles happen. If you like being that pushy annoying sales person that chases people walking by, then you'll fit right in with this company. The stress isn't and wasn't worth it for the rest of us.

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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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