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Benefit Cosmetics

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Beauty advisor - Anonymous employee Benefit Cosmetics Employee Review

2.0
Feb 9, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Gratis, frequently. Expect to receive some items once in awhile for sales recognition, twice a year you can make a large order online, and every time a new item is released, you get one of those as well. Job can be fun when you have awesome clients and a lot of people love benefit so at times selling the product isn't hard.

Cons

Fiesty coworkers who blame you for their failures at selling. As a beauty advisor you are to work with aesthtiticans to help build sales as a team. However I worked with a rude aesthetician who blamed me for not collecting her tips for her and that for some reason, whenever I'm working she doesn't seem to get enough sales and tips! The nerve!! So expect to deal with catty women. So annoying. Also this business is big on sales and if you're not cutting it you will get badgered to no end. This job is and can be very stressful. Some customers are also catty and rude, as working in a woman-dominated area can be. Especially hated dealing with privileged older women who treated you like crap and blamed you do things being sold out, the music is too loud, they don't like your eyebrows, the list goes on. I couldn't take it after awhile. I'm glad I have a real job now.

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Cons

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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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