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Benefit Cosmetics

Part of LVMH

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If you are thinking about working here I highly advise against it. My manager told us "you are all replaceable" - Aesthetician Benefit Cosmetics Employee Review

1.0
Apr 25, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good pay and tips depending on store location. If you like the products gratis is great. Awesome clients! If you are a hard worker there is growth potential.

Cons

Unfortunately you can not get a time off. I asked for the weekend of my wedding off, three months in advance, on a non black out week, and they wouldn't give it to me. They do not give breaks, our managers told all of the employees to not ask for them because we shouldn't need them. The store I worked at did not let us call in sick, there were multiple times I and my fellow employees had to come to work with fevers, vomiting, and infections, our manager told us to not get her sick and that she wasn't sympathetic. We were very over worked at this location, my manager would make my fellow employees and I take up to 8 clients at a time. One of the previous managers would make us clock out so we wouldn't get overtime and then would make us continue working. The company really pushes their products, this is a very pushy sales job to the point of making customers uncomfortable. Not only do you have to be pushy but the products are very poor quality and over priced. My fellow co workers were great, but management makes this job very hard. They will work you for all your worth.

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5.0
Jun 15, 2026
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Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great culture and positive work environment.

Cons

San Francisco location & pay.

3.0
Jul 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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