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Benefit Cosmetics

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Toxic Company - Marketing Coordinator Benefit Cosmetics Employee Review

1.0
Oct 24, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Gratis (but only on Benefit products and not even all SKUs)

Cons

Benefit is such a toxic company. There is extremely slow growth and there is no rhyme or reason to how get promoted. Leaders and managers play favorites - if you’re not a favorite then good luck getting promoted. There are a lot of managers that shouldn’t be managing. My manager was a micro manager and it felt like she never trusted me or wanted me to succeed. She wasn’t a leader and never made me feel comfortable going to her for help or guidance. This is the same sentiment I heard from other employees at my level with their managers. They also randomly allow some employees to be remote and not others (again, no rhyme or reason. The work environment feels like high school where it’s really cliquey and lots of gossip. If that doesn’t convince you not to work here, then the pay will. The pay is extremely low especially if you’re working in San Francisco (one of the most expensive cities to live in in the world). Benefits are also the bare minimum and don’t expect large bonuses.

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5.0
Jun 15, 2026
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Pros

Great culture and positive work environment.

Cons

San Francisco location & pay.

3.0
Jul 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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