DMcG9
Well-known member
I was just recently informed by an SA at a Sephora local to me that they updated their return policy to within 30 days WITH a receipt. If you don't have one, they can look up the purchase on your record but it will only be for a product exchange or store credit, not a refund. I guess they are cracking down. I have only returned something once and it was within two weeks after I'd used it 3-4x to determine that I was sure I didn't like it (face wash).I don't see anything wrong with this policy.There has to be some sort of limit as to how much of a product is left when you return it. There are a lot of people out there who would use most of a product and then try and return it. In essence they would be getting the product for free - not saying this is what you did.When it comes to foundations and powders, I check it in daylight as soon as I buy it, I've had too many experiences like you where the color looked great indoors and outdoors it isn't flattering.
Overall, I think Sephora's return policy is fair. The time limit is pretty generous (I think it's 90 days) and you don't even need a receipt. I think part of the problem is that some customers aren't familiar with the policy and then get upset when the employees at the store try to enforce it. Just this past weekend I was in the store and a customer was getting irate b/c they wouldn't let her return something she bought in January and that had clearly been used.