How do I get Sephora friends and family discount codes?

Question

OMG okay so my birthday is next month and I have been saving up like 300 dollars to do a massive Sephora haul. I really want to get the new Patrick Ta blush duo and restock on my Sol de Janeiro 68 spray but my budget is tight so I need that 20 percent off Friends and Family discount.

I did some digging online and I saw people on Reddit saying employees get a special link to share with people. But then I also read that these links have a usage limit and they run out super fast? Like some people said they got theirs on Instagram but then other posts said you have to ask on the Sephora Community forums. My logic was that there would just be a master list of codes somewhere, but apparently it is not that simple.

I am just so confused about the actual process. Do I need to make friends with an employee online or is there a specific thread I should be watching? I really dont want to miss out on this because my birthday cart is ready to go... how do people actually secure these codes?

carter.cunningham · Accepted Answer

Totally agree, those links vanish instantly! My best tip is checking the Reddit megathread the second the event starts, that is how I always secure mine!

Joseph · Answer

Adding my two cents here... I went through this exact panic last year trying to get a code for my birthday haul. Honestly, I spent days refreshing TikTok and Facebook beauty groups, and the stress was unreal. I did eventually snag a link from a small influencer's Instagram story, but it was such a headache. If you do try to find one, just be careful because some people ask for trades or weird favors in exchange. I would suggest looking into discounted gift cards beforehand to stack your savings, just in case you cant find a code. Or honestly, wait for the fall VIB sale. The discount might be 15 percent instead of 20, but at least you dont have to beg strangers online for a link. That stress kinda ruined the fun of my birthday haul tbh.

josephine.barker · Answer

Honestly, chasing those employee links is usually a massive waste of time and kinda sketchy. Half the links shared online are expired, and some are actually phishing scams trying to grab your login info. I had issues with a sketchy link last year and almost got my account locked. Instead of risking it, try these safer alternatives:

Just wait for the official VIB sale. It is safer and guaranteed, even if the discount is slightly lower depending on your tier.

Check this Sephora price tracker to watch for price drops or brand-direct sales.

Buy directly from the brand websites. They often offer 15-20% off for first-time buyers. It is super disappointing how hard Sephora makes it to get these codes now, but do not compromise your account safety for it.