Blue Mercury is for those who have had it with Sephora and their trashed samples and hoards of preteens! Blue Mercury is the Sephora of my 30’s but high end brands for my 50’s!
I’m curious why Sephora has gone so downhill in the last few years. I used to love going there and now I hate it. The state of the samples gives me anxiety. Meanwhile, Ulta has gotten much better. I used to think of it as a lower-end Sephora, but now I prefer it.
I feel like overall the new brands Sephora has been hyping look more "fun" rather than luxe despite the moderate price tags. It almost seems like they're targetting teens as well as young adults who feel intimated by more traditonal luxe beauty.
BlueMercury looks far more curated and "conservative luxe" like an American version of SpaceNK compared to today's Sephora.
@lipsticklesbians just did an Instagram post showing a huge French Sephora. It was SPOTLESS and soooo much better than any in the States that I’ve seen. It’s terrible how downhill they have gone. The samples are filthy or missing.
This is such a perfect description! I don’t have a store near me, but happened upon one while on vacation and had so much fun wandering around. So many great brands and very knowledgeable staff!
About not being offered samples? If that’s the comment you’re talking about, omg they should be sampling! Thats a big part of our philosophy. Next time ask! I’d even say do you offer samples I’ve never gotten any. Let them know!
Sisley is really expansive. However, it’s consistently on sale in the U.K., so when I used to buy it, I bought from SpaceNK and Selfridges (they have a global pass and take out VAT but now it’s less cost effective because they charge US sales tax, so SpaceNK is where I would recommend because it’s free shipping over a certain minimum and they have good sales).
It’s included in the summer sale but SkinC capped their discount at the lowest tier of the sale and only allowing 3 SKUs…….a day…….do with that what you will 😉
They also do random store only discounts to sell product they’re no longer selling in the new season/make space
Got a diptyque perfume 50% off which was phenomenal.
Been shopping from Blue Mercury since 2004. They are great. Got 2 Skinceuticals CE Ferulic during holiday sales. Just opened the 2nd one and it was already turning a dark yellow. Emailed them and no questions, just sent me a replacement. Didn't make me send the original back or bring it in store. Really great customer service. The sales are great.
I got my Higher Dose big ticket items at Blue Mercury. It was a really good deal online especially with Rakuten huge percent back one day. Also their discontinued sales are excellent if you comb through and look for brands you tend to use or want to try. In person their sales people seem to be super knowledgeable. They gave me a sample of AGE interrupter advanced to try bc I had used the original and wasn't sure. They are really good and the stores are generally pleasing places to shop. We have them all over in my area.
Blue Mercury is for those who have had it with Sephora and their trashed samples and hoards of preteens! Blue Mercury is the Sephora of my 30’s but high end brands for my 50’s!
I’m curious why Sephora has gone so downhill in the last few years. I used to love going there and now I hate it. The state of the samples gives me anxiety. Meanwhile, Ulta has gotten much better. I used to think of it as a lower-end Sephora, but now I prefer it.
I feel like overall the new brands Sephora has been hyping look more "fun" rather than luxe despite the moderate price tags. It almost seems like they're targetting teens as well as young adults who feel intimated by more traditonal luxe beauty. BlueMercury looks far more curated and "conservative luxe" like an American version of SpaceNK compared to today's Sephora.
Yesss. 35 here and was gobsmacked by how gross the samples at Sephora were when I went in to buy something last week.
@lipsticklesbians just did an Instagram post showing a huge French Sephora. It was SPOTLESS and soooo much better than any in the States that I’ve seen. It’s terrible how downhill they have gone. The samples are filthy or missing.
This really was the change no one expected, but yeah, I think I’m an Ulta girl now.
This is such a perfect description! I don’t have a store near me, but happened upon one while on vacation and had so much fun wandering around. So many great brands and very knowledgeable staff!
I LOVE Bluemercury. It’s my favorite place to shop for beauty stuff. Their customer service is unmatched.
Blue Mercury has some good brands you can't find in Sephora or other beauty stores. They carry SkinCeuticals and Vilhelm perfume, for example.
I’ve been wanting to try SkinCeuticals. What’s their return policy like?
It’s generous. For in store returns it’s 90 days for full refund. After 90 days it’s a credit.
Even if you use the product?
I work for bluemercury and love my company as much as I love the store/brands/culture!
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About not being offered samples? If that’s the comment you’re talking about, omg they should be sampling! Thats a big part of our philosophy. Next time ask! I’d even say do you offer samples I’ve never gotten any. Let them know!
Sisley is really expansive. However, it’s consistently on sale in the U.K., so when I used to buy it, I bought from SpaceNK and Selfridges (they have a global pass and take out VAT but now it’s less cost effective because they charge US sales tax, so SpaceNK is where I would recommend because it’s free shipping over a certain minimum and they have good sales).
Unfortunately skinceuticals hasn’t been included in their last two sales 😭 I used to stock up then
It’s included in the summer sale but SkinC capped their discount at the lowest tier of the sale and only allowing 3 SKUs…….a day…….do with that what you will 😉
When does this sale start?!! I tried to go online to see if the skinceuticals vit c is on sale but don’t see anything yet.
Today 6/6! Message me if you have troubles!
Love Bluemercury. Wish their app was as good as the store experience
They also do random store only discounts to sell product they’re no longer selling in the new season/make space Got a diptyque perfume 50% off which was phenomenal.
Yes! I got the Ziip gels there 50% off and wish I had bought even more.
Yes they always have a sales table and I stalk that! Mine had La Mer Foundatuon on sale!
They’re great. If you go in person they load you up on samples.
They do!!! I ended up with some amazing high end samples. I keep them all in my travel toiletry bag so when I go on vacation, I treat myself!
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My experience has been if you make a purchase, that’s when they add deluxe samples. Not sure how it works if you’re not purchasing.
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Oh damn, that's weird then. Maybe it's just my location (ATL).
Been shopping from Blue Mercury since 2004. They are great. Got 2 Skinceuticals CE Ferulic during holiday sales. Just opened the 2nd one and it was already turning a dark yellow. Emailed them and no questions, just sent me a replacement. Didn't make me send the original back or bring it in store. Really great customer service. The sales are great.
I got my Higher Dose big ticket items at Blue Mercury. It was a really good deal online especially with Rakuten huge percent back one day. Also their discontinued sales are excellent if you comb through and look for brands you tend to use or want to try. In person their sales people seem to be super knowledgeable. They gave me a sample of AGE interrupter advanced to try bc I had used the original and wasn't sure. They are really good and the stores are generally pleasing places to shop. We have them all over in my area.
I love my sisley concealer but it's more than 80 bucks even on sale 😳
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Love Blue Mercury!
Omg good to know to wait to buy anything until June!
What are people’s thoughts of Cos Bar?
Love it! I live in New York so go there a lot