As of 2021, Sephora started opening mini-stores inside some Kohl’s locations, with the plan to continue opening more Sephora mini-stores inside hundreds of Kohl’s locations. Here’s how to make the most of this partnership, including Kohl’s Cash, returns, and savings hacks.

Currently, all Kohl’s stores don’t have mini Sephora stores in them quite yet.

However, Kohl’s is planning on eventually having ALL their stores have a Sephora within.

Partnership Started in 2020

The Sephora-Kohl’s partnership was announced in mid-2020, with Sephora mini-stores opening in Kohl’s stores beginning in 2021.

Today, the partnership continues with the aim that all Kohl’s stores will have a Sephora in the future.

PRO TIP: FREE BEAUTY CONSULTATIONS

Sephora at Kohl’s locations are staffed by Sephora-trained beauty advisors who offer personalized beauty consultations.

Do NOT hesitate to seek their expertise for product recommendations tailored to your needs.

Some locations actually offer complimentary mini makeovers or express services, such as brow shaping or eye makeup tutorials. Call ahead to confirm availability or book an appointment for these services.

Advisors can also demonstrate how to apply products, such as highlighter, eyeliner, or skincare treatments, ensuring you feel confident using them at home.

The Selection is Not The Same at Mini-Sephora Stores

While the Sephora stores inside Kohl’s does offer a wide selection of brands, with some sources reporting more than 120 brands at the Sephora, it’s important to understand it is a mini-store.

Therefore, don’t expect the Sephora mini-store to carry everything that a regular Sephora location does.

That being said, you can still expect to get some of the most popular beauty brands from Olaplex, Tarte, The Ordinary, and more at the Sephora stores inside Kohl’s.

See Also: Sephora Return Policy: All Your Burning Questions Answered

“Buy Online, Pick Up in Kohl’s Store” is Available

You absolutely can do the “Buy Online, Pick Up In Store at Kohl’s” for Sephora products.

When your Sephora items are ready for pickup, you will receive an email notification or an app notification on your Sephora app telling you that your items are ready for pickup.

Typically, if the products are in stock, you can expect to be able to pick them up within 2 hours.

However, if you order close to Kohl’s closing time, you may have to wait until the next day to pick up your order.

PRO TIP: ASK ABOUT BUDGET FRIENDLY “DUPES”

This tip comes from a budget-conscious friend who shops at Sephora regularly and knows how to save some money.

She recommended that when shopping at Kohl’s, ask Sephora employees about products that’re comparable “dupes” to the more expensive brands.

She went on to explain that while Sephora primarily carries prestige brands, some items are very competitively priced. Advisors can point you toward budget-friendly products within brands like The Ordinary, Sephora Collection, and Inkey List.

Some cheaper dupes that she’s discovered include:

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer → Sephora Collection Bright Future Gel Serum Concealer

Tatcha Water Cream → Inkey List Water Cream

Urban Decay All-Nighter Setting Spray → Sephora Collection Makeup Setting Spray

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick →  Sephora Collection Lip Stories Lipstick in “Oui!”

Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Day Serum →  The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz  →  Sephora Collection Retractable Brow Pencil

See Also: 6 Kohl’s Shopping Secrets That’ll Save You BIG

You Can Shop the Sephora App and Choose Kohl’s as Pickup Location

If you buy products on the Sephora app you can choose Kohl’s as the pickup location and make use of the “Buy Online, Pick Up In Store at Kohl’s” feature, and your items will be ready for pickup in a couple of hours.

That being said, this is only if the products you are ordering on the Sephora app are in stock and available at the mini-store.

While the mini-store does offer thousands of products, there may be the potential that the specific Sephora product you are looking to purchase may not be available for pickup at your specific Kohl’s location.

You Can Still Earn Sephora Beauty Insider Points

You can definitely still earn and redeem Sephora Beauty Insider points at Kohl’s.

So…even though you cannot use Kohl’s cash at the Sephora mini-store, you can still earn and redeem points which can then be discounted from future your purchases.

You can also earn Kohl’s Cash Rewards on Sephora purchases.

Can’t Use a Sephora Gift Card to Pay

Unfortunately, you cannot use a Sephora gift card to pay at their store inside Kohl’s.

But…alternatively you definitely can use a Kohl’s gift card inside a Sephora mini-store.

Can’t Return Items to a Regular Sephora Store

Unfortunately, you cannot return items purchased at a Sephora store, inside a Kohl’s, to a regular Sephora store.

You’ll have to take advantage of the their return policy and return your items to a Kohl’s store.

The same goes for Sephora items purchased on Kohl’s.com.

Ask the Reader: Do you prefer to shop at a regular Sephora store or a Sephora “mini-store” located inside your local Kohl’s? Why?

By Kyle James

Kyle James( Owner/Founder )

I started Rather-Be-Shopping.com in 2000 and have become a consumer expert and advocate writing about out-of-the-box ways to save at stores like Amazon, Walmart, Target and Costco to name a few. I’ve been featured on FOX News, Good Morning America, and the NY Times talking about my savings tips. (Learn more)