A luxury perfume, a moisturizer or the star lipstick of the moment: we all know how much a Sephora gift card can brighten up a beauty routine. So, when a tip promises to get one for free and in just a few clicks, it’s hard not to be curious. Real good deal or mirage? I’ll tell you how I tested…
Almost everyone knows what to do with Sephora gift cards. The captivating perfume that lingers on your wishlist, the anti-aging serum that’s a little too premium that we’ve been putting off for weeks, the moisturizing cream with hyaluronic acid or the lipstick purchased “just to try” which quickly becomes our makeup essential… Between facial care, skincare and hair products, the 50 euros go away faster than you imagine. So obviously, when we come across a tip that allows you to get one without taking out your bank card, you listen up. I too had the reflex to tell myself that it smelled like a bad plan. Social networks have accustomed us to competitions with fifteen conditions and regulations longer than a rental contract. This time I still decided to take a closer look.
What intrigued me was that the principle did not resemble classic competitions. No need to fill out an endless form, tag your contact list or share a post. No one asked me to buy a treatment or makeup product to be eligible to participate either. A simple click is enough to join the candidates. I told myself that I didn’t have much to lose: at worst, five minutes. Sometimes we spend a lot more time comparing the textures of a day cream or looking for our favorite cleansing treatment on the shelves of Sephora. So I stayed until the first draw. Then on the second. A few clicks later, against all expectations, my name came up. I can assure you that I reread the screen twice.
The trick actually consists of following the Clothesbyg account on the Whatnot live shopping platform. During each of her lives, Gaby, the account manager, organizes several giveaways with Sephora gift cards with a minimum value of 50 euros. Enough to treat yourself to a new perfume, a foundation or a complete skincare routine, from make-up remover to night cream. To participate, simply click on the “Giveaway” box which appears at the top right of the screen during the live.
The draw takes place about five minutes later and everyone can try their luck. This is exactly how I entered…and won. It also offers gift cards of 50 or 100 euros valid on its Clothesbyg site and sometimes a simple voucher in the beauty brand of your choice. Whether you are more into skincare, makeup, perfumery or hair care, there is something to please in your routine. In short, it’s a dream!
Obviously, no one comes away winning every time. It remains a draw and luck has the last word. But, unlike many other competitions, this one requires no purchase, no paid subscription, no obstacle course. If you come across a Clothesbyg live on Whatnot, and you never say no to a new facial treatment or lipstick to try, it might be worth spending a few minutes there.
