17 Weird (But True) Facts About Sephora

Every beauty lover knows Sephora. Heck, anyone that's ever stepped foot in a shopping mall recognizes its iconic black-and-white branding as the gateway to the cosmetics heaven that it is. Wall-to-wall lipstick, lotion, luminizers, fragrances—what’s not to love? It's a beauty emporium in the truest sense of the word—and its reach isn't limited to its expansive brick-and-mortar footprint. Its digital reach is seemingly limitless, offering the same in-store experience wherever you may be. (There's nothing quite like hopping through the Sephora app while enjoying a glass of wine on the couch.) Despite our longstanding love affair with Sephora, there’s actually a lot we didn’t know about our favorite shopping destination. Apparently, there are some things even years of visits won’t teach you. We did some sleuthing and spoke with two experts—Sephora beauty directors David Razzano and Melinda Solares—to uncover some little-known facts about the brand. Keep scrolling to learn some interesting...