Sephora VIB "Madness" Sale

Sephora started a VIB Madness makeup sale today! I'm not really sure whether you need to be a VIB to use the code online (I think the code will work for "regular" Beauty Insiders, but the fine print below is confusing on first read). The VIB code is VIBMADNESS, and I used it this morning. The VIB sale kicks off today, and there is an in-store event from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Sephora stores. The "regular" Beauty Insider Makeup Madness Sale starts April 12. The event ends on April 19.

Sephora sent VIB Beauty Insiders coupons for use in the store - one for the member and one for a friend. They are bar coded, so I don't know whether the coupon I gave to a friend will help you - or prevent her from using it. It appears from what came in e-mail that you will have to be a Beauty Insider to use the code or store coupon (get one today from a big-spending friend!). It's free to sign up for Beauty Insider status, so why not? I prefer shopping online anyhow!

Here are the rules around this promotion - straight from Sephora's e-mail.

Select stores will have different event hours, check your local store for exact times. Each VIB may only bring one friend during the VIB event on April 8, 2010 from 6-9pm. VIB friends must sign up for Beauty Insider to redeem the 15% off promotion. Online use promo code VIBMADNESS. VIB OFFER VALID APRIL 8 THROUGH APRIL 19, 2010, AT 11:59 PM PST and may be used in Sephora stores and Sephora inside JC Penney stores during regular store hours and on Sephora.com (excluding Canadian checkout on Sephora.com). Offer limited to Sephora VIBs only. Voucher must be presented at time of redemption when used in store. No minimum purchase required. May not be combined with any other offers. Not valid on prior purchases. May not be sold or otherwise transferred. Return of discounted merchandise will be for the price actually paid. Not valid for cash or cash equivalent or with purchase of eGift certificates and gift cards. Not responsible for lost or stolen vouchers. Sephora reserves the right to change or rescind this offer at any time. Not valid for Sephora employees. Learn more about the V.I.B. program at any Sephora store or online.

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