Coupons & Promo Types

All the ways to save at e.l.f. Cosmetics. Each promo type can often be combined — see the Stacking Tips section.

Sitewide Sales

Percentage-off events across the entire site, often 25–40% off multiple times per month.

Multiple times monthly

Beauty Squad Points Events

Double or triple points days for loyalty members, accelerating reward redemptions.

Monthly

Free Gift with Purchase

Free product added automatically when cart reaches a spending threshold.

Regularly

Buy More Save More

Tiered discounts on multi-item purchases, such as buy 3 get 1 free on select categories.

Regularly

Return Policy

e.l.f. Cosmetics has one of the more generous return policies among major retailers. Most items qualify for the standard return window, with extended benefits available depending on your membership or payment method.

Return WindowReturn ShippingCondition RequiredRefund Method
Standard 30 daysCustomer paysUnused and unopenedOriginal payment method
Beauty Squad Member 30 daysCustomer paysUnused and unopenedOriginal payment method or store credit

Shipping & Delivery

e.l.f. Cosmetics offers multiple fulfillment options. Here's a breakdown of the shipping methods, costs, and delivery timeframes available.

Free Standard Shipping

$35 minimum

Free standard shipping on all orders over $35 for all customers.

Standard Shipping

$5.00

Flat-rate standard shipping for orders under $35.

Expedited Shipping

$15.00

2-day expedited shipping available at checkout.

Loyalty Program

e.l.f. Cosmetics's loyalty program is free to join and provides personalized deals, exclusive perks, and additional savings opportunities. Combining the loyalty program with other discount types is one of the most effective ways to save.

Stacking Tips

Combine multiple discount types in a single transaction. These are the most effective stacking combinations at e.l.f. Cosmetics.

1

Sitewide Sale + Beauty Squad Points + Free Gift

Shop during an active sitewide percentage-off sale + Earn Beauty Squad points on the discounted purchase + Hit the free gift with purchase spending threshold

e.l.f. regularly runs all three promotions simultaneously. Log in to your Beauty Squad account before checkout to ensure points are credited to your discounted purchase.

2

Double Points Day + Sale Code

Target a double or triple points event + Apply any active email subscriber promo code + Spend enough to unlock free shipping at $35

Double points events during sale periods are the best time to stock up — you save upfront on price and accelerate toward future reward redemptions.

Promo Calendar

Monthly breakdown of e.l.f. Cosmetics's biggest promotions and sales events. Highlighted months are the best times to shop.

Jan
New Year sitewide sale — up to 30% offBeauty Squad bonus point event
Feb
Valentine's Day lip and eye collection saleGalentine's Day buy more save more promo
Mar
Spring beauty refresh sitewide saleNew product launch with early Beauty Squad access
Apr
Earth Day cruelty-free promo — charitable partnershipSpring sitewide sale event
May
Memorial Day Sale — up to 40% off sitewide
Jun
Pride Month limited-edition collection launchSummer sale with free gift threshold offers
Jul
Fourth of July flash saleMid-summer Beauty Squad double points event
Aug
Back to school beauty saleEnd-of-summer clearance on seasonal shades
Sep
Labor Day sitewide sale
Oct
Halloween limited-edition palette launchSpooky beauty sale event
Nov
Black Friday Sale — up to 50% off sitewide
Dec
Holiday gift sets and value bundles launchLast-minute gifting sale with bonus Beauty Squad points

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