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Following the example set by Amazon's Prime service, Sephora is testing out its own shipping program called Flash. For a yearly fee, members receive free two-day shipping with no purchase minimum. Sephora is currently "beta" testing the program and has offered it to a select group of Insider Rewards card holders. Flash costs $25 per year, though we hear there's a deal today for just $10.
In addition to free two-day shipping, Flash members enjoy a cut rate on one-day shipping ($5.95, down from $16.95). According to Sephora's Flash FAQ's page, the shipping deals will only be good on certain items and "products eligible for inclusion in the Flash program will be designated as eligible on their product pages." Without the program, you have to spend more than $50 to qualify for free three-day shipping within the US. If you weren't invited originally, you can add your name to the list here or call up Sephora's customer service line to have it done manually.
· Sephora FLASH FAQs [Sephora]
· The Surprising Secret to Sephora's Digital Success Is a Focus On Brick-And-Mortar [Racked]