What girly girl doesn't like Sephora?! I love Sephora a little too much though. I always spend way too much money there. But, I do love their offerings regardless of their prices. This one in particular is like any other Sephora I've been to except unlike the 1st Sephora I ever went to, the San Francisco downtown one. They followed me because I was a teen and dressed like slob? I dunno. That was years ago and is irrelevant to this review except, at this Sephora, they are helpful here without being hawk -like. read more

Nice sephora store. They're well stocked and have very nice friendly staff. Helped me find everything I needed.

If I could give ZERO stars I would. When I first found this sephora I was so excited because it's a lot easier to commute to this one (not to mention parking!) than to the one in downtown SF. However, that was EXTREMELY short-lived. 1) The sales reps there? Are they really trying to make a sale if they're rolling their eyes at me? Or if they're ignoring me? 2) The esthetician there acts like she's the queen of the world. I told her that a certain product makes my skin oily and she SHOOK HER HEAD AT ME slowly and said "no...no...no, you got it wrong" EXCUSE ME? I think I know whether or not this makes my skin oily since I'm experiencing it! And the vibe she gives me whenever she sees me is like she doesn't want to talk to me but she has to because it's her job to be courteous. All I have to say is -- I'm not an idiot, I can tell what attitude they have towards the customers. I hate this sephora so much that I no longer come here unless it's an emergency. Otherwise, I'll go all the way to downtown SF just to get something. They're service is much better there. read more

my first experience at this location left much to be desired! Never have I felt more invisible than when I came here. I was interested in a tinted moisturizer. As I walked in there were two techs, salesperson or whatever they are called gabbing to one another. I told them what I was looking for not ever having used one, and instead of taking me over which is what other stores do , they just pointed! Really!!! And then turned around and continued to gab at each other. So long to you Sephora!! and your snooty employees :\ read more

Updating my review: this store fixed the sewage smell issue and has made some other improvements. It's a good store and they rarely are out of inventory on things I need. read more

This location sucks! They don't have much in stock, some brands they don't carry at this store. Some are not so knowledgeable on what they are selling. I don't know why I continue to go inside there when I know I will just have to go to another Sephora. read more

I came into Sephora looking for some help to cover up a nasty black eye that I got from a mugging :( It was the night of my birthday party and I was feeling pretty self conscious about my face as it was all black and blue. The girls at the store came to my rescue and magically transformed my horrible black eye back to normal. The make-up application was flawless(you could hardly see the bruising)! The girls were so supportive and gave me the confidence boost I really needed. This was customer service at its best! Thank you ladies for helping me! read more

This Sephora​ is very large and carries a lot of products. The employees are nice and the store is very clean. However, right as you walk into the store you will notice a pungent smell. The store smells of sewer/dumpster and ruins the overall experience​. When walking into a makeup store you'd expect the fresh smell of cosmetics​ but all this Sephora​ smells like is trash. This definitely​ ruins the otherwise great shopping experience. read more

what's not to love about sephora? ok for guys, technically...everything. it reeks of 2 billion types of perfume, there are girls there with 500 layers of makeup on, you're shopping, you're shopping, did i mention shopping? when will girls learn: we only go shopping for the sex. we know one leads to the other. that's right, we're stupid, we're easy, and since we're being honest with one another, we're actually too lazy to care if you know we're stupid and easy so we don't even bother to pretend we like sephora. now...all that aside... ok so there are some hot girls at sephora. but they're planted to make you want to buy stuff to look like them. and for some of them, they apparently want you to buy one of EVERYTHING in the store cuz that's what's on their face. that's right- i figured it out: the sephora managers pay girls by the layer of makeup. secret's out. they apparently do that so that when asked "do you know anything about [this clairol blush], [this maybelline eye makeup]...?" they can honestly answer "i'm wearing it right now". just don't expect them to tell you which layer it is cuz that gets mad confusin' now that's not to say that women at sephora aren't blindingly attractive without all that makeup - they are or they get fired. it's just masked (lit. and fig.) by the makeup. +4 stars becuz they make girls feel beautiful -1 star because the only place i can breathe in there is the coffee grinds cup (my salvation) read more

Best service I've gotten at Sephora! Casey is awesome. Asked him for some recommendations on skincare and he knew exactly what products I needed. He tested out a fee products out on me and took his time to understand my needs. Casey is my new go to guy at sephora now! read more

Best Sephora in the bay area. with the greatest cast and clients ever! I heart you guys :) Sephora Burlingame is the place to be ;)

I just wanted to say that since my initial horrible experience with returning an item, I have returned a few times and my experience was good. Maybe two of the five times I could even say we're "great." Great job to management for correcting their bad customer service error. read more

Poorly managed stuffs and their treatments on each customer differently base on who you are and how your dress.. Be aware of that in your mind if you want to buy make up or try out something. They will ignore you and never even want to say hi or being serious about your question if they think you are not potential buyer. This location needs serious management make over. read more

I went in earlier today. I was not greeted by any of the people working their. But instead was given a stank eye and was being followed by members without even saying a hi. When it came time for needing help, I had to look for a member when there were others around that saw me looking but moved along. Anyways, I tried to get help on picking something different in my lipstick color and all she did was do the same thing I did (pick and put on hand). She never offered to put it on me or offer any other assistance. Definitely not coming back to this location. As someone who comes from a costumer service background I am definitely not impressed. read more

I was not impressed with this location. The staff made me feel like a red-headed step child as I was passed from one staff member to another. I think I met the entire staff by the end of my 20 minute visit. I was recommend from the staff to try Bare Essentials which for me was a skin complexion nightmare. Like other reviewers stated, I prefer to visit the makeup counters at Macys or Bloomingdales where the service is more professional and attentive. read more

I have to say I love the store Sephora. But the Burl Ave location is lacking service. When I walk in and want to ask about a product, no one is ever available. Sometimes the employees are busy and sometimes not. But no one ever says "Can I help you?" Yesterday when I walked in the store , 2 employees saw me walk in and blatantly ignored me. They were discussing how they are eliminating sugar from their diets. I was starring at them, waiting for them to finish their conversation and help me. Since the conversation wasn't ending, I had to interrupt their sugar diet discussion to ask them a question about foundation. I said, "Sorry to interrupt but can someone help me find a foundation?" Come on you guys, let's focus on the customer . read more

I had a great experience with Bree! I walked in told her what I wanted, let her know I was on a break & in a hurry ... she helped me find everything quickly and efficiently. She was very sweet, personable, knowledgeable and professional. Asked all the right questions and listened to my needs. Highly recommend ! read more

I had always Love visiting Sephora. Today I just had my worst experience. I was trying to return some gifts I got over the holiday (Obviously I dont' have the receipt) I had NEVER had a problem with returning without a receipt at Sephora. Plus all the items I'm returning are Brand New in Boxes... A short hair associate with glasses jumped in while another associate was helping me, to question if mine was a return and I would need a receipt. After I explain it was a gift, she insist "You better find your receipt or get a receipt" What kind of attitude is that? I'm not returning boxless, opened, broken items. I search on the site when I got home and everything I'm returning are current items carried by the store. This will be my last visit to the Burlingame store. read more

I love Sephora and since my bf lives in downtown Burlingame, it's a convenient 10 minute-walk. They have the basics here -- from Stila to Nars to Lorac in make-up and from Perricone to Cosmedicine in skin care. The Sephora brand is of course also available. Limited men's selection and also make-up tools, which is expected for a smaller Sephora. One thing that I don't like about this place is the staff. They're not the usual happy, perky, glad-to-be-of-help salesgirls at other Sephoras. Rather, they seem easily annoyed and they look almost disdainfully on you if you try something out. With the limited selection of brands, don't come here if you're looking into comparing dozens of mascaras before you get that perfect black one. However, if you know exactly what you want, and are not easily intimidated by the unfriendliness of the staff, then this store would be more than adequate for your make-up needs. EDIT: They seem to have had a change in staff recently since I went yesterday and they were really nice and friendly. I must've been greeted by 5 employees the moment I walked in. read more

Was at the store today looking for a couple things. No one approached me at all. I noticed that the two dogs (a beagle and black lab).sure we're getting the employees attention. So next time I "need" help there I will bring my Sheltie with me! My dog would not enjoy shopping he would prefer to go to the beach! Pay more attention to your two legged customers. We are the ones with the debit cards! read more

Great location, products always in stock, however the staff is never knowledgeable on the products. Only go here if you already know what you need. read more

out of sephora in JCP tanforan, burlingame, and palo alto, this location is by far the best in service. i swear ive never come in here (and i work in burlingame, so where does my paycheck go normally on my lunch breaks?) and not had at least 3 people ask me how i'm doing or if i need any help, and i need a lot of help! they also give generous samples :) went into the stanford mall last week, NO ONE SPOKE TO ME ONCE. i had to wait next to an employee for about 90 seconds before she stopped what she was doing (stocking shelveS) and acknowledged me. she then provided me help & advice, but the fact that no one even said hi, was just weird compared to my experiences with burlingame the staff here is always on point, fast, friendly, even the dudes. they can also sense whether or not you dont wanna be bothered - as sometimes i come in with ear buds in, which i think is kind of cool cus sometimes when i go to a store with ear buds in the staff will continue to talk to me and ill have to pause my phone and be like sorry what? anyhoo every time i get one of those surveys from the register, i always always fill them out and i always name the people who help me great job bgame sephora i love u read more

I wanted to get a really nice gift for my girlfriend on veterans day,but i then realized veterans day passed 3 moths prior and i didnt have a girlfirend. so i went inside sephora hoping to find one. I ended up buying some eye cream but not before sampling everything and telling them i was joan of arc in my former life. The eye cream was great I swear i look and act like a 10 year old now. The customer service was so great i go there when im having a bad day. If you see Judy tell her holy guacomolee black jelly beans and tutti fruits. she will know what you mean,cuz i sure dont read more

I'm not a make-up girl and never wear scent; in fact, I can barely stand to walk by this place, precisely because it reeks/stinks of perfume and the like. But I went in once, mistakenly thinking they sold MAC lipstick, which they do not. That said, I figured that once I was there, maybe they could help me with concealer--and boy did they ever! I ended up buying a Lorac stick concealer, which they did a fantastic job of helping me match my skin tone exactly, which is something I could never have done myself--I don't have the knowledge or patience. It's confusing to walk in and have dozens and dozens of concealers and the like, but they did a terrific job of steering me toward something that works well, and also of getting me out of there! read more

No one helps me out! I just came back from there, I spent around $142 on Origins. I only got three simples by other brand that an Asian cashier gave to me after I asked, are you kidding me??? Are you keeping all those simples for yourself? Why is this store in Burlingame so damn arrogant?! read more

i love this sephora!!!! being that its located in the suburbs in a quaint area, its never too crowded! those that frequent sephora's in general know how crowded they can get, and even on a saturday afternoon, there's no more than 20 people in the WHOLE STORE! makes for an amazing shopping experience. and this is not specific to this sephora in particular, but i love their return policy! so generous, but i think it makes sense given that i drop $50+ every time i walk in... read more

i do love sephora. I will love all sephoras. Despite the fact that many yelpers here have given this sephora bad ratings, I dont mind it. This is the first sephora that i've purchased anything from. ( i love closest to it ). They have everything I want in stock. They take my returned items. They're nice and friendly to me. It smells SO GOOOD, :) read more

having sephora on burlingame ave. makes the shopping experience complete. clothes, shoes, makeup, food... everything a girl loves! working near b-ave. is deadly. i always find myself wandering over there during lunch. i love the variety of makeup that they sell here. they sell makeup that is not conventionally sold at the department stores! read more

I love Sephora - the spirit & concept of it (read previous review) However, this location just does not do it any justice. This store is small, so frequently they're out of products. Which is highly frustrating as its so hard to find parking in this neighborhood! I've asked for advice, and every single salesgirl there said the same thing. I find it fishy that each and everyone of them recommended an obsure product w/out any other alternatives. Um... sorry, i'm not gonna buy something just cuz ur trying to meet some sort of product sales quota. read more

I'm going to keep giving the 5 stars! VIB + VIB ROUGES go to this location! Yes it's not as big as other Sephora's but the associates make you feel welcome! I had an excellent experience with a return and the cashier had great energy and held a great convo about Kat Von D products. I might have had to travel to get here and park, but it's worth the service and smiles here! read more

Virtually zero customer service. Multiple associates standing around the front of the store gossiping, do not greet you, nor bother to help you as you look around the store. They don't look friendly, so I wouldn't want to even attempt to ask them for help. read more

I usually love the Sephora chain.Can you really have any greater fun as a girl than being in this huge makeup store? Usually id say yes. But this store is horrible. More than anything I hate going to places where the sales people look at you like you're not good enough to be in their store. Who fucking cares that I'm wearing jeans and a tank top? I want to use a $100 giftcard. I'm trying to spend money in your store and you look at me like I belong in the ghetto. Burlingame sucks. read more

This Sephora is very small. I've been here a couple times and it's always just sorta dirty. It's cramped and every where you turn someone is using a tester in the most unhygienic way possible. Every time I visit this store I pretty much turn around a leave within a minute. It's not a nice place to browse. read more

It's Sephora. What else can I say? Good for basics. No need to drive into the city... but then again... this location is small. Makeup selection is edited. I couldn't find Laura Mercier here. Nevertheless, happy to see it in Burlingame. read more

Sephora I used to go to...in Santa Monica, Southern California had good looking girls who knew things about make-up and skin care. I don't think that's the case here. But oh well I still love Sephora. read more

I love the people who work here! They are so friendly. And they have tons of things in stock. I live closer to the Sephora in Stonestown, but I drive down to this location because they usually have everything I am looking for! read more

I love makeup therefor I love Sephora. I would spend all afternoon here if I could. This location is nice though parking can be tough. Service is hit or miss. Normally I go in when I have time to peruse the shelves in search of my new favorite product so I dont mind if I'm not asked every thirty seconds for help. But when I do need help its not always available despite the large number of employees who are always working. read more

I live in sf, and work on the peninsula. This is the closest sephora to my work. Considering I have the big guns in sf, I have to give a big thumbs up to this location for their customer service. Lisa (beautiful red head, knowledgeable in many the beauty product) was awesome when I come over and ask "between product a and product b which would you recommend?" She knew a ton about both, and considering there is a butt load of stuff in this store, that is impressive! I hope they get a bit more selection (ahem...Josie Marin....) but the store is wonderful. :o) read more

Not helpful. Had to wait awhile to get some help meanwhile the manager is just walking around doing nothing. I asked her for help and all she said was it will just be a minute. When I finally got someone to help me, they made it seem like I was a bother since I was asking for a color match. Yes it was a tough color match and had to match but as a customer I was frustrated enough that we couldn't find one to match. Last thing I needed was a sales person making me feel like a burden and a pain for asking for help. I will not go to this sephora anymore. I will have to check out the San Mateo location instead. read more

I love this particular store! I got great customer service and since I go there so often, they know who I am and they know I buy something each time I'm there... I also love getting the little give-aways every time you get a hundred points on your Sephora card! read more