SEPHORA — Local services in Tualatin

The interior was hypnotically Caucasian. Tones rang of Taylor Swift and tapioca-puddingcore atmosphere.

I had to wait in line at the register to ask a simple question because no staff were willing to stop and answer a quick question for me and help me locate the foundation I use.

The cashier looked up the product I had bought before and told me to go grab one. I go there and they don't have it anywhere on the shelf. I go back to the register and she just shrugs and says "Oh, we only sell that online now." But. They still carry that same line. And I bought my last one in-store 2-3 months ago. It surprises me they just stopped carrying it in stores. Why did she send me across the store and make me look for 5-10 minutes without checking to see if they even had it in stock? I was really annoyed.

It was a weird experience overall. Other shoppers were very rude and entitled. It was mostly wealthy looking moms with their equally stuck-up daughters. Someone damn-near slammed a door in my face when I was entering. The cashier was nice but not helpful at all. Most staff scoff/ignore you when they walk by. I wouldn't go back to this one. Everyone inside seemed miserable and angry.

I had a WAY better experience shopping at the one in Pioneer Square. People were a lot friendlier. It was better staffed and the staff were very helpful and nice. It also felt more diverse and inclusive than...

i went there to get a lipgloss and when i walked in everything was normal and i felt fine. the longer i stayed trying to find a affordable gloss, the more the employees gave dirty looks. not sure if it’s because i’m a teenage girl and i had bags from other stores with me but i felt extremely uncomfortable in the store and as if i was being judged. i honestly always prefer ulta and this is the last time i will be going to sephora. when i went to ask employees for help they would look at me like i was crazy or weird. when i was checking out my item the lady was nice but when i was done she told me to put a moisturizer and something else in the shopping bag. i said i’m sorry i don’t know what your talking about. she said it again and i laughed having no clue what she was talking about and then she did a snarky remark and said okay bye sarcastically. i was very uncomfortable and felt unwelcome in that store and i am very disappointed but honestly not surprised. i suppose they assumed i was stealing which is so out of line and unbelievable and definitely not true. very upset and i will never be shopping here again and i definitely do not recommend. sephora always follows people who aren’t white middle aged ladies. stop making everyone out to be theifs and maybe you’d get more business. ulta over...

Sephora: My Go-To for All Things Beauty

Sephora is my absolute go-to for anything beauty-related. I mean, the selection is just incredible. They have everything from high-end luxury brands that make me feel super fancy to those indie brands that all the beauty gurus are raving about. Whenever I'm looking for a new foundation, a bold lipstick, or even just a really good moisturizer, I know I'll find it there.

One thing about Sephora, though, is that the staff is always ready to help. On one hand, I really appreciate that they're so knowledgeable and eager to help me find exactly what I need. They've given me some amazing recommendations over the years. But sometimes, I feel like they're following me around the store a little too closely. Like, I get that they want to make sure I have a good experience, but sometimes I just want to browse in peace, you know?

Overall, though, I love shopping at Sephora. The huge variety of products and the helpful staff definitely outweigh the occasional feeling of being watched. Whether I'm looking for a specific product or just want to explore the latest beauty trends, Sephora...