New to Community? Here are 3 Steps to Get Started

[TeamBIC]

Hello beautiful people! Although many of you are familiar with the Beauty Insider Community – aka the BIC - we wanted to give some tips on how to navigate if you are new around here!

If you are new, first of all, we want to welcome you to Sephora’s Beauty Insider Community, your one-stop destination to share beauty advice, inspiration, news, and recommendations with real people in real time. We want you to feel comfortable in the BIC, so in the video above, Team BIC members @KatieBT and @BrendaBT outline the first 3 basic steps to get started.

Step 1:

First step, let’s work on your Profile! Pick a user name, add a photo, and tell us more about you!

Step 2:

Join groups! Head to the Groups page to browse and join different groups that speak to you and find conversations based on your beauty interests.

Step 3:

Introduce yourself in our latest New Member Monday thread, which we feature  the first Monday of every month! Need a little help figuring out how to post a reply or start a new thread in Community? No problem - check out our thread How to Post in Community thread and video.

This Community is a place for friendly discussion, questions, photo sharing, product recommendations, sharing experiences, and connecting with other beauty lovers like yourself – whether you’re a pro or a newbie, or somewhere in between.

We’re so excited you’re here! If you ever have any questions, do not hesitate to ask -- this community LOVES to help.

Now, which part of the BIC are you most excited to explore?  Let us know by hitting the reply button below!

[LuLuLG]

Hi!

I just joined the Insider community… i have a growing passion for skincare as I have quite dry skin. Really excited to be here!

[WildeFlauer]

Hi, new here, I honestly have no idea, I only came on the sight because I was looking into makeup, I have never really worn it without someone else putting it on for special occasions like my wedding or my daughter-in-law when she was in cosmetology school. I have not worn makeup since my wedding in February of 2020. I am going to be 60 this year and I am trying to come out of my loner isolation bubble (been in the hospital over 55 times in my life) so people get scared to be around you. I do not leave the house unless it is important and besides my husband, I only talk to my best friend, and now that God has healed me. I do not want to be like this anymore, So while I grow on the inside, I now want to change on the outside. I am sorry for rambling. 

[faissy]

Hey everyone m new here …. I am a big makeup lover and also getting into skincare now … always looking forward to see the new upcoming trends and products and excited to use it on myself. My skin is a little rosacea prone so always up to find new calming gentle n hydrating skin products… excited to b BIC MEMBER. 

[SportyGirly125]

@faissy Welcome to BIC!

[MTunc001]

Hey beauties!

I’m new here and I’m so excited to hear about the latest product drops, honest reviews, makeup inspo, skincare secrets, or just to obsess over makeup —im just so happy im here. i suffered with horrific cystic acne for many years and couldn’t use makeup due to the condition of my skin. While my skin isn’t perfect, I can finally now wear blush, lipstick, eyeshadow…all of it! I’m excited to hear about everyone’s beauty techniques and journeys. 

[SportyGirly125]

@MTunc001 Welcome to BIC!

some threads to check out 

What are you wearing in 2025?? 

New 2025 Releases 

[MTunc001]

Thank you so much ! I will definitely check out those threads. 🫶🏻 I’m so looking forward to learning from

 fellow “Sephorians” 🤣

[byme4u]

@MTunc001  Welcome,  I have only recently returned. This is truly a wonderful group of people!  Feel free to comment on any topics you have an interest or a question.

[MTunc001]

Hello lovelies! I’m so excited to learn from my fellow Sephora beauties. I’m so curious about products that I can use during rosacea flares Element Eight O2 Squalane Protect Cream for Redness & Barrier Repair 1.69 oz / 50 mL and if redlight therapy is helpful . 

[willow69]

Hello everyone i am new here..I am excited about skincare I am 55 and want to slow down the aging process. If anyone has any information on what products will help with the process please let me know.

[SportyGirly125]

@willow69 Welcome to BIC! Have you tried retinol?

[Fraya14]

Hi,

I'm new to this. I'm an overtired mom of 3 who works overnights. When I was younger I wouldn't leave my house without doing my face and hair. Now I'm pretty much all natural, besides my eyes. I'm looking forward to learning from other people and what products they'd recommend. I'm focused on my "aging" skin. I find it difficult because I have oily and very very sensitive skin. I'm hoping to find a nice retinal?? The more potent product. I have to do some research. But I anyone has any recommendations, I'd really appreciate it!!!

Freya 

[SportyGirly125]

@Fraya14 Welcome to BIC! I use the retinoid from Leahlani skincare not sold at Sephora.  Also the Caudalie Premier Cru Fine Lines and Wrinkles Anti-Aging Set is great (Sephora employee here).

[Fraya14]

@SportyGirly125 

Thank you!! I'll definitely be checking that out! I appreciate it!!

[MsRonda]

I'm intrested and inspired by other ladies beauty's tips and must haves. Beauty is created within ourselves yet we always enjoy tips to possibly enhance our beauty. 

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[SportyGirly125]

@MsRonda Welcome to BIC!

[Hayleyyyyyyyyy]

I'm so exited to learn new things about beauty! I absolutely love brands such as laneige, sol de janerio, and rare beauty!

[SportyGirly125]

@Hayleyyyyyyyyy Welcome to BIC!

[dayone27]

I'm really excited to see what other people are enjoying in the skincare and makeup routines.  I'm also looking forward to sharing my current Sephora obsessions. 

[SportyGirly125]

@dayone27 Welcome to BIC!