It's Sephora Discount Time!

It's that magical time of year again: When Sephora offers its members 10-15 per cent off the whole store.

First up are Rouge members. Being a big spender at Sephora (Rouge members must spend $1000 a year to get this title) gets you 15 per cent off all in-store and online purchases made between April 18 and April 24. Rouge members also can extend their discount to a friend if they bring that friend in to shop with them tomorrow (April 18) and get, while quantities last, a sample-filled tote bag. To take advantage of the 15 per cent off online, Rouge members need to enter ROUGESPRING in as the discount code.

Next up are VIB members, Sephora fans who spend $350-$999 a year. They also get 15 per cent off but their shopping period is from April 19 to April 24 and they don't get to share that discount with a friend or get a tote bag. To access their discount online, VIBSPRING should be used as the code.

Finally, Beauty Insiders (Sephora members who spend under $350 a year) get 10 per cent off their purchases from April 20 to April 23. Their online code is BISPRING It's free to become a Beauty Insider and joining gets you a free birthday gift. If you sign up now, I believe that you can still access this spring's 10 per cent discount.

All levels can make multiple purchases and no, non-Rouge or VIB members can't use their codes to get 15 per cent off; the Sephora gods know which level you belong to. Also, all deal seekers should be sure to have their membership card/info handy and, for any in-store visits, the sale "invite," either the email version or the physical version that some people received.

They should also be ready to deal with crowded stores and long lines as Sephoras get packed during discount time. But it's all worth it for cheap(er) makeup, right?