Cosmetics sells affordable vegan, cruelty-free makeup, skincare, hair, fragrance and body products, plus beauty tools. US merchandise orders over $35 ship free automatically. US orders aren't returnable outside a shade-mismatch exception on listed foundations and concealers, so getting the shade right matters as much as the code.
e.l.f. Cosmetics says every formula is fully vegan and never tested on animals anywhere in the world, and the brand carries Leaping Bunny certification. Its products are made without parabens, phthalates, triclosan, triclocarban, hydroquinone or nonylphenol ethoxylates, and the skincare is also sulfate-free.
The company describes a small, indie-style approach to developing and testing products quickly, working with outside manufacturers and letting customer reviews shape what it makes. Through Project Unicorn it has been cutting back on excess packaging, and it reports removing over one million pounds of it since 2019. The catalog spans eyes, lips, face, skin, hair, fragrance and body, plus tools, with fan picks like Camo Concealer and putty primer alongside seasonal limited editions. The Beauty Squad rewards program and a mobile app round out the shopping side.
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When shoppers look for e.l.f. Cosmetics coupons
e.l.f. Cosmetics coupon searches peak in November, about 1.7× a typical month, and dip lowest in February.
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Does e.l.f. Cosmetics offer free shipping?
Yes. US merchandise orders over $35 get free standard shipping in the cart; below that, USPS Standard costs $6.50.
How long does e.l.f. Cosmetics shipping take?
UPS Expedited costs $19 for 1-2 days, and orders placed by 11am EST Mon-Fri process the same day.
What is e.l.f. Cosmetics' return policy?
No US returns or exchanges, but listed foundations and concealers in a wrong shade can be refunded within 30 days of purchase.
Does e.l.f. Cosmetics have a student discount?
Yes. Students and graduates get 20% off through Student Beans while signed in to a Beauty Squad account.
Does e.l.f. Cosmetics offer a military discount?
Yes. Teachers, first responders, healthcare workers and military get 25% off orders of $30+ with a one-time code.
More about shopping at e.l.f. Cosmetics
Beauty Squad
The free rewards program has points, tiers and member rewards, plus receipt scanning.
International
Canada, India, Poland and Spain pay a $9.95 flat rate on $50+ orders, and Canada ships free over $50.
From e.l.f. Cosmetics's own pages, read Oct 12, 2026.
Coupon codes go in at e.l.f.'s checkout, and the student code works only while you're signed in.
The student 20% stacks with gift-with-purchase offers and free shipping, so it can ride along with the free Clear Brow & Lash Mascara on $50+ purchases.
The 25% service code is stricter.
It won't combine with other coupon codes or percent-off discounts, and it skips new and sale-priced items.
Gift-with-purchase offers don't combine with each other, and no coupon code works on gift cards.
Where the code box sits on Shopify's standard checkout (illustration; screens vary).
If your e.l.f. Cosmetics code doesn't work
Minimum order: "15% Off $35+ Orders" needs an order of at least $35; "$5 Off $35+ Orders" needs an order of at least $35.
Exclusions: Coupon codes cannot be used on gift cards; service discount excludes new and sale-priced items.
Combining offers: Student code combines with gift-with-purchase and free shipping; the service-worker 25% code cannot be combined with other coupon codes or percent-off discounts; gift-with-purchase offers do not combine with each other.
End date: "15% Off $35+ Orders" ends Nov 17, 2026; "30% Off All Orders" ends Nov 17, 2026.
Where to enter it: Redeem coupon codes at checkout; student code requires being signed in.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals have links in e.l.f.'s footer, though no dates are printed.
Auto-delivery ships free, which helps when a single mascara refill wouldn't reach $35.
Beauty Squad costs nothing to join and adds points, tiers and receipt scanning.
For gifting, e-Gift cards arrive within minutes or on a date you pick, and you can personalize them.
e.l.f. Cosmetics questions, answered
Can e.l.f. Cosmetics orders be returned?
US orders can't be returned or exchanged, and damaged items are replaced. Listed foundations and concealers in the wrong shade can be refunded within 30 days of purchase through customer service.
Who gets the e.l.f. 25% service discount?
Teachers, first responders, healthcare workers and military members get 25% off orders of $30+ with a one-time code. It excludes new and sale-priced items.
How much is e.l.f. shipping?
Standard shipping is free on US merchandise orders over $35 and costs $6.50 below that. UPS Expedited is $19 for 1-2 days.
Does e.l.f. run Black Friday sales?
The site links to Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals in its footer. No dates are printed for them.
Can an e.l.f. coupon be used on gift cards?
Coupon codes don't work on gift cards. e-Gift cards can be personalized and sent within minutes or on a date you choose.
Does e.l.f. ship to Canada?
Canada is among the countries e.l.f. accepts orders from, alongside India, Poland and Spain. Canadian orders ship free over $50, and duties are included everywhere except Canada.