Just saw this thread and wanted to jump in because I used to be so stressed about winning at the points game lol. Honestly, keeping things simple has always left me satisfied. Last year a big chunk of change went to a skincare restock and I was so tempted to try for that higher status, but playing it safe just works well for me. Grabbing the 500 points for $10 discount was the move and I have zero complaints. It's guaranteed money back. Plus you dont have to worry about rules changing or points expiring while you wait for some big reward. Wait for a point multiplier event if you can. It makes that $350 go way further and it is super easy. I also started using this Sephora price tracker to keep an eye on prices before I actually hit buy. The tracker is really reliable for me and helps me feel happy knowing I am not overpaying right before a sudden sale hits. Ngl, it feels way better to see that immediate discount at checkout than to chase a reward that might take forever to reach. Just keep it chill and enjoy the haul... your sister is gonna be so stoked you are helping out with her big day.

Omg $350 is a serious haul!! Honestly, if you are not already Rouge status, the $100 reward is basically a pipe dream because you gotta hit that $1,000 yearly spend first to even qualify to spend the points. Don't even sweat it tho because there are way better ways to play the system! First off, definitely try to wait for a point multiplier event. Sephora does them all the time where you get 4x points on everything. That $350 would turn into 1,400 points instantly which is huge!! I usually save my points for the high-end trial sizes instead of the $10 off deal because the math on the 500 points for $10 is kinda mid tbh. Also, since you are buying so much at once for a wedding, you should definitely check PriceDropCatch before you hit checkout. I use it all the time to see if the stuff I want, like the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter or those Rare Beauty blushes, is actually at its lowest price or if a better sale is coming up. It's saved me so much cash on my own makeup kit! If you can, try to split the purchase if there are multiple gift with purchase codes available. Sometimes they have amazing mini sets of the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer or Laneige masks that are worth way more than the tiny discount. Go get that wedding glow!!

I snagged my wedding haul during a 4x points event last year.

• Used PriceDropCatch to track deals.
• Always take the 500 points for $10, works perfectly every time tho.