Beauty discounting looks different from apparel — it's less about seasonal clearance and more about ongoing promotional cadence. Here's what 8 months of tracking (January–August 2026) shows across the three beauty brands Closetta monitors.
The Lineup
| Brand | Peak Discount | On-Sale Instances | Currently On Sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sephora (CA/US/UK combined) | 50% | 81 | Yes |
| Clinique | 40% | 89 — most consistent | Yes |
| MAC Cosmetics | 30% | 70 | No |
Clinique: Most Consistent
Clinique is the only one of the three that's shown discount activity in all eight tracked months — January through August 2026, without a gap. The peak sits at 40%, not the deepest, but the reliability is the story here. Full Clinique guide →
Sephora: Deepest Peak, Currently Active
Across its Canada, US, and UK sites combined, Sephora hit a 50% peak discount with 81 recorded instances, and is on sale as of this writing. Sale activity isn't evenly spread across all three countries — see the Sephora sale guide for the Canada-specific breakdown.
MAC Cosmetics: Shallower, Less Frequent Right Now
MAC topped out at 30% and isn't currently showing an active discount, though it was active in 6 of the 8 months tracked (skipping February). Full MAC guide →
Bottom Line
If you want the most reliable "something's on sale" bet in beauty, watch Clinique. For the deepest single discount, Sephora has hit further, but check timing carefully. Browse the full beauty category or set a price tracker on a specific product.
Discount data sourced from Closetta's daily AI monitoring, based on 8 months of tracking (January–August 2026). Historical patterns reflect observed trends and are not guarantees of future sale events.