What it is:The unbelievable scent of a freshly baked vanilla cake has been captured in this rich shower gel formula. The too-good-for-words scent offers you a delectable shower experience for superior bath time fun. Celebrate this 100 percent calorie free option for starting your day sprinkles optional.

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Question

free happy birthday cake

it says you get this item free 2 wks before or after your birthday how do I order it at no charge?

asked 2 years, 2 months ago

ladybug0323

(Richmond, VA)

on Vanilla Birthday Cake Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath

11 answers

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answer 1

As a Beauty Insider, I received an email telling me the gift was available. I clicked on the link, purchased a couple of items, and it was automatically added to my cart.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

rae76

(Napa, CA)

answer 2

You have to register as a Beauty Insider to get the Philosophy Birthday product. Go to the Beauty Insider page and, if it's two weeks before or after your birthday, you can add the product to your basket. You should also get a card in the mail that you can order with or take to your Sephora store.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

mambisa

(Florida)

answer 3

You have to be at the checkout to get it and you may have to purchase something to be able to check out. Or you can see if you can just sign in and go to checkout which I doubt but you can definitely get it if you buy something.

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

smdavis

(Detroit, MI)

answer 4

well, you have to purchase something if you want to get it online. and when you do, when you hit checkout after you've recieved your 3 free samples per order, it will come up as an option

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

fashionablesamm

(new york, NY)

answer 5

Why did I only get a sample of this for my birthday? They show the whole bottle on the website and in the email. I've spent a lot of money at Sephora.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

zeke1

(Barrie, ON)

answer 6

You have to go into the store to get it in person so there's no shipping charge. Your only other choice is to order at least $50.00 worth of product around your birthday (make sure your profile is filled out) and then the shipping is free.

answered 2 years ago

kimbies

(Palm Beach Gardens, FL)

answer 7

If you're registered as a Sephora Beauty Insider, they keep track of your DOB. You should receive an email stating you can collect a free gift (trial size makeup or whatever). You can go to your local Sephora and pick it up. If you want it sent to you, you do have to purchase other products - they're not going to spend postage.

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

pauliesgurl

(Seattle)

answer 8

You can't order it by it self unless you buy something and it will come with your order but you can just go to your local Sephora store near you and show your beauty insider card and you will get it free without buying anything in the store. It makes it less of a hassle.

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

sanriogirl

(Bakersfield,CA)

answer 9

I got my gift in-store but a fews days later I got an email from Sephora reminding me about my gift (that i already got). The email said all I have to do was order online and the gift is waiting for me in my shopping bag. It should automatically appear when you checkout.

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

hawaiiangurl

(Honolulu, Hawaii)

answer 10

Went to store..

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

martyfo

(Fresno, CA)

answer 11

You will automatically be prompted to include the gift with any merchandise order placed on Sephora.com within 14 days of your birthday. To include the gift with your order, simply place a check in the box on the Beauty Insider page of the checkout process.

If you are within the correct timeframe, but you do not see the birthday gift as you are checking out, please call us before placing your order so that we can assist you further. Our Beauty Advisors are available at 1-877-SEPHORA (1-877-737-4672). We regret that we are unable to send the Birthday Gift from Sephora.com without a merchandise order, and we thank you for your understanding.

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

1877SEPHORA

(San Francisco, CA)

Question

How do I get my free birthday gift?

I've been searching your website, but can't seem to find how to get my free birthday gift! Please help.

asked 1 year, 11 months ago

minabina7

(Buchanan, MI)

on Vanilla Birthday Cake Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath

11 answers

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answer 1

When you check out it should add the product into your order!

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

meghanprevost

(Westbrook, CT)

answer 2

Two weeks before your birthday and two weeks after you can get your gift. You have to go to the checkout and it will be there, you just have to ad it. You can also go to the store.

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

smdavis

(Detroit, MI)

answer 3

when you check out it will ask you what you want if it is around your birthday

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

prettyeyes17

answer 4

Become part of the club

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

tparty

(Chappqua ny)

answer 5

you can either order it online when you buy something online or you can go to a sephora store, give your email to the cashier and she'll give you your birthday gift!

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

fashionablesamm

(new york, NY)

answer 6

Go in store and give the cashier your Sephora registered email address or your beauty insider card. If you can't go in store, you can receive your gift at checkout on Sephora.com. If you do not want to purchase anything at this time and cannot go to a Sephora store, I suggest calling Sephora customer service: 1-877-SEPHORA

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

makeuploverr

(Glendale, Ca)

answer 7

I'm not sure if you can get it without getting another product, but when I went to purchase something else I was asked if I wanted to add this on before paying. It has to be either a week before or after your birthday for it to apply.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

pamelise

(San Diego, CA)

answer 8

You have to order something within like 14 days of your birthday or something like that. Then there will be this page where you can check your birthday gift into your cart. Hope I helped!

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

diananiccole

(NJ)

answer 9

You can get your free birthday gift either in store, or at check out online 2weeks before or after your birthday. I read this here: http://sephora.com/customer_service/csr_controller.jhtml?csrSection=bi&csrSub=accountBI#7
Go to help, under the Beauty Insider column click Redeem your Birthday Gift. You have to be a beauty insider though! Good Luck!

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

areebaxo

(East Meadow, NY)

answer 10

You usually get it when you buy something, so if you order it online, you'll get an option automatically to add it to your package. If you buy it in store, you should ask them (at the register) for you birthday gift.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

alexiobaird

(Seattle, Washington)

answer 11

Hi minabina7. You will automatically be prompted to include the gift with any merchandise order placed on Sephora.com within 14 days of your birthday. To include the gift with your order, simply place a check in the box on the Beauty Insider page of the checkout process.

If you are within the correct timeframe, but you do not see the birthday gift as you are checking out, please call us before placing your order so that we can assist you further. Our Beauty Advisors are available at 1-877-SEPHORA (1-877-737-4672).

If you prefer, you can also pick up your birthday gift at a Sephora retail store during the same timeframe. When picking up your birthday gift at one of our retail locations, make sure to let our Cast Members know that you are a Beauty Insider by referencing your registered email address or presenting your Beauty Insider card. No purchase is necessary to receive your gift at a Sephora store.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

1877SEPHORA

(San Francisco, CA)

Question

I'm online ordering, how do I get my free vanilla shower gel?

asked 1 year, 11 months ago

smalltowner

(Colbert, Oklahoma)

on Vanilla Birthday Cake Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath

8 answers

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answer 1

I know I got mine sent to 'pick up' on my inbox on my bday

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

bengaycak

(hawthorne, CA)

answer 2

two weeks before your b-day it will be available on the site but you have to go to the checkout and it will ask you if you want to add it.

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

smdavis

(Detroit, MI)

answer 3

Just sign in under your Beauty Insider account and you'll see it at check out. :)

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

inikip

(Torrance, CA)

answer 4

Become part of the clup

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

tparty

(Chappqua ny)

answer 5

you have to sign into sephora with your email, and when you checkout, the gift will come up as an option.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

fashionablesamm

(new york, NY)

answer 6

Just go into the store and show them your beauty insider card and say it is your birthday. They wil check and then give you your gift.....you might want to re-gift it b/c theres a reason its free..it smells bad!!

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

kelly5308

answer 7

You either have to purchase some products online to receive it and pay shipping which is ridiculous. Its so much better to go to Sephora and pick it up free of charge. Paying for shipping for this product is not worth it.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

sandrabk

(New York, NY)

answer 8

Please call us directly at 1-877-SEPHORA (1-877-737-4672) for assistance with your order. Beauty Advisors are available Mon-Fri 6am-9pm and Sat&Sun 8am-5pm PST. Thanks!

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

1877SEPHORA

(San Francisco, CA)

Question

Is this like the Layer Cake Sephora had?

Sephora used to have their own cake scented wash, now you can only get as a birthday gift. I absolutely LOVED that smell, does this smell similar, if not exactly the same?

asked 4 years, 8 months ago

dingo

(Redlands, CA)

on Vanilla Birthday Cake Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath

6 answers

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answer 1

This is exactly the one they give as a birthday gift. It's vanilla birthday cake NOT A LAYER CAKE. It smells INCREDIBLE; LITERALLY GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT BUT DON'T!

answered 2 years ago

kimbies

(Palm Beach Gardens, FL)

answer 2

I say just go ahead and try it out for yourself. It is a light scent plus smells like a vanilla birthday cake If you don't like it then you can always take it back or trade for another.

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

sanriogirl

(Bakersfield,CA)

answer 3

This is pretty similar to the Sephora birthday gift body wash. Maybe not exact, though.

answered 3 years ago

CWoods

(San Diego, CA)

answer 4

It is similar to the layer cake body wash, definitely.

answered 4 years, 7 months ago

Natalia

(Edmonton, Alberta)

answer 5

Well, now Sephora introduced the new Vanilla Cupcake line, which is a bigger version of what you may have received for your birthday. Both of them are great, but if you want a better price, you should buy the Philosophy Vanilla birthday Cake Body wash.

answered 4 years, 7 months ago

sephoragirl3421

(New York, NY)

answer 6

Yes! Not exactly the same, but similar, and the Philosophy brand is good for your hair as well! I have both at home, since I just had a birthday. I was actually impressed with the Sephora brand bodywash as well.

answered 4 years, 7 months ago

erzabet

(San Jose, CA)

Question

Is there a body butter or lotion that goes with this?

asked 4 years, 1 month ago

Anonymous

on Vanilla Birthday Cake Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath

6 answers

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answer 1

I went to the store seeking out the lotion but I was informed that philosophy doesnt make one for this scent just a lip gloss which is shiny, long lasting and sort of tasty.

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

smdavis

(Detroit, MI)

answer 2

I don't know, however I'll ask the next time I pop in or why don't you try to look for it on sephora.com under "philosophy" products.

answered 2 years ago

kimbies

(Palm Beach Gardens, FL)

answer 3

No, just the body wash (16 oz).

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

sanriogirl

(Bakersfield,CA)

answer 4

I don't know if philosophy makes a matching lotion, but Demeter makes a "sweet vanilla ice cream" lotion that is sweet and fragrant and smells very much like this philosophy scent. Victoria's Secret Vanilla Lace is a nice sweet vanilla scent, too. Hope this helps!

answered 2 years, 5 months ago

artemisgem

(Lincoln, NE)

answer 5

Not that I know of. I wish there was a body lotion to make the scent stronger.

answered 4 years, 1 month ago

XXkatieXX

answer 6

No, but they make a lipgloss of it.

answered 4 years, 1 month ago

xoxcharlottexox

(Lynchburg, VA)

Question

Bubble bath?

How great are these 3 in 1's as bubble baths? I like my shampoo and like my body wash/butter but I'm looking for a really good bubble bath. All of these smell really good, but I'm curious to see how well they work as an acutal bubble bath. Do they make a lot of foamy bubbles or is it kind of like just soap and water?

asked 3 years, 1 month ago

nena812

(Corpus Christi, Texas)

on Vanilla Birthday Cake Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath

6 answers

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answer 1

I haven't used it as a bubble bath per se, but I used it as a bath wash in a bathtub and honestly think if you run it under water and use your hand to swish it around, it may make alot of bubbles. I have hard water at home, but noticed that this will lather up really well.

answered 2 years ago

paula1660

(Fordland, MO)

answer 2

I would say that this works better as a Shower Gel and Shampoo than it does as a Bubble Bath. The bubbles are very small as a bubble bath and don't last very long. It is the equivalent of using any regular shampoo and attempting to use it as a bubble bath.

answered 2 years ago

lumina

answer 3

Makes loads of bubbles. Foamy to the max!

answered 2 years ago

kimbies

(Palm Beach Gardens, FL)

answer 4

It makes ALOT of bubbles when you pour some in your bath tub. So yes, go for it and try it out yourself!

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

sanriogirl

(Bakersfield,CA)

answer 5

It makes it more like soapy water...not really a great bubble bath. Sephora makes a vanilla cup cake bubble bath that is awesome and costs a lot less money.

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

Anonymous

(Orange County, Ca.)

answer 6

No, it is not really foaming. I happen to like that. But if you love foaming baths, you might need to put in more then the recommended amount.

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

jazzlvr

(Sunny Arizona)

Question

Does the Philosophy Vanilla Birthday Cake Body Wash come in a 24 or 32oz?

asked 2 years, 11 months ago

Whitt11

(Norton, VA)

on Vanilla Birthday Cake Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath

6 answers

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answer 1

No, not through Sephora at least.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

gabbyr

(Northern NJ)

answer 2

As a gift from Sephora it comes in 6 fl oz.

It is sold on the philosopy website in a 16 fl oz size. I have not seen it sold in any other size than this on their website.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

adrija

(Burnaby, BC)

answer 3

trust me, you don't want the large size because the smell starts turning bad after only a couple of weeks!!

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

rubysue

(DEARBORN, MI.)

answer 4

After trying it for my birthday, I purchased it in the store. According to the Sephora Associate, it is only available in a 16 oz. size so I bought it.

answered 2 years ago

kimbies

(Palm Beach Gardens, FL)

answer 5

No, it only comes in a 16 oz sometimes they will come out with a speical of a 24 oz with a pump if you are lucky enough but for now you can only buy it for 16 oz .

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

sanriogirl

(Bakersfield,CA)

answer 6

As far as I have seen, no. You can only buy the 16 oz one or get the 6 oz one as your free birthday gift. Sorry!

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

alexrec

(San Ramon, CA)

Question

Is the Vanilla Birthday Cake product Gluten Free?

asked 1 year, 6 months ago

teresasturk

(Aurora, IL)

on Vanilla Birthday Cake Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath

3 answers

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answer 1

Umm, yes I do realize you don't ingest it! Gluten Intolerance is not only about ingesting, there are different forms of Celiac.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

teresasturk

(Aurora, IL)

answer 2

Of course it's gluten free! lol Can be irritating to the skin and UT though!

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

allizairem

(Muskoka, ON)

answer 3

Ummmmm you do realise your not supposed to eat it, right?

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

macglittergirl

(canada)

Question

Does Sephora still give this product out complimentary for your birthday?

I got this product free last year and was wondering if they still do this?

asked 11 months ago

Anonymous

on Vanilla Birthday Cake Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath

2 answers

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answer 1

I didn't get it this year for my birthday (12/17/2012). Instead I received Fresh brand lip balms, one tinted and one clear. I miss the Philosophy Birthday Cake bodywash!

answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago

cortez1972

(Logan, OH)

answer 2

This year we are offering the Fresh Sugar Kisses Mini Lip Duo. You can view it here > http://birthday.sephora.com

answered 11 months ago

1877SEPHORA

(San Francisco, CA)

Question

Is this product recommended for color treated hair?

65
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Fine, naturally curly, frizz-prone

asked 1 year, 5 months ago

tunit

(Sedona, AZ)

on Vanilla Birthday Cake Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath

1 answer

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answer 1

Considering it has "Tea-Lauryl Sulfate" listed, I wouldn't think so. Specially since it's listed too close to the top ingredients, which means there's more. Shampoo with sulfates are well known to strip hair colour.

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

bengaycak

(hawthorne, CA)

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