Frustrated Sephora workers say their makeup freebies and hours are drying up

• Sephora employees have spoken out about a change they said has led to a lack of hours and perks.
• A new "flex" position means no more guaranteed shifts or free products for them to try at home.
• It's part of an initiative known as "Project Shift," employees told Business Insider.

For years, makeup enthusiasts considered Sephora a "fun" job. But a recent policy change has axed the benefits that many counted on to make it all worth it.

Business Insider spoke to six recent and current Sephora employees who said an initiative called "Project Shift" saw them or their coworkers unexpectedly reclassified as "flex" employees instead of part-time in February.