Odes on Tender Specie(s) Vol III: Bad Faith · Track 24 · middle
Sephora Beauty Insider
Insider, VIB, Rouge. The loyalty system that gates access to the best samples behind tiered spending. The brand-loyalty as caste system. Ludo's glitter-pop sneer.
Lyrics
Insider... V.I.B... Rouge... So you walked in off the street Signed up on the app, how neat Got your little black and white card, 2007-style Welcome to the bottom of the pile They give you points for every dollar spent A birthday gift, heaven-sent A mini-mascara, a travel-size dream It's giving... first step in the scheme. Welcome to the Beauty Caste How long can you make it last? From Insider, up to V.I.B. Climbing for that sweet, sweet freebie Then you hit that Rouge-colored throne Is this status you can own? They'll surprise and delight you, it's true As long as the credit card is you. Three hundred fifty dollars down You're a Very Important person in this town Got that email: "Spring Savings Event!" Early access, money well spent Except the site crashes, and everyone's there Fighting for the last Fenty lip wear In the Rewards Bazaar, a hundred points you trade For a serum sample, freshly made And just small enough to lose in your purse. Could be worse. Welcome to the Beauty Caste! Yeah! How long can you make it last? From Insider, up to V.I.B. You're almost there, honey! Climbing for that sweet, sweet freebie Then you hit that Rouge-colored throne Is this status you can own? They'll surprise and delight you, it's true As long as the credit card is you. One thousand dollars. A whole grand. For a little red card in your hand. A "dedicated hotline" for your call Just to get the same agent, after all. They call you Rouge, like you're royalty But babe, it's just brand loyalty. They're not selling you a crown They're just selling your own money back to you, downtown. Welcome to the Beauty Caste! Spend it, queen! How long can you make it last? Flex it! From Insider, up to V.I.B. Climbing for that sweet, sweet freebie! Then you hit that Rouge-colored throne Look at you! Is this status you can own? They'll surprise and delight you, it's true As long as the credit card is you! Redeem your points. Your birthday gift is waiting. Your balance expires in three... two... one...