12 cards ranked
Best credit card to use at e.l.f. Cosmetics.
Online Shopping
e.l.f. Cosmetics built a following on affordable, cruelty-free makeup, and orders at elfcosmetics.com typically code as online shopping or general retail. With most items priced in the single digits, the brand leans heavily on volume and its own loyalty program. Since beauty has no rewards multiplier, a card rewarding online spend or a solid flat rate gives the best return.
Picks without a tag earn at e.l.f. Cosmetics both in-store and online. Watch for theOnline onlytag — those bonuses only apply on elfcosmetics.com.
- #1Blue Cash EverydayOnline onlyAmerican Express3% on online shopping (up to $6,000/year, then 1%)U.S. online retail purchases3%
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- #5First Electronic Bank2% flat-rate cashbackUp to 4% with higher crypto balances on Coinbase; requires Coinbase One membership2%
- #6Elan Financial Services2% flat-rate cashbackWhen deposited into an eligible Fidelity account2%
- #7American Express2% flat-rate cashbackUnlimited 2% cash back on eligible purchases2%
- #8Navy Federal2% flat-rate cashbackIssued on the cashRewards application when approved for a credit limit of $5,000 or more; lower limits receive cashRewards at 1.5%2%
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Last updated June 30, 2026