My fellow beauty lovers,
GET EXCITED!
Today marks the official first day of the Sephora Holiday Beauty Insider Event, a chance for you to stock up on all those necessities (my words, not my husband’s) you use to enhance the natural beauty of your face and skin while keeping your budget (well, your husband’s budget) happy! If you’re planning on purchasing hair, makeup, and skincare products for yourself or loved ones for the holiday season, now is your time!
Here’s everything you need to know and which products are definitely worth splurging on this year.
DATES & discounts
The Sephora sale is divided into different dates based on your Sephora Insider membership. Anyone can become a Beauty Insider for free. Higher statuses are obtained after spending money on Sephora products within the calendar year – $350 for VIB membership and $1000 for Rouge membership.
October 26 – 29 – Sephora Rouge members get 20% off with code ROUGEBONUS
November 2 – 5 – Sephora Rouge members get 20% off with code ROUGEBONUS
November 9 – 12 – VIB members get 20% off with code VIBBONUS
November 16 – 19 – Beauty Insider members get 15% off with code BIBONUS
These sales do NOT happen often and some products will likely sell out quicker than Sephora can keep them restocked, so make sure to snatch your favorites as soon as possible!
MY all-time FAVORITES – Make up
QUICK SHOP:
MAKE UP FOREVER PRIMER
This primer is a serious MIRACLE worker! I tend to have both oily skin and red skin. I use the redness corrector primer before putting on my foundation and my face never shows any hits of red.
LANCOME FOUNDATION
I’ve been using this for years!!! It goes a long way and gives perfectly even coverage for a long day at work. I recommend applying this and the primer with the Sephora multitasker brush.
BARE MINERALS PERFECTING VEIL
It may seem weird to combine a liquid and powder foundation, but I always top off my foundation with this perfecting veil. It could definitely be worn on it’s own if you aren’t into liquid foundation, but I would highly recommend trying the combo! I apply it with this Bare Minerals finisher brush.
SEPHORA COLLECTION CONTOUR PALETTE
The saleswoman at Sephora sold me this palette as a “starter” contour palette a few years ago. I have since purchased other palettes, but always come back to this one. The colors are perfect and apply extremely well to my skin!
TOO FACED BLUSH
I am obsessed with the highlighter/blush combo in this Too Faced blush. I use color Peach Beach, which is the more subtle of the two colors, and it gives me the perfect amount of color and shine.
URBAN DECAY NAKED 2 EYESHADOW PALETTE
As long as you’re using a good eyeshadow brush, this eyeshadow is a perfect staple for every day wear!! I find that the brush that comes with it doesn’t apply the color very well, but Sephora carries plenty of other eyeshadow brushes that I love, like these.
LAURA MERCIER TRANSLUCENT SETTING POWDER
You can use setting powder at any time during your make up routine. I highly recommend applying it with this precision sponge blender. For best results, make sure to dampen the blender before using. Most people apply at the end to “set” their make up. I usually use it between my liquid foundation and perfecting veil (above) to kind of help the liquid foundation set before adding everything else.
MY all-time FAVORITES – SKIN
QUICK SHOP:
KATE SOMERVILLE EXFOLIKATE INTENSIVE EXFOLIATING TREATMENT
I got this exfoliating scrub in a FabFitFun box last winter and fell in love with it. It’s definitely a splurge item but totally worth it!! I only use a tiny amount, like smaller than the size of a pea, and mix it with my normal cleanser. It’s one of those products that you can tell is deep cleaning your face while you’re using it, which I love!
GLAMGLOW SUPERMUD CHARCOAL MASK
Charcoal masks have been a huge hit lately and have shown great results! This product is no exception!
BITE BEAUTY AGAVE SUGAR LIP SCRUB
A lip scrub that you can eat??? This all natural scrub makes lip care easier than ever, considering you don’t have to worry about accidentally swallowing harmful chemicals. I don’t recommend that you sit down and eat this, but if a little bit gets into your mouth while scrubbing, no harm at all! This stuff works great!
OLEHENRIKSEN EYE CREAM
Am I the only one that feels like my eyes get darker and darker as the week drags on? This stuff helps! It is super lightweight and feels so good on my skin.
ST. TROPEZ GRADUAL TANNING MOUSSE
I feel like I’m never going back to tanning lotion after being spoiled by this mousse. It is so quick and easy to apply – seriously I can put it on in about a third of the time it takes to rub tanning lotion in. I’ve always used the gradual version, but I hear the express version is a hit if you need a quick glow!
These are my favorite items at Sephora, but there are soooo many other great products you should check out! What are your favorite Sephora products? Are there are Sephora products you’d like to try but are hesitant to splurge on? Comment below so I can do some research or try them for you!
HAPPY SHOPPING!
Love, Chloe
