If you’re always scouting the latest beauty trend or makeup product launch, Sephora is your best friend. No question about it — it’s a buffet of all-you-can-buy potions, lotions and powders.
Whether you’re a beauty junkie or simply want to snag a new lipstick for a fun night out, it’s critical to know which products are worth your money — and time sifting Sephora shelves. So, we did the work for you, especially now during the Sephora Savings Event 2024.
As a full-time product tester with (1) a makeup vanity that can only be described as “organized chaos,” (2) a three-tiered skincare cart and (3) a haircare cabinet that looks nothing short of an in-person Sephora store at large, I guarantee the below products are straight from my must-buy list. This is a guide you should shop directly from during the Sephora Savings Event, which runs from April 5 to 15.
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- All Sephora Collection items: 30% off (4/5 to 415)
- Sephora Rouge Members: 20% off (4/5 to 4/15)
- Sephora VIB Members: 15% off (4/9 to 4/15)
- Sephora Insiders: 10% off (4/9 to 4/15)
Please note that MAC Cosmetics, The Ordinary and VIVA GLAM brands are excluded from the event. Additionally, shoppers are limited to one Dyson product.
Ahead, find the ultimate list of makeup products to stash inside your online Sephora cart, from full-coverage foundations to eyeliner pencils. It’s a beauty lover’s Super Bowl, and it’s surely one of the hottest events of the season.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops Sun Glow Serum
New from Glow Recipe, the Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops Sun Glow Serum is the ideal precursor to makeup to mix with your moisturizer of choice. I love to apply this product before any of my makeup, sometimes reapplying with my bronzer to add another layer of glow halfway through my glam routine.
Iconic London Velvet Smooth Pore-Refining Primer
One of the best primers I’ve ever tried is the silky smooth Iconic London Velvet Smooth Pore-Refining Primer. It blends like satin onto my skin, comes in luxe packaging and, if my eyes were closed, I’d think it’d be way more expensive. Aka, why you should add it to your cart during the Sephora Savings Event.
Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid
The Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid is a foundation I recommend to nearly everyone IRL, especially if they have dry skin. The brand’s shade range is impeccable and it’s buildable, perfect for day and night. Plus, it contains skin-loving hyaluronic acid to douse my face with a layer of much-needed hydration.
For more options, check out our guide to the best Charlotte Tilbury products we reviewed.
Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Face and Under-Eye Concealer
Everyone talks about the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, but I believe the brand’s Luminous Silk Face and Under-Eye Concealer doesn’t receive the credit it deserves. It’s hydrating, brightening and well-covering, all in one. Plus, its shade range is quite remarkbale.
For more options, check out our guide to the best concealers we reviewed.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Translucent Loose Setting Powder
With me for nearly every makeup application during the week, the Anastasia Beverly Hills Translucent Loose Setting Powder is the *best* loose powder ever. It never looks cake-y and is the perfect dusting to top off your liquid foundation or tinted moisturizer. This is the product you truly need.
LYS Beauty No Limits Cream Bronzer and Contour Stick
The creamiest bronzer award goes to the LYS Beauty No Limits Cream Bronzer and Contour Stick, hands down. It’s my most-used product because it’s so simple to apply and it blends gorgeously onto any skin shade. It’s reasonably priced at $20, but now will be less during the Sephora Savings Event.
PATRICK TA Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo
As seen all over #BeautyTok, the PATRICK TA Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo is truly worth the hype. Its stunning pink, coral and reds make the line stand out from the rest, and I love the twin pairing of powder and cream. Simply put, it’s a blush you should certainly try if you haven’t already.
Benefit Cosmetics Cookie Powder Highlighter
I wouldn’t sleep on the Benefit Cosmetics Cookie Powder Highlighter if I were you. It’s recently been picking up steam on TikTok but I’ve been using it for nearly a decade. It’s not too heavy, won’t give you that chunky glitter look and looks luminous on the apples of my cheeks whenever I apply it.
Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette: The Neutrals
The Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette: The Neutrals is a new arrival from the acclaimed beauty brand, with its dozen new shades serving up the most natural glam imaginable. The pigmentation is just enough in my opinion and it’s compact enough to take with you on the go.
For more options, check out our expert-backed guide to the best eyeshadow palettes we reviewed.
Too Faced Killer Liner 36 Hour Waterproof Gel Eyeliner
Creamy and long-lasting, the Too Faced Killer Liner 36 Hour Waterproof Gel Eyeliner is only $25 and now, even more discounted during the Sephora Savings Event. Its shade range is wonderful and I love applying it before my mascara. Even better, some pinky shades can double as a lip liner.
Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara
Sometimes, the mascara you use won’t necessarily make a difference. Believe me, I’ve tested 70+ and, truthfully, turn to drugstore options for everyday wear. However, when I really want my lashes to pop, I resort to the Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara. It’s the ultimate semi-splurge to pick up while you can take advantage of a discount.
Kosas Air Brow Tinted Clean Volumizing Eyebrow Gel
The easy swipe-on product to buy, revealed. There’s nothing quite like the Kosas Air Brow Tinted Clean Volumizing Eyebrow Gel, the ideal situation for that brow quick-tint you need. Numerous shades are available and it never budges.
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Kind Words Lip Liner
The Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Kind Words Lip Liner isn’t the most popular item from the brand but it’s seriously *so* good. I love its perfect shade variety and can’t believe it’s only $15. It’s also super hydrating while defining my lips well, especially around the cupid’s bow.
Glossier Ultralip High Shine Lipstick with Hyaluronic Acid
Glossier is one of my favorite beauty brands for both makeup and skincare, with its Ultralip High Shine Lipstick with Hyaluronic Acid one of the most flattering, hydrating and well-tinted. You’ll want to stock up on all its shades and will never ever want to run out.
bareMinerals Mineralist Lip Gloss Balm
I have a confession — I own the bareMinerals Mineralist Lip Gloss Balm in practically every shade and I always receive compliments on my lip color and shine whenever I opt for this product in particular. That said, it can be worn as a topper to your favorite lipstick or on its own. Either way, it’ll look beautiful.
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