I just shared some new beauty favorites on IG stories and it reminds me there’s a Sephora sale going on right now and maybe I should update this running favorites list. for anyone interested in shopping this sale! (Feel free to return to this list by searching for “Sephora” using the search bar at the top of my blog any time you need reccos!)
I’m a Sephora lover, and there are TONS of must-have products that I’ve tried and loved. But I know shopping for beauty products can get overwhelming pretty quickly. So to make things easy, I’ll round up my TIP TOP favorites below. (Also, keep in mind that some of the skincare products I use aren’t available at Sephora – you can check out the non-Sephora products I use in my skincare routine.) here!)
Discounts available based on Sephora shopper status:
- If you have Rouge status, you can Shop now until 11/15 and 20% off!
- If you have VIB status, you can Shop now 11/15 and 15% off!
- And if you have Insider status, you can Shop now 11/15 and 10% off!
All tiers use code YAYHOLIDAY
My favorite Sephora products must have:
Happy shopping!
The curling iron I have been using for more than 5 years. I usually use the 1″ barrel but love that it comes with all three for different wave types! I swear my curls will last longer with this wand. Tip: It’s really HOT. I use this on level 3 – unnecessarily high heat can damage your hair!
It’s ridiculously expensive, but for me it’s totally worth it. It’s the best finishing spray and it smells incredible. I spray from root to tip because it lightly absorbs oil and gives a nice natural finish to your strands.
First Aid Beauty Pure Face Cleanser
If you’re looking for an all-in-one cleanser for dry to normal combination skin, I LOVE this one. It’s a newer obsession, and while I usually prefer a double cleanse (using this after I remove my makeup with BC . Cleansing Oil) this totally does the trick and all-in-one makeup remover if I’m too tired. It’s super gentle, doesn’t peel, and I swear it helps tame breakouts too!
Sunscreen Saie Beauty Cream bronzer + bronzer brush:
Love this bronzer cream recipe! It combines wonderfully and gives you a natural sun like kiss. I also love that the creamy formula never breaks or spills out of you (that always happens to me with powder formulas!) Plus, the brush is DIE for. Too great. Hurry before it runs out of stock again!
Isle of Paradise reduces tan without sun:
Curiosity finally got the best of me and I bought these tans. I only use them on my face, but I really like them! I love that it gives you a really subtle, natural, buildable glow and all you have to do is mix it with your moisturizer! They still have a faint tan smell, but which products don’t? I have no problem with it breaking me either!
Shower gel for people in need:
I bought this shower gel and their moisturizer after seeing every influencer I know promoting it. (Curiosity has always been my favourite! 😂) I’ll say, I really don’t understand how anyone can be so obsessed with moisturizer (yes, I know many of you -) very personal skin care!) But I LOVE the shower gel. It’s really gentle, doesn’t dry out skin, and smells so good that it made my very faint shower feel like a fancy spa experience. Such a great welcome to me. IMO opinion that should be the smell of Eucalyptus – it’s amazing – the other smells for me are meh.
Kopari natural deodorant:
One of my long-time must-dos. It works well and doesn’t irritate my underarms like many other products do! (Note: It’s not an antiperspirant, so you’ll still sweat, but it’s a very effective deodorant IMO!) The scent of Megababe in the Beach (smells very nice – but not sold at Sephora).
Farmacy Deep Sweep:
I tend to use this product after washing my face if I am suffering from breakouts! The frequency depends on my skin at the time. I find this great for helping with breakouts (especially if you tend to have problems with maskne) but I usually don’t use it more than a few times per week so as not to dry out my skin. (Those with combination/oily skin, however, will have no problem using this every night!) I love that it has 2% BHA and gently exfoliates without removing makeup ( alcohol free!).
ICE Sunday Riley Ice Cream
I admit, the brand sent this to me last year in a press mailer and I didn’t do anything about it until last winter. For whatever reason I finally decided to open it up and give it a try and I’ve fallen in love with LOVE and have been buying ever since. I recommend for people with dry skin. It’s a cream with ceramides, which really helps lock in moisture and soothe any irritation you might be experiencing. (I’ve had friends say it’s great for eczema!) It’s HUGE but doesn’t make skin greasy! It makes your baby’s skin soft!
Tip: Don’t miss your lips when applying this! It helps extremely dry lips!
Ilia Tinted Lip Oil:
Speaking of dry lips, I LOVE this tinted lip oil (and Ilia is a great brand!) I think the name is a bit misleading, it’s not. feel oil-like, it feels like a thick pigmented lipstick/liquid shade, but is fortified with oils and other moisturizing ingredients, so it gives you great, natural-looking color without be dry! The bottle I have been using for two years! (If you’re looking for a lighter formula, a new one is Merit’s Lip Oil!)
Caudalie Brightening Mask
Another heavy hitter that I’ve been using for years. I love this brightening mask and it’s great when you need to exfoliate or brighten a bit more. Make your skin feel fresh!
Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Essence
If you’re looking to even out skin tone and fade dark spots, then I love this toner from Caudalie! Use a cotton pad to sweep it morning and evening! Caudalie is one of my favorite brands – they’re clean, high quality, and I’ve never used their product that I didn’t like!
Farmacy Green Defense Sunscreen:
One of my all time favorite sunscreens! I LOVE Farmacy – they are a clean brand that has their own organic farm in New York where they grow all the ingredients they use in their products! So great! They make my favorite all-purpose (for all skin types) mineral face sunscreens. It is white but blends very easily! Also helped me to have no problems with my makeup!
Supergoop glow screen:
If you are looking for a *cleaner/safer* chemistry Sunscreen (and no mineral sunscreen required), Glow Screen is AMAZING. (oxybenzone free) Because it’s like a makeup product that makes you feel beautiful, it’s a good product for those who can never remember to put on sunscreen on their own!
Living Proof Dry Shampoo
I have several favorite dry shampoos, but this is my “all-purpose, one-and-done” dry shampoo pick. It leaves your hair feeling clean and freshly washed, makes it smell GREAT and adds great volume and texture! No one else I’ve found does it all like this!
Dior Iconic Overcurl Mascara
I have tried SO many mascaras over the years and nothing tops this one. However, it should be the one in the silver tube, I don’t like the black tube very much! It’s super durable so you can use a coat during the day or add a jacket to go out at night! It makes your lashes look big but not in a dramatic way –– they still look natural! No, it’s not “clean” – but no clean mascara can match this one, not even close! (And I’m fine with that. Almost everything else I use is – so, YOLO.)
Peter Thomas Roth FirmRX Peel
This is GODSEND when your skin is dry and flaky and you can’t wear foundation without flaking. (It’s embarrassing). It’s really amazing and I don’t know what I would do without it. I buy two bottles at a time so it never runs out. It’s a peel that gently exfoliates but also leaves your skin looking firm and youthful. Not a *clean* brand, but again, beating the 80/20 rule in my book, and since you wash it off quickly, I don’t mind too much!
Kopari Lip Glossy:
Another big favorite in the lip balm/lip gloss category – this is the best of both worlds! It looks like a gloss, but hydrates like a balm, and has a hint of coconut! I like both the colors are even and clear and one is usually always within reach!
