The Sephora Savings Event Starts Now, Here’s What to Shop

One editor put this lip oil to the test on a girls weekend to see if it could handle a day that went straight from brunch to dinner to drinks. Spoiler alert: the hype is real. Though she put on layer after layer, her lips never felt dry or too sticky and they always had a healthy, glossy sheen. She even thought her lips looked slightly plumper. ($26, Sephora)

We’re all in on essences these days. And aside from our beloved Rhode Glazing Milk, this is the one we can’t stop using. You can actually feel it quenching the skin, since it has hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, squalane, and glycerin. When we apply this as a base layer before makeup, our foundation applies smoother and our skin looks more radiant. ($28+, Sephora)

Give your skin a little extra love with this 3-in-1 Elemis balm. Gently massage it into your skin to create a luxurious, spa-like oil. Then, watch it transform into a hydrating milk that helps remove long-wear makeup and daily grime as it softens and nourishes your skin. The best part? It comes in three different sizes, perfect for stocking up or tucking away into a travel bag. (Starting at $18, Sephora)*

This spray is great for relieving redness, soothing existing breakouts, and preventing future ones, since it’s made with hypochlorous acid, which is naturally antibacterial. When we’re mid-flight and can literally feel the pimples forming, we bring this mini one in our carry-on to refresh and form a protective layer on our skin. ($12, Sephora)

Even those who use blush every day know it can be hard to achieve just the right flushed cheeks without looking like a clown. This one is almost foolproof to apply — just roll it on — comes out feeling like silk, and is easily blended with a brush or your fingers. The shades are so pretty and suit any skin tone. ($30, Sephora)

Add a few pumps of Tata Harper’s silicone-free Water Lock Moisturizer to your daily (or nightly) routine to immediately make your skin bouncier, smoother, and 70% more hydrated. It’s packed with 19 high-performance ingredients, like orange peptides and macro hyaluronic acid, that help skin absorb water — and keep it there. Plus, it makes for the perfect makeup primer. The only thing it can’t do? Wait to be in your cart. ($68, Sephora)*

Sometimes our budget does not leave a lot of room for a fancy eye cream. This one yields results without costing as much as your pricier skincare. It has caffeine to get rid of puffiness and dark circles and peptides to hydrate the delicate under-eye area. We swear we can see it working. ($11, Sephora)

Tom Ford released a vanilla perfume that went viral, and if you have to have it, then go for it. But we’ve worn both and actually got more compliments on this affordable body spray. It smells delightfully like vanilla and wood, but it’s not too sweet. We also love spritzing it over our hair for a night out. ($35, Sephora)

The nostalgia is real. We remember picking out this shimmering powder compact as teens, and after all these years, we’re still using it. (It may or may not be the same one.) The pigment in each of the five shades is superfine, so it’s buildable and gives your cheeks a glow like none other when you mix them together. ($55, Sephora)

No introduction necessary. This lip liner applies perfectly every time (even for lip liner novices, trust us), matches all the lip products we already use, and comes in so many shades. The classic Pillow Talk happens to look good on everyone. Grab a few to stash in all your going-out bags. ($25, Sephora)

If it’s good enough for Selena Gomez, it’s more than good enough for us. This liquid blush is highly pigmented, so just dab a few dots on your cheeks and blend out with a brush or Beautyblender. We keep this limited-edition mini version in our work bags and dab a little more on when we hit the afternoon slump. ($14, Sephora)

DreamBeam just got a makeover and it’s coming for your Drunk Elephant bronzing drops. This tinted mineral sunscreen is made with ceramides and peptides, so it feels good on your skin, and creates a glowy, bronzy base for your makeup. It also looks amazing worn alone. It’s safe to say we have a new favorite sunscreen. ($40, Sephora)

If you’re going to splurge on one thing during the sale, make it the Dyson straightener that took our hair from wet to sleek in 20 minutes. Can you imagine what you could do with all the extra time in the mornings? For more of why it’s worth the investment, read our full review. ($499, Sephora)

Once we started bringing this set of minis with us when we travel, we can never go back to relying on what the hotel provides. It includes a eucalyptus body wash that helps us unwind after a long day, body lotion that never feels sticky or greasy, and a body serum that makes us believe we actually need body serum. It’s also a great way to try these viral body care products before committing to the full-size versions. ($35, Sephora)

When the brand that makes the best gel for slicked-back hair made a dry shampoo, we knew we had to try it. It’s made with tapioca starch that absorbs excess oil and refreshes your scalp without any harmful chemicals. You can apply it with the included brush for better precision. And since it doesn’t come in a can, you won’t release aerosols into the air. We love to see beauty and sustainability win together. ($32+, Sephora)