As a beauty junkie, it’s only natural for me to be OBSESSED with all things makeup, skincare, fragrance and hair. For that reason, whenever Sephora hosts their big sales, I always go crazy. So many amazing items at such incredible prices! I’ve broken down my top picks from the sale below, but first, let’s make sure you’re able to shop.
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Important dates and details:
Rouge Early Access: October 30 – November 9
- Sephora Rouge members have first access to shop the online event at a whopping 20% off with code HOLIDAYFUN
VIB: November 3 – November 9
- VIB members get 15% off event purchases online with code HOLIDAYFUN
Insiders: November 5 – November 9
- Insider members get 10% off event purchases online with code HOLIDAY FUN
Now, it’s time for the fun part. Here are my Sephora Sale 2020 Top Picks:
- Armani Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Foundation – This foundation is quite the splurge, I know. For this reason, I only purchase it when it’s on sale. However, this foundation is the most stunning foundation I’ve ever used and has such a flawless finish on my skin. To make the bottle last longer, I sometimes mix it with a less expensive foundation (this especially applies if I am in between seasons and am slightly more pale or more tan). Mixing with another foundation will make your bottle last a bit longer and save you some money.
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick – I’ve worn this lipstick nearly every single day (when I wear makeup, that is) since I purcahsed it. Insane! It’s replaced almost every other shade of lipstick I’d worn in the past. The nude/pink tone is so pretty and looks so flattering on every skin tone, and it also looks pretty when paired with other liners or glosses. I know it’s a little pricey for a lipstick, but in my opinion, it’s worth every penny.
- Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask – I’ve used this every single night for the past few months, and I absolutely love it. Not only does it feel amazingly hydrating, but it smells incredible too!
- Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara – The HOLY GRAIL. The GOAT. I absolutely swear by this mascara. I always get compliments on my lashes every single time I wear it, and I’ve been asked numerous times if my lashes are fake. Nope! No lash extensions here. Just this mascara.
- Tartelette In Bloom Eyeshadow Palette – I got this eyeshadow palette last year during Black Friday. When I say I have used it almost every single day since purchasing it, I seriously mean that. This palette is so wearable, and every single color can be worn alone or blended with one another. This palette can easily take your makeup look from day to night, and it’s one of the most versatile palettes I own.
- Urban Decay Stay Naked Correcting Concealer – Okay, hear me out. I know this isn’t one of the “popular” concealers that everyone promotes all the time, but that’s okay. I promise you, this concealer is GOOD. I’m not sure why everyone else seems to be sleeping on it, and they all seem to be promoting more expensive concealers that don’t work as well (hint, Tarte Shape Tape and NARS!). I’ve used this concealer for years, and every time I try to branch out to try a different brand, I always find myself coming back to purchase this one. Tip: use a lighter shade for under your eyes and for the bridge of your nose, and use a tone that’s more close to your skin/foundation color to cover up blemishes.
- BECCA Cosmetics Highlighter in “Champagne Pop” – This highlighter is a cult classic, and for a good reason. I was hesitant to buy it when it first came on the scene, because I couldn’t justify spending $38 on a highlighter. Once I finally pulled the plug and bought it, I was hooked. It is SO pigmented, and looks absolutely gorgeous on every skin tone. Funny story, I actually dropped this highlighter by accident a few years ago and it shattered into a million pieces. I looked up a YouTube video to try to figure out how I could get it back together, haha!! I have since purchased a brand new one that looks pretty and put together, so all is well in the highlighter world.
- Benefit “Hoola” Bronzer – I have used this bronzer since college, and I still swear by it. I love that the bronze tone is a true BRONZE, and not orange. There is nothing worse than when a bronzer either gives your skin an orange tint, or makes your face look dirty. Hoola is the best of the best!
- Living Proof Perfect Day Dry Shampoo – I’m a huuuuuge Dry Shampoo fanatic, and this one is so good. I have very fine, thin hair, so it gets pretty greasy relatively quickly. When I use the Living Proof Dry Shampoo, it not only soaks up the grease in my hair but it gives it some texture and volume/fullness as well. I love it.
- CHANEL Chance EDT – I have also used this since college, and still never get tired of the scent. It’s strong, so you only need to spray the fragrance once. Because of this, the bottle lasts for YEARS! I am all about spending a little extra to invest in something that’s worth the money, and that will last me for a very long time. This scent is an absolute classic, and I guarantee you’ll love it as much as I do.
- Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Polish Gloss – I tried to narrow this list down to my top 10, but I couldn’t bare to post this to my blog without paying tribute to the best lip gloss I’ve ever used. The Buxom Cosmetics lip glosses are NO JOKE, and they are absolutely gorgeous. Seriously, every single shade I’ve tried (and I’ve tried A LOT. At least 10 at this point) has looked gorgeous and I’ve been so thrilled with the pigment of the product. I know they are a bit of a splurge for a tube of lip gloss, but I promise you they are well worth it.
And there you have it. Have you tried any of these products? Are these products you would also recommend if you had to pick a top 10 (or 11, haha!). Let me know in the comments below if you’ve tried anything. Thank you for reading!
xo, Ashlen