It's Sephora sale time!
40 tried-and-true #inwhoorlwetrust picks
🎶 It’s the most wonderful time of the yeeeaaaarrrr. 🎶
Sephora Savings Event, LFG. Here are 40 (!!) of my favorite products…yes, some of these you’ve heard about a bazillion times from yours truly, but it’s because they are that good.
Makeup
InnBeauty Glaze Lip Oil - Cinnamon Bun is a lovely everyday shade and Berry Jam smells exactly like the Strawberry Shortcake dolls from the 80s.
Westman Atelier Lit Up Glow Highlighter Stick - On the high points of the face, Nectar makes me look like I’m not up all night pondering Trump’s next move. Totally well-rested over here, I swear.
Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Lip Balm - Such a cushiony feel! Makes my lips look super pouty! Slim, click-up design! So many great colors! WHY HAVEN’T YOU TRIED THESE YET.
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Smudge-Proof Gel Eyeliner - I use this with the BK Beauty #208 angled brush to create a wearable, subtle kitten flick on the regular.
Ilia Eye Stylus Shadow Stick - I’m not using any other eye shadow product since these little miracles launched. Flax in the crease, Beam on the movable lid. Boom. Done.
Natasha Denona I Need A Nude Lip Liner - Some of my favorite neutral nudes/pinks are in this liner collection and the formula stays put.
Tower 28 MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara - This and the Sweed mascara are the only two mascaras I use 95% of the time. Lashes for days.
Violette FR Bisou Balm Sheer Matte Lipstick - You know how much I love these - I swatch all the shades here. (Psst - if your lips are dry, try applying this balm beforehand.)
Anastasia Brow Wiz Pencil - All I need is a little filling-in here and there and this pencil does the trick.
Merit Signature Lip Lightweight Satin Lipstick - Both the satin and matte formulas are in full rotation here. I love Baby, Millennial, Sunday, Classic, and all the reds.
Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick - This has been a go-to for years. Petal is a crowd-pleaser, but don’t sleep on Coquette!
Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer - Is it a concealer? A bronzer? What’s in the formula? I get so many questions about this product so here’s what you need to know. It’s a lightweight, cream-based product that subtly adds warmth and definition all over your face and it’s fucking magic. Facts.
Prada Monochrome Hyper Matte Refillable Lipstick - I want to amass each and every shade from this collection. The formula is incredible and the design/packaging is next-level.
Saie Glowy Super Gel - I love to layer this underneath my concealer and/or foundation for that lit-from-within look.
Merit Flush Balm Cream Blush - Sheer and dewy. Don’t expect a long-wearing stain here, but fresh-faced hotness? Check.
NARS Afterglow Liquid Blush - This is the only liquid blush I frequently reach for and the Orgasm shade perks that face right up. (It’s described as having a “golden shimmer,” but it’s not glittery or weird at all.)
Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate Highlighting Duo - If you prefer pressed powder over cream, this highlighter in Moodlight is exquisite.
LYS Beauty Triple Fix Brightening Concealer - I still swear by this $20 concealer - it’s lightweight enough that it doesn’t appear cakey and unsightly on a mature face.
Westman Atelier Vital Brightening Concealer - With that being said, if you need a little more coverage, WA is the way to go. I’ve spent many months comparing this to the Sarah Creal one and my final opinion is that I prefer the Westman Atelier. The Sarah Creal started off strong, but then started to look cakey and dry under my eyes. #wompwomp
Anastasia Beauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin Tint - Mixed reviews on Sephora, but I love this stick o’ tint. Great for dry, mature skin with a super easy application.
Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette - This quad has so many uses all over the face - love it as an eye topper and/or highlighter on the cupid’s bow, bottom lip, and cheekbones.
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Dewy Long-Lasting Setting Spray - Not only does this spray help makeup to last all day, it gives my skin a considerable dose of hydration.
Skincare
Supergoop Glowscreen Soft-Radiance Drops Mineral SPF 40 - Oooh! I love this new launch so much. The texture is fantastic and it leaves a lovely subtle radiance to the skin.
Glossier Full Orbit Entire-Eye Brightening Cream - The perfect eye cream for layering underneath concealer. Makes the entire concealing process so much easier.
Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair Redness Reducing Barrier Cream - One of my favorite night creams of all time. My skin adores it. So nourishing and hydrating.
Tatcha The Camellia Oil 2-in-1 Makeup Remover & Cleanser - The only oil cleanser that I don’t want to chuck out the window. When I say it truly washes away with water, I mean it.
InnBeauty Extreme Cream - I love it. Everybody loves it. There’s a reason for this.
Violette FR Boum Boum Milk - Violette herself has dealt with contact dermatitis for decades, so I trust her formulations to benefit the most reactive of skin. This paired with the C’est La Cream makes my skin so happy.
Violette FR C’est La Cream - See above.
Hanni The Fatty Acid Moisture Stick - This is a godsend for heels, cuticles, and/or any rough, dry spots on the bod.
Tatcha Kissu Lip Mask - Every night before bed means super soft lips in the morning.
Necessaire The Body Wash in Olibanum - I love the smell of this body wash and corresponding lotion. Woodsy and slightly sweet.
TheraFace Depuffing Wand - The GOAT. Cold setting for de-puffing skin, cooling down an angry face. Hot setting for increased serum absorption, soothing sinus headaches, minimizing congestion. Can’t live without it.
Haircare
Crown Affair Hydrating Conditioner - I’m still on the Crown Affair Volumizing Shampoo + Hydrating Conditioner train and surprisingly still happy…as you know I’m a fussy little bitch when it comes to haircare.
Crown Affair Volumizing Shampoo - See above.
Crown Affair Brush No. 001 - I love all of CA’s brushes and clips. This one is the most-used for sure.
GHD Creative Curl Tapered Wand - I’ve been using this exact wand for years. If you like the waves you see on my noggin, buy this wand.
Moroccanoil Perfect Defense Heat Protectant - Moroccanoil is making quite a comeback. (Even my super cool hair stylist is selling it at her salon now.) This is a great protectant that smells great.
Emi Jay Hair Setting Clips - Always clipping my bangs back and these are cute.
Dyson Limited Edition Supersonic Nural™ Hair Dryer - Okay, I love my original Dyson hair dryer but is it time for an upgrade?
What are you buying at Sephora this week? Waiting to hear about your faves before I place my 2nd (okay, 3rd) order.
xxSJ
Really digging the Ilia stylus shadow and Makeup by Mario Skin Enhancer! I, uh, already have a lot on this list thanks to past recommendations. Whoops! :)
Sarah - you're the GOAT! Looking through your list, I have bought most of what you have recommended over the years and been so, so pleased!!
I went off-Whoorl (like going off brand ;)) and bought the Kulfi Underlined Kajal Clean Waterproof Long-Wear Eyeliner in Cheeky Chiku - brown. This is a re-buy for me. It doesn't bother my eyes and washes off easily at the end of the day. I also like the Sephora Collection Outrageous Plump Hydrating Lip Gloss. All gloss, no glitter - not sticky. Lasts well.