Sephora Sale Recs - Fall/Winter 2023

Oct 24

You know the drill — This post is a guide for those who are looking to shop the sale and don’t know whether or not to buy a product that I’ve been able to try. Hopefully it helps! I’ve added all products to my ShopMy Shelf here.

As always, I’m linking my Sephora Sale Picks from the Spring Sale here — in this post I’m going to focus on new (and new to me) products that weren’t previously mentioned in a sale post. Happy shopping!

HOW IT WORKS

VIB Rouge customers get early access to the sale, and 20% off on 10/27 and can shop the sale until the last day, 11/7, use code TIMETOSAVE.

VIB customers will receive 15% off between 10/31-11/7, use code TIMETOSAVE.

Insiders will receive 10% off between 10/31-11/7, use code TIMETOSAVE.

All Sephora Collection products are 30% off between 10/27-11/7, use code TIMETOSAVE.

SKINCARE

Cay Skin Isle Glow Face Moisturizer SPF 45 with Sea Moss and Niacinamide (1.5 oz for $34) This quickly became one of my favorite sunscreens to apply in the morning. The texture is airy, leaves a naturally dewy finish and wears well underneath makeup. I love that I can pair this with a quick swipe of a concealer and a lip oil for a quick and effortless makeup look.

iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bronze Face Glaze Gel Cream with Squalane, Ceramides & Hyaluronic Acid (0.85 oz for $25) I fell in love with the original Face Glaze, so when they launched a bronze shade it was a no brainer for me. This is a skincare/makeup hybrid that gives you an instant bronze-y glow. I typically use this as a primer for makeup.

iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Dark Circle Firming Eye Cream with Vitamin C & Peptides (0.5 oz for $34) My FAKE AWAKE, must have eye cream right now. It’s like CT’s Flawless Filter or Elf’s Halo Glow for your undereyes. I only need a half a pump for under both eyes and I immediately look like I drank all of my water, and slept 8 hours the day before. If you’re over 30 and looking for an eye cream that’ll make you look more alive, look no further.

Paula’s Choice RESIST Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer with Ceramides (1.7 oz for $38) I’ve never met a PC moisturizer I didn’t like. This product is apparently a reformulation, but I didn’t try the previous version so I’m not sure how it compares. This is a really creamy moisturizer that works to replenish and restore your skin barrier in 30 minutes. It’s incredibly nourishing, but isn’t heavy on your skin. If you have dry skin, you’ll love this, and I’ll definitely be reaching for it more in the cooler months.

Topicals Faded Under Eye Brightening & Clearing Eye Masks (6 pairs for $22) I’ve been ranting a lot recently about how my sleep schedule is out of whack, and Topicals has truly come to my rescue. These cooling hydrogel masks work to fade the look of any discoloration you may have under your eyes so you can go on about your day. It doesn’t hurt that they’re cute AF to wear. And once you place them, they don’t move 👌🏾. I’ll definitely be restocking these during the sale.

MAKEUP

Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation (1.58 oz for $36, available in 16 shades) I feel like this launch was so slept on, which is such a shame because this is such a beautiful skin tint. It combines coverage with skincare benefits like ceramides + peptides to give a radiant, skin like finish. The coverage is light but definitely buildable. I was blessed to meet Danessa at her masterclass a couple of months ago, I was wearing this product and she KNEW it was hers!!! Iconic.

Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blur + Smooth Tint Stick Foundation (0.32 oz for $35, available in 25 shades) TBH I didn’t love the original Eaze Drop skin tint, but after seeing how this applied on different skin tones I had to try it. Not only is the shade I chose (shade 21) an impeccable match, but it literally glides over your skin and blends and blurs for a skin like finish. I’d definitely say it’s medium coverage (it covers my imperfections flawlessly), but you could definitely swipe less or blend with a fluffy brush to make it more sheer. You can watch me apply in this reel.

Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation (1 oz for $34, available in 32 shades) I’m incredibly late to the game but I’m a big fan of this foundation. The coverage is medium buildable but it gives PURE SKIN. I was on the fence about which shade to get but I’m happy with how Deep 4 works on my skin tone. It wears beautifully throughout the day, especially since I tend to get oily quickly. You can check out my try-on reel here.

Haus Labs Bio-Radiant Gel Powder Highlighter (0.25 oz for $40, available in 10 shades) If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I’m a highlighter girl through and through. I swatched these in store one day and was instantly hooked. The formula is so interesting, it's a powder that applies like a cream. I am obsessed with the shade Chocolate Opal, which I use as both a glowy bronzer and highlight combo. I also love to add it to my eyes for a monochromatic look. You can see a quick swatch of Chocolate Opal here.

Merit The Minimalist Perfecting Foundation and Concealer Stick (0.23 oz for $38) I keep this in my purse at all times for on the go and touch ups, and I think you should too. Sepia isn’t a perfectly matched shade for me, but once it’s blended out you really can’t tell. It’s a light to medium coverage foundation/concealer combo that I love to blend out with my fingers for a more natural finish. I’ve heard that this doesn’t wear well on dry skin, so if you have dry skin, I’d steer clear.

Refy Lip Gloss ($20, available in 5 shades) I’ve been using Refy’s lip gloss in Clear for a while now, so when they launched tinted shades I had to get my hands on them. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be Fawn, which is described as a medium mauve-brown. The formula itself is high shine, with ingredients like HA + jojoba seed oils to nourish your lips. I wouldn't say they’re incredibly long-lasting, but it has a metal applicator which makes reapplying a plus. You can check out my try-on reel here.

Urban Decay 24/7 Moondust ($24, available in 8 shades) These eyeshadow toppers went viral on the clock app earlier this year, for good reason. They’re absolutely stunning on their own, and they add dimension to any eye look you’re creating. It adds what I’d describe as a “wet” look to your eyelids. My favorite shades are Space Cowboy, a light champagne with silver sparkle; Solstice, red with green sparkle; and Lithium, brown metallic with silver sparkle. If any of you are like me and you love a single shadow moment with a little shimmer, definitely look into these! UD also just launched the Space Cowboy Moondust palette which I am definitely eyeing.

YSL Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick ($39, available in 12 shades) I have not been able to stop applying this stuff since I opened it. The hype is WARRANTED. It’s not as sticky as a lip gloss, is crazy comfortable, and makes my lips look more plump with the ultra glossy finish. Note that it does have a retro candy scent that reminds me of childhood lol. I love the shade sweet pink paired with a lip liner.

YSL Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara ($29, available in 3 shades) Another one of my go-to mascaras at the moment — no clumps, no flaking, and ultimate volume. If you’ve tried Benefit’s Bad Gal Bang (another one of my favorites), this is somehow even better. I’m not a lash girl, but I feel like this gives the same effect without the addition of lashes! I have the black & the blue and intend to buy the brown during the sale.

BODY CARE & MISCELLANEOUS

Nest Madagascar Vanilla Perfume Oil Rollerball (0.27 oz for $35) I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m a vanilla scent girlie, so this fragrance checks all the boxes for me. I also prefer a perfume oil because they tend to linger longer on the skin. I always apply some sort of salve like Vaseline on the points where I’m going to apply this so it lasts longer. My current fragrance combo is this + Moodeaux’s Worthy, and I’ve gotten tons of compliments.