I feel like we are already full swing into the Christmas season, decorations are going up (I’m not allowed to decorate yet), gift guides are starting and the faint sound of Christmas music is in the air! All that means it’s time for the Sephora sale, which is the perfect time to stock up for yourself or get started on your holiday shopping.
90% of the beauty product I buy are from Sephora, so, since I’ve recommended a lot of product over the years, I am rounding up some of my top favorites. Many of these are long-time, holy grail products and some are newer to me over the last year.
To see some of my other recommendations, check out any of my older Sephora posts. I always stock up on my Anastasia brow pencil, Nars eyeshadow primer, and Makeup Forever HD foundation.
New to me this year is the Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinal Cream. This has been a game changer for my skin, it has helped with breakouts, evened out my skin tone and really helped with texture. I use this 3-5 times per week at night time. I mix it with the next product and wake up with healthy looking skin. Retinol is a must have for anti-aging and helps with fine lines and wrinkles.
Another Drunk Elephant product that I have been using for a couple of years is the Virgin marl Luxury Face Oil. I love this at night time to give my skin an extra dose of hydration. This is gentle, doesn’t break me out and keep my skin moisturized. I mix 4 drops in with the Retinol and press into my skin at night time.
The Tan-Luxe Super Glow Self-tan drops are amazing. These are both skin care with hyaluronic acid as an ingredient and a gradual self-tanner, this is perfect to for adding a healthy, tan glow to your complexion. I love that this doesn’t smell like a tanning product and really lasts a long time. I use this as a last step in my skin care morning or night a few times per week to fake a healthy tan.
I’ve raved about the Tata Harper Resurfacing BHA Glow Mask a few times. I love this 1-2 times per week. I evenly spread on my skin, leave for 15-20 minutes and then finish with my normal night-time skin care routine. This is pricy but lasts a long time and I love that it is considered a clean beauty products with no animal testing or bad ingredients.
MAKEUP
My all-time favorite highlighter has been in my collection for so many years, nothing quite compares! The Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal is my top pick. It is perfect summer and winter, can be worn day or night and gives the most amazing glow to cheekbones, cupids bow and the bridge of you nose.
Tarte Shapetape concealer is worth the hype. I have used this for a least the last 3 years. It is what I always come back to. It is perfect under the eyes to brighten and help keep dark circles at bay.
New to me is the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish setting powder, which is perfection. I use a damp beauty blender to swirl in the powder and press under my eyes to set my concealer and help brighten my under-eye area. This is so finely milled, it doesn’t crease or cake up at all. I use the shade 1 Fair and it works all year long.
Another Charlotte Tilbury must have is her Hot Lips Lipstick 2 in Glowing Jen. This is the perfect pinky, rose shade. I love that it is a satin finish, is very comfortable on the lips and wears really well!
TOOLS
Last up is the BeautyBlender sponge and BeautyBlender solid cleaner. Both are must haves. The BeautyBlender is perfect for foundation, concealer and powder. I have probably gone through 15 of these over the years and find nothing blends out foundation and concealer better. The solid cleanser is perfect for cleaning both BeautyBlenders and all my makeup brushes. The Pro size last forever and this is the only thing I use to clean my make up brushes.
There are so many amazing things at sephora and this is a great time of year to start your Christmas shopping. I’ve included some of the best beauty sets below that would make a perfect gift for any makeup or skincare lover.
Sephora Rouge Members can shop now and get 20% off though November 11. Then VIB Insider and members will be able to access the sale. Happy shopping!
Here are a few of my favorite picks for holiday gift sets. I’d love any one of these!
