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Sephora’s Fall Sale is in full swing, making it the perfect time to stock up on your beauty staples and experiment with some new finds.
Much like the Nordstrom Sale, your discount level depends on your Sephora loyalty “status.”
Here’s the breakdown: if you’re not already a member, you can join their loyalty program and instantly receive 10% off your purchase. From there, the savings only increase based on your status!
Today, I’m excited to share my top splurge-worthy makeup recommendations that are absolutely worth the investment.
Bonus: Not only is shipping free, but depending on your location, you may even qualify for same-day delivery!
My Favorite Make Up at the Sephora Sale
Lately, I’ve been playing two extremes with skincare, using lots of affordable brands from Amazon and few big splurges from the brand Skinbetter Science recommended by my esthetician- more on that later.
For make up, I do spend. I find as I hit my mid-forties, I don’t use as much, so I want what I do use to be the best quality and make impact.
So here are my absolute favorite make up products, available at Sephora that you can pick while they are part of the sale.
Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Oil-Free Foundation
The Armani Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Oil-Free Foundation is the most gorgeous foundation ever. It sits beautifully on your skin, lasts all day and does not feel cakey or heavy. You just get this lovely, flawless finish that looks like the best possible version of you sin.
10/10.
Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Oil-Free Foundation
Armani Beauty
$69Gloss Bomb Cream Color Drip Lip Cream
I am a Fenty Lip Gloss superfan. I have dozens of them in my make up drawer, in pockets and the bottom of my bag And my girls steal them from me constantly. Whether it’s their traditional gloss, the Cream (featured) or Heat (which tingles just a bit to plum your lips) not since Juicy Tubes have I been so obsessed with a lip product.
My favorites are the Gloss Bomb Cream in the color Fruit Snackz (below) and the Heat Gloss in Hot Cherry.
Gloss Bomb Cream Color Drip Lip Cream
Fenty Beauty
$22.00Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum
The only skincare item on the list ist the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum which has been around since 1982.
And while that sounds like it was 10 years ago, it in fact, is not.
It’s 40 and has a legion of loyal fans.
It’s a beautiful formulation that really does make my skin look brighter and healthier in the morning. And it’s not usually on sale so I take advantage of the promotion and buy two bottles at a time.
I apply at night after actives and before night cream.
Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum
Estee Lauder
$125.00Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer
Another Fenty find, their Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer is the best bronzer I’ve ever tried. I wear the color Butta Biscuit and use this specifically as a bronzer to bring some life to my very fair face.
Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer
Fenty Beauty
$35.00MERIT Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer
Since turning 40 a few years ago, I’ve slowly transitioned into wearing mostly cream-based makeup, and I’m so happy with the results.
I like the MERIT Bronze Sheer Sculpting Bronzer to add a little warmth and dimension to my face. I use the color “Quince” for fair skin and swipe it just under my cheekbones, around my hairline, and right under my jaw.
It’s very subtle and natural, which is perfect since I’m not going for Kardashian contour.
MERIT Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer
Sephora
$30.00PATRICK TA Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo
Patrick Ta is one of the new, big names in beauty, and his products are STUNNING.
The quality is top-notch and demonstrates what the difference should be between drug store and high-end products.
His Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo is the best blush I’ve ever used. You get both a cream and powder blush in the same color.
I apply a small amount of the cream right after my concealer; I’ll put some powder on top, and then, when the rest of my makeup is done, tap on a little bit of the powder blush.
You’ll look like you glow from within. It’s gorgeous.
His colors are so rich and pigmented all the way though and they show up perfectly on all skin tones.
Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo
PATRICK TA
$36.00DHD Skin Face Essentials – Longwear Full Face Cream Palette
For a quick but complete face the Make Up Forever DHD Skin Face Essentials – Longwear Full Face Cream Palette is a dream.
Creamy, pigmented, looks gorgeous on your skin, and so compact you can keep everything you need in your bag in one little case.
HD Skin Face Essentials – Longwear Full Face Cream Palette
Sephora
$88.00All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray
This is an oldie but goodie. I’ve tried dozens of setting sprays and I always go back to Urban Decay’s All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray.
All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray
Urban Decay
$36.00Lip Liner 101: Creamy & Nourishing Lip Pencil
A new favorite of mine is the Creamy & Nourishing Lip Pencil from Saie in Rose Nude – it might be the most perfect neutral pink liner that just enhances your lips ever so slightly and keeps lip color from bleeding.
Lip Liner 101: Creamy & Nourishing Lip Pencil
Saie
$20.00The Necessary Eyeshadow Palette
Most days, I just sweep a bit of bronzer on my lids for a touch of warmth.
But when I want to elevate my look, I reach for the Necessary Eyeshadow Palette from Ilia in warm nude. It has minimal fallout, the shades blend seamlessly, and it’s incredibly versatile – everything you need to create anything from a natural to a dramatic eye, all in one palette.
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