The Sephora Spring Sale event is here!!! It’s one of the few times this year you can score a discount sitewide. Below are my picks across multiple categories, so you can stock up for less. I’m also sharing what I’m planning on buying, plus some Mother’s Day gift ideas!

• Rouge members shop Friday 4/26 – 5/6 and get 20% off using code HEYROUGE
• VIB shop 5/2 – 5/6 and get 15% off using code HEYVIB
• Insiders shop 5/2 – 5/6 and get 10% off using code HEYINSIDER

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WHAT I’M PLANNING ON BUYING

• GIORGIO ARMANI LUMINOUS SILK FOUNDATION
• MINI NUDE PALETTE (*just* bought this)
• TATA HARPER RETINOIC NUTRIENT FACE OIL
• TATCHA DEWY SKIN SHEET MASKS (need to order more, I’m out!)
• FIRST AID PORES BE GONE MATTE PRIMER (trying this out for the first time)
• SK-II R.N.A. ANTI-AGING EYE CREAM (I’m out and I’ve been dying to get my refill – my favorite eye cream)
• VERB GHOST HAIR MASK (new, trying this out!)
• VERB GHOST DRY OIL SPRAY (love this and I’m out!)

LUXE MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS

• TATCHA BESTSELLERS SET
• PAT MCGRATH LABS MOTHERSHIP V – BRONZE SEDUCTION EYE SHADOW PALETTE
• CHANEL GABRIELLE SET
• CHANEL NO 5 SET
• DYSON SUPERSONIC MOTHER’S DAY SET (and yes, the hair dryer is 100% worth it!)
• TATA HARPER LET THERE BE LIGHT SET

MAKEUP

All the makeup I’m sharing are items I love and use reguarly. Almost every time I wear makeup I use just the LM tinted moisturizer. When I want more coverage, I still reach for the Marc Jacobs foundation — I really love it. I also can’t say enough good things about Hourglass’ setting powder (and really, all the powders/blushes/bronzers they have). I love it more than the cult fave Charlotte Tilbury, but the CT is great for on the go. Palettes are such personal purchases depending on what you love and what looks good on your skin, but I keep reaching for Huda’s New Nudes regularly. I also use the heck out of the caviar sticks and Hourglass scattered light shadows.

• FOUNDATION:
  • For lightweight coverage: LAURA MERCIER TINTED MOISTURIZER W/ SPF 20 (I use Nude) or for summer, I usually use the OIL-FREE version.  Also, still loving the KOSAS TINTED OIL FOUNDATION (review).
  • For buildable lightweight to medium: MARC JACOBS SHAMELESS YOUTHFUL FOUNDATION SPF 25 (I use R300). Planning to try GIORGIO ARMANI LUMINOUS SILK FOUNDATION.

• POWDERS:
  • Setting: HOURGLASS VEIL TRANSLUCENT SETTING POWDER (my absolute favorite. I love it!) // MINI or CHARLOTTE TILBURY FLAWLESS FINISH SETTING POWDER
  • Finishing: HOURGLASS AMBIENT LIGHTING POWDER (I use Dim Light) or AMBIENT PALETTE.

• EYES:
  • Palettes: HUDA BEAUTY NEW NUDES (gorgeous, very wearable pinks) // CHARLOTTE TILBURY PILLOW TALK PALETTE (always sells out fast) // NATASHA DENONA NEUTRAL PALETTE (such beautiful colors) – I bought the MINI NUDE PALETTE, which is just as gorg, but a lot less pricey // ANASTASIA SOFT GLAM (great for everyday) // MARC JACOBS EYE-CONIC PALETTE IN SCANDALUST (beautiful berries) // NARS HOT NIGHTS FACE PALETTE (brand-new and so pretty!) // PAT MCGRATH LABS MOTHERSHIP V – BRONZE SEDUCTION EYE SHADOW PALETTE (ridiculously gorgeous)
  • Eye Shadow Pencils: LAURA MERCIER CAVIAR STICKS (these are perfect for quick-and-go color and shimmer, Amethyst is my fave)
  • Cream: HOURGLASS SCATTERED LIGHT GLITTER SHADOWS – soooo beautiful, stunning shimmer and easy to apply

• MASCARA:
  • HOURGLASS CAUTION MASCARA // MINI
  • BETTER THAN SEX MASCARA // MINI
  • CHARLOTTE TILBURY LEGENDARY LASHES 2

• LIPS:
  • HOURGLASS LIP STYLOS (review) (adore all these colors, faves include Achiever, Activist, Influencer, Icon)
  • PAT MCGRATH LABS LUST LIP GLOSS (so pretty and not sticky, I have several colors!)
  • PAT MCGRATH LABS MINI MATTES IN SKIN SHOW (longer lasting nude pinks)
  • BITE BEAUTY CREME LIP CRAYON (faves are Pastille & Glace – also love shimmering MAUVE MARZIPAN)
  • FENTY BEAUTY GLOSS BOMB IN FU$$Y (shimmery pink gloss)
  • FENTY BEAUTY STUNNA IN UNCUFFED (my favorite, go-to, long-lasting pink shade)

• BRONZERS:
  • BECCA MAUI NIGHTS BRONZER IN MAUI NIGHTS (this is such a pretty blush/bronzer option)
  • HOURGLASS AMBIENT LIGHTING BRONZER // MINI (I have Diffused Bronze Light)
  • FENTY SUN STALK’R BRONZER (New!!!)

• BLUSHES & HIGHLIGHTERS:
  • NATASHA BLOOM BLUSH & GLOW PALETTE (I also use this for eyes!)
  • CHARLOTTE TILBURY PILLOW TALK BLUSH (cult fave)
  • HOURGLASS AMBIENT LIGHTING BLUSH (I love Mood Exposure) // MINI
  • NARS BLUSH (one of my favorite brands for blushes, I love Outlaw
  • BECCA SHIMMERING SKIN PERFECTOR (a must, fave is champagne pop + rose gold)

SKINCARE

More than anything, you guys wanted skincare picks for the Sephora sale. If you’re building a regimen for yourself, I highly recommend a gentle cleanser, a Vitamin C serum for day (and if you have dry skin, really recommend a hydrating serum before Vitamin C like the DE one – I use it daily), and a lightweight moisturizer (Tatcha Dewy or Protini are my usual go tos). For nighttime, get yourself the DE night serum, a retinol (a must IMO – read this anti-aging post) and a richer, more hydrating overnight moisturizer.

I LOVE all the masks I recommended. DE Babyfacial is a must if you can afford – I use it every Sunday. I also really really really love the Summer Fridays masks. The Jet Lag mask has become a new ride or die, especially for traveling. The mini may be a good one to pack in your purse when you are jetting away. Also great as an overnight mask.

Lastly, ride or tie #1 product is my Kiehl’s peeling concentrate (it works like magic on me). And if you have dark circles, try those Milk eye patches!

• NEW SETS
  • DRUNK ELEPHANT GET EVEN SET – This is brand-new and out for a limited time. A great set with some of the best from DE!
  • DRUNK ELEPHANT BABYFACIAL MINI – This mini set sold like hotcakes last time. Babyfacial is the best and this is at a great price point to try out!

• CLEANSERS:
  • TATCHA PURE ONE STEP CAMELLIA CLEANSING OIL (great cleansing oil) // MINI
  • TATA HARPER REGENERATING CLEANSER (light exfoliator, smells divine, it’s a fave)
  • ORIGINS GINZING REFRESHING SCRUB (I use this almost daily – I love it!)
  • DRUNK ELEPHANT SLAII MAKEUP-MELTING CLEANSER (brand new!) or I use and love FARMACY BEAUTY CLEANSING BALM
  • DRUNK ELEPHANT LITTLES (great way to try out the best of Drunk Elephant & ideal for travel)

• ESSENCES & TONERS:
  • CAUDALIE BRIGHTENING ESSENCE
  • SK-II ESSENCE (three sizes available)
  • FRESH ROSE HYDRATION TONER
  • THE ORDINARY GLYCOLIC TONING SOLUTION

• SERUMS & RETINOLS:
  • Brightening: CAUDALIE BRIGHTENING SERUM // DRUNK ELEPHANT C-FIRMA DAY SERUM // TATCHA VIOLET C SERUM
  • Hydrating: DRUNK ELEPHANT B-HYDRA SERUM // TATCHA LUMINOUS DEEP HYDRATION SERUM
  • Anti-aging: CAUDALIE PREMIER CRU SERUM // SUNDAY RILEY GOOD GENES ALL-IN-ONE LACTIC ACID TREATMENT
  • For acne-prone skin: CAUDALIE NATURAL SALICYLIC ACID PORE MINIMIZING SERUM
  • Night serums: DRUNK ELEPHANT FRAMBOOS NIGHT SERUM // ESTEE LAUDER ADVANCED NIGHT REPAIR
  • Retinoids: DRUNK ELEPHANT A-PASSIONI RETINOL // THE ORDINARY GRANACTIVE RETINOID IN SQUALANE (good starter retinol)
  • Treatments: KIEHL’S NIGHTLY REFINING MICRO-PEEL CONCENTRATE (my favorite, favorite, myride or die, noticeable difference)

• MOISTURIZERS:
  • TATCHA SILK CREAM (lightweight, but more substantial than the Water Cream)
  • TATCHA DEWY SKIN CREAM (love the texture, similar to Silk Cream, with a very natural dewy finish – LOVE)
  • CAUDALIE MOISTURIZING SORBET (very lightweight, great for those who tend to get oily in summer)
  • DRUNK ELEPHANT PROTINI POLYPEPTIDE CREAM (one of my favorite moisturizers)
  • LA MER THE MOISTURIZING CREAM (the best, perfect for nighttime)
  • SHISEIDO WHITE LUCENT NIGHT CREAM (great for brightening, hyperpigmentation)
  • CAUDALIE VINOPERFECT BRIGHTNING OVERNIGHT CREAM (what I use most nights)

• OILS:
  • ORIGINS NIGHT-A-MINS SKIN REFINING OIL (smells amazing and skin looks so good next morning)
  • DRUNK ELEPHANT VIRGIN MARULA OIL (amazing, love this flash-absorbing, ultra-lightweight oil)
  • KIEHL’S DAILY REVIVING CONCENTRATE (ideal for day)
  • KIEHL’S MIDNIGHT RECOVERY CONCENTRATE (ideal for nighttime – available in mini)
  • CAUDALIE OVERNIGHT DETOX OIL (great for when skin is stressed)
  • YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE HYDRATE + GLOW OIL (lightweight, hydrating oil)
  • SUNDAY RILEY UFO CLARIFYING FACE OIL (for acne-prone skin)
  • TATA HARPER RETINOIC NUTRIENT FACE OIL (buying this one myself as part of the sale!)

• MASKS:
  • DRUNK ELEPHANT T.L.C. SUKARI BABYFACIAL (so worth the price, it’s amazing, use with Marula oil above)
  • TATCHA VIOLET-C RADIANCE MASK (anti-aging and brightening; still one of my faves)
  • KIEHL’S TURMERIC & CRANBERRY SEED MASK (what I use for exfoliating)
  • SUMMER FRIDAYS JET LAG MASK (versatile, can be used in several ways) // MINI
  • SUMMER FRIDAYS R+R MASK (smells amazing, like roses and is a great light exfoliator)
  • TATA HARPER RESURFACING MASK (gives you a beautiful, soft, glowy face)
  • TATCHA DEWY SKIN SHEET MASK (similar to Tata Harper mask, gives you bright, glowy skin)

• EYE CREAMS & TREATMENTS:
  • SK-II R.N.A. ANTI-AGING EYE CREAM (my favorite, hands down – super creamy and hydrating)
  • TATCHA THE PEARL (cross between a light concealer and an eye moisturizer, great for brightening and very natural)
  • MILK MAKEUP COOLING WATER EYE PATCHES (new to me, but loving them! have caffeine to depuff and help with dark circles – put them in the fridge & omggg)

HAIRCARE & TOOLS

• VERB GHOST SHAMPOO / CONDITIONER
• VERB DRY SHAMPOO (for dark and light hair, it’s the BEST)
• VERB HYDRATING MASK (what I use most often)
• VERB GHOST HAIR MASK (new to me, trying out)
• THE OUAI ROSE HAIR + BODY OIL
• VERB GHOST DRY OIL SPRAY (love this spray so much – dry conditioning + refresh)
• VERB SEA TEXTURE SPRAY (what I use to set my wavy hair and give it texture/pieceyness)
• THE OUAI SCALP & BODY SCRUB (smells amazing and love using it)
• T3 TRIO INTERCHANGEABLE WAND (have been so in love with this tool, esp wide barrel)
• DYSON SUPERSONIC SET