Sephora’s Spring Savings Event is officially here, and it’s the perfect chance to snag those pricey, rarely discounted products or try something new without paying full price.
Depending on your Beauty Insider tier, you can score up to 20% off for the duration of the event. Rouge members get first dibs starting today, April 10, with a generous 20% off, while VIBs and Insiders can start shopping on April 14 for 15% and 10% off, respectively, through April 20. And for the entire sale period, you can get 30% off Sephora Collection regardless of tier. In terms of fine print, there are a few brand exclusions to keep in mind: Shoppers are limited to two Dyson items, three Shark Beauty items, and three The Ordinary items per SKU, per transaction.
Since Sephora can sometimes feel like a dazzling maze of beauty treasures, we tapped our savvy R29 editors to share the must-buys they’re adding to their carts. Keep scrolling to shop their picks.
Summer Fridays Sweet Pink Lip Butter Balm Duo, $38
“If I could fill every one of my bags with a Summer Fridays lip balm, I would. Alas, I have far too many bags — but with this duo on sale, I’m getting close. Nothing moisturizes my lips quite like the Lip Butter Balm, thanks to its shea butter base (an ingredient I always look for in a truly effective balm), and the flavors feel like dessert. My current go-to is Hot Cocoa (addictive), but Birthday Cake and Strawberry Soft Serve are firmly on my radar. The pretty pink tubes are super cute, too.” — Jacqueline Kilikita, Beauty Director
Miu Miu Fleur de Lait Eau de Parfum, $138
“The only way I can describe this perfume is as a freshly laundered, crisp white cotton tee, hung outside to dry in the summer sunshine. Comforting, timeless, and suited to every mood. While the main notes are coconut milk and mango, it’s far from sweet or juvenile, thanks to an earthier note of osmanthus flower, not too dissimilar to the fuzzy skin of an apricot. It’s fresh and airy, and it earned me countless compliments when I wore it just the other day. While it’s perfectly attuned to spring and summer, it’s just as wearable in the colder months, evoking beach days and coconutty sunscreen, which is why I must have another bottle.” — Jacqueline Kilikita, Beauty Director
YSL Beauty Kiss Shaper Long-Lasting Sculpting Lip Liner, $29
“I’ve found my new favorite lip liner in YSL’s Kiss Shaper. While it’s a pencil, trust me when I say it does not budge. In fact, it’s more like a lip liner stain, but you can still control and blend it easily for a blurred, plumping effect — unlike most felt-tip pens doing the rounds. I apply it in the morning, and by late afternoon it’s still going strong — no touch-ups required. I’m also convinced it looks better as the day goes on, subtly blurring and enhancing the lip line. I’ll be stocking up on Burning Mauve this Spring Sale.” — Jacqueline Kilikita, Beauty Director
Fara Homidi Essential Eyeshadow Refillable Compact, $98
“Fara Homidi Beauty is the kind of brand editors tried to gatekeep — until they couldn’t anymore. Beyond the luxe packaging (you’ll want to whip these compacts out everywhere — on the subway, on the street), the formulas are second to none. You’d expect nothing less from New York–based makeup artist Fara Homidi. This eyeshadow trio pairs two wearable brown tones with the shade of the season: sky blue. I love sweeping it over my lids to instantly brighten my day.” — Jacqueline Kilikita, Beauty Director
Tatcha The Longevity Memory Cream, $84
“I’m about to run out of this new Tatcha moisturizer, so this is already in my Sephora cart. After I reviewed it earlier this year, I realized that I simply cannot be without it. It’s very rare to create a product that truly is innovative and unlike anything we’ve seen before, but that’s what Tatcha did with The Longevity Memory Cream. The texture is bouncy and gel-like (our beauty director called it the “memory foam of moisturizers”), and absorbs like a dream. After using it religiously for nearly two months, I can genuinely say that my skin feels softer, plumper, and healthier than before. At $84, it’s certainly not cheap, so I’ll take any opportunity to shop it at a discount.” — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer
m.ph Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation, $49
“If you’re in the market for a new foundation, I highly recommend makeup artist Mary Phillips’ sophomore launch for m.ph, Le Skin. This is a truly stunning foundation. As the name suggests, the texture is lightweight and serum-like, and the finish looks truly like your skin, but better. The coverage is on the lighter side of light-to-medium, but buildable (and plays nice with the brand’s Underpainting palette) if you crave extra coverage.” — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer
Nécessaire The Body Peel, $62
“I have keratosis pilaris, and have tried pretty much every body exfoliant and serum that exists: The good, the bad, and the stinky. Nécessaire’s Body Peel is easily among the best products I’ve tried for addressing stubborn bumps, and with summer just around the corner, I’m stocking up. It’s a clear, unscented serum that doesn’t tingle or burn, even though it’s packed with a trifecta of exfoliating acids — AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs. After one use, I woke up to touchably softer, smoother skin, and now that I’m almost out of my first bottle, my bumps are barely noticeable. I’d buy this in bulk if I could!” — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer
Shark FlexFusion Luxury Air & Ceramic Multi-Styler, $349
“Ever since I first reviewed the Shark FlexFusion, it’s been my ultimate hair tool obsession. It’s astonishingly user-friendly, delivers salon-quality blowouts, and dries hair in single-digit minutes. The brush attachment boosts natural bounce and volume, while the curling barrels effortlessly create soft waves (I sometimes brush through to loosen the curl a bit). There’s no better time than now to invest in one at a discount.” — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer
Chunks Medium Box Hair Claw Clip in Olive Check, $22
“If you’re hunting for a hair claw that won’t snap after a few uses, look no further — Chunks clips are elite. The AAPI-founded brand cracked the indestructible code with its FSC-certified cellulose acetate, a plant-based bio-plastic. I’m almost always rocking an updo, and these never hurt my head – this olive checkerboard print is calling my name for spring.” — Lisa Dionisio, Newsletter Director
Ultra Violette Preen Screen SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen Mist, $30
“The Sephora sale means that it’s beauty restock time at my house. I love having a spray sunscreen to reapply when I am driving around a lot in this LA sun. I saw that this one works on top of makeup, so a sale is a good time to give it a try!” — Dawnie Jefferson, Production & Editorial Coordinator
Canopy The Humidifer for Skin Hydration, $159
“I’ll be honest: My main motivation behind getting a Canopy humidifier was to help my chronic dry nasal passages, but the fact that I feel like my face isn’t screaming for moisturizer in the morning is the added bonus I didn’t expect. I was so skeptical that a humidifer could actually help my skin feel and look better, but this one actually did — in addition to getting a more comfortable night’s sleep. It’s super quiet, and I love adding fragrance oils to the little stone puck to help create a scent mood in my space. I’ve already gifted another to a friend, and am debating getting a second for my living room during the sale.” — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer
Dieux Instant Angel Lipid-Rich Firming Moisturizer, $45
“I use the Sephora sale to replenish my go-tos, and this moisturizer is a holy grail for a reason. I have dry skin and this is moisturizing without being too heavy for summer.” — Taylor Loren, Social Editor
Makeup by Mario Softsculpt Transforming Skin Perfector, $36
“This is the easiest way to give yourself a tanned glow. You can pick a warmer shade for bronzer or a cooler shade for contour — either way, it’s literally the easiest thing to put on and guaranteed to make you a bit tanner for summer. I’ve already repurchased this three times — it’s that good.” — Taylor Loren, Social Editor
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