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Sephora’s Having a Surprise Sale—Here’s What Our Editors Are Adding to Their Carts

written by THE EVERYGIRL EDITORS

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Sephora is the mecca of all-things beauty. For most of us, the first makeup product we ever bought for ourselves came from Sephora (and likely a holiday gift card). It holds a special place in our hearts, whether you live and breathe beauty or pop in once a year to restock on your faves. So when Sephora has a sale, our Slack channel blows up. We’re constantly talking favorites for different skin types, hair textures, and makeup styles, but all hell breaks loose when we can get those same gems at a lower price.

In the name of savings, we’ve gathered every single one of our favorite products, all in one place. From now through December 10, all Beauty Insiders can take 20% off their entire purchase, and 30% off all Sephora brand items. Whether you’re holiday shopping or picking up an item to make your season a little more merry, now is the time.

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What We’re Restocking

Sephora Collection
Total Coverage Angled Sponge

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but it’s time to restock your makeup sponges and brushes. My skin immediately starts to get clogged and weird when I use a makeup sponge for just a little bit too long, so I always love to keep a few extra kicking around my bathroom drawer just in case. Since Sephora collection items are 30% off, I’ll be grabbing several of these sponges to stock up on.

—Emma, Podcast & Editorial Assistant

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Sephora Collection
Brightening Eye Cream

Once I started using this eye cream, I knew I would never be able to live without it, and at such an affordable price during the sale, it feels like Sephora is practically giving this product away. I’ve used eye creams ranging from high-end to drugstore, and this is the only one I have ever completely finished—twice. It does the job it says it will do (reduces dark circles, puffiness, and signs of aging) and it’s fragrance-free, and for those two reasons alone, I’ll keep repurchasing it.

—Hailey, Assistant Editor

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The INKEY List
Oat Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm

If you’re looking to start double cleansing, I highly recommend beginning with this cleansing balm from the Inkey List. I use it at the end of every day to remove all makeup and SPF from my skin to start my evening skincare routine anew. As a sensitive-skin girlie, I especially love this balm because it doesn’t cause breakouts for me or burn my eyes as other makeup removers do. The price point is already a no-brainer for me, so when they’re on sale, I like to snag an extra to look out for my future self.

—Bella, Fashion Editorial Assistant

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Benefit Cosmetics
Fan Fest Volumizing Mascara

If there’s one thing about me, it’s that I’m a mascara fiend. I love trying new ones and I have very high expectations for the ones I use. This is, by far, the best mascara I’ve ever tried in my life, so much so that it’s stopped my hunt for a new mascara. It does exactly what it claims to in that it fans out the lashes, makes them super voluminous, and helps them to hold a curl all day long. I’m restocking mine so I never have to go a day without it once my current one runs out.

—Madeline, Fashion Editor

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Kosas
Revealer Super Creamy Concealer

I feel confident in the declaration that this is the best concealer of all time. It’s extremely hydrating and brightening, and blends seamlessly into the skin. It never looks cakey, and is the perfect combination of thick enough to cover any imperfection, while still feeling light and creamy. This has been my go-to concealer for years now, and I’m restocking in bulk.

—Josie, Podcast Host & Wellness Editor

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Rare Beauty
Perfect Strokes Volumizing Mascara

I used to believe every mascara was essentially the same—until I tried this one from Rare Beauty. Never in my life have I had such long, perfectly curled lashes as I do with this product. I typically buy essentials like mascara and eyebrow gel twice a year during Sephora’s sales, which is perfect timing for when you should repurchase them anyway. True to form, my current tube is on its last leg, so you best believe I’ll be hitting “add to cart” as soon as the sale starts.

—Garri, Senior Managing Editor

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One/Size by Patrick Starr
Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray

I bought this setting spray on a whim after the one I usually use was out of stock. Coincidentally, right after I made my purchase, it was revealed that this was the exact setting spray Beyoncé wore while performing for three hours straight during her Renaissance tour. If it works for Beyoncé on stage, let’s just say it works astoundingly well for keeping makeup on day-to-day.

—Bella Gil, Editorial Fashion Assistant

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Glossier
Boy Brow Volumizing Eyebrow Gel

I first tried this brow gel from Glossier in high school, and it’s worked so well for me that I’ve never tried another one since. I love the light hold that this gel has—it visibly makes my brows look thicker, but still natural enough to wear on makeup-free days. This is a definite restock for me every Sephora sale.

—Abi Moseman, Social Media Assistant

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Dr. Dennis Gross
Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads

I always have a stockpile of these Extra Strength Peel Pads from Dr. Dennis Gross, and now that they’re on sale, you already know I’m adding the 60-treatment pack to my cart. These are my saving grace when it comes to skincare. They keep my fine lines at bay and give me the glow of my dreams.

—Ashley Selleke, Brand Partnerships Manager

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Farmacy
Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm

I’m big on double cleansing, especially on days that I have lots of makeup to remove, and I swear by this cleansing balm from Farmacy as my oil cleanser of choice. It’s the only cleansing balm that doesn’t leave me with breakouts, and being out of it for the last few weeks has honestly wreaked havoc on my skin.

—Ashley Selleke, Brand Partnerships Manager

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Grande Cosmetics
MD Lash Enhancing Serum

There are a ton of lash serums on the market, and I’ve tried a fair few, but none of them work as well as this one from GrandeLASH. I don’t use it all the time, but whenever I feel like my eyelashes could use a little help in the length department, this is the product I turn to. It makes my lashes grow like crazy, and as someone who used to regularly get lash extensions, I actually prefer the results I get from this product.

—Garri Chaverst, Senior Managing Editor

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What’s On Our Wishlists

Dae
Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream

This is embarrassing, but I’ve been relying on nothing but the greasiness of my own hair to maintain the integrity of any slicked-back hairstyle I’ve done over the past year or so. This is, frankly, horrifying, and needs to be remedied. I’ve heard amazing things about this Dae hair gel, and I love that it can double as a styling cream for my curls on the days when I’m not attempting to hide my dirty hair. This has been on my wishlist for eons, so it’s time for me to add it to my cart once and for all.

—Emma, Podcast & Editorial Assistant

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Verb
Moringa + Jojoba Hair Oil

This hair oil has been in my cart for an embarrassing number of months, so during the sale, I’m finally getting my hands on it. After telling a friend that I’m in my hair healing era, she immediately recommended this oil, claiming that it is the best she’s ever used. I’m excited to see what this simple formula can do for my sad, dry ends.

—Hailey, Assistant Editor

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Phlur
Perfume Discovery Set

Every so often I pick up a fragrance sampler during the Sephora Sale so that by the time the next sale comes around, I know which full-size scent I want to invest in. Lately, I’ve been wanting to snag one of Phlur’s iconic scents, but I can’t seem to make up my mind on which one I want. This Discovery Sample set comes with eight of their perfumes, giving me the opportunity to test them all and finally figure out my signature scent.

—Bella, Fashion Editorial Assistant

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Danessa Myricks Beauty
Defining Neutrals Palette

At first glance, this just looks like a neutral eyeshadow palette—but it’s so much more than that. This palette has two textures of each of its 10 shades—a powder and a pomade—meant to be used all over the face. Eyes, lips, cheeks, brows—they all can be done with this palette. It’s unlike anything else on the market, and after hearing about it on my favorite beauty podcast, I’ve been dying to get my hands on it.

—Madeline, Fashion Editor

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Dr. Dennis Gross
LipWare Pro LED Device

Of course, I’m going to take the opportunity of a major sale to get the pricey device I’m been lusting over for months! I’ve heard amazing things about this LED lip mask that allegedly offers results that rival lip filler for fuller, plumper lips. The red light works to boost circulation and enhance natural lip color, and the wavelengths support natural collagen production. In other words, I need it.

—Josie, Podcast Host & Wellness Editor

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Tower28 Beauty
ShineOn Lip Jelly Gloss

I tried another shade of this lip jelly gloss earlier this year and fell in love with the formula. It’s super moisturizing and long-lasting, without being sticky. I also have super sensitive skin, and all of Tower 28’s products, including this one, are formulated to be non-irritating, so their products are almost an instant get for me. I don’t currently have a clear gloss in my arsenal, so that’s what I’ll be purchasing this time around—but at this price, I may add one or two others as well.

—Garri, Senior Managing Editor

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One/Size by Patrick Starr
Secure The Sweat Waterproof Mattifying Primer

I’m always looking for something that ensures my makeup looks like I just put it on (even if it’s been on for 12+ hours.) As soon as I heard that this primer is supposed to stop oil and sweat in its tracks, it went straight on my wishlist. As someone who tends to get oily throughout the day, I’m hoping this product will be a temporary cure to a glistening T-zone. There’s no better time to snag something new to try than during a sale, so I’m really excited to finally put this product to the test, especially with the holidays right around the corner.

—Bella Gil, Fashion Editorial Assistant

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Hourglass
Vanish Airbrush Primer

After trialing and feeling meh about every single primer I’ve ever tried over the course of the last 15 years, I’ll be using this season’s Sephora sale to give this Hourglass one a try. The TikTok girlies swear that it gives them a perfectly smooth and silky base for makeup, and they’ve never let me down.

—Ashley Selleke, Brand Partnerships Manager

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MAKEUP BY MARIO
Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette

The Ethereal Eyes eyeshadow palette went viral last year and sold out before I could get my hands on it. You better believe it’s at the top of my wishlist this year. The cooler-toned neutrals are perfect for the fall and winter and the shimmers will be so nice for holiday events.

—Garri Chaverst, Senior Managing Editor

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