I Thought I Was Done Shopping, But Then I Saw Sephora's Cyber Monday Sale—15 Deep Discounts I Just Can't Skip
Some items are up to 50% off.
I'm not going to lie. Black Friday cleaned out my bank account. There were too many incredible beauty brands on sale to resist. While I spent more than I intended to, I was able to cinch some cool-girl gifts for friends and family, so at the very least, my holiday shopping is complete. Still, I knew that Cyber Monday was coming next, and I told myself I wouldn't shop after Black Friday's financial carnage. No! I was determined to let my credit card rest—no matter how good the deals might be…
Well, I failed. All it took was one look at Sephora's Cyber Monday sale for me to break. In my defense, though, these on-sale products are some of the most beloved and often-used items in my beauty routine, so in a way, it's almost like I'm saving money by restocking them now, right? Yeah, I know. That's a poor attempt at "girl math." Regardless, I thought I'd share my 15 picks in case you, dear reader, still have gifts to give or room to restock. Let's get into it.
I can't shut up about these Korean face masks. I wear them overnight, and no, they don't budge if you let them dry down on your skin for 15 to 30 minutes before bed. In the morning, I wake up with smooth, plump, and glowing skin—the closest I've ever come to achieving glass skin.
According to the brand, a full 1.19-ounce ampoule is used in a single mask. It contains four hero ingredients: oligo-hyaluronic acid, ultra-low molecular collagen, galactomyces ferment filtrate, and niacinamide. Together, these ingredients deeply hydrate, firm, boost elasticity, brighten, and minimize the appearance of pores. I'm not kidding when I say it's like a facial in mask form.
The Shark Flexstyle is so effective. (Check out my before-and-after pictures for proof.) It comes with five styling attachments and features four heat settings, three airflow settings, and a cool-shot button. While normally priced at $349, it's currently on sale for $200.
The base of the tool is a fast, powerful, nondamaging hair dryer. It uses low heat that's regulated 1000 times per second to minimize damage. A formidable airflow whisks water away from the hair in no time at all. When you fasten any one of the five attachments to the top, it becomes an ultra-versatile multistyler that can smooth, curl, and volumize the hair. I love the curling attachments the best. They make my fine, dull hair look big, bouncy, and healthy.
I was inspired to try Grande Cosmetics' lash serum after seeing epic before-and-after pictures fromBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's editor in chief, Kat Collings. She used it before her wedding, and the results speak for themselves. Right now, you can get this on-sale four-piece gift set. It includes both a full- and mini-size GrandeLash-MD (lash serum), a travel-size GrandeBrow (brow serum), and a full-size GrandeDrama Mascara.
This, my friends, is the only primer I ever use. Yep, it's true. I'm not a big primer person to start with. I've tried so many formulas, but I'm often disappointed by the texture, look, or staying power. Not with this one. It's smooth and hydrating thanks to hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, and it really does grip makeup for long-lasting wear. The last time I used it was at my brother's wedding. It kept my makeup looking flawless despite Southern California humidity, five hours spent on the dance floor, and lots and lots of happy tears.
I'm not going to ignore a designer fragrance at 50% off. Dolce Gabbana's Dolce Violet Eau de Toilette is destined to become my new winter scent. It's a lovely, fruity-floral fragrance that features notes of black currant, violet, and Madagascar vanilla. It's warm, sophisticated, and traditionally feminine; I can't get enough of it.
Whenever I need a professional-looking manicure in a pinch or am giving my natural nails a break from gel and acrylic polish, I reach for press-on nails. I love these Glamnetic ones. They're reusable, chic, and sturdy. (I refuse to wear wimpy-feeling plastic tips.) This set is giving New Year's Eve vibes, and I love it.
I have rosacea, so I know how stubborn and difficult chronic redness can be. Don't even get me started on how many concealers and foundations have let me down over the years. Luckily, I've since found my go-tos. As you can imagine, I couldn't ignore this on-sale skin kit. It features a full-size version of Dr. Jart's iconic Cicapair Color Correcting Treatment—which soothes redness for up to 12 hours—and a full-size gentle cleanser.
I've already written a dedicated review on Make Up For Ever's Super Boost Skin Tint, but that won't stop me from talking about it again. It provides just the right amount of coverage to my redness-prone, discolored skin without looking obvious or like I'm wearing any makeup at all. It's perfect for "no-makeup makeup" days, and I love how hydrating it is. Thanks, polyglutamic and hyaluronic acid! I'll say it again: I 200% recommend it.
I'm sorry, but this is begging to be a gift. Laneige's Minty Lip Duo features a full-size Lip Glowy Balm in Candy Cane and a mini Lip Sleeping Mask in Peppermint. It's the perfect gift to add a little winter whimsy to someone's life.
Winter is the season of dry, dehydrated skin. Luckily, I have this overnight mask as my secret weapon. The ultra-moisturizing formula contains glacier water, hyaluronic acid, and avocado butter. It sinks into the skin, replenishing hydration and providing a soft, silky finish. I literally wake up with better skin.
Fun fact: Armani Beauty's blush and highlighter are the products behind Sabrina Carpenter's signature glow. Right now, you can get both in this on-sale kit. It contains a full-size Luminous Silk Cheek Tint and Luminous Silk Acqua Highlighter. Use both for an angelic, ethereal glow. It would make the perfect gift, but I won't judge you if you keep it for yourself!
This palette makes me feel like a makeup artist because I can mix and match colors to create a customized look. It features 12 multiuse creams that can be used as foundation, concealer, bronzer, contour, blush, and highlighter. Each one is soft, buttery, and blendable, so I can apply my makeup on the fly.
If you haven't tried Haus Labs' PhD Hybrid Lip Glaze Plumping Gloss, I'm begging you to try one while it's on sale for Cyber Monday. It's cushiony, shiny, moisturizing, and thick without being sticky. Unlike other lip oils and glosses, It doesn't disappear after one sip of coffee or one bite of food. I genuinely can't say enough good things, and the shades Macaron (cool pink) and Guava (warm pink) are lip-combo staples for me.
Remember how I said winter is the season of dry skin? That won't be the case this year because First Aid Beauty's Ultra Repair Cream is en route to me as we speak. The eight-ounce tube can be used on the face and body to seal in moisture and protect irritated skin. It's all thanks to ultra-soothing colloidal oatmeal, shea butter, and allantoin—three ingredients that make it eczema-safe!
We can't forget about our haircare routines. I'm restocking my trusty tub of Living Proof's Perfect Hair Day Weightless Hydrating Mask on Cyber Monday. It's super lightweight, so it doesn't weigh down my fine hair or make my roots look greasy right after washing, and ingredients like hemisqualane, murumuru butter, and amino acids add silky, shiny luster to my locks. How can I resist adding it to my cart when it's almost 50% off right now?
