You know it's about to be a really good day when you find a random Sephora gift card tucked inside your wallet. This serendipitous moment happened for me a couple days ago and I plan on putting it to good use. The only thing that would make it better is if Sephora were having a sale. Oh wait—they are! Today, Sephora is offering 50% off select beauty items through September 19. I've never clicked on the Sephora website so fast. I sifted through over 800 items on sale to find the best of the best the brand is offering for a hefty discount. From bodycare to makeup, haircare, and fragrance, I'm sharing everything I grabbed during this haul. Keep on scrolling.
I'm not exaggerating when I tell you this is the best skincare essence I've ever used. It's so incredibly hydrating and nourishing for the skin without clogging your pores. It's oil-free and with saki water, antioxidants, amino acids, and minerals, it gives you a near instant glow.
Lawless never misses and this cream blush from the brand is no exception. I'm slightly picky about my blushes because sometimes they can be a bit *too* pigmented and make me look like a clown, but this formula is absolutely perfect. It's really buildable and creamy so it just melts into your skin like butter. I love how natural the shade looks on the skin and it never gets cakey or sits weird on top of my foundation.
Fashion Fair is one of the most underrated OG brands for Black and Brown skin. I normally don't use foundation sticks, but this one is the exception. It offers great coverage without being heavy and blends so beautifully with a brush. I pair it with my Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Cream Bronzer ($58) and the two work so well together. I'm definitely taking the opportunity to stock up while it's more than half off.
I love the original Flowerbomb so much (and so does Taylor Swift), but the Ruby Orchid rendition is also a fave. With notes of peach, ruby orchid, and bourbon vanilla, it adds a bolder, fruitier take on the original that I just can't get enough of.
I've. used this deep conditioning mask from Virtue for years andit never fails to make my hair soft, silky, and shiny for days. My dry, frizz-prone curly hair is hard to please, but the ingredients here just really work. Alpha Keratin 60ku, Virtue's star healing ingredient in the formula, heals damaged strands by filling in lost keratin with each use. I used it religiously when I stopped straightening my hair weekly and it worked wonders.
Luckily, I already have a Dyson hair dryer, but I couldn't gatekeep the fact that the brand's cult-loved Supersonic dryer is over $100 off right now. If you've been thinking about taking the plunge and buying one, now would be the time.
Many lipsticks are too matte in texture for me so I end up wearing a tinted gloss instead. This formula from Armani has more of a balm-like texture making it perfect for all day wear and the shades are so rich. The shades range from nudes to deep reds so there's truly something for everyone.
I am obsessed with Anastasia Beverly Hills palettes. I've used them religiously for years because I truly think they're the best. I snagged this rich fall-themed palette since it's so appropriate for the season and I can't wait to get my hands on it. Every palette I own from the brand has shadows that are buttery, highly pigmented, and so easy to blend.
IHMO, Alien Goddess from Mugler is kind of slept on. I know most folks love the original Alien fragrance, but if you love warm florals, this one is definitely for you. The star notes include bergamot essence, jasmine grandiflorum, and bourbon vanilla. It's such a gorgeous and inviting scent that really lasts on the skin. It's hardly ever on sale so I snatched the opportunity to snag it.
I always keep a bottle of L'Occitane hand cream in my bag because it's truly the best thing ever, but I couldn't miss out on this opportunity to splurge a tad on a luxury body butter from the brand. It contains almond milk and oil to soften and nourish the skin. Next on my list is the brand's shower oil which I've heard great things about from Love island star Leah Kateb.
In all my years as a beauty editor, I've found that T3 tools are the most talked about and loved amongst celebrity hairstylists. This curling iron in particular is a favorite of mine and many stylists I've talked to because it creates the perfect lived-in curls without being over the top.
This may not com as a shock, but bronzing drops are the secret to radiant skin year-round. Any time I want a little extra glow during fall, I'll add a few drops to my foundation and it creates the most gorgeous finish. I haven't given these Tula ones a go just yet, but there's no time like a sale to try something new.
I'm ashamed to admit that I didn't know Charlotte Tilbury had fragrances, but I won't miss the opportunity to try one. This fresh, solar fragrance features notes of neroli oil, ylang-ylang, and solar vanilla.
This gloss is a forever favorite from Glossier. The birthday scent smells like happiness in a bottle and it keeps my lips hydrated for hours.
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