The Sephora Savings Event begins tomorrow so I thought I would do a blog post with all of my recommendations. Usually I just do videos on IG or Tiktok, but I know not everyone has those apps so I am going to include all my picks in today’s post. Here are the details on the sale:
Rouge members can shop 10/30 – 11/9 and receive 20% off with code: ALLONSALE
VIB members can shop 11/3 – 11/9 and receive 15% off with code: ALLONSALE
Insider members can shop 11/3 – 11/9 and receive 10% off with code: ALLONSALE
My Sephora Savings Event Sale Recommendations
Complexion Favorites
Concealers
The Face Flex Concealer gives medium coverage though can easily be sheered out by applying a smaller amount. For me, it is the perfect amount of coverage and manages to look absolutely flawless on the skin.
For a very sheer and no-makeup makeup concealer, this is a great option. Natural, skin-like and perfect for mature skin.
An absolute dream for mature skin! This concealer truly blurs in the most amazing way. The finish is more satin that matte or radiant so it gives a soft focus luminousity to the skin. In addition to the blurring properties, it is incredibly long wearing.
Foundations/Skin Tints
One of my favorite tinted sunscreens. It has some blurring properties and makes the skin look smooth and even with a velvety-like radiant finish.
This is a complexion stick that you can use as a foundation or a concealer or just spot treat where you need it. It gives a creamy satin finish to the skin and is very easy to blend. It provides sheer to light coverage but it spreads nicely so you can cover a large portion of the face with just one swipe.
This stick foundation manages to look even more skin-like than any of the other formulas and is almost undetectable on the face. It gives light coverage that can be built up a bit but blends in seamlessly and makes you skin look like it’s just had a facial.
The Natasha Denona HyGlam foundation is formulated as a soft blurring, hydrating and luminous longwear serum foundation. It checks off all the boxes for me though I wasn’t sure it would actually deliver on those claims. It’s truly magic on the skin especially for mature skin. It manages to be blurring in a natural way, hydrating without being too shiny and lasts ALL DAY LONG!
It’s a light to medium coverage liquid foundation designed to leave a natural finish to the skin. Nothing too matte or too dewy – it manages to be the perfect balance in between. It smooths and blurs as it claims while also feeling weightless on the skin. I could wear it all day long and it never moved. A must try!
While I do wear a sunscreen underneath my makeup, I love when my complexion products also have sun protection in them. This is a medium coverage skin tint that has a high level of SPF while still feeling like a traditional complexion product. It’s hydrating and feels like nothing on the skin but still gives amazing coverage for any imperfections.
Makeup Brushes
I am not usually someone who likes dual-ended brushes but this is one of the few exceptions. It is absolute perfection. I use it for concealer, cream bronzer, blush, highlighter – it works for any and everything.
I was shocked at how nice this brush is because I don’t think of Summer Fridays as a makeup brand. One side has a stiffer kabuki style brush which is amazing for buffing cream products into the cheeks. The other brush is slightly angled so it’s great for precise placement of contour or blush.
Setting Powders/Sprays
This is like a filter for your face. It blurs, gives a soft velvety finish and makes your makeup last ALL DAY LONG!
The only pressed powder I use most days. It gives a soft focus blur to the skin with just a hint of radiance.
Bronzer/Blush/Highlighter
Bronzers/Contour
Absolutely flawless. This cream bronzer is so smooth, creamy and easy to blend.
This is a definitely a product that is super user friendly and almost foolproof to apply. There is a pump so you can choose to mix product in with your foundation/skin tint or you can choose to use the doe foot applicator to place the product where you want it on the face.
This formula is absolutely stunning especially for mature skin. I purchased shade 1 which is subtle enough to give a hint of warmth to the skin. It’s a matte finish but because the formulation is liquid, it makes the skin look hydrated and fresh.
Absolutely flawless. This contour stick is smooth, creamy and easy to blend. While it is designed to be a contour product and sculpt the face, I use it in the same way I do a traditional bronzer. It’s sheer but can be built up for more intensity.
I love the pocket blushes so I knew I would love the new bronzers. My favorite shade is Pebble. It’s a rosy toned bronzer that is nothing like any of the bronzer shades I own. It looks gorgeous on fair skin and doesn’t turn orange or skew too warm.
It was the shade in this product which made it a favorite. This contour stick from Milk Makeup is creamy and easy to blend as many are but the shade Toasted is amazing for fair skin. It’s slightly cool toned and pale enough to add just a hint of definition. There is even a shade lighter than this!
Blush
Richly pigmented but still very easy to blend.
The Westman Atelier Blush Stick is a cream blush formula designed to give a soft wash of buildable color with a satin finish. They are a lightweight hydrating formula that melts into the skin easily without leaving a tacky or greasy feel.
The Merit Beauty Blush Balm is a cream blush designed to give a tint to the cheeks and a “lit-from-within” finish to the skin. The texture is very emollient and balm-like so it melts into the skin.
This is a matte finish cream blush that leaves the skin looking blurred without being too flat. It’s a slightly drier formula so it doesn’t move around but still blends effortlessly with hardly any effort. The shade gives a subtle flushed look to the cheeks that looks natural and fresh.
I feel a bit late to this one but these blush balms from Summer Fridays are amazing! Easy to blend with just enough pigment and surprisingly more long wearing than I anticipated. The color I have is Pink Sunset which gives my cheeks the perfect pop of color that looks healthy and fresh.
If you don’t want something dewy or anything that leaves a glowy finish, this Sarah Creal cream-to-powder formula is a must try. It is one of the most beautifully blurring formulas I’ve ever tried while still leaving a soft focus powdery finish. As someone who is usually a glowy cheek fan, this has become one of my favorite blush formulas.
Eyeshadow/Brows/Mascara
A longgggg time favorite and a formula that many of you have purchased and loved as well. This cream shadow is easy to apply, blend out with your fingers and lasts all day long.
Easy to use shadow stick with the perfect amount of color payoff and shine. My favorite colors to use are Adorn and Venetian.
I’m not usually a powder shadow fan but the texture of these Danessa Myricks shadows are like nothing I’ve ever felt. Creamy, smooth, little to no fallout – they are perfect for mature eyes. Especially with the holidays coming up, this palette is all you will need to create so many gorgeous festive looks.
My favorite mascara that I constantly repurchase. No smudging or flaking.
The only brow pencil I’ve been using for the past 13 years. I wear shade Soft Brunette.
Lip Favorites
My favorite lip liners of all time. They are designed to be a soft-focus blurring formula that enhances the lip shape while also delivering skincare benefits. They give the lips definition and dimension without any harsh lines.
These are an intensely pigmented glossy lip lacquer that looked too good to pass up. LOL I ordered a bright pink (no surprise there) and immediately fell in love with it.
Another plumping gloss that I loved though this does have a slight tingling sensation to it. The colors are very sheer and transparent and the line smoothing claim is pretty spot on. The texture is very glassy and smooth leaving the lips looking blurred and shiny but not an ounce of tackiness!
If you don’t love a full coverage lipstick and prefer something with just a hint of color, these new Westman Atelier HydroBalm lipsticks are definitely worth trying. They give a sheer wash of color (but still enough to show up) and feel incredibly nourishing on the lips.
This is a gorgeous hydrating lip stain as the name suggests that hydrates and leaves a gorgeous subtle shine to the lips. The color I chose is a bright raspberry that looks great alone or layered under another gloss.
I love almost everything I’ve tried from Sarah Creal Beauty but these glosses may be my top pick. The formula is creamy and intensely nourishing while the pigment is just opaque enough to give the perfect amount of color. My two favorite shades are Deal With It and Calm Down.
As a lip gloss lover primarily, I often overlook satin lipsticks because I find the texture too thick or heavy. That is not the case with these line smoothing lipsticks from Lawless. While they do provide medium to full coverage, the formula feels weightless and hydrating on the lips. The shade I wear is called Femme which is soft blushing rose. Here is a video of me wearing it – it’s the perfect neutral rose for everyday.
A newer discovery but one that became an instant hit with me. This is a mix between a lip liner contour and a lip crayon. It’s very emollient so it goes on easily but does set down once it’s applied.
The most unique lip formula I’ve tried in a long time. It feels like a lip oil but dries down to a stain that lasts all day long. I love wearing it alone or layering it under another gloss. The finish is natural and the shade Rose is the perfect everyday neutral pink.
Skincare Favorites
Cleansers
As someone who LOVES a unique texture especially when it comes to cleansers, the Experiment Plasma Face Wash is favorite of mine. It’s technically a gel cream but has a jelly-like feel to it. It is chock full of super nourishing ingredients to really support those with mature dry skin types.
Thick and creamy without feeling too oily. This removes every last bit of makeup and leaves my skin feeling so hydrated.
I’ve been using this cleansing balm for nearly 10 years and will never be without it. I always apply my cleansing balms on a dry face with dry hands and then massage in to break down and remove all my makeup. I will then add water to emulsify the balm to a gentle milk and rinse.
A gorgeous lightweight gel cleanser that leaves my skin feeling refreshed but not stripped.
I have not felt a texture like this before but immediately loved it. It’s a jelly balm that effortlessly removes all your makeup while still leaving your skin feeling hydrated and soft.
Toners/Mists/Masks
Holy grail status for me at this point. My favorite milky toner.
My favorite milky toner made into a mist!
They instantly plump and hydrate my skin and you can also leave them on for a few minutes as a mini sheet mask treatment. These will absolutely be a repurchase!
This mask is a combination of great results and a product that is enjoyable to use. It’s designed to tighten, firm and give the skin a glow which it definitely does.
Even though my skin can tolerate strong actives, I don’t like to overdue it and risk damaging my skin barrier. The resurfacing peel is one of the best formulations I’ve ever tried. It’s insanely effective while not irritating my skin. I only use it once a month but my skin literally glows for days after. It removes every last bit of texture without stripping my skin or leaving it feeling sensitive. It’s a splurge but worth every penny.
If you love milky toners, you NEED this toner pads immediately. I love using a toner pad in my skincare routine after cleansing but before I apply my hydrating essences/toners. These are nicely saturated and give the skin an instant boost of hydration. My skin feels plump, supple and perfectly prepped for the rest of my routine.
This peel pads are incredibly gentle yet incredibly effective. The key exfoliants in these pads are a proprietary mix of glycolic, lactic and mandelic acid. To balance this out, the pads also contain various skin soothing complexes to prevent irritation. Additionally, I love that these are packaged individually so you can easily travel with them.
Korean Beauty continues to be on the cutting edge of technology when it comes to skincare. This new collagen jelly mist from Biodance is a perfect example. It’s a solid jelly mist in the bottle but turns to a liquid when sprayed onto the face. It’s one of the most unique products I’ve tried this year. The mist itself doesn’t feel sticky or tacky but instead plumps and hydrates the skin immediately.
This is the only skincare product I have tried from Sarah Creal but it is a best seller for good reason. It’s one of the most hydrating and plumping essences I’ve ever tried. An essence is heavier than traditional toners. So it is best used after you have cleansed/toned, but before you apply your serums. Skip a cotton pad and pour the essence into the palm of your hands so you can press it gently into the skin. It’s a bi-phase formula so be sure to shake it up before you apply.
Eye Creams/Masks
These are a bit pricey so I did not want to love them BUT they are amazing. Even though they are a gel eye mask, they don’t slip down the face. They help to depuff, hydrate and brighten better than most eye masks I’ve tried. I won’t use them everyday because they are not cheap but I will definitely repurchase.
I recently discovered these eye patches and had to include them in my recommendations. They make my under eyes look hydrated and bright but the price point is what makes them stand out even more. 30 patches for $20!!! That is less than $1 a pair which is one of the best prices I’ve seen for quality eye masks.
While nothing will help plump the under eye area like an actual cosmetic procedure, but this is one of the few eye creams that can help in a less intensive way. It’s designed to help plump, firm and brighten the eye area. Formulated with 30% snail mucin (it’s actually an amazing skincare ingredient), 5% volufiline and 1% caffeine, I love using this eye cream in the morning because it feels so refreshing and wears beautifully under makeup.
I need something intensely hydrating but lightweight in the morning. I want to prep my under eye area for makeup while using a formula that won’t disrupt any concealer or foundation I put on top of it. This is one of the best hydrating eye serums I’ve ever tried. It gives instant moisture to the area, helps to depuff, smooth fine lines and keep my under eye area hydrated all day long.
Serums
If your skin is feeling dehydrated or lacking moisture, this hydrating serum will solve all your problems. It is a barrier support serum so it will help strengthen and protect the skin barrier while also delivering intense hydration.
Dieux Deliverance serum is a 3-in-1 repair serum designed to target fine lines, irritation and hyperpigmentation. It’s a multi-tasking formula that works for nearly all skin types (especially sensitive skin types) and easily works in any skincare routine.
A major splurge but this hydrating serum is a mix between a serum and liquid moisturizer. It leaves the skin looking glazy and plump.
This serum addresses many skin concerns and has quickly become one of my most repurchased skincare items. The key ingredient in the formula is Malassezin, which is 10x more powerful than vitamin c in helping reduce and fade dark spots.
The Retinol Synergist serum is formulated to address fine lines and wrinkles as well as support the skin barrier. The additional benefit of supporting the skin barrier is one of the reasons I was so excited to try this serum because retinol products can often be quite harsh on the skin. So to find one that also provides skin barrier support is rare and what made me love this product even more.
From the first time I used this serum, I could instantly notice a difference! My skin looked firmer, more supple and fine lines were noticeably smoothed. It would easily work into any skincare routine and really targets fine lines and wrinkles better than most of my other hydrating serums.
The Medik8 crystal retinal formula uses retinaldehyde which works faster than traditional (over the counter) retinol. There are various strengths depending on what your skin can tolerate and you can work up to the stronger levels over time or stick with what works for you. If you really want to target anti-aging concerns such as wrinkles, uneven skin tone and firmness, retinol products are a must have for your skincare routine.
For anyone with dry skin that needs additional moisture, this vitamin c serum has an oil texture that helps to provide intense nourishment. This is my favorite vitamin c serum to use in the winter when my skin is dehydrated and extra sensitive. It contains a 14% stabilized form of vitamin c which will target dark spots and fine lines while maracuja oil and squalane will strengthen and support the skin barrier.
This is a peptide serum that also contains vegan growth factors. The texture of this is a bit sticky and can feel a bit different if you aren’t used to it. I personally love how it feels and how bouncy it makes my skin! In addition to helping improve skin’s elasticity and firmness, it contains ceramides to help support the skin barrier.
Moisturizers
A lightweight gel-cream that delivers intense nourishment and barrier support.
It’s a semi-rich formula that feels nourishing but does have a bit of a tacky/bouncy feel to it. I personally love that because it leaves my skin so firm and supple. The tacky texture doesn’t last however and this moisturizer absorbs beautifully into the skin after only a few minutes.
The Dieux Instant Angel Moisturizer is a skin-restoring moisturizer designed to deeply nourish, provide barrier support and give an “ethereal glow” to the skin. It doesn’t focus on anti-aging concerns or other targeted treatments. It is truly the ultimate final step in taking care of your skin.
I’ve shared my LOVE For Dieux Instant Angel over and over so I didn’t think I could love the lighter formula as much. Clearly, I was wrong! Because the Dieux Air Angel formula manages to be just as amazing but in a texture that works perfectly for the warmer months. Though it is thinner in texture, it is still formulated to deliver intense hydration and nourishment which makes it a dream for dry skin in humid climates.
All of Dieux moisturizers have some nourishing and calming properties, but this recovery cream is made with 1% collodial oatmeal for intense soothing. In addition to helping calm irritated or red skin, it has ingredients to help reduce itching. It’s a thick cream but still manages to feel lightweight on the skin while absorbing instantly. I now have and use all three Dieux moisturizers because they continuously perform so well for my skin!
I enjoy the Dewy Skin Cream from Tatcha but I think I may like this milk moisturizer even more. It’s intensely nourishing while still feeling lightweight on the skin. I have been liking it as my daytime moisturizer but can also see myself using it during the colder months too.
As soon as I first tried this moisturizer, I knew why it was so popular and constantly went viral. The texture is rich, creamy, instantly nourishing and leaves the skin with a glazy finish that I adore.
A newer discovery but one that I absolutely love when I want a gel cream moisturizer. Super hydrating yet feels weightless on the skin.
Sunscreen
This is one of the most beautiful sunscreen formulas I’ve tried in a long time. It feels like a nourishing hydrating serum rather than a traditional sunscreen. It wears beautifully under makeup and leaves a fresh radiant glow to the skin. A must try for mature skin!!!
Fragrance/Body Care
Body Care Faves
This is a solid balm that you apply after the shower when you skin is still damp. You massage it all over, quickly rinse off the excess and then gently pat dry. When I tell you my skin feels BABY SOFT after using this, I am not exaggerating.
An airy whipped texture is the best way to describe this body butter. Light and fluffy but intensely rich and hydrating.
I take my body care very seriously and love a rich nourishing body cream especially in the colder months. These are creamy, rich and smooth while absorbing in just a few minutes. The scents are what keep me coming back though. They last for so long and smell divine.
You can use this moisture stick anywhere on the body but I use it on my feet every single night. I wipe my feet down with an exfoliating toner and then rub this all over before putting socks on. My feet have never been softer!
The only antiperspirant I will use. I’ve been buying it for 15 years because it works!
There is a reason that this oil-infused body wash has gone viral multiple times. I’ve never felt anything like it before. It’s truly one of the most nourishing body washes I’ve ever used and the scents are to die for!!!
I have yet to try anything from Cyklar that I didn’t immediately fall in love with. This body cream is intensely rich and moisturizing but absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy film on the skin. Also the scents last for HOURS!
I use milky essences on my face both morning and night so I am so happy to be using one for the body. I prefer to use this in the morning because it is incredibly lightweight. It doesn’t take long to absorb and keeps my skin hydrated all day long.
Fragrance Favorites
It’s a rich black cherry scent mixed with plum nectar, ebony wood, sugared jasmine and a hint of leather. I ordered this never smelling it before and hoped for the best. Thankfully it has surpassed my expectations.
I love a fruity fragrance but this is a rich fruity scent with so much depth to it. It’s described as a crisp, fruity gourmand but it definitely has some more intense notes so it’s not as light or sweet as other fruity gourmand fragrances.
I immediately fell in love with this body mist the minute I smelled it. Floral but not powdery. The perfect blend of rose, vetiver and oud.
There is their newest launch and probably my favorite out of this entire bunch! I love the smell of coffee but it’s hard to find fragrances that embody the scent in a palatable way. Mocha Magic manages to give that coffee experience without any bitterness. The scent opens with espresso, mocha and cream notes that immediately make me fall in love with this perfume. Middle notes are biscotti, toffee and bourbon followed by base notes of vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood. I LOVE this fragrance though it is a fall/winter scent for sure.
I am so glad I received this right before Fall starts because it is the perfect cozy cold weather scent. With notes of cardamom, jasmine petals, coconut milk and vanilla cream, this is a gourmand scent that doesn’t wear too sweet. It’s creamy and milky with just a hint of sweetness.
After trying a few fragrances this past year with pistachio in them, I realized that I LOVE the scent. It’s creamy yet still a bit nutty so if a body mist or perfume contains pistachio, there is a big chance I am going to love it. This new body mist from Summer Fridays was an instant hit because of the pistachio note. Additional notes of creamy woods and raspberry sugar make this scent feel milky and light on the skin with just a hint of sweetness.
Hair Faves
Even if you don’t want to invest in a scalp serum right now, utilizing a scalp massager in your everyday routine is a great habit to start. Massaging your scalp every single day for at least a minute if not a few minutes will really help the health of your scalp.
I use this towel after I wash my hair to remove excess water. It’s so gentle and won’t damage the hair.
My hair is very thin and these are the only hair ties that don’t damage it.
I’ll be the first to admit that I did not like this dry shampoo upon first trying it. It has been recommended to me so many times so I had really high hopes. But I hated the way it made my hair feel after the first use. However I was determined to find a way to make it work. I discovered that if I spritzed it onto my fingers and massaged it into my scalp, I got better results. Only 1.5 spritzes is all I need but I’ve never gotten volume at my roots like when I use this! It does help absorb oil but the instant volume I get is insane + it lasts all day.
I only wash my hair 3x/week so on the days that I don’t wash it, I needed a heat protectant to use on dry hair. This was recommended to me by my hair stylist so I ordered it during the Sephora sale. It’s absolutely amazing though it took me a few tries to figure out how best to use. Because my hair is so thin, I spray it into my hands and then onto my hair so I can control how much I apply. Only two sprays is needed for my entire head but it really protects my hair. It leaves it looking shiny and my curls seem to last longer.
I’m incredibly picky when it comes to hair styling products because everything weighs down my fine hair. I was hopeful when I saw this serum oil mist which looked like it could be the best of both worlds. Hydrating, smoothing yet still weightless. Thankfully it was all those things and more! I like to use this after styling my hair to smooth down any frizz and hydrate my ends. But recently, I have been using it as a heat protectant on dry hair before I curl it.
While I’m not loyal to a particular shampoo or conditioner right now, I do love this deep conditioning mask for a once a week treatment. Since I have very fine hair, many hair masks weigh my hair down too much. This one deeply hydrated and nourishes while still feeling weightless.
Tools
This sauna blanket is a must have for me a few times a week! It is a sleeping bag style blanket that uses infrared technology and infrared heat to mimic the effects you get when sitting in a sauna. It can help boost circulation, increase blood flow, provide deep relaxation, help muscle recovery, burn calories and detoxify. A splurge but worth every penny.
The only cotton I will use for my toners or skincare products. It’s incredibly soft, never irritating and worth the splurge.
What I Ordered!!!
I’ve seen nothing but amazing reviews about these new baked eyeshadows so I wanted to try two shades.
I have been loyal to my Tarte Tubing Mascara for yearssss but the small brush on this new mascara really intrigued me. Perfect for getting every last lash.
I’ve never tried any of these cream blushes and the formula looks like it would be perfect for my dry skin.
I was unable to get this last Sephora sale because my shade sold out before I could get it. Hopefully I can grab it this time.
I loved the last Violette_FR lip product I purchased so I thought I would try another formula this time.
I love these hand sanitizers and have one everywhere! I always stock up during the sale.
I had this Dior blush shade in a powder formulation which I LOVED. The powder texture became too drying for my skin so I want to try the same shade in a cream formulation.
I’ve seen rave reviews on these new lip glosses but the shades seem VERY neutral. I am hoping that the shade I picked has a bit of vibrancy and isn’t too dull.
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