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Spring Beauty Favorites | SEPHORA VIB Sale Recommendations

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I love when the SEPHORA VIB Sale comes around. Even if I don’t intend on shopping the sale, I love seeing everyone’s favorites, roundup, and recommendations. It inspires me to look into new products, allows me to discover new favorites, and encourages me to shop my own collection. Last week, I spoke about a few of my hero products I was planning on repurchasing during the sale, as well as a few wishlist items. Today, I am going to offer a few of my spring beauty favorites.

Sale Info:

I won’t linger here, because I outlined all of the sale information in my post on Friday (you can read that here.) But I will quickly outline the dates and codes below.

  • Rouge members: Use code SAVESPRING for 20% off your purchase 4/1-4/11.
  • VIB members: Use code SAVESPRING for 15% off your purchase 4/5-4/11.
  • Beauty Insider members: Use code SAVESPRING for 10% off your purchase 4/7-4/11.

Spring Beauty Favorites | SEPHORA VIB Sale Recommendations

Makeup

I haven’t been buying a ton of new makeup lately (& new products have been from the drugstore recently.) So some of these have been mentioned in past SEPHORA VIB Sale recommendations. However, these are the products I have been reaching for in the past few weeks and plan on keep in my everyday makeup bag as spring beauty favorites.

Face

BareMinerals Gen Nude Blonzer*: One of my most loved spring beauty favorites are these blushes, but I’ve talked about them because they were limited edition. I’m so happy BareMinerals is bringing these blushes back as part of their permanent line, so it’s #1 on my recommendations list. The formula is so smooth on the skin. And the finish gives the cheeks this fresh, glowy appearance. I have Kiss of Copper* (a bronzey copper) and Kiss of Pink* (my favorite spring time blush.) I did a full review of these here.

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Liquid Highlighter Wand in Pinkgasm*: At the time I am typing this, this is FINALLY back in stock! It’s one of my favorite blushes of all time and has been out of stock for ages. It’s a liquid highlight formula, so it’s incredibly reflective and glowy. But the pinkgasm shade is pigmented enough it works as blush, and it is beautiful. It adds a freshness and life to my cheek that is always a spring favorite. I might have to buy a backup in case it goes out of stock like that again!

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray*: I’ve spoken about this plenty. It’s magic with a spray nozzle. A few spritzes of this meshes all of the makeup on your face together, leaving you with a bright and airbrushed looking complexion.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Powder*: Another spring beauty favorite from Charlotte Tilbury is her pressed Airbrush Flawless Setting Powder. I don’t always powder my face, but some complexion formulas require it or I like to set concealer over blemishes if they’re along my jaw or another area I might touch throughout the day. And I love this powder for it.

It feels lightweight on the skin, which is great for spring and summer. It also glides over the skin without making any area look cakey and really does leave the skin with a subtle airbrushed finish. The products in her airbrush line are magical; I can’t explain it.

Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer*: Generally I love an ultra-glowy finish on my skin, but sometimes I do want a natural finish that is really unsuspecting. That’s when I grab for this concealer. It’s a matte finish but in a very natural, skin-like way. I love this as a spot concealer; it’s almost undetectable on the face and lightweight. It’s a total spring beauty favorite for me.

Kosas Revealer Concealer*: I don’t shut up about this one. This concealer is my all-time favorite undereye concealer. It lifts the hollows of my undereyes to make the area look even and smooth and eliminates any darkness.

Eyes

Pat McGrath Mothership IX – Heutopian Dream*: I need to post a full review and swatch post on this palette, but it’s so hard to capture the beauty of the shades in a photo. If you want to save any money on an eye palette during the SEPHORA VIB Sale, I always recommend Pat McGrath. Her mattes aren’t what she’s known for, but they are buttery, smooth, easy to blend, and some of my favorites. But the metallics and special topper shades make these pricey palettes so worth it.

I recommend Heutopian Dream* as one of my spring beauty favorites because of the pinks and purples. It’s fresh and fun, and I have loved playing with this palette since I’ve gotten it.

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Eyeliner*: I’ve spoken about this one before, so we’ll keep it short. It’s a berry brown shade in the ever-loved Pillow Talk line within Charlotte Tilbury’s collection. The shade is so flattering on an array on eye colors and makes them all pop. The formula is also nice, gliding/smudging easily across the lid and waterlines, and it lasts.

Lips

Gucci Lipsticks*: I left this open, because I love all of the Gucci lipstick formulas and recommend all of them. I really don’t think you’ll be disappointed with any selection. The matte formula* is incredibly comfortable. They have a satin* formula and a glossy* formula that are beautiful. The sheer* and balm* formulas are a dream. And they just released a new liquid matte formula* I might pick up soon for testing purposes.

As far as shades go, they have so many amazing options. The reds range from bright and vibrant to deep and moody (& all are beautiful.) One of my favorite things about the Gucci lip products is so many of them have a touch of coolness that make them really edgy and sexy in an almost unexpected way. And it’s refreshing to see shade selections that don’t look identical to every other lip line.

Merit Shade Slick Lip Oils*: Another major spring beauty favorite is the lip oils from Merit. I did a whole brand review when the brand first launched, and these were a fast favorite. Au Natural* is my most worn and is a peachy nude. They’re comfortable on the lip and add a delicious shine while adding the perfect wash of color.

SEPHORA Collection Cream Lip Stain*: I’ve refrained from wearing bright bright lipstick for the past few years, because of masks. But I have been craving a bright lip lately, and it’s one of my spring beauty favorites – just bright lips in general. I love these cream lip stains from SEPHORA. They last all day on the lips and don’t move, which is great for bright colors. And the formula, though matte and liquid, doesn’t leave my lips feeling dry. They’re great. (& 30% off of an already low price tag during the sale!)

My favorite shades are: Chili Pepper*, Rose Redux*, Rosewood*, French Lover*, Watermelon Slice*

Tower 28 Milky Lipglosses*: I’ve been obsessed with these glosses since I got them. They’re so hydrating and repairing on the lip (almost like skincare.) They feel lightweight on the lip and don’t get goopy or icky throughout the day. And the glasslike shine is die for.

The original shine versions of these glosses are good, but I prefer the milky formula. It just offers a little more opacity, and I can swipe them on alone with a full face of makeup and nothing looks unfinished.

My favorite shade is Cashew*.

Makeup Forever Artist Pencils*: My favorite lip liners lately and a spring beauty favorite for sure. I love a lip liner in a pencil format that isn’t too dry but isn’t too creamy. I find these to be my Goldilocks formula. They’re creamy enough to spread across my lip without major tugging and feel comfortable. But they’re dry enough that they last.

My favorite shades are: Completely Sepia*, Anywhere Caffeine*, Endless Cacoa*.

Fenty Gloss Bomb in Universal*: I’ve been reaching for this so much in the past few weeks. It’s another gloss formula that makes my lips feel healthy and happy as well as adds a beautiful color and glasslike shine. The Gloss Bomb makes my lips look full and plump, and the universal shade is perfect to wear with full glam or a bare face.

Skincare

Light Hearted SPF 30 Daily Sunscreen*: I received this in an Allure Beauty Box a few months ago, and I’ve been using it for the past few weeks and really enjoy it. It’s an extremely lightweight, oil-free SPF that’s a hybrid of chemical and mineral filters. Chemical SPF generally irritates my eyes, but I’ve noticed any irritation with this one. And mineral SPFs can leave a white cast, but I don’t notice that with this one.

It’s incredibly hydrating and comfortable on the skin as well. If you have oily skin, you very well may not even need a moisturizer with this one. Turmeric extract also helps reduce the appearance of redness, and I’ve noticed it almost blurs as well. AND it plays well under makeup.

Guerlain Abeille Royale Advanced Youth Watery Oil*: One of the best discoveries I made in skincare over the past year was this oil from Guerlain. It’s a lightweight, multi-tasking, watery oil that helps plump, smooth, and boost skin’s radiance while softening the look of lines and wrinkles.

Not only is the packaging gorgeous and makes for a very luxury experience, the formula itself is a sensory experience as well. And you can also rest assured your formula is sustainably sourced as well.

This is an oil I think even oily skin would appreciate. It really does give the moisture from an oil but feels like water on the skin. My skin instantly looks brighter and smoother with consistent use.

REN Evercalm Overnight Recovery Balm*: I love a good sleeping mask. I love I can pop one on before bed and wake up with hydrated, plump, and happy skin. This overnight balm from REN is formulated with omegas and fatty acids to help calm and soothe the skin overnight. A little goes a long way, and, again, oily girls and gals might like this as well as rice starch helps absorb oil and minimize the appearance of pores.

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base*: Another oldie but goodie is the Face Base from Bobbi Brown. It hydrating enough to use on its own as a moisturizer, but I typically use it as a hydrating makeup primer. And the delicate citrus scent is so pleasing.

Bath & Body

Prima Bath Gems Bath Soak*: I always throw a few of these into my cart during the SEPHORA VIB Sale. Toss one of these in the tub, and your skin will be left so moisturized and soft. Plus the cooling property makes for the most relaxing bath ever.

Necessaire The Body Wash*: I have been traveling quite a bit, and when I travel, I like to bring the body care products that make me feel luxe and at home. So I always pack The Body Wash* from Necessaire. It doesn’t leave my skin feeling dry and smells amazing, like eucalyptus and sandalwood. And the added benefit of niacinamide helps with breakouts and redness on my shoulders.

Necessaire The Body Lotion*: The Body Lotion* from the brand is also great and I love popping it in my travel bag. It’s incredibly moisturizing and doesn’t leave any oily residue behind.

Tools

Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Foundation* and Concealer Brush*: I could add a few favorite tools, but these two brushes from Rare Beauty have been some of my favorites lately. They’re designed to mimic fingertips and make application of product look natural and seamless. And they truly are great brushes.

Fragrance

I’m bad at explaining scents, so I’m just going to copy the notes from the website here.

Jo Malone Nashi Blossom*: Pristine white blossoms signal soon-to-become succulent nashi fruit. This radiant scent is bright with mouth-watering lemon complemented by a crisp bite of apple. Rose adds a sumptuous texture to the floral heart, cushioned with white musk for a playful, efflorescent fragrance.

  • Fragrance Family: Floral
  • Scent Type: Fruity Floral
  • Key Notes: Lemon, Nashi Blossom, White Musk

Maison Margiela ‘REPLICA’ By the Fireplace*: This warm scent combines orange flower, clove oil, and chestnut atop a comforting vanilla fragrance to re-create the signature warmth and coziness of a crackling fire.

  • Fragrance Family: Warm & Spicy
  • Scent Type: Warm & Sweet Gourmands
  • Key Notes: Clove Oil, Chestnut Accord, Vanilla Accord

Aerin Mediterranean Blossom*: Take a sensory vacation to the sunny Mediterranean with this fresh, floral, citrus perfume, which features notes of grapefruit, honeysuckle, and gardenia. Be transported to a dreamy location where the sun, sea, citrus trees, and August heat fill your heart and make you smile with delight.

  • Fragrance Family: Florals
  • Scent Type: Fruity Florals
  • Key Notes: Italian Bergamot, Honeysuckle, Grapefruit

And those are a few of my spring beauty favorites I’d recommend if you were looking to pick up something new in the SEPHORA VIB Sale. What are some products you love for spring and summer?

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SEPHORA VIB Sale Recommendations | Hero Products I’m Repurchasing

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Over the past year, I have been making a point to use up makeup and skincare products in their entirety – as well as just enjoy the products I already have. So often I’m buying new before I’ve even fully made up my mind on the old. And I wanted to change that, as well as generally spend less on beauty and put that money toward other things instead. But I have recently run out of so many products that I want to repurchase and add back to my collection. And it’s just in time for SEPHORA’s spring savings event. Because now, I at least can repurchase on a discount. So, today we’re going over a few hero products I’m repurchasing in the form of a SEPHORA VIB Sale Recommendations post.

SEPHORA VIB Sale Information

Another April, another SEPHORA VIB Sale recommendations post. I said in one of my roundups from the holiday sale that you can almost gauge how long you’ve been with me here by how many SEPHORA Sale recommendations you’ve read.

The Spring 2022 sale begins for Rouge members today, on 4/1, and runs through 4/11. Dates, discounts, and other information is outlined below!

  • Rouge members: Use code SAVESPRING for 20% off your purchase 4/1-4/11.
  • VIB members: Use code SAVESPRING for 15% off your purchase 4/5-4/11.
  • Beauty Insider members: Use code SAVESPRING for 10% off your purchase 4/7-4/11.

This code is an unlimited use code both in store and online.

There is also a 30% discount on all SEPHORA Collection throughout the entirety of the sale (but note it is not in conjunction with the BI discount amounts. Find out more sale disclaimers here*.)

If you are not already a member of the Beauty Insider program, it is free to join, and you can do so here*.

Hero Products I’m Repurchasing | SEPHORA VIB Sale Recommendations

I won’t be trying a whole lot of new products during this sale. Instead, I’m going to replenishing a few hero products I’ve been missing from my collection. Like I said, I have been trying to make a point to actually use up products. And since my collection is on the larger side, I have had a lot to use. For example, I ran out of my hero concealer combination 3 months ago. But because I had 3 other concealers open and in my makeup bag, I wanted to finish those before I bought more. Here’s what I plan on picking up during the sale.

Makeup:

Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer*: This is one of the concealers I used and have been missing. It’s one of the only concealers I’ve used that actually has a shade option that works for me. I like to buy this one in shade 140C for concealing on my face, because it’s really a great color. It’s a medium coverage concealer that adds a brightening effect to your skin without emphasizing blemishes.

Kosas Revealer Concealer*: I don’t love the Rare Beauty concealer under my eyes on its own, but this Revealer Concealer* from Kosas is my all-time favorite under eye concealer. I’ve got a bit of darkness under my eye from deep set areas that most concealers don’t cover. But this one really makes the entire undereye look even and smooth, bright, and hydrated. And in conjunction with the brightening Rare Beauty concealer*, it’s a combo made in heaven.

Gucci L’Obscur Mascara*: I always have this is in my collection, and if you’ve been around for any amount of time since it came out, you’ll know how much I love it. It’s my favorite mascara. The packaging is gorgeous. The formula allows me to have wispy, flirty lashes or editorial, clumpy lashes. And it’s super black. It doesn’t flake or smudge on me. It’s definitely a mascara I reach for when I don’t want to worry about it.

Skincare:

The Ordinary Niacinamide + Zinc Serum*: Your girl has been dealing with hormonal breakouts lately. It is what it is. And while I was using this a few months ago, I don’t know I noticed a difference in my skin. It wasn’t until I was without it for a few weeks that I noticed how big of a difference it was making.

I noticed a huge difference in how quickly spots fade and how much less congested my skin feels when using this regularly. And while I have really dry skin, this serum contains zinc, which will help oily gals and pals with oil/sebum regulation.

Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray*: Another product I attribute to helping my skin clear up is this spray from Tower 28. The star ingredient (of the total 3 ingredients) is hypochlorous acid. It’s produced in our own bodies to help combat bad bacteria, but when applied topically, it soothes and purifies sensitive and stressed skin, leaving it soft, clear, and healthy.

Murad Acne Control Clarifying Cleanser*: Body acne isn’t a sexy topic of conversation, but #realtalk. I often get breakouts on my shoulders – from hormones, my conditioner, or most often when I try to switch up my laundry detergent. I love the Murad Clarifying Cleanser*. It’s a pretty simple salicylic acid cleanser that help get deep into the pores to really clean and purify.

They make one for the body, but I prefer to buy the one intended for the face as it contains a higher concentration of salicylic acid. I lather it onto the affected area, leave it on for about 4-5 minutes (no more than 2 on the face), and rinse.

SEPHORA VIB Sale Wishlist

And just because I didn’t want to make an entire post for my wishlist, I’m going to include a couple of wishlist items for the sale. I’m not sure if I’ll make these purchases this go around, but they’re currently sitting in my cart.

Merit Signature Lightweight Lipsticks: I have used most of Merit’s line thus far (check out this comprehensive review) and have loved the products. And I’m extremely interested in trying their new bullet lipstick formula. There’s a dreamy brown I want to get my hands on.

Kosas Revealer Foundation*: Because I love the concealer so much, I’m really intrigued by the foundation in the same line. It’s a medium coverage, natural finish foundation. And some of the ingredients are really tempting. Niacinamide and caffeine for brightening, smoothing, and evening the skintone. Squalane and B5 soothe, calm, and balance oil/moisture levels. Peptides and hyaluronic acid plump and hydrate. It sounds like it’s be a really skin-like foundation, much like the concealer.

Laneige Cream Skin Toner*: My skin has been so dry and dehydrated lately, and I think I’m missing a good hydrating product in my routine. This is supposed to be a 2-in-1 toner/moisturizer intended for hydration.

Those are a couple of my staple products for the past few months that I intend to pick up during the SEPHORA sale (& a couple of wishlist items.) I’m going to be posting a 2nd SEPHORA VIB Recommendations post on Sunday with some of my spring favorites, so be on the lookout for that.

Are you planning on shopping the sale?

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Current Beauty Favorites | SEPHORA VIB Sale Recommendations | Holiday 2021

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The last SEPHORA VIB Sale Recommendations post I’m doing this year is a roundup of all of my current beauty favorites. I’m not going to lie … the list is a little extensive, and honestly I could have added more. But these are some products I’ve been using on the regular and think would either make a pleasant addition to your own collection or would be good gift items for the holidays. I’ve got a little of everything from makeup to skincare to bath and body.

SEPHORA VIB Sale Information

I’m not going to linger here, because I’ve outlined the sale information and disclaimers in this post. But below you will find the dates of the sale, discount codes, and discount amounts.

  • Rouge members: Use code YAYHOLIDAY for 20% off your purchase beginning on 11/5-11/15.
  • VIB members: Use code YAYHOLIDAY for 15% off your purchase beginning on 11/9-11/15.
  • Beauty Insider members: Use code YAYHOLIDAY for 10% off your purchase beginning on 11/11-11/15.

SEPHORA VIB Sale Recommendations | Current Beauty Favorites

sephora vib sale recommendations

Makeup | Face:

Cadualie Beauty Elixir*: This face mist always finds it’s way onto these recommendations lists, and for good reason. It smells nice, refreshes the skin on no makeup days, meshes all the makeup together on days you are wearing makeup, and serves as a nice little aromatic self-care moment. I always have one of these in my bathroom, travel bag, and on my nightstand!

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray*: Another facial spray I love is the Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray* from Charlotte Tilbury. It’s magic in a spray bottle. It melts all your makeup together and gives the skin a truly airbrushed appearance. It’s amazing.

NARS Fort de France Highlighter*: An oldie but a goodie is the Fort de France highlighter* from NARS. It’s one of those no-nonsense products and one that is really hard to mess up. It’s not a super subtle highlight; it definitely leaves your skin glowy. But it doesn’t necessarily deposit color. More so, it is really only visible when the light catches it. And when it does, it leaves the most beautiful, wet looking glow.

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base*: Fellow dry girls, keep this on your radar. Sometimes I use it as a moisturizer on its own, but usually I use it to prep the skin for makeup. It leaves the skin moisturized and plump and creates a healthy, glowy base for makeup to sit on top of. And the slight citrus scent is a little sensory bonus.

sephora vib sale recommendations

Makeup | Eyes:

Pat McGrath Eyeshadow Palettes*: If I were to recommend a special eye shadow to gift, I would immediately suggest a Pat McGrath palette. They are honestly some of the most intuitive, beautiful palettes I’ve ever used. They aren’t as nuanced as a Natasha Denona palette, which make them great for beginners. And the special shades are truly amazing. My two favorites are the Huetopian Dream* palette and the Bronze Seduction* palette.

Gucci L’Obscur Mascara*: I talk about this mascara all the time. I’m on my 3rd tube, I think? It’s the best for editorial, clumpy lashes if you build it up. But for everyday, it adds length, volume, and fans out the lashes in the most classic and bold way. The packaging is also gorgeous, which is in line with the whole Gucci beauty line. It’d make a delicious gift.

Lancome Lash Idôle Lash-Lifting & Volumizing Mascara*: Another mascara I’m loving is the Lash Idôle* from Lancome. Unlike the Gucci, it doesn’t leave me with editorial looking lashes. Instead, the look I get from this mascara is very feminine and sultry. It lifts the lash, lengths, and adds so much volume. It lasts all dang day. And I’m on my 2nd tube.

Wander Beauty Mile High Club Mascara*: And my favorite every day kind of mascara is the Mile High Club* mascara from Wander Beauty. It’s a tubing mascara, so it’s super easy to remove at the end of the day. A little warm water will release the product, and all you’ve got to do is wipe it away. The look on the lash is also lengthened and with added volume, but it’s not too much. I think this would be great for a tween or a minimal makeup gal … or anyone that is kind of lazy like me day to day.

Makeup by Mario Eyeliner Pencil in The Perfect Brown*: This is one of those makeup items that isn’t sexy. It’s just a brown eyeliner. But it is the best eyeliner I have ever used. Bold statement, I know. It really is the perfect brown. It’s dark, but noticeably brown. It lasts forever. It’s a wooden pencil, which are my favorite, but it smudges beautifully and easily. I think it’s the best liner I have right now for the water line. Honestly it’s just so good; you need it.

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Eyeliner*: Another liner I’m obsessed with is the Pillow Talk liner* from Charlotte Tilbury. The formula is lovely. It’s not amazing, but it’s really good (I have a lot of these pencils, so I do like it.) But the color! It’s a maroon/berry situation, and it’s amazingly flattering. I love this along the lashline, smudged out into a baby wing. I also love tightlining with this on minimal makeup days, just to make my blue eyes pop! But I do think it’d make all eye colors pop.

sephora vib sale recommendations

Makeup | Lip:

Too Faced Hangover Pillow Palm*: I’ve been using this lip balm lately, and I’m loving it. I have the flavor Banana Kiss, but they have some other good ones like Cocoa, Mango, and Watermelon, as well as an original. It’s so hydrating and lasts on the lips for hours. I love the frosted gloss finish it leaves on the lips. And I think I’ve been reaching for this out of the sheer convenience the doe foot applicator gives.

Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil*: These pencils are marketing to use on the lips, eye, and brow. I have only used them as lip liners, however. But they’re great. Again, they’re wooden pencils, which I personally like better. The standout shades for me are: Anywhere Caffeine*, Completely Sepia*, and Wherever Walnut*.

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipsticks*: Sometimes you want to wear a lipstick that makes a statement, but you don’t want it to be overpowering or too much of a statement. That’s where I like this lipstick formula. The shades aren’t sheer, but they aren’t too much, either. It’s almost the perfect amount of pigment. The shades are pretty safe, but pretty and very flattering. And the formula, I think, is a quite comfortable matte. My favorites are Walk of No Shame* (a red,) Pillow Talk* (a peachy pink/nude,) and Very Victoria* (more of a neutral.)

Gucci Lipsticks*: If you want to dazzle someone with a beauty gift this season, give the gift of Gucci. I knew I had to include these as part of my SEPHORA VIB Sale recommendations! The packaging is divine. The formulas are delightful. And the shades are cool and plentiful. I don’t have enough good things to say about the Gucci lipsticks. There are a few different formulas. A matte*, a sheer*, a satin*, a high impact shine*, and a balm*. Personally, I love all of them. But I tend to reach for the matte and sheer formulas the most.

Merit Shade Slick*: Just read my review here. These are so good. My favorite shade is Au Natural*, and I just bought Bel Air* and Taupe*. They’re glossy, oily, pigmented, and make my lips look so plump and sexy. So good.

Tower 28 Glosses*: Another gloss product I am obsessed with is the gloss formula from Tower 28. There are two different ones – a traditional, sheer gloss, and a milky gloss. I love them both. The sheer is this wet looking, glossy product that is super thin and hydrating and offers a sheer wash of color. The milky glosses are exactly the same but a little bit more pigmented. You really just have to experience them. My favorite colors are Cashew*, Almond*, and Magic*.

sephora vib sale recommendations

Skincare:

Guerlain Abeille Royale Advanced Youth Watery Oil*: Skincare is hard to gift, because it’s really personal. But this oil would be such a special gift. Guerlain makes truly beautiful products, and the Youth Watery Oil* is no different. It’s packaged beautifully and looks good on the bathroom counter. But the formula is exquisite. It’s just as hydrating as an oil, but once it hits the skin, it’s water thin. It’s lightweight, easy to pat into the skin. And leaves my face with the healthiest glow. I just ran out, and while I purchased a different oil, I may have to order this one again during the sale.

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask*: There are 2 sleeping masks I’m obsessed with. One can’t be purchased at Sephora but it’s is the Sisley Black Rose sleeping mask*. The other is the Jet Lag Mask* from Summer Fridays. I use a little of this at night, and when I wake up, my skin is so hydrated, plump, and bright. It’s just lovely and would make a great skincare gift.

Tatcha Rice Enzyme Powder*: Another skincare item I think you get away gifting is this Rice Enzyme Powder* from Tatcha. It’s a chemical exfoliating product that is gentle and effective, and a little goes a long way. You wet a little of the rice powder in your hands and work into a lather (you shouldn’t feel the rice anymore.) Then you work it into your skin for about a minute. And let me tell you, your skin is left so soft and smooth.

Peace Out Acne Dots*: I’m a huge fan of pimple patches. They keep me from picking at my skin, plus they really work at bringing icky stuff to the surface or drying out your blemishes (depending on the focus of the product.) These would make such a useful stocking stuffer for a beauty lover on your list.

sephora vib sale recommendations

Bath & Body:

My favorite category …

Kiehl’s Crème de Corps Hydrating Body Lotion*: It’s an expensive body lotion, but it’s so good. I treat myself to this every so often, usually during the winter time. But I also keep a small bottle of it in my travel bag. My skin freaks out when I travel, especially to different climates or water systems, so having something ultra-hydrating and familiar is nice. This lotion is lightweight, but it’s incredibly moisturizing and leaves your skin soft, hydrated, and happy. Any homebody would love this lotion as a gift.

First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub*: Do you have that bumpy, rough skin on the backs of your arms or on your legs? Me too. And so does about 40% of the adult population. It’s not a big deal, but it can be irritating. I had it pretty bad, but after I started using this AHA scrub* from First Aid Beauty, it’s almost entirely gone. The KP Bump Eraser Scrub is a physical exfoliate and a chemical exfoliate with 10% AHA. The lactic and glycolic acids help loosen skin’s top layer and decongest pores, while pumice buffing beads slough it all away, leaving your skin smooth and bright.

Prima Bath Gem 25mg CBD Bath Soak*: I’ve mentioned these before, and it’s because they are my newest favorite bath product. I’m talking one of my bath staples for a dream bath. They may end up in all future SEPHORA VIB Sale recommendations posts. Once I drop this into my bath, I know my skin is going to feel hydrated and smooth. And I mean … if it’s not, what’s the point? They also cause a slight cooling sensation that is really pleasant. Get one of these for every stocking you’re stuffing this year. Trust. And maybe one for me, too (;

Ouai Chill Pills*: These are a little more cost effective in comparison to the Bath Gems* from Prima, but they aren’t any less luxurious. The scent. is that of a delicate rose and jasmine, and it’s super spa-like. These little bath fizzes are also infused with lush oils to moisturize, nurture, and soothe the skin.

Ren Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil*: A really good bath has bubbles, salts, maybe a fizz, and an delicious oil. This one* from Ren is so good and luxurious. The scent is floral, but not a generic floral. And it leaves my skin so hydrated and soft. There’s a theme here, ok. I love bath products that leave my skin hydrated, smooth, and that has a spa-like scent.

Herbivore Coconut Milk Bath Soak*: This one is indulgent. Formulated with coconut milk, it moisturizes, softens, and soothes the skin. And the smell is so … good. I can’t really describe it. It’s just nice.

Josie Maran Body Butters*: Another body lotion for after bath, is the Josie Maran body butters. They’re so luscious and moisturizing. And the scents are unreal.

Wow. Ok. My SEPHORA VIB Sale Recommendations. That was a lot. But these are some of my favorite beauty products right now. Not only do I think you’d love adding them to your collection, I think they’re very giftable beauty products. Since beauty is so subjective, and all of our preferences and skin behavior is different, sometimes it can be hard to gift beauty products. But this list, I think, offers so many safe bets that your loved ones will enjoy.

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SEPHORA VIB Sale Wishlist + What’s In My Cart | 2021

sephora vib sale wishlist and sale information

I’ve teetered back and forth on whether or now I was going to put out any SEPHORA VIB Sale content this season. Because I wasn’t sure I was going to be shopping the sale. But then I started to run out of a lot of products all at once, and figured the sale was the best time to pick up replacements. So here I am doing a few SEPHORA VIB Sale recommendations posts. Today I’m talking about the products I plan on picking up in the sale as well as basic sale info, but I also plan on putting out two more SEPHORA VIB Sale related posts. One will be holiday sets I’m interested in, and the second will be focused on products I think would be special to gift or add to your own collection. So let’s get into my SEPHORA VIB Sale wishlist and cart.

The Basics

SEPHORA does these sale events twice a year – once in the spring and once in the fall. And I typically do round-up posts for them. So if you’ve been around for a while, you’ve definitely seen a few of these posts. And you can almost gauge how long you’ve been with me on The Lipstick Narratives by the amount of SEPHORA VIB Sale posts you’ve seen.

The 2021 Holiday event starts today, 11/5, for Rouge members and will end on 11/15. I am Rouge, which is not something to aspire to, so I have actually already placed my order at the time of writing this. But I have included all of the dates, codes, and information below.

  • Rouge members: Use code YAYHOLIDAY for 20% off your purchase beginning on 11/5-11/15.
  • VIB members: Use code YAYHOLIDAY for 15% off your purchase beginning on 11/9-11/15.
  • Beauty Insider members: Use code YAYHOLIDAY for 10% off your purchase beginning on 11/11-11/15.

This code is an unlimited use code both in store and online.

There is also a 30% discount on all SEPHORA Collection throughout the entirety of the sale (but note it is not in conjunction with the BI discount amounts. Find out more sale disclaimers here*.)

If you are not already a member of the Beauty Insider program, it is free to join, and you can do so here*.

What’s In My SEPHORA VIB Sale Cart?

So, like I said, I didn’t originally plan on shopping this sale. I haven’t really be excited about makeup lately. I mean, I have. But I have been more interested in playing around with what I have and experimenting with new techniques and combinations rather than any new launches. Likewise, I’ve been focusing more and more on my haircare and skincare lately. And that’s reflective in what I ended up ordering. So what did I pick up?

Makeup:

sephora vib sale wishlist - hourglass veil setting powder, merit shade slick, charlotte tilbury flawless setting spray minis

I did pick up a couple of makeup items:

  • Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray*: This is one of my all-time favorite setting sprays. There is something magical in it. I spray this at the end of my makeup application, and it meshes everything together and gives the skin the most beautiful glow and flawless filter effect. It’s amazing. And I do think it makes my makeup last a bit longer.

    I actually picked up a holiday version* of this that includes two smaller bottles. Same product, just the added convenience of a smaller size to toss into my overnight bag.

  • Merit Shade Slick in Bel Air* and Taupe*: I purchased a couple of these when they first launched, and I am obsessed with the formula, especially the shade Au Naturale*. I’ve almost used it up completely. I have a full review on Merit that you can read here. But the Shade Slicks are a beautifully comfortable oily gloss product that is feels light on the lip and offers such a wet looking, plumping shine.

    I want to pick up Bel Air, a warm clear, and Taupe, a neutral brown.

  • Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder*: I’ve been using the Maybelline Fit Me Powder*, and I’ve finally finished it. So I wanted to pick up a new powder, and I decided to go back to this tried and true. The Hourglass Veil powder* is one of my faves. I’ve spoken about it before. I like it on my face and under my eyes. And I think it leaves my skin looking smooth and brightened and doesn’t look cakey at all.

Skincare:

sephora vib sale wishlist - tower 28 sos facial spray, farmacy green clean cleansing balm, sk-11 pietra power kit, lord jones pore detox cbd face oil
  • Lord Jones Pore Detox CBD Face Oil*: I’ve been using the Guerlain Advanced Youth Watery Oil* and loving it. But I recently ran out, and I’ve also been eyeing this one from Lord Jones. I don’t know if CBD is that effective for the skin in the way brands claim; however, most products I have used that contain CBD have been beautifully moisturizing. And as a dry girl, I appreciate that. Plus, I have used Lord Jones products in the past, and I really think they’re lovely.

    While this oil is designed for oily skin, I still wanted to give it a go. I’ve been dealing with some hormonal acne and generally clogged pores and redness, so I’m hoping this may help combat it.

  • Tower 28 SOS Daily Skin Rescue Spray*: This has been a little skincare secret weapon for me lately. It’s a super simple, 3-ingredient spray that I use every morning after cleansing and before applying any other skincare. The superstar ingredient is hypochlorous acid, which is supposed to diminish the appearance of redness and bad bacteria. And since I started using this, my skin has been more even in tone, less irritated, and I’ve had significantly less blemishes. I just ran out, so I definitely knew I wanted to pick up another bottle!

  • Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm*: I love a good cleansing balm. I just finished the Clinique Take the Day Off Balm*, and I like that one, but wanted something else. So I bounced between a couple but ultimately landed on the Farmacy Green Clean*, which I’ve used and loved numerous times.

    I love that this balm doesn’t leave my skin feeling dry, but it removes even stubborn makeup and sunscreen. It does have papaya enzymes, which are exfoliating agents, but I don’t notice my skin reacting to this in combination with other actives I may be using.

    The other two I thought about trying were the Youth to the People Superberry Dream Cleansing Balm* and the Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme* balm.

  • SK-II Pietra Power Kit*: I have been using the SK-II Essence* on and off for years. And since I’m focused a little more on skincare these days, I wanted to pick it up again. But they always have these really great sets, so I focused on one of those.

    The Facial Treatment Essence* is what it sounds like – a cushiony, fluid treatment to soften the texture on the skin, reduce the appearance of dark spots and fine lines, hydrate, and increase radiance in the skin. It’s one of those spa-like, self-care moment types f products that I just enjoy using.

    The kit also includes a cleanser* and the SKINPOWER Airy Milky Lotion*, which sounds like a moisturizer I’m going to love – by the name alone.
sephora vib sale wishlist - t3 curling iron trio, replica autumn vibes fragrance, chloe fragrance

Hair:

I wanted to add a whole new hair routine to my cart this year. But, realistically, I still have product I’m trying to work through first. But I did pick up one tool I’ve been eyeing.

  • T3 Twirl Trio Interchangeable Clip Curling Iron Set*: I’ve been using the same 3/4″ Conair curling iron* since high school. And I mean … if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I can get a lot of of different curl styles with this one iron, and I’ve been really happy with it. But in experimenting with hair things, I’ve noticed it’s just easier to get certain styles right with different barrels. So I picked up this trio set that comes with a 1″, 1.25″, and 1.5″ barrel.

Fragrance:

Not that I needed any new fragrances, but I added two to my cart.

  • Chloé Naturelle Eau de Parfum Travel Spray*: The original Chloe perfume* is my absolute favorite of all time. It’s such a sophisticated and sexy floral, and I just feel like my best self when I wear it. So when I saw Chloe came out with a new fragrance, I was very interested. I got a travel size just in case I wasn’t a huge fan. I’m rubbish at describing scents, so I’m just pasting the description here:

    “Fragrance Description: The hero ingredient of this eau de parfum is a handpicked and ethically sourced organic rose, which opens the perfume with an airy and feminine aura complemented by Moroccan neroli. It also has notes of fresh and delicate cedrat essence mingled with green, sparkling black currant for an assertive spirit, while base notes of cedar essence add a powerful woody facet. This fragrance also has sensual mimosa highlights that round out the scent character and elevate the floral heart notes.“

  • Maison Margiela REPLICA Autumn Vibes Travel Spray*: If you’ve been around here for a bit, you know how much I love the Maison Margiela fragrances and was super excited t see Autumn Vibes join the roster. Here’s the description:

    “Fragrance Description: This crisp, woody perfume balances a note of fresh fir balsam with spicy cardamom alongside the warm scent of cedarwood to re-create a familiar moment of escape and gathering on an autumn day.“

So, this was obviously a lot of stuff. And there is no need to spend this much, or anything at all, for the sake of a sale. I ran out of a lot of products at once, unfortunately for my wallet. But are you planning on picking anything up in the sale? What’s on your SEPHORA VIB Sale wishlist?

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Everyday Makeup Favorites | SEPHORA VIB Sale Recommendations

sephora vib sale recommendations

As much as I love trying new makeup products and techniques, sometimes I just love reaching for the things that are tried and true. You know? The things that just work without much thought. And since the SEPHORA VIB Sale is starting today, I thought it would be a good time to share some of my current everyday makeup favorites. And if they sound interesting to you, picking them up on a discount isn’t the worst thing.

SEPHORA VIB Sale Info:

This particular sale is going to be running from 4/9 through 4/19 and will be available to all tiers.

  • ROUGE members will receive 20% off of their purchase with code OMGSPRING from 4/9-419
  • VIB members will receive 15% off of their purchase with code OMGSPRING from 4/13-419
  • INSIDER members will receive 10% off of their purchase with code OMGSPRING from 4/15-419

The code is multi-use and can be redeemed online or in stores. You can visit this* SEPHORA page for more information/exclusions.

Related Links: Save money with Rakuten*

[ favorite base products ]

everyday makeup favorites

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base*: I’ve been dealing with hormonal acne for the past few months, so I’ve been using a lot of AHAs, BHAs, and retinoids to help keep it at bay. And what that means is my already dry skin has been a little extra parched. I adore this primer. It’s a little thicker and adds a ton of hydration to my skin. I love this as a prep step to hydrate, smooth, and prime my skin before makeup. It also has vitamins B, C, and E and a light citrusy floral scent. Plus, it’s one of their cult products. It’s loved for a reason.

Giorgio Armani Neo-Nude Glow Foundation*: This is the most beautiful foundation I have ever used. It offers a sheer to light coverage, so not something you’ll want to spend the money on if you’re looking for coverage. I find less is definitely more with this one, and it doesn’t look the best when you try to layer. But with a light layer, this melts into your skin in the most flawless way. I wish they offered one shade lighter than they do, but I can make the lightest shade work for me.

NARS Soft Matte Cream Concealer*: A tried and true, this is my go-to concealer for spot concealing.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbush Flawless Finish Setting Powder*: I’ve used quite a bit from Charlotte Tilbury, and I really enjoy the products. This powder is finely milled and spreads across the skin effortlessly. Like I said, I have dry skin, and some powders definitely make my skin feel tight and look crepey. But this feels lightweight on the skin and doesn’t cake up in dry areas. I love this under my eyes, particularly.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray*: I don’t know what it is, guys. But this is such a beautiful setting spray. It adds a gorgeous glow to the skin. But on top of that melts all of my makeup together for a seamless look, and I do think I notice a longer wear from my makeup when I use this compared to days I don’t.

[ favorite cheek products ]

everyday makeup favorites

Charlotte Tilbury Contour Wand*: Madison Beer recently did a makeup routine with Vogue, and since then, these next two products have been out of stock everywhere. I’m hoping they’re back in stock by the start of the sale. I’ve talked about this before in my Best SEPHORA Purchases of 2020 post, and my opinions have changed none. I find this formula to be foolproof; it’s impossible to use it incorrectly. And the lightest shade is the perfect bronze for me.

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Highlight Wand in Pinkgasm*: This is the same format as the Contour Wand*, but a glowy highlighting formula. I love the shade Pinkgasm as a blush shade. It’s rosy and dewy and just as hard to mess up as the contour version.

NARS Blush in Sex Appeal*: NARS blushes* are underrated in my opinion. I find them pigmented, and the colors are beautiful. I have been living in Sex Appeal. It’s the prettiest soft peach — not a punchy pink peach. I reach for this when I’m feeling extra flirty.

[ favorite eye products ]

everyday makeup favorites

Hourglass Unlocked Mascara*: I still love my Gucci L’Obscur* mascara and will be picking up another in the sale. But I have been reaching for tubing mascaras lately, because they’re just so dang easy to take off at night. I’ve really been enjoying the Unlocked mascara from Hourglass. It gives me good length, a little volume, and overall a fluttery lash. It can get a clumpy if you try to layer, but I really don’t mind that, as you know. This has been my everyday mascara for the past few weeks.

Huda Beauty Sand Haze Palette*: I love this little palette. It’s full of beautiful pink and dusty purple tones. I love the peachy tone for warming up the crease and the shimmery magenta for smudging along the lash line. I’ve been reaching for this so much!

Suggested Reading: Huda Beauty Sand Haze Palette Review + Swatches

Fenty Brow MVP Sculpting Wax + Styler*: I haven’t heard anyone talk about this, but I have really been getting on with it. It’s a dual end product with sculpting wax on one side and a styling brush on the other. It’s a little unique, I think. The wax isn’t too stiff and glides on the brows easily. But the brush is more like a hair brush, not a spooly. This isn’t the most firm hold wax I’ve ever had in my brows, but it does keep my hair in place for the length of a normal day — about 6 hours.

[ favorite lip products ]

everyday makeup favorites

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipsticks*: I been reaching for a no fuss lipstick lately, and Charlotte Tilbury’s Matte Revolution lipsticks have been it. (I told you, her products are just hard to mess up.) The shades I’ve been into are:

Tower 28 Shine-On Milky Lip Gloss*: I talk about these all the time, so I’ll keep it short. They’re a great price, great formula, fill in lines on your lips to leave you with a plump, juicy pout. And Cashew* is my favorite.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil in Anywhere Caffeine*: I received a purple shade of this pencil from an Allure Box in the past and didn’t care for it. I used it on my eyes and noticed it just wasn’t pleasant to use on the eye. But when I bought a nude shade, I love this as a lip pencil. It’s creamy enough to be comfortable but not so much so that it slides outside of the lip line. I think I’m going to be picking another up in the sale.

And those a few of my everyday makeup favorites you can find at SEPHORA and the upcoming SEPHORA VIB Sale. What products are you reaching for everyday?

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SEPHORA VIB Sale Recommendations 2021 | Empties I’m Replacing

sephora vib sale recommendations

Raise your hand if you love a good sale. Same. The time has come for the 1st SEPHORA VIB sale of the year. SEPHORA typically runs two major sale events throughout the year, once in the spring and once in the fall. And it’s time for the spring sale event. I love doing these VIB sale recommendation posts, because it allows me to talk about products I have been loving or am eyeing. However, because I do at least two of these posts per year, it gets incredibly redundant. I don’t want to just recommend the same products over and over again, so I really try to put a unique spin on each recommendations post I do. This SEPHORA VIB Sale Recommendations post is going to be all about some empties I plan on replacing in the sale.

SEPHORA VIB Sale Information

This particular sale is going to be running from 9 April through 19 April and will be available to all tiers.

  • ROUGE members will receive 20% off of their purchase with code OMGSPRING from 4/9-419
  • VIB members will receive 15% off of their purchase with code OMGSPRING from 4/13-419
  • INSIDER members will receive 10% off of their purchase with code OMGSPRING from 4/15-419

The code is multi-use and can be redeemed online or in stores. You can visit this* SEPHORA page for more information/exclusions.

Related Links: Save money with Rakuten*

Empties I Am Replacing in the SEPHORA VIB Sale

[ makeup ]

The Empty: Gucci L’Obscur Mascara*
The Replacement: Gucci L’Obscur Mascara

I have fallen in lust with every product Gucci has released, and I have fallen in love with every product I’ve tried. And this mascara swiftly became one of my favorite mascara formulas of all time. The packaging is incredibly beautiful — in a really simple, peachy pink packaging and gold lid. I love seeing this on my counter. But the formula is beautiful as well. One coat gives my lashes a black pigment and lengthened lashes. Two or three coats give me that editorial, spidery lash look I love. I don’t notice a ton of flaking or smudging — a little, toward the end of the day, but nothing that’s abnormal for me. I haven’t been able to be without this lately.

The Empty: NARS Climax Extreme Mascara*
The Replacement: Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Lashes Volume 2 Mascara*

Last year, I tried the NARS Climax mascara*, in the red tube. At first, I hated it Absolutely hated it. It was too wet, smudged too much, and just wasn’t worth it. But after a few weeks, I reached for it again and was smitten. It gave my lashes a ton of volume and length. So when I ran out of it, I went with the NARS Climax Extreme* version, in the black tube. I had a feeling I wasn’t going to to get on with it, because of the brush. Those oversized brushes aren’t my favorite. I always wind up getting product all over my lids. And the formula on this one just wasn’t the same. I, again, got a ton of smudging and flakes. And it didn’t do anything crazy extreme for my lashes. I ended up tossing it before it was gone or expired.

I’m going to pick up something new in the SEPHORA VIB sale, the Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Lashes Volume 2 mascara*. I’ve heard really great things about this one. I’ve liked a lot of the Charlotte Tilbury products I’ve tried, and the claims on this mascara seem to be right up my alley — volume & thickening. And the wand is that hair bristle, straight wand I love.

[ skincare ]

The Empty: Laneige Cream Skin Milk Oil Cleanser*
The Replacement: Kora Organics Milky Mushroom Gentle Cleansing Oil*

I’m all about the double cleanse, and I love a good cleansing oil to remove makeup. I picked up the Laneige Milk Oil Cleanser* a few months ago. My first thought about it was that there was no way it was going to remove my makeup. It’s definitely a milky consistency. I thought it’d be a moisturizing cleanser moment, but I didn’t think it’d fly as a first cleanse. Boy, oh, boy. This does exactly what it’s intended to do. It is such an effective makeup remover. I apply a little to my dry face, rub in in gentle, circular motions, including the eye area. Then I take a reusable cotton pad or soft wash cloth and wipe to remove. And it takes all the makeup with it. Sometimes I will have to go in again if I’m wearing a lot of makeup that day, but it’s so effective.

And I know I’m ranting on and on about how great this product is, and it truly is. But I do want to try something new. Cleansing oils are one of those products I just like to test out. I’m always looking for the next big thing. So I’m going to pick up the Kora Organics Milky Mushroom Gentle Cleansing Oil*. I’m not familiar with this brand at all, but I’m going to give it a shot. Marketing for this claims it transforms from an oil to a milky texture that will remove makeup and hydrate the skin. It’s formulated with Sunflower Seed oil to help remove oil and dirt, Babassu Oil to nourish, soften, and smooth, and Silver Ear Mushroom to help with moisture retention. And guys, my skin is dry AF these days.

The Empty: The Inkey List Peptide Moisturizer*
The Replacement: Cadualie Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet*

I’m almost finished with the Peptide Moisturizer* from The Inkey List, and I like it ok. It’s very simple and to the point without any frills. I find it to be moisturizing, and I love how inexpensive it is. However, I don’t love using it in the morning under makeup. And I just want to try something new. So I think I’m going to replace it with the Caudalie Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet*. It has good reviews on SEPHORA, and I enjoy Caudalie as a brand as it is. I’m hoping this will be hydrating enough, even though it’s a gel formula.

The Empty: Kate Somerville EradiKate Daily Cleanser Acne Treatment*
The Replacement: Dr. Zenovia Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser*

I went off the pill about a year and a half ago, and my skin had a very hard time adjusting. My skin got a little more dry than usual, but I didn’t notice any major breakouts. But a few months in, and that all changed, for the worse. I started experiencing painful, cystic breakouts. And I’ve always had generally unproblematic skin, so I had nothing in my skincare cabinet to deal with it. So I purchased the EradiKate cleanser* to start helping combat some of the blemishes. It uses sulfur to target acne and blemishes. However, I don’t think I really care for this at all. I think most of my results came from treatment products, not this cleanser. But I used it until it was gone.

At this moment, I’m dealing with another bad, hormonal breakout. I need to figure out how to get it under control, and this is my start. Over the past year, I’ve noticed my skin doesn’t care for salicylic acid, so I want to try benzoyl peroxide to treat my acne instead. The Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser* from Dr. Zenovia contains 10% benzoyl peroxide and aloe vera to soothe the skin.

Let’s be honest, this isn’t the sexiest SEPHORA VIB Sale recommendations list. But it’s an honest one. I mean, hey, sometimes you just need a new cleanser! While I haven’t fully decided what I’m picking up during the sale, I know I have already added these products to my cart. I do have a sexier SEPHORA VIB Sale recommendations post coming. I’ll be walking through my current everyday makeup favorites that you may want to pick up on a discount. I’ll link that here when ready.

Are you shopping the SEPHORA VIB sale?

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