In a time when I barely leave my house and don’t have much of a reason to get dressed up, beauty and self-care products have seriously been brightening my days. I don’t even know how many boxes have shown up since we went into quarantine, but let’s just say there have been quite a few! The Sephora spring event just started and I’m definitely taking advantage. These sales only happen twice a year so it’s the ideal time to stock up on my favorites, plus try out some new products from my wish list. The sale runs from 4/17-5/1 and this is how the discount works depending on your tier (it’s not too late to become a member):
- 20% off for Rouge members 4/17-5/1
- 15% off for VIB members 4/21-4/29
- 10% off for Insiders 4/23-4/27
To get the discount off your order, use code SPRINGSAVE (by the way, the code can be used as many times as you want—whoo hoo!)
Current Favorites
Too Faced bronzer – I just bought this bronzer recently and it quickly became my favorite. It’s a beautiful pinky bronze shimmer and super flattering, especially if you have fair/light skin.
NARS Afterglow lip balm – This is my new favorite lip product (and I have a LOT of them). I bought the shade ‘Dolce Vita’ and it’s the most gorgeous natural rose color. It’s so easy to glide on without a mirror if you don’t like fooling with lipstick and liner, plus the balmy texture feels amazing.
Supergoop Unseen sunscreen – Sunscreen is always my #1 concern when it comes to skin care. This one has SPF 40, is lightweight and not at all greasy. Its silky texture makes it work perfectly as a makeup primer, too.
Supergoop Handscreen – I’m trying my best to keep age spots on my hands at bay, so this is a must-have in my daily routine. I also love the fresh citrus scent.
Urban Decay foundation – This is a recent purchase for me and I really like it. It has a matte finish but feels totally weightless, so this will be my go-to foundation for summer.
Isle of Paradise self-tanning drops – These tanning drops are so good for giving a realistic glow. If you want to see my results, check out my blog post for a full review.
Sun Safety kit – I love the Sephora Favorite sets because you get to try lots of products at a reasonable price and a full size is always included. I buy the sun safety kit each year because the small sizes are great for traveling or keeping in my bags/vehicle.
Hourglass setting powder – This setting powder is incredibly silky and feels like a dream. It never dries out my skin and it’s so natural that I forget it’s there once I’ve applied it.
New Purchases
Beauty Blender set – This sponge is my go-to for applying liquid foundation and setting my undereye makeup. This set is a great value—$45 for 3 sponges and a mini bar cleanser (one sponge is usually $20).
Charlotte Tilbury Mini Pillow Talk Lipstick/Liner – I’m always on the hunt for the perfect nude-pink lipstick and I finally decided it was time to try this iconic shade. This mini duo is a great value and I rarely finish a full-size lipstick anyway since I own so many.
Lancôme lash primer – I got a sample of this and now I’m buying the full-size. Holy cow, it makes my eyelashes so much longer—after I applied mascara, they were practically touching my brow bone as if I was wearing false lashes!
Gucci satin lipstick – This is a splurge but I decided to try it while I could get a discount. I bought the shade ‘302 Agatha Orange’ since I’ve been on the hunt for a summery red-orange.
It Cosmetics setting spray – This setting spray claims to control oil and provide up to 16 hours of makeup wear while also providing hydration—sounds like a winning combo for summer!
Brazilian Bum Bum Cream – This cream is supposed to smooth and tighten skin, and sometimes I get rough skin on the backs of my thighs so I’m hoping this helps.
NARS radiant concealer – I’ve heard a lot of great things about this concealer for contouring and highlighting so I picked up a mini size to try it.
