Forget the holidays—for beauty lovers, the most wonderful time of the year is spring. Right off the heels of Ulta Beauty’s 21 Days of Beauty and Dermstore’s Beauty Refresh Sale, it’s time for Sephora to host its very own event: the Sephora Beauty Insider Sale is back once again, running from April 10 through April 20.
The Details
Starting today, Sephora Rouge members (those who spend $1,000 per year) can enjoy exclusive savings of 20 percent off. Beginning April 14, VIB members (those who spend $350 per year) receive 15 percent off, and Insider members (it’s free to join) get 10 percent off. (To see your savings at checkout, use the code SPRINGSALE.) Bonus: the entire Sephora Collection is 30 percent off for the duration of the sale. And if you aren’t a Rouge member but want that coveted 20 percent off and early access, cozy up to a friend who is—Rouge members can share their discount with one friend in-store or online.
Whether you’re stocking up on beauty essentials for spring, summer and beyond, buying gifts for loved ones or simply looking to save while you shop, this is the time to do it. Ahead, a few of our favorite makeup picks,
Makeup
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This weightless formula delivers medium coverage to enhance your complexion for a “your-skin-but-better” effect. It smooths, blurs and offers all-day shine control with up to 16-hour hydration. It’s also powered by glycerin, raspberry extract and vitamin E to help lock in moisture and support the skin barrier. Shop it in 32 shades.
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This creamy, flexible concealer brightens under-eyes and conceals blemishes without creasing. It’s loved by founder Lady Gaga, and you’ve likely seen it in your favorite creators’ “Get Ready With Me” videos on TikTok.
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LYS Beauty’s bronzer has been spotted on celebrities and creators like Alix Earle, Sunisa Lee and more. The creamy stick formula blends easily into the skin for an airbrushed, natural look, and it’s offered in seven shades.
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Brighten, blush and blur in one fell swoop with this airbrush duo from Charlotte Tilbury. Beyond the chic packaging, the blush-and-powder set is perfect for travel thanks to its compact size.
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Even the most beginner eye shadow users can’t fail with this NewBeauty award-winning eyeshadow stick. Simply glide it onto your eyelids and blend out for a diffused look.
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MAC Lip Pencils have been an OG lip liner favorite for years, and now that MAC is finally at Sephora, it’s the perfect time to stock up on your favorite shades.
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The internet’s favorite lip balm right now is on sale at Sephora. It’s cushiony, extra moisturizing and feels like a comfy cloud on your lips. Plus, it’s offered in eight shades, including clear.
Skin-Care
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This dewy SPF 50 Korean sunscreen melts into the skin for a luminous, glowy finish. It’s lightweight, can be worn under makeup and features hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and panthenol, so you can get all the skin-care benefits while staying protected from the sun.
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One of the best cleansing balms out there, this Farmacy formula easily removes waterproof makeup, mascara and daily dirt and grime. The balm format also leaves skin feeling moisturized rather than stripped after use.
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Whether you have acne-prone skin, clogged pores, oily skin or just want that glass-skin effect, this Paula’s Choice exfoliant is a must-have. Use it right after cleansing in the morning (it’s great for makeup prep) or evening and watch your skin transform. Just make sure you wear SPF every day, especially when using this.
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Stocking up on a good cleanser this Sephora sale? From aesthetician Sofie Pavitt, her eponymous line offers chic, acne-safe formulas, including this face wash that’s gentle enough for all skin types.
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There’s no better time than a sale to splurge on a pricier item. This luxurious moisturizer from Augustinus Bader helps address fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and dry skin.
Hair Care
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Severely dry or damaged hair will benefit from Olaplex’s pre-wash treatment. In the shower, apply it to wet hair from roots to ends, leave it on for three minutes and rinse it out before continuing with your regular hair-care routine. You’ll notice softer, more hydrated strands. Use it every one to three washes for best results.
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K-Beauty isn’t just taking over the skin-care space; it’s in the hair-care space too. This thickening shampoo is infused with biotin, rosemary, prebiotics and caffeine to help support healthy strands and reduce breakage-induced hair loss.
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Straight from Jennifer Aniston’s hairstylist, this texturizing and volumizing spray from Chris McMillan is a NewBeauty Award-winning product. The style extender provides heat protection, builds volume and adds texture instantly.
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Dae’s iconic taming wand is perfect for styling hair and for touch-ups on the go. The mascara-like wand allows you to tame any flyaways to get a sleek, slicked-back style effortlessly.
Fragrance
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Strawberry is one of the hottest fragrance notes of the past year, and you can embrace it with this eau de parfum from The 7 Virtues. It wears well on its own, or you can try fragrance layering and pair it with other gourmand or fruity scents.
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Glossier You is one of the most talked-about and versatile fragrances out there. The skin-scent enhancer smells different on everyone and features notes of pink pepper, ambrette seeds, ambrox and earthy iris to deliver a soft, warm and familiar fragrance. The gender-neutral scent can be worn by anyone.
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Summer Fridays is well-known for its cult-favorite lip balms, so when the brand reentered the fragrance space with this gourmand vanilla scent, it quickly became one of the most talked-about fragrance launches of the year. It has a warm, spicy scent with notes of vanilla, caramel and bergamot.
