Now, if you’re reading this on the day this is posted, the sale has already begun for the Rouge tier! If you’re not familiar with the tier breakdowns and when you can shop the deals, check it out below…
Any little bit of a discount can help these days, so I’m definitely here for shopping smart this season without any buyer’s remorse.
Here are a few good reasons to take advantage of this sale:
- It’s the perfect time to restock on your fave essentials at a discount
- Try out something new in skincare/makeup now that the seasons are changing
- To get ahead of buying beauty gifts to wow those on your shopping list
- To treat yourself to that pricey fragrance you’ve been eyeing
I will keep my categories short and simple instead of listing every single item on their website. My goal is to help you discover the top products that receive excellent reviews and rank as bestsellers or happen to be items I personally love. By now I hope you all understand that I never give bad advice when it comes to beauty recommendations.
Sephora Savings Event 2025
The best thing about this time of year is giving to others. As a certified beauty nut myself I love giving the gift of beauty. Here are my top picks of the best gift sets to grab while you can get them at a discount or before they sell out. These gifts will make the recipient glow with gratitude.
Best Gift Sets That Impress
Lashstash To Go Makeup Value Set costs $29 & has a $48 value. This set always sells out first because mascara is something almost everyone uses and people enjoy testing new formulas. These are bestselling products and the price makes it a great affordable gift option. Make Up For Ever Mini Artist Lip Liner Set is priced at $39 with a $62 value. This brand of lip liners has generated significant attention recently. The shades “wherever walnut” and “anywhere caffeine” are particularly popular. This set works well for anyone who understands that lip liner helps define lips that tend to fade or blur. Mini Multiple Soft Blur Blush Stick Set for Cheeks, Eyes & Lips costs $45 and offers a $60 value. Nars has built a reputation for their multiple sticks and these versatile color products serve several purposes. This set includes three mini versions in their most popular shades. Holiday Hair Must-Haves Set is $48 and provides a $146 value. This makes an excellent gift for someone who takes pride in their hair care routine. The set features trusted brands like Oribe Olaplex and Living Proof among others. Kayali Vanilla Miniature Obsessions Perfume Set sells for $100. Fragrance sets make thoughtful gifts and this collection focuses on vanilla scents. The brand has gained popularity with younger consumers & the Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar scent stands out. A smaller mini set is available for $25 as a more budget-friendly option. Sol de Janiero Spritz the Season Cheirosa Perfume Mist Gift Set costs $39 with a $50 value. This brand appeals to younger shoppers & the set includes five mini bestsellers for sampling different scents. L’Occitane 24 Day Advent Calendar Gift Set is priced at $199 and has a $238 value. The calendar opens from both sides and contains products for skin, body, hair and hands. This suits someone who prefers skincare & self-care products over makeup. Their almond shower body oil is particularly noteworthy. Charlotte Tilbury Lip & Cheek Makeup Set costs $35 and offers a $59 value. Charlotte Tilbury products maintain their luxury appeal and this set includes a highlighter, lip liner and plumping lip gloss. The “pillow talk” shade remains popular and flatters most skin tones.
Beauty Staples That Deserve to be Restocked
Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo costs $38. I already have three of these & think they are among the best blushes ever created. Having both a cream and powder version of the same shade in one compact is incredibly practical and they blend together seamlessly. I am specifically interested in adding the shades She Goes to the Gym & She’s Blushing to what I already own. The dual-ended blush brush that Patrick uses in his tutorials might also be worth buying.
I usually avoid spending money on expensive mascara but I make an exception for Tarte Lights Camera Lashes 4 in 1 volumizing mascara which costs $28. This product has won me over completely. It adds impressive volume to my lashes & creates a wonderfully fluffy appearance that I really appreciate.
Laneige Cream Skin Refillable Milky Toner with Ceramides and Peptides, $36. You wouldn’t believe how creamy and plump this toner makes my skin look!! It feels like a dream when applied – I use a cotton round – and is almost hydrating enough to skip moisturizer and seriously delivers glass-like skin. Now I only have to buy the refills. If you’re a toner girl with dry skin, try this.
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick costs $26. This formula is amazing and I always want more lipsticks. The finish feels just like my favorite YSL Candy Glaze lipstick that costs $42 but without the fancy packaging. The shine and moisture feel incredible on my lips. I’m wearing the shade Sp’Ice Cold here which is a pink brown color that works perfectly for fall. I already own 2 other shades. I never say no to buying a new gorgeous lip color.
Sephora Collection Makeup Brushes come at different price points. I have a few of their brushes in my kit and the foundation brush number 40 works really well. I’m planning to get more from this line soon. These brushes are reasonably priced even at their regular cost but right now there’s a 30% discount available. If you need new makeup brushes this is definitely the right time to buy them.
My Wishlist Items
These are things I keep hearing great things about and want to try for myself.
Armani Beauty Eye Tint Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeshadows cost $39. People keep talking about how simple these are to use & blend. They look beautiful on your eyelids and stay put without fading. The neutral color options appeal to me and I want to test a couple of them soon.
The Dyson Airwrap Co-anda2x Multi-Styler and Dryer for Straight to Wavy Hair costs $749. I mentioned this was a wish list so a girl can dream about it. Yes it’s really expensive but it seems to create beautiful hair without much effort and the curls supposedly last all day. If I ever win the lottery this would be one of my first purchases.
Violette FR Plume Lip Matte Lip Whip, $31. This new lip formula gets almost a 5-star rating and looks gorgeous! It’s described as a feather-matte, yet hydrating liquid lipstick with a whip-like texture for weightless comfort. I have followed Violette, the French-born makeup artist and creator, for a while now on Instagram and love everything she does! She’s the perfect balance of effortless beauty that always embraces a bold lip, so I know her lip products have to be good.
Natasha Denona Eye Sculpt Texture & Tone Eyeshadow Palette in Soft shade costs $82. I definitely do not need another eyeshadow palette but I really want this one. I love all of my ND palettes that I currently own and there are four of them. This palette appears to contain every matte neutral shade that anyone could want. If nobody purchases this for me I will buy it myself. La Mer The Renewal Oil is priced at $295. I bought a mini version of this renewal oil during the Nordstrom Anniversary sale this year. I finished the entire small bottle within a month & felt disappointed when I used the last drop. The oil made my skin extremely glowy and provided exceptional hydration. I wish the price was at least $100 lower but investing in truly high-end skincare products can sometimes be worthwhile.
Don’t Forget These Honorable Mentions
Products I use a ton that deserve some love, but I always repurchase in the same versions!
Natasha Denona HyGyn Energizing Primer costs $48 and makes skin look radiant under foundation. The One Size Mattifying Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray is $34 and I apply it on all my makeup clients & on myself too. It keeps makeup in place & has a pleasant scent. The Dior Backstage Glow Highlighting Quad is $54 and if you have been following me you should already own this product. I use it constantly for both cheeks & eyes because it works perfectly every time.
Final Shopping Strategy
Before you check out, make a quick list of what you truly need versus what you just want to try. Go ahead and buy that beauty gift for someone else, then stock up on your everyday essentials, or go treat yourself to one or two luxury items you wouldn’t normally splurge on at full price.
