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April 10, 2026

Best Makeup to Shop during the Sephora Sale

The Sephora Savings Event Sale is back with first access for Rouge! Access and savings happen during these dates with code SPRINGSALE:

  • Rouge Members have 20% off 4/10 – 4/20
  • VIB Members get 15% off 4/14 – 4/20
  • Insiders get 10% off 4/14 – 4/20
  • All Sephora Collection 30% off

Here are my top makeup recommendations by category.

Primers/Complexion Enhancers

I still don’t typically use primers since I prefer to use a moisturizer that multi-tasks. Here are the multi-taskers I use that you can use as a primer or complexion enhancer.

Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Stick – This is a glowy foundation stick I initially thought would be a glittery mess on the skin. It’s on the emollient side but not sticky. A few readers messaged me about this and told me they used it as an all over primer base and added concealer + powder on top for their perfect natural glow. I tried their tips and loved the look.

One/Size by Patrick Starrr Base Thinner – I tried the Bronze base thinner after receiving a press sample and fell head over heels in love with it. It’s a multi-tasking product you can use as a number of ways, but I like to mix it in with my favorite foundations to sheer them out for a more natural glowy look. I bought Pearlescent Pink to try. Bronze definitely is darker than my skin tone and gives it a bronzed look while the Pearlescent Pink is more natural looking.

Saie Glowy Super Gel – Another favorite I love for dry skin or if your foundations start to look dry or patchy. I like to mix in one pump of this with a liquid foundation to give it a bit more glow.

Refy Glow and Sculpt Face Serum Primer – One of the few primers I like because it has a lighter weight feel to it and it’s not heavy.

Best Foundations

Best Foundation Formulas at Sephora - Dior, It Cosmetics, Armani and m.ph

These are my top 4 in rotation from Sephora.

Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick – This is my most-worn foundation since 2024. I do have to mix shades sometimes but right now 3N is my perfect match. Love the coverage, how it blends and convenience of application. (P.S. I tried the new Forever Skin Glow Foundation formula and it’s very drying on my skin, even though it’s supposed to be “glowy.”) In action here.

It Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation SPF 40 – This is still the best CC+ cream with SPF because it’s not as thick as most CC+ formulas.

Armani Luminous Silk Foundation – The new formula performs the same as the original on me. Still love this for a naturally glowy finish that isn’t’ too glowy. See it in action here.

m.ph Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation – Love this newer formula. I don’t think I would really describe it as truly “weightless” as I definitely feel it on my skin once it sets. I still love for medium natural looking coverage. I’m in between shades 150 and 170 (I have to mix). Demo here.

Best Concealers

Best Concealers Prada, YSL, Natasha Denona and Ilia

I don’t always use a concealer these days because I find that the foundations I use have enough coverage for me. These are my top picks from Sephora.

Prada Beauty Micro-Correcting Concealer – This is a nice lightweight medium coverage blurring concealer. I really like this under the eyes! Demo and swatches here.

YSL Touche Eclat Concealer Pen – This is still my favorite under eye brightening concealer. It has a thinner formula but is glowy and emollient. It won’t cover dark circles but I really like it for brightening.

Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Concealer – This is the best multi-tasking creamy concealer. I like that it doesn’t crease or cake. It is also very long lasting which I love.

Ilia Skin Blur Serum Concealer – This is a new formula which has pretty good coverage for under the eyes. Not too thick but not sheer. It’s blurring and self setting. Love the Ilia and Hourglass concealer brushes.

Powder/Set

Best Setting Powder Laura Mercier

I’ve only been using one brand of setting powder these days which is the Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder. I like both the Original and Talc-Free formulas. This is one of the few loose powder formulas that doesn’t look like it has a white cast on my skin.

Favorite Blushes

BEst Blush Formulas Sephora

I have so many blush favorites. I love trying new shades and formulas, but if I had to pick just 5 these would be my picks.

Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double-Take Crème + Powder Duo – Love the colors they have and the fact that you can layer the cream on top of powder or just wear them separately. I bring at least one shade on trips with me. Select shades are also available in mini sizes.

Prada Touch Cream-To-Powder Soft Blur Blushes are new and I love them. These are cream blushes that dry down to a nice satin finish. I like applying with fingers. I have only tried Peach and Tulip so far but I love the tones and will review and swatch all the shades I picked up before the sale ends. (Peach on the face here, both shades applied here.)

YSL Make Me Blush (powder) is my go-to powder blush of choice these days. The shimmers and mattes are SO beautiful. They have a silky smooth texture that is just so beautiful. If I had to pick one color, 44B Nude Lavalliere is it! Review + swatches here.

Armani Luminous Silk Cheek Tint is the best long-wear formula for a liquid blush. Most other formulas just don’t last but these have a nice dry down and stay put without looking of feeling heavy.

rhode Pocket Blush – I think these are my favorite for a cream blush formula. They are so easy to pop onto the face and blend. I usually bring Freckle and Piggy with me on trips.

Bronzer

Best Cream Bronzers

Dior Forever Skin Bronze Bronzing Balm Stick – If you buy one cream bronzer, buy the one from Dior. Swatches of three shades here, but this is the best satin finish cream bronzer I’ve tried and I really like the colors. They’re not too orange, not too cool toned, they’re just perfect! Swatches here.

Makeup By Mario SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer – This is a natural cream bronzer, very similar in concept to the Merit stick one. I love this because it looks SO natural on the skin.

Merit Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer – Also been reaching for this even though I initially felt it was way too sheer for my taste. I’ve been trying to go lighter on the bronzer and I think it’s more flattering on my skin tone to go sheerer.

Best Highlighters

Sarah Creal Today’s Highlights Peptide Balm – This is the best glowy dewy highlight I’ve tried because it’s not sticky or tacky in feel. It’s a balm but it’s a smooth one. Finish is sheer and natural looking and makes the skin just GLOW.

Hourglass Unreal Radiant Glow Liquid Highlighter – Just swatched these here, but a more detailed review to come very soon! This is a new formula from Hourglass along with a new Highlighter Brush. For a liquid highlight it’s 10/10. Finish is smooth and easy to control. Not too frosty or glittery on the skin and it has a nice dry down. Swatches here.

Dior Forever Glow Maximizer Liquid – This will forever be a favorite. If I had to pick one it would be either Peachy or Nude.

Prada Light Glowing Highlighter Powder – Love this for a powder highlight – the glow is so beautiful! Swatches here.

Eyeshadow Loves

Natasha Denona anything is incredible, I really still love I Need a Warm and I Need a Nude (swatches here and here).

Prada Dimensions Multi-Effect Refillable Eyeshadow in 8 Pansy is my favorite palette of the year so far (swatches here).

Merit Solo Shadow – Love these for a one and done kind of shadow. Top 3 picks are Vachetta, Glace and Surrealism.

For an all-matte palette the Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Original is tied with the Patrick Ta Matte Palettes (I like all the shades but Medium is my go-to).

Eyeliner/Mascara/Brow

Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascaras

Anastasia Brow Definer – This is a classic but I just ordered the ArchiBrow Microblade Detailing Pencil and I love it, the packaging is really innovative and the application is super detailed/fine.

Glossier Boy Brow Arch Pencil – Another favorite for the formula but there isn’t enough product in the pencil! This gets used up SO fast I stopped repurchasing.

Tarte Tartelette Tubing XL – Still the best non-smudging mascara I’ve tried.

Diorshow Overvolume Extreme Volume Waterproof – Love this new formula even more than other Dior mascara formulas.

Lipgloss

As a lip gloss lover it is hard for me to narrow down my favorites, but I keep going back to these five.

Dior Addict Lip Maximizer – Dior lip gloss lover for LIFE!!!!!

REFY Lip Gloss – They have THE best neutral tones.

Lawless Forget the Filler Gloss – Some of the shades are too pale for me, but I swear by Cherry Vanilla for that glossy pout.

Sarah Creal – I really love this formula and the colors. They’re fresh and give just the right amount of color. These are the ones I brought with me on all my trips last year.

Tinted Lip Balms/Oils

Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil new formula 2026

I will spare no expense to try the latest and greatest in balms or oils.

Patrick Ta Major Moisture Tinted Lip Balm – This has been a pleasant surprise for me! I like that there is a good amount of pigment in these for a balm. Pink Salted Caramel on the lips here.

Summer Fridays Lip Butter – A classic I always have in my purse. Love the limited-edition duo they launched recently.

YSL anything – This is the time to save! I love these but they’re expensive. I actually can’t get over how expensive lip products are these days. I still remember when Tom Ford launched a $50 lipstick and everyone was OUTRAGED. Now it seems like nearly everything is near this price point.

Dior Lip Glow Oil – Love the new formula for that cushiony glassy finish. Swatches in this post here.

My Go-To Lipsticks

YSL Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick Review

YSL Candy Glaze, but really YSL anything! I feel like they consistently release top tier formulas and colors. Especially love the Candy Glaze in Shade 13.

Prada Monochrome Soft Matte Blur Lipstick – Still the best matte lipstick formula I’ve tried.

Dior Rouge Dior On Stage Lipstick – Iconic Rose is the best nude pink.

Gucci Glow and Care Shine Lipstick – A classic I can’t live without especially Sally Soft Honey or Julie Blush.

NARS Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick – Love this for a glossy finish.

Lip Liner

New Tom Ford Lip Liner

I am testing several new lip liner formulas right now so I don’t know I can say which is THE best right now. I still really love Tom Ford Beauty and Dior. Will keep you posted on the new ones I test soon!

This wraps up my makeup recommendations! I know it’s a lengthy roundup but I wanted to cover all the categories!

Sales Sephora

Best Makeup To Shop During the Sephora Sale 2025

October 31, 2025

Best Makeup to Shop during the Sephora Sale

The Sephora Savings Event for Holiday starts today with first access for Rouge Members! Use code EVERYTHING to save when shopping online, these are the details per tier:

  • All Sephora Collection 30% off: 10/31 – 11/10
  • Rouge members 20% off: 10/31 – 11/10
  • VIBs 15% off: 11/4 – 11/10
  • Insiders 10% off: 11/4 – 11/10

I’m rounding up my staples and favorites by category. I tried to narrow each category down to my Top 3, but there are a few sections I have more than 3 favorites.

Best Primers

Best Makeup Primers Saie, Charlotte Tilbury, YSE Beauty and Bobbi Brown

These are my favorite primers. I try to find ones that multi-task (ie has SPF, adds hydration or glow.

Best Foundation Formulas

Best Makeup to Shop during the Sephora Sale

Best Foundations and Skin Tints

I’ve split the foundation and skin tint bases into a few different categories based on formula.

Best Skin Tints/Sheer

Best Medium Coverage

Best Stick Foundations

Best Concealers

Best Concealers YSL, Natasha Denona, Givenchy, NARS and Armani

Best Setting Powders

Dior Forever Nude Matte Filter and Nude Radiant Filter

I’ve split my favorites into pressed and loose versions. To this day I still prefer a pressed format for convenience, but I find that loose powder applied with a puff last longer.

Loose Powder Favorites

  • Laura Mercier Ultra-Blur Talc Free Translucent Loose Setting Powder – This is the setting powder formula that gets me the most compliments. Anytime I use Translucent or Rose people always say that my skin looks flawless. It’s really not these days but this powder really does work to blur the skin beautifully. I use the Makeup by Mario Powder Puff with this one.
  • YSL All Hours Hyper Blur Loose Setting Powder – I bought 02 Fair Medium back in April and really like it. It blurs, sets and doesn’t darken. I might try the Translucent formula since my skin tone is a bit lighter right now.

Pressed Setting Powders

Setting Spray Loves

Charlotte Tilbury Setting Spray

I don’t find myself using a setting spray very often these days, but the ones I have tried and like are from Charlotte Tilbury, Makeup by Mario and NARS. All of these are lightweight with an ultra fine mist.

Best Bronzers

Gucci Eclat Soleil Bronzing Powder Shade 01, 02 and 03

My bronzer favorites are still the same as they’ve been for years. I keep hoping for another new formulation to fall in love with, but I keep sticking with these for the tones and formula.

Contour

Rare Beauty Contour Bronzer Stick

I tend to use bronzer as a contour instead of a traditional contour, but three I really like because of the tones

Best Blushes

Also split my recommendations between powder and cream/liquid. I usually prefer a powder format for lasting power.

YSL Make Me Blush 24H Buildable Powder Blush

Favorite Powder Formulas

Armani Luminous Silk Cheek Tint Shine

Favorite Cream or Liquid Formats

  • Armani Luminous Silk Cheek Tint – This is still the best formula for a liquid blush. It’s flawless and long lasting. The shine shades are nice too, but the matte formula is better for lasting power. Review + swatches here.
  • Hourglass Unreal Liquid Blush wins for the best tones and formula. These are on the dewy side but this year my skin has been exceptionally dry so I’ve been loving them. Review + swatches here.
  • Rhode Pocket Blush – I still really love these. Freckle is the best everyday neutral. Swatches + review here.

Highlighter Loves

Dior Beauty Forever Glow Maximizer Gold, Peachy and Rosy

Eyeshadow Palettes

Best Eyeshadow Sephora Patrick Ta, Makeup By Mario, Armani Beauty

Best Cream Eyeshadow

Go-To Brow Products

My top four brow products are the:

I recently bought the ABH MicroStroke Detailing Brow Pen and love it. I’m still trying to master the application but after trying several pens and hating them all (some of the colors looked straight up green on me) a friend recommended the ABH one and she was 100% right about the tones and formula.

Mascara Favorites

Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascaras

I feel like I need to expand my mascara rotation this year. I’ve been sticking to three tried and true formulas which I still really love, but I think I need to change things up a bit.

Favorite Lipsticks

Rouge Dior On Stage

Rouge Dior On Stage 120 Iconic Rose

I have so many lipstick loves. It’s hard to narrow down my favorites, but if I had to pick my top 5:

Best Liquid Lipstick

Refy Lip Stick

I’m still not really into liquid lipsticks since most are matte and I prefer some kind of shine or gloss, but I do think Dior makes beautiful ones!

Favorite Tinted Lip Balms/Oils

YSL Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick Review

This is another favorite category of mine. I’ll link the swatches I’ve posted of each formula.

Lip Liner

New Tom Ford Lip Liner

Best Lip Gloss Formulas

Dior Lip Maximizers Shimmer Macadamia and Rose Nude

The best gloss formulas ranked by how often I wear them:

Favorite Makeup Tools

Hourglass Travel Brush Set

Quick mention on some tools that I really love that are available at Sephora.

  • Hourglass Travel Brush Set – I bought this several years ago during the Sephora Sale and it was 100% worth the splurge. This set includes the full-size options.
  • Ilia Brushes – These are SO under-rated, I really hope they make a full line of brushes. I think every one I’ve tried is 10/10 incredible.
  • Glossier Lip Pencil Sharpener – Not the most exciting tool, but this is the best sharpener I’ve found. The way they designed the container makes it perfect to carry in your makeup bag or for travel.
  • Makeup By Mario Powder Puff – Not all puffs are the same. Many of my favorites seem to have changed texture but the Makeup By Mario one is ultra soft and I love the size and shape.
  • Sephora Collection Brush Cleaner – This is the best cleaner to clean creams from your brushes (foundation, concealer, eyeshadow, blush etc.). Since it is spendy I recommend using the Dawn Powerwash Dish Spray first with a brush pad. For those stubborn creams I will then use the Sephora Brush Cleaner and it works wonders to remove cream products.
  • Sephora Collection Cotton – Another staple I swear by. I do love the plush cotton from other brands, but this one is my most-repurchased one.

That wraps up my extensive makeup favorites roundup! Stay tuned for the roundup for other categories very soon! Use code EVERYTHING to save when shopping online, these are the details per tier:

  • All Sephora Collection 30% off: 10/31 – 11/10
  • Rouge members 20% off: 10/31 – 11/10
  • VIBs 15% off: 11/4 – 11/10
  • Insiders 10% off: 11/4 – 11/10
Sales Ulta

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Sale

September 5, 2025

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Sale

I have a sale alert to share! It’s one that’s too good to pass up! Ulta is having their 21 Days of Beauty Sale again and they have some amazing deals with different daily deals 50% off. I shared a tutorial with everything on sale this week here. In case you don’t follow on social I wanted to highlight some of the deals here too.

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Sale

The sale is a little different from most retail sales since they have 1-day offers on select items, but I do think 50% off is the biggest discount I’ve seen from any retailer so I do think it’s worth checking out and marking your calendar.

Ulta has shared a preview of upcoming sales by date so you can browse all the deals in advance here. They also have select items are on sale for a full week, although most of the sales happen for one day only.

My peachy pink makeup look with the sale dates:

MAC Kinda Sexy and Buxom Lip Polish in April

I also picked up some of the Clinique Lip Oils ahead of the sale date, but they will also be 50% off on Sunday 9/7. The Almost Lipstick in Black Honey still remains a cult classic, I remember wearing this in my college days! I love seeing them expand the line to other variations and formulas. The Lip Oils are beautiful and I think the Black Honey shade is a great color for those who want something a little more dressy but still subtle.

Clinique Pop Lip Cheek Oil in Black Honey

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Sale

Sales on my radar (you can browse all the deals here):

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Sale

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Sale

Sales Ulta

Ulta Beauty Big Summer Beauty Sale

July 18, 2025

Ulta Beauty Big Summer Beauty Sale

There are so many great sales going on right now. I shared a summer beauty look with Ulta Beauty earlier in the week here on Instagram and thought I’d highlight the sales here on the blog too. They’re having their Big Summer Beauty Sale and it ends July 19th. Lots of great summer beauty finds are marked own with buy one get one 50% off and up to 40% off too.

Here are the best deals on my radar, starting with RMS at 20% off! RMS Beauty is now at Ulta Beauty and the entire line is 20% off. I love their ReDimension Hydra Powder Blushes and Bronzers. I just noticed they added one of my favorite shades Crystal Slipper to several other formulas so I ordered the Luminizer, Lip2Cheek, Eye Lights and Legendary Lip Oil all in the same shade to try. I won’t get them before the sale ends but I’m still very excited to try it all.

RMS ReDimension Hydra Powder Blushes

ReDimension Hydra Dew Luminzer and Hydra Bronzers

ReDimension Hydra Dew Luminzer and Hydra Bronzers

RMS ReDimension Hydra Powder Blushes

RMS Crystal Slipper

Urban Decay Eyeshadows, Mascaras and Pencils are 40% off. I think the 24/7 Eyeshadow in Half Baked is one of my favorite golds. The 24/7 Glide-On Eyeliners are also on sale along with the Perversion Waterproof and Perversion Mascara.

Ulta Beauty Big Summer Beauty Sale

Tons of mascara brands are marked down – SALE Mascaras here. Tarte Mascaras are 40% off and I still swear by the Tubing and XL Tubing Mascaras. Maneater Mascara, Lights, Camera, Lashes Waterproof and Volumizing are on sale. A few Lancome formulas are also included like the Hypnose Drama Instant Full and Monsieur Big Volumizing and Monsieur Big Waterproof. Lots of formulas from Stila, Estee Lauder, It Cosmetics, Grande and more are included.

Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascaras

This week there are lots of hair straighteners that are 30% off. To this day I still swear by the ghd Platinum+ Styler. It goes with me on every trip too. I gifted one of these to a friend and I was also thrilled to see she packed it one one of our trips together.

ghd Platinum+ Styler

ghd Platinum+ 1” Styler Smooth Sleek Hair

A huge selection of nail products are BOGO 50% off. The shade I’ve been wearing lately that everyone has been asking about is the OPI RapiDry Stun N Done (pearly champagne). I love their Cuticle Oil and ordered a couple of the ones in the tube to carry in my purse.

OPI Rapidry Stun N Done

I also still swear by the Essie top coats like the Speed Setter or Gel Couture top coat. I think there are so many great shades in the Gel Couture line like Sheer Fantasy (sheer pink), Fuel Your Life (purple) and You Candy-It (bright pink).

Essie Gel Couture Sheer Fantasy

Essie Fuel Your Life

Essie You Can-Dy It

A few of you mentioned the Blushed Metal Gel Couture Top coat to me as an iridescent color-shifting topper so I added that to cart and can’t wait to try it!

July 19th is the last day of the sale! If you had anything on your radar I hope you catch this post in time!

Nordstrom Sales

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 Preview

July 8, 2025

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 Sunglasses, Shoes, Accessories

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 starts now for Icon Card Members! The sale runs from July 8th through August 3rd. Nordstrom Cardmembers shop the sale early depending on your Nordy Club Status:

  • ICONS have early access July 8-11
  • AMBASSADORS can shop starting July 9-11
  • INFLUENCERS have early access July 10-11
  • The sale opens to everyone from July 12

I’ll be shopping this week and will share my haul picks. Since Nordstrom launched an online preview of all the sale items early I was able to browse by every category and I pulled some things that caught my eye to put on your radar.

Since we just moved to a new apartment earlier in the spring I am in the market for some new home décor and cookware (still searching daily!). There are quite a few good beauty exclusives this year too. There are lots of great value sets and value sizes. Tons of bundles at marked down prices. Even if you’re more in the market for new beauty launches (rather than sets or value sizes) I still think there’s something for everyone.

Here’s what I have my eye on by category. I will be narrowing down my picks substantially as I browse and sort through the sale in person. For beauty shoppers don’t forget to check out the GIFT WITH PURCHASES online first! Some of the gifts are online only and in store a lot of the associates don’t know about all the gifts available outside of their specific counter or brands.

SHOES and ACCESSORIES

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 Sunglasses, Shoes, Accessories

YSL 52 mm Cat Eye Sunglasses ($270.99 on sale), YSL Tinted Aviators ($337.99), Isabel Marant 51 mm Cat Eye ($171.99), Saint Laurent 55 mm grey sunglasses ($317.99), Tom Ford Penny 55 mm Geometric Sunglasses ($344.99), Jenny Bird Mila Huggie Gold Earrings ($64.99), Monica Vinader Baroque Pearl Earrings ($233.99), Monica Vinader Lab-Grown Diamond Bracelet ($834.99) Bruno Magli Tan Slides ($184.99), Loeffler Randall Knot Sandals ($164.99), Tory Burch Jelly Thong ($79.99), Vince Sneakers ($149.99), Vince Sneakers ($149.99), Dark Brown Suede Belt ($111.99), Madewell Light Brown Belt ($44.99), Nordstrom Tan Belt ($39.99)

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WOMEN’S CLOTHES

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 Women's Clothes

Tan Tank ($38.99), Black Off Shoulder Top ($32.99), Vince Camuto Button Vest ($52.99), White Off Shoulder Top ($32.99), White Bomber Jacket ($98.99), Rails Asymmetrical Mini Skirt ($119.99), Vince Square Neck Tank ($159.99), Fuzzy Sweater ($45.99), AG Denim ($163.99), rag and Bone Denim ($166.99), Frame Denim ($171.99), rag and Bone Denim ($172.99), Open Edit Pleated Mini Skirt ($45.99)

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ACTIVE WEAR

Zella Racerback Sports Bra ($27.99), Zella Skirt ($49.99), Zella Mixed Media Bomber Jacket ($85.99), Zella Studio Luxe Bike Shorts ($39.99), Zella Racerback Sports Bra ($27.99), Zella Skirt ($49.99), Garden Party Minidress ($84.99), Beyond Yoga Colorblock Bra ($48.99) and Leggings ($72.99), Zella Crossbody Bag ($19.99), Cloud Sneakers ($109.99), New Balance Sneakers ($79.99), Flask ($29.99)

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HOME FINDS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Home Finds

Barefoot Dreams Blanket ($124.99), Towel Set ($21.99), Viking Cookware Set ($664.99), Jo Malone Diffuser Duo ($150), Hydrangea Arrangement ($190.99), Nest Duo ($65), Textured Cotton Throws ($29.99 each), Diptyque Trio Set ($92)

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BEAUTY EXCLUSIVES – MAKEUP

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusives 2025

Trish McEvoy Set ($275), MAC Lipgloss Duo ($35), Westman Atelier Lip Set ($79), Bobbi Brown Eye Palette + Liner ($69), Armani Blush Duo ($53.40), Prada Lipstick ($37.50), Dior Set ($73), YSL Eyeshadow Palette Set ($91), Hourglass Brush Set ($136), Valentino Lipstick Set ($100)

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BEAUTY EXCLUSIVES – FRAGRANCE

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusives 2025

Byredo Blanche Trio ($290 – also available in a Mojave Ghost variation), L’Occitane Shower Oil ($39), Parfums de Marly Trio ($485), Le Labo Travel Set ($94), Jo Malone Duo ($170), Jumbo Hand Wash ($), Diptyque Candle Trio ($), Byredo Travel Set ($198)

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BEAUTY EXCLUSIVES – SKINCARE + BODY

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusives 2025

Dr. Dennis Gross Set ($455), KP Bump Eraser Duo ($39), La Mer Travel Set ($98), La Mer Eye Duo ($375), Osea Body Set ($62), Dermaflash Tool ($73), 111Skin Sheet Mask Set ($98), Kiehl’s Better Screen ($45), U Beauty Trio Set ($156)

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I’m hosting a giveaway to celebrate this sale! There will be several throughout this month (also check my Instagram for more giveaways there too). The first one is going to be a $250 eGift Card to Nordstrom. Open to all readers and all you have to do to enter for a chance to win is enter through the widget below and complete ALL THE STEPS. I’ll pick a winner and contact them via email this Friday!

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Sales

Memorial Day Sales 2025

May 24, 2025

Memorial Day Sales 2025

Happy long weekend! Rounding up all the Memorial Day Sales happening this year in one place that I’ve found. If you’ve spotted any other great ones you’re shopping let me know in the comments!

Big Retailer Sales

Anthropologie Gleaming Primrose Vanity Mirror

Anthropologie – extra 40% off sale, up to 30% off indoor and outdoor furniture

Bloomingdale’s – 25 to 65% off selected items through 5/26

Bluemercury – up to 25% off summer essentials

Dermstore – up to 20% off with code SUN, free beauty bag with any purchase $250+

Nordstrom – half yearly sale up to 60% off, BEAUTY SALES HERE

 

Beauty Sales

Best Sunscreens and Sun Care Essentials

Bliss – up to 50% off and an extra 10% off with code MD10

Caudalie – summer sale up to 50% off

Charlotte Tilbury – 20% off everything with code MAGICMAY

Cyklar – 20% off sitewide with code MD20

Fenty – summer sale up to 60% off select items

IGK – 25% off sitewide

Sunscreen Buys Shiseido, Ultra Violette, ISDIN

ISDIN Suncare – up to 25% off memorial day weekend

Jack Black – save 20% on summer favorites $100+ with code SUMMER

Kiehl’s – flash sale 30% off select favorites, free GWP with purchases $75+

Macy’s10 Days of Glam with 50% off top beauty deals (different deals each day through 5/25, today 50% off Lancome Teint Idole Long Wear Glow Concealer and Teint Idole Ultra Wear Concealer)

NARS – Friends and Family sale with 20% off using code SUMMER and 50% off last chance items

Naturium – 20% off sitewide with code MEMDAY25

Osea – free full-size Hyaluronic Body Serum with purchases $125+

Ouai – 20% off sidewide

Revolve Beauty – 20% off with code BEAUTY20

Saie – 20% off for their Friends and Family Sale

Shiseido – Memorial day event with 20% off sitewide, or tiered savings with 25% off purchases $275+, 30% off purchases $375+

Summer Fridays – free mini Jet Lag Mask on order $75+

T3 Micro – Aire IQ now $100 off, AireBrush Duo is $49.99 – spring blowout event sale

Tarte – hot girl savings up to 70% off

Tatcha – Friends and Family Sale with 20% off with code FRIEND25

Ulta Beauty – up to 40% off selected products, also save $10 off $50 or $20 off $100 with code GLOW (code ends 5/31), suncare buy one get one 50% off

Vacation – 7 day sale up to 35% off now through 5/26

Best Sunscreens Shiseido

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Sephora Sale Haul + First Impressions

April 14, 2025

Sephora Sale Haul Picks

Today is the last day of the Sephora sale with code SAVEMORE and I have my full haul to share with some first impressions. There was quite a bit that I had on my list to try and the sale came at the perfect time!

Skincare Haul Picks

Sephora Sale Skincare haul Alpyn, Biodance, Kiehl's and iNNBeauty Project

My skin has been going through some changes the last month so I’ve been on the search for new moisturizers and serums to try. Here’s what I picked up:

Dr. Dennis Gross Vitamin C Lactic Acid Serum – I haven’t had a chance to try this yet but I’ve heard so many good things, I might pick up the moisturizer version too, if you have a favorite Vitamin C Serum let me know in the comments!

Alpyn Super Peptide and Ghostberry Moisturizer – This was the most recommended moisturizer from all of you! I asked for recommendations on my Instagram Stories and this hands down was everyone’s favorite, I’ve tried it and really like it. Once my skin rebalances or goes back to normal I think this will be one I reach for a lot. Right now my skin is super dehydrated so I’m in need of something heavier.

iNNBeauty Project Extreme Cream and Firming Eye Cream – I’ve been so curious about this brand. I’ve seen it pop up everywhere on my feed too! After some debating and feedback from you I decided to try it and I am 100% in love with both. 100% worth trying even though they are richer formulas. Quite a few of you mentioned you live in hot climates and still love this. I am going to buy the full size of the moisturizer before the sale ends tonight.

Biodance Bio Collagen Mask Set – Another viral skincare product I’ve been curious about. I have yet to try this since they recommend you apply for several hours. I can’t wait to try it.

I restocked the Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser (my favorite) and Andrew picked up another Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream even though I have my own stock pile at home that I share with him, he really likes this one.

Sunscreen Buys

Sunscreen Buys Shiseido, Ultra Violette, ISDIN

Andrew and I are on a mission to try as many sunscreens as possible. Now that we’re in Miami where it’s hot and very sunny we’re being more diligent about applying sunscreen every single day and re-applying. Also since it’s hotter here we are trying to find the best sweat-proof one that doesn’t slide off immediately with sweat but that also won’t clog our pores or feel greasy. This has been a challenge since Andrew does not like mineral formulas and doesn’t want to wear anything that feels greasy.

Sunscreen Buys Shiseido, Ultra Violette, ISDIN

Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion Mineral SPF60 – This is a new formula and I tried this for the body. Although it’s mineral it blends out nicely. Still has a bit of a white cast but I like that it isn’t thick. I have to test it at the pool or beach to give my full thoughts but so far I’m giving it a thumbs up. I don’t know that I will be able to convince Andrew to try it though.

Ultra Violette is a brand I’ve been so curious about. I bought the Vibrant Screen SPF 50 (for the body) and like it but it is pretty emollient and doesn’t really have a dry down. That said it’s not too heavy.

I also picked up the Ultra Violette Mini SPF Mates to try for the face along with the Sheen Screen SPF 50 Hydrating Lip Balm. I haven’t had a chance to try but a lot of you like these!

ISDIN is another line I’ve had on my radar but I’ve been hesitant because the two most popular ones are mineral. I tried the Fusion Water Magic SPF 40 and am not really a fan of the texture. I’m going to test a few more times though. The two mineral formulas are incredible and I think these are the first mineral sunscreens I’ve actually liked.

Eryfotona Actinica Ultralight Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 does have a tiny bit of white cast but they also have a tinted option called the Eryfotona Ageless Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 which I really love. Both are very fluid and lightweight. They’ve layered well over my moisturizer so far and I haven’t had any irritation.

Dr. Jart Every Sun Day Face Sunscreen SPF 50 – This is a formula Andrew picked to try. He says he likes it and it’s not too greasy.

Hair Care + Fragrance Picks

Hair Care and Perfume Buys from Sephora Sale

I bought a few new things to try for the hair. I had high hopes for the Gisou Mini Wildflower Honey Infused Hair Perfume. It’s so cute and perfect for the purse but I’m undecided on the scent.

The Ouai Team sent over their Leave In Conditioner in the St Barts scent and it’s perfect for summer. I was planning to pick one up but thrilled they sent one over!

Verb Ghost Weightless Oil – I used to use this years ago and am not sure why I stopped. I picked this up to try again and LOVE it! I think it’s better than the new Kerastase Oil.

A quick shout out for the Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo, Conditioner and Treatment Spray. For me this is the best thickening line I’ve tried. I received these in PR a month ago and while it’s not a daily treatment for me, I do love this anytime I want more thickening on the hair without it feeling weighed down.

Kerastase Gloss Absolu Line

Kerastase launched a new Gloss Absolu Line and I was 100% convinced this would be holy grail material. I like it but it’s not one I can use daily as the formula is too rich for my hair. I bought the entire line including the Anti-Frizz Shampoo, Conditioner, Hair Oil and Anti-Frizz Spray. I did not like the Anti-Frizz spray (it’s too thick/heavy) but I do love the oil.

I bought the minis of both the Glossier You Fleur Eau de Parfum and Jo Malone Beach Blossom Cologne to try out first. I decided to go for the full size of the Glossier You Fleur which has a unique floral and salty blend. I’m not usually into osmanthus notes but this one is really nice.

I had the highest of hopes for the Jo Malone Beach Blossom. I loved the list of all the notes and the packaging looks so beautiful. This one unfortunately didn’t go well with my skin chemistry and had zero lasting power. I think the best beachy scent to this day is still Creed Virgin Island Water which is quite the splurge (and unfortunately not available at Sephora) but nothing else compares.

Makeup Picks

I went a little overboard with the makeup haul. I with I could have been able to review everything before the sale ends, but I do have some videos with swatches that might help.

Merit Shade Slick Lip Oil and Signature Sheer Lip Liner

Merit launched a new Shade Slick Lip Oil and Signature Sheer Lip Liner. You can see them in action here. Overall vibe of both is that they are very sheer for a minimalist look. The Lip Liners are sheer and glossy which I think are so interesting. They glide on the lips beautifully but are very subtle. The Lip Oil is also subtle but they layer nicely on top of the liner. I don’t know that I would call them must-haves for my makeup preference. I prefer something with more pigment.

Fenty Gloss Bomb Oil Picks and review

New shades of the Fenty Gloss Bomb Oils dropped and as a Fenty gloss addict I hauled all the shades. The only one I didn’t like is Rose Amber (it pulled too cool/grey on me). You can see them in action here and swatched here. I love the smooth texture, they feel thinner than the original Fenty Gloss Bomb. The sparkle looks intimidating but on the lips it’s not as sparkly as they look in the tube. The best ones are Fu$$y and Fenty Glow. Frosted Bunz is a repromoted which I also really like.

Gisou launched new shades of their Honey Infused Lip Oils. They’re fun and I love the formula but the colors are super sheer. See them in action here.

Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil

I picked up three powders to try and was able to try two of them. I really love the YSL All Hours Hyper Blur Loose Setting Powder (I bought 02 Fair Medium). I had high hopes for the Kosas Cloud Set Loose Powder but it settled into fine lines and seems to emphasize them. I think perhaps my skin is too dry for it now. I might keep this for when my skin goes back to normal (right now it’s too dry).

I picked up the Givenchy Prisme Libre Matte Pressed Powder in 03 Voile Rose. I haven’t had a chance to try it yet but I am very curious about how it will perform. Quick tip for things that are sold out online. I highly recommend doing the Buy Online Pick Up In Store option. A lot of stores still have stock even if things are sold out online and you can search stores near you by zip code. If you use that option and purchase it online (to pick up in store) they will hold your purchase for a few days in case you can’t make it in right away.

Setting Powder Haul Givenchy, Kosas and YSL

 

I picked up some Haus Labs. I swatched the Bio-Radiant Glassy Balm Highlighter Stick and they have the prettiest glassy shine. I’m not usually into a glossy/glassy look on the face but these were so pretty I had to try a few shades.

For my bronzer haul picks, I reviewed the Dior Forever Nude Bronzer Jumbo sizes in yesterday’s post. Also added some thoughts about the Westman Atelier Sun Tone Bronzing Drops in Shade 2 in that post as well.

Haus Labs also redid their bronzer in a Powder Sculpt Velvet Talc-Free Powder Bronzer. I’m really trying to love this as it’s SO popular but the texture just doesn’t sit well on my skin and the colors don’t look right on my skin tone. I picked the third lightest shades Terra Sol Light Medium.

Sephora Bronzer Haul Picks Dior, Haus Labs and Westman Atelier

As a tubing mascara fan now I picked up the Too Faced Ribbon Wrapped Lash Extreme Tubing Mascara to see how it compared to the Tarte. It’s a nice one and doesn’t smudge or flake, but it doesn’t add much volume to my lashes. I think the Tarte one is much better.

I restocked the Glossier Boy Brow Arch Pencil in Cool Brown and Warm Brown. Even though these don’t have a ton of product I still really like them. I can wear either the warm or cool versions so I bought one of each again.

Sephora Sale Haul

That wraps up my super lengthy Sephora haul. If you had been wondering about any of these items I hope this haul + first impressions post helps!

Stay tuned for more reviews and swatches as I get back into my routine! Also have a giveaway planned this week for the blog readers and will also be hosting one on my Instagram.