Alright guys, it’s that time of year again, the Sephora sale starts tomorrow. Grab your credit card and a glass of wine, tea, or if you’re like me, magnesium, and get ready to shop. If you’re a Rouge member, starting tomorrow, you get to take 20% off all purchases. Not a Rouge member? Don’t sweat it. May 2nd is when the event kicks off for all-tier members – you get to take 15% off all purchases.
Here are the codes:
- VIB Rouge: Enter ‘HEYROUGE’ at checkout
- VIB: Enter ‘HEYVIB’ at checkout
- Beauty Insider: Enter ‘HEYINSIDER’ at checkout
While I’m sure you’ve seen no shortage of makeup recommendations, I’m here to zero in on skincare must-haves. I’m talking products that I’ve been obsessed with or eyeing based on recommendations from beauty experts.
Hover over any of the products to shop!
- Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Serum: when it comes to skincare, Korean beauty brands really know what they’re doing. This brightening serum has vitamin C from 3 different sources including pineapple extract and pure ascorbic acid, and also includes Vitamin E which known to heal scars and spots.
- Tatcha Violet C Brightening Serum: From Korean beauty to Japanese beauty. Tatcha has become a cult favourite which beauty experts swear by. This serum has 20% Vitamin C and 10% Alpha Hydroxy Acid. Together, they brighten the skin while gently exfoliating dead skin cells and increasing cell turnover.
- Peter Thomas Roth Potent C-Bright & Plump Moisturizer: It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of anything that contains Vitamin C. It brightens, protects, and aids in collagen production. This moisturizer pairs Vitamin C with Vitamin E, Hyaluronic Acid and Hydrolyzed Collagen to deliver the ultimate anti-aging and plumping effect.
- Dr. Dennis Gross Professional Grade Resurfacing Peel: Fans of the peel pads should buy this immediately. It’s a level up from the peel pads because it’s more potent. It’s a mix of acids which refines pores, reduces wrinkles and increases radiance.
- Fresh Black Tea Kombucha Essence: The days of dabbing a drying toner onto a cotton pad and onto your skin are over. Welcome to the age of essences, the first step to a nourishing skincare routine. The Fresh Essence packs a serious punch. Kombucha protects skin from pollution and free radical damage, while hyaluronic acid hydrates, and mandarin peel promotes an even complexion. This product is a must-have.
- Biossance Vitamin-C Rose Oil: Squalane is the hot new ingredient that hydrates and plumps the skin from the inside. Biossance is known for its use of plant-derived squalane, and is a clean beauty brand. This formula is seriously effective because it works in conjunction with Vitamin C and rose oil to brighten, while reducing the look of fine lines and boosting radiance.
- Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm: So many beauty experts have raved about this product, that it’s at the top of my shopping list. One of the key ingredients is Hungarian Moor Mud which draws out impurities (including waterproof mascara), without stripping the skin. It also contains almond oil which soothes and nourishes the skin.
- Clarisonic MIA Smart 3-in-1: What can I say about this product except that it’s the biggest skincare game-changer. I’ve had mine for about a year now, and I can’t believe I went so many years without it. It cleanses deeper than your hands ever can, leaving your skin squeaky clean. I also have the firming massage head and the eye massage head so I can give my entire face that lymphatic drainage action. There is no better time to invest in a Clarisonic than the Sephora sale, trust me your skin will thank you. If you can buy 1 thing during this sale, let it be this.
- Fresh Black Tea Firming Eye Cream: Fresh was one of the first skincare brands I ever used (I’m talking back in my teenage years), and I’ve loved it ever since. This eye cream contains a black tea complex which fights free-radical damage, and improves skin’s elasticity, while working with Noni Fruit to increase moisture. It’s fast-absorbing (key), de-puffs, and reduces the look of dark circles.
- Summer Fridays R&R Mask: I have the Summer Fridays Jet Lag and Overtime masks and I love them both. This one contains rose powder, argan oil, and avocado oil, to remove dead skin cells while nourishing and hydrating the skin.
- Sunday Riley Good Genes: The hero ingredient here is lactic acid, which is a super hydrating Alpha Hydroxy Acid which exfoliates the surface of skin, revealing a brighter, more even complexion. It helps fight the buildup of dead skin cells, which is often the culprit behind congestion, blackheads, and eventually acne.
PS – if you enjoyed this post, check out the dark spot corrector that actually works, and why you need to add hyaluronic acid to your skincare routine.