My Summer Makeup Routine Will Be Flawless Thanks to This Secret Sephora Sale
Up to 50 percent off your favorite beauty staples.
Nothing gets me going quite like saving money. I have goosebumps just writing that sentence. Combine it with my obsession with makeup products, and well, I black out a little. I expect this to be my exact trajectory this week, when I shop the Major Summer Deals event at Sephora.
Through the 23rd of June, the beauty retailer will offer up to 50 percent off select beauty products, perfectly timed for those of us who need a makeup reset for the hot summer months. Personally, my oily, acne-prone skin turns into an even bigger oil slick in the summer, so my pressed and loose powders, mattifying primers, and skin tints always need refreshing for the season. What better time to do so than when I can save a few dollars on the items I was going to buy anyway?
If you’re also in need of a summer makeup refresh and would like some pointers on what to pick up, I’ve put together a master list of products worth buying from the sale. From the blush that makes me feel like I’m part of the one percent to the classic, old-school lip gloss that is still one of the best formulas on the market, keep reading for the makeup products you’ll want to add to your routine for your best hot girl summer yet.
The Eyes
You know the old saying: the eyes are the window to the soul. Why not make them extra pretty with the products below?
These Armani tints feel like an entire eye makeup look in one product. Quite a few of the shimmer shades are on sale, but I actually recommend the matte formulas, especially the black shade, Ebony. You can use it as a shadow, liner, or brow gel—I find it a little more multifunctional than the sparkly finishes.
This is one of the most versatile eyeshadow palettes in my collection, and I am convinced that everyone needs to own it. The gorgeous shade range can easily work for both everyday glam and special events, and the packaging is so slim that it takes up virtually no space.
A general rule of thumb: If you see a Colorfix on sale, buy it. This multipurpose formula can be used all over the face, and once they dry, they don’t budge. It’s the perfect formula for oily skin types like mine.
This is one of the first high-end mascaras I ever tried, and it’s still one of the best out there. Monsieur Big adds length and volume in equal measure, and this waterproof version will ensure your eye makeup stays perfect no matter how many day parties you hit.
The Face
Complexion perfectors, cheek products, and glow boosters—there’s something here for everyone to get the bronzy, tan glow that we all crave in the summer months.
These illuminating drops make for one of the easiest, most foolproof glow boosters for the season. A hack: combine them with your favorite lotion or oil to extend that glow to the rest of your body, too.
These artist color sticks are one of the most clever launches I’ve seen in a while, and the entire range is on sale for this event. Personally, Swanky Mauve has become one of my favorite blush shades, but there are options to highlight, bronze, and even color correct.
This is one of the best foundations on the market, on sale or otherwise, but I rarely hear people talking about it. Those with oily skin: beware, it’s pretty glowy. However, with the right priming routine, you can have fresh, youthful-looking skin using just this formula.
The Lips
Lush lips are a recipe for endless summer smooches, so keep your pout in tip-top shape with the products ahead.
There’s a reason why Lancome’s Juicy Tubes have been around for ages—they can make anyone’s lips look next-level shiny. The color Spring Fling is one of my favorite pink glosses to date, but there are tons of other shades on sale.
If you still love a matte lip, or just love the comfort of a creamy lip base, these lipsticks from Laura Mercier need your attention. Nude Sateen is my perfect warm nude, but there is a color on sale for practically anyone. Plus, the luxe magnetic packaging doesn’t hurt, either.
One thing about my summer lip combinations? I want them to be as long-wearing as humanly possible. This lip liner overdelivers on that front. It lasts almost long enough that I am genuinely in shock, which is perfect for anyone looking for summer nights that don’t end until sunrise the next morning (me).
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