Sephora’s Savings Event!

Sephora Holiday Savings Event 2024

Today is a big one.. the Sephora Sale kicks off! This is when I stock up on all of my favorite beauty products. It’s also, as a blogger, one of my biggest earning periods of the year so I take it very seriously and always share a big guide. This post is obviously a monster to pull together, so I just update the same post every year, adding new favorites and removing things I’m less into than in previous years. I hope it’s helpful! If you would like a personal rec feel free to comment below (or email me – grace @ thestripe.com!)

This is my BIG master list of beauty favorites. In my experience, the good stuff seems to sell out quickly (I am looking at you, Dr. Bader and Clarins Cryo Mask!). Things are not always replenished by the end of the sale, so I recommend shopping today if you are able to. I feel very fortunate to have Rouge status and always make a point to shop early, on the first day.

SEPHORA SAVINGS EVENT 2024!

Sale Details!

The sale will run from 11/1 – 11/11. If you have Rouge status, you can shop today, saving 20%. Use code: SAVINGS. Here’s a little refresher on each of the tiers!

  • ROUGE: 20% off from 11/1 – 11/11
  • VIB: 15% off from 11/5 – 11/11
  • INSIDER: 10% off from 11/5 – 11/11

My Shopping List for Today:

Dr. Bader Rich Cream, which you know, is my FAV. f you are on more of a budget, try this $48 “dupe.” It’s really, really good. If forced to choose, I’d go Bader, but a lot of you prefer the dupe to the original!

I have been hearing really good things about Sarah Creal. Specifically, her concealer — it’s formulated specifically for women that are 40+, and supposedly does not crease. I’m also ordering her eye cream and a few lipsticks.

A restock on a few favorite masks. More of the Shani Darden nourishing mask (this is the best — the most soothing!!!). Then, a fresh jar of the Clarins cryo mask (amazing for hot summers but also depuffing). And of course my other favorite is this Tata mask… I’m getting dangerously low.

My favorite Maison Louis Marie Candles (I always order 3 or 4 during this sale, they smell incredible (pretty much just like Le Labo’s Santal 26, but at a fraction of the price). Besides shopping for myself I like to pre-wrap a couple of of these to have on hand as gifts.

Necessaire Deodorant (Eucalyptus). SO effective. Also, more Necessaire Eucalyptus body wash.

Strivectin eye cream! I use a lot of different eye creams but this is my favorite.

Another jar (maybe two!) of the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream. My boyfriend is obsessed with the fragrance of this one. When I wear it (and the body spray!), people will actually stop me to ask what perfume I am wearing. I feel basic but it really is just so good!).

More Eucalyptus Breathe Pebbles from Kate McLeod — these are bathtime heaven!

Weekend Skin. The perfect does it all tinted moisturizer. It is a staple on my days where I don’t want to put anything on my face but want a bit of coverage and protection.

PS – If you shop the sale, tag me in your stories! I want to see what you get!

A few new additions to my favorites list…

I am obsessed with everything that The Outset is doing. If you have sensitive skin, this will be your new favorite brand. I have a longer review on my blog but my personal favorites are the cleanser and the hydrating serum. Sadly Sephora does not seem to stock the new glossy lip treatment, that is my other fave!

These Sephora Collection matte lip creams are fantastic. I have a few colors, I love chili pepper and hippy pink. And they are 30% off for everyone as Sephora does a deeper discount on their own brand!

Necessaire’s vitamin C body serum is excellent. It really makes your arms and legs glow, while helping to fade dark spots.

This Dior foundation stick is epic. I still can’t get over how easily it blends in. It covers any imperfections but it’s weightless and super blendable. It is a LOVE for me. I prefer it to Merit and Westman Atelier.

This flyaway wand is amazing for taming little baby hairs and frizz. I keep one in my purse.

The Usual Suspects

I really love Haus Labs!

Do not sleep on Haus Labs! It is Lady Gaga’s makeup brand, and while I was skeptical, I tried a few things and am really, really impressed with everything I tried so far. Below are a few favs. The foundation is especially excellent, and I love love love the concealer. Both products offer more coverage than I would usually go for, but feel like nothing. They are magic! This post has a detailed review of every product I have tried from Haus!

Paula's Choice Brightening Eye Cream
Brightening Eye Cream!

For long lashes!

I always get a lot of eyelash questions in my DMs. I used Grande Lash every day for a year (starting last August) and it made a huuuuge difference in my lashes. You can read my full review of the product with before/after photos, but they got so much longer! Recently (really just out of curiosity), I switched to the Augustinus Bader lash and brow serum. I’m happy to report that I have seen no difference or lash fallout upon making the switch. I will do a longer review of this product eventually but wanted to share that here while the sale is going on!

Sephora Holiday Savings Event 2024
My Fav Lash Serum
Sephora Holiday Savings Event 2024

Pampering At Home!

This facial steamer is everything when it comes to creating an at home “spa experience.” It also ALWAYS sells out during this sale. I bought it for myself at the beginning of quarantine and it’s been such a treat. I like to wash my face and then use this before a deep cleansing mask to really let the treatment penetrate. This would be a GREAT gift.

The Wander Beauty gold eye gel masks are my favorite when I’m getting ready. (Also, a great gift!).

I love both Clarins depuffing mask and the cryo mask. The Cryo mask has actually pulled ahead as a favorite (over the Depuffing Mask) as it also helps with pore size but truly, they are both amazing. With either one, if you laid into the sodium the night before, if you have a big event, or if you are just feeling like your face is looking puffy, either mask will really help – especially around the jawline and under the eyes. I always use one before my photo shoots and events.

I really really love this face mask from Tata Harper. It’s truly the best for smoothing and brightening. It leaves your skin SO glowy, smooth, and firm!

Dry brushing is one of the best things you can do for your skin and circulation (for a nice how-to, refer to this post!). This brush is amazing!

For a nice take on a micro-current facial at home (my personal favorite when getting a facial), the NuFace is KING! You need to do it every day to see a difference but for a lifted look, nothing is better. I also always stock up on the priming gel during this sale.

Skincare Favs!

Heavy Hitters…

Strivectin is one of those brands that just really, really works. Science-based formulas with products designed for specific concerns. I have some deep lines in my neck and have been using their neck roller – I like the way that it firms and lifts the skin… though it’s temporary, it’s noticeable! I love the neck cream too – it has immediate tightening benefits. And you know my number one Strivectin FAV: the eye cream… I’ve talked about it a lot here but it’s one of the best I have tried! I use this every night.

Clarins Double Serum is just the best. It does everything from firming to brightening to evening out texture. I see a real, noticeable difference in my skin when I am using it regularly. It layers very well under Augustinus Bader.

My holy grail Tata Harper mask. It’s a powerful exfoliant and gets the skin super smooth but also leaves it noticeably brighter, glowy, and firm!

Shani Darden’s nourishing mask. Oh my goodness, this stuff is heaven for dried out, angry, sad skin.

I always forget about this line reducing concentrate from Kiehl’s but it’s one of my FAVORITE products. It really makes a difference in reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, especially on your forehead. Also from Kiehl’s: this hyaluronic acid serum. It’s incredible (I like it better than the much pricier Dr. Sturm one) and just $35!

Speaking of peels, these are my favorite peel pads. I try to use these every night, they leave skin so smooth and glowy.

Two fave skincare brands!

You know I love Biossance!

I feel like I beat you over the head with this brand but I can’t help it, their products are amazing. In fact, I absolutely love their lactic acid. It’s become a holy grail for me as it makes SUCH a difference in your skin in just a night. Lastly, their newish plumping + hydrating serum and their toner (my favorite toner). Everything this brand makes is amazing (well in full honesty I don’t love the eye gel but the eye cream is great – thick and hydrating!). Oh and the body cream SO GOOD and only $28… before the sale.

My newest Biossance fav is the Ectoin moisturizer (also talked about above!). This is really really rich and hydrating. I like to layer it over my other serums and moisturizers to really lock it all in. I believe this is called slugging, fun fact.

Farmacy is my other fav for clean beauty favorite.

Their cleansing balm is one of my absolute favorite cleansers. I’ve tried so many cleansers (many of them being so much more expensive!!) but always come back to this – it takes off all my makeup while leaving the skin so soft.

Grace Atwood Sephora favorites

Makeup Favs!

I am very very into everything Iris & Romeo makes, but especially: Saturday Skin. It’s fantastic. Just a little coverage, Vitamin C to brighten up, and SPF. The perfect no makeup-makeup product!

I’m a huge fan of Ami Cole. Especially their mascara and this multi-stick (in Hibiscus!).

I always use this sale to stock up on my beloved BeautyBlender. I use this to apply my foundation and makeup but also to blend highlighter, blush, etc. It is meant to be used wet so I am a big fan of this color changing Blender (reminds me to wet it!).

My absolute favorite blush – in Petal! (This – in Worth – might take over as my new favorite, though).

Saie Beauty makes so many of my absolute favorites. The Glowy Super Gel is one of my absolute favorite products – I like to apply it all over my face for that no makeup makeup GLOW. I am also VERY into their cream bronzer; my favorite bronzer – I recommend grabbing the brush too, it makes a difference.

Bobbi Brown Shadow Sticks forever and ever (I did a tutorial in my reels). My favorite colors are golden pink and golden bronze.

Glowscreen! Is it makeup? Is it skincare? It’s kind of both but I love it so much and wear it nearly every day.

My absolute favorite brow product. Nothing fills and tames better!

Ilia is definitely another big favorite brand. A few standouts are this eye palette (in warm) – I apply with a wet brush and the finish is perfection), their mascara, these sticks (in “in the mood”), and their eyeliner (best gel eyeliner!)

The Kosas lipstick in Daydream. (Daydream replaced Rosewater, FYI!) This is one of my absolute favorite everyday products. It is the color of my lips but just a little better. Also on the lipstick front is this liquid lipstick from Fenty Beauty. I love love love “C-Suite,” the perfect rosy nude.

And to keep it all on, this setting spray. I am obsessed.

Hair Products:

I do just love Briogeo’s products. The scalp scrub is heavenly. I have talked about it at length but it’s just the best. It smells so good (like a Thin Mint Girl Scout cookie!), feels so good, and gets your scalp ultra-clean. I love the newer anti-dandruff shampoo. The shampoo and conditioner are from the Don’t Despair Repair line are two favs… they leave my hair soft and silky and frizz-free. And this treatment mask is fantastic when my hair is feeling dry and needs a little extra hydrating love.

The Dyson Airwrap, of course! This is the absolute best ever. It’s made blowing out my hair so much easier. I have tutorials in my reels for both longer and shorter hair. A true game changer. I like it so much that I gave my blow dryer to my cousin.

Body Products:

You know how much I love Necessaire. They’re pretty much my go-to body brand. The Eucalyptus Body Wash, the Body Lotion, and the Acid Deodorant are everyday favorites.

I am not monogamous with my body creams, but my absolute favorite body lotion (if forced to pick) is this one from Sol de Janeiro. It smells like salted caramel, and it does a great job of firming and toning the skin.

Also, on the body creams front, this one from Biossance is very, very good, especially if you are looking for something firming. (What can I say, I have a lot of body creams!)

Too many body creams. But – this cinnamon one from Fenty Beauty is a new fav. The smell is heaven!

I need to talk more about Necessaire’s acid deodorant because I love it so much. I like it a lot more than their other deodorant (which was creamier, but messier). This glides right on, feels like nothing (makes no mess – it’s totally clear) and WORKS… all day. It’s currently my favorite deodorant. Acid deodorants are no joke (I will say this is fine for sensitive skin, despite being an acid – besides the acids it has ingredients that soothe and moisturize).

For the bath, I am a massive fan of Kate McLeod’s eucalyptus breathe pebbles. Heaven.

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  1. Cait:

    Order placed!

    Haus Labs blush in French Rosette, Saie blush in Sweetie
    Charlotte Tilbury setting spray (restock)
    Paula’s Choice vitamin C (restock) & trying out their spf
    Hourglass bronzer in luminous bronze light
    Clarins cryo (never tried!!) & depuffing (restock)
    Peter Thomas Ruth Irish Mud Moor (restock)

    I was tempted by Rare Beauty new blush but maybe another time lol

    4.5.24 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      Well done! Tip on the blush… get the mini size! A little goes a long way.

      4.5.24 Reply
  2. Lynn:

    Yes! I often give that bath soak as gifts too. It’s a great deal.

    4.5.24 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      it’s so nice!

      4.5.24 Reply
  3. Sarah:

    do you use a retinol treatment / cream? would love your recommendations if so! I’ve been using the Paula’s Choice vit C serum that you recommended and really like it, thanks!

    4.5.24 Reply
  4. Casey:

    Yay for the Sephora sale! First of all, thank you Grace for your site and for your honest reviews about skincare products. I have found so many wonderful products through your recommendations, but more importantly, I feel like I know where to be smart about my money, thanks to your posts. Anyway, on to my shopping list…

    Today I grabbed:
    – Clarins Multi-Active Day Moisturizer for Lines, Pores, Glow with Niacinamide
    – Clarins Extra Firming Nighttime moisturizer (A HG for me. I find it a good cost-saving alternative to Bader. Still pricey but not PRICEY-pricey)
    – Clarins Eye serum (Honestly. I have become such a Clarins girl in the last year)
    – Shani Darden Nourishing face mask (discovered thanks to your post. Love the detoxing effects without stripping the skin)
    – Necessaire Body wash in Eucalyptus (I LOOOOOVE the scent)
    – Maison Louis Marie Deodorant in No. 4
    – Necessaire body acne wash since we are heading in to the summer and a fun thing that happens is pores on the back get more congested after workouts, cool
    – Mara vitamin C serum (LOVE this brand but haven’t tried this yet)
    – Ilia Concealer stick
    – Ciele powder with SPF (Have you tried this? This brand is new to me but I love the idea of a face powder with SPF for added sun protection and throughout the day touchups)
    – Laneige lip mask and some Mara lip balms

    I use a lot of other things on your list – like the NuFace serum, Clarins masks and double serum, and MLM No 4 candles – but am well stocked still from past sales 🙂

    4.5.24 Reply
  5. bonbonlimon:

    Hi Grace! Thank you so much for your skin care reviews, I’ve definitely been influenced by them 🙂 I wanted to let you know that Sephora is using some inappropriate pricing practices. I’m an Insider, and saved a number of your recommendations in my cart to purchase during the sale starting today. When I went into my cart this morning, Sephora had raised the starting price on every product exponentially (so no savings to be had!). The face cream: $92 up from $66. The Maison Louis candle: $58 up from $38. A Beauty Blender: $27 up from $20. It looks like they’ve lowered prices back down now, but this morning it was insane. I bought my products elsewhere and am not sure I’ll be shopping at Sephora again if they’re implementing demand pricing models (at least not without a significant price monitoring effort). I believe you take your partnerships seriously and wanted to let you know.

    4.9.24 Reply
  6. Becky:

    The Sarah Creal concealer/foundation is AMAZING! And her tubing mascara is the best on the market – I say this with certainty as I have tried them ALL!

    11.1.24 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      ooh thank you — i’m adding that to cart now!

      11.1.24 Reply
  7. Valerie:

    I can highly recommend the Paula’s Choice Brightening Eye Cream. You will notice a difference the first time you use it.

    11.1.24 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      Agree! The brightening benefits are REAL.

      11.1.24 Reply
  8. Alison:

    Love this list but… as of today 11/2/24, NONE of these items are eligible for the sale. The sale is only for Sephora collection from what their site says.

    11.2.24 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      That’s not correct — the sale is going strong. It depends on your status!

      11.2.24 Reply
  9. Sheela:

    Hi Grace! Thank you for maintaining this list, I have gotten so many useful recommendations from you over the years that I would not have found elsewhere (e.g., I never would have sought out deodorant from Sephora, but the Necessaire one is really nice!). My question for you is whether you prefer the Iris & Romeo Weekend Skin to the iNNBEAUTY Mineral Sun Glow. They seem similar in terms of both being tinted sunscreens; have you noticed any particular difference between the two? Thanks again!!

    11.2.24 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      Hey Sheela! They are actually pretty different. The mineral sun glow has a bit of shimmer (it’s actually most similar to Glowscreen) whereas the Saturday Skin has more coverage and no shimmer. Hope that helps!

      11.3.24 Reply
      • Sheela:

        This is super helpful! Thank you so much, really appreciate you responding!

        11.3.24 Reply
  10. Julie:

    Hi Grace! Do you happen to have a recommendation for a set of brushes? I have a few one-offs but feel like I need a full set!

    11.5.24 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      This set is really nice and it’s 30% off! https://bit.ly/3CbSw95

      Also, just FYI… my favorite brushes are Jones Road Beauty but they don’t make a set and they don’t sell on Sephora. But the Sephora collection brushes are nice too! https://go.shopmy.us/p-9353766

      11.5.24 Reply
  11. Shana:

    Thank you for always sharing your favorites, order placed. Did something happen with Wishful that I missed? or we need to find another place to purchase it as it’s still a favorite, thank you 🙂

    11.6.24 Reply