It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Yes the Sephora VIB Sale is like Christmas to every beauty lover out there. Every year Sephora does the annual sale in November which is their biggest sale of the year with VIB and VIB Rouge members getting 20% off of every product that Sephora carries. The sale started today 11/4 and will be open till 11/7. Use the CODE 20ROUGE at checkout to get 20% off and this is only for VIB Rouge members. The VIB members will receive 20% off staring 11/11 to 11/14 with CODE 20VIB.
I have a ton of products that I think are worth taking a look. To be more organized I’ll divide them by category with makeup, skincare, and fragrance.
First up is makeup:
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit – Surreal Light – One of the more exciting launches of this year. If you have fair to light skin tone you will love this palette as you get everything that you need for face powders. Review and swatches here.
Marc Jacobs Air Blush Soft Glow Duo in Flesh & Fantasy – The whole blush line is wonderful and I think there is a shade for every taste. But if you like a neutral blush like me Flesh & Fantasy is a good one to get. Swatches here.
Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Luminous Blush in Dahlia – Again a wonderful line of blushes that give a beautiful glow to the cheeks. Dahlia is a perfect fall shade but I also like the other shades in the line. Swatches here.
Natasha Denona All Over Glow Face & Body Shimmer In Powder – A beautiful highlighter that gives a more natural glow to the cheeks but is also buildable to a very intense highlight.
Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops – These are one of the best liquid highlighters and bronzers I’ve tried. You’re not going to go wrong with any of the shades, of course depending on your skin tone you’ll pick a shade that will suit you the most. You can find swatches here.
Bite Beauty Multistick – A multi-use product that you can use on your eyes, cheeks and lips and with plenty of shades to choose from. Review and swatches here.
Urban Decay Naked Ultimate Basics Palette – If you wear a lot of matte neutral eyeshadows this is a good one to have. Swatches and review here.
Other makeup products that I recommend:
Base – Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick (full coverage and good for normal to oily skin), MAKE UP FOR EVER Water Blend Foundation (waterproof with light coverage but also buildable and good for dry to normal skin), Smashbox Studio Skin 24 Hour Waterproof Concealer, Kat Von D Lock It Concealer Creme.
Blush & Bronzer – MAKE UP FOR EVER Pro Bronze Fusion Bronzer (the most natural looking bronzer out there), Nars Laguna Liquid Bronzer (very easy to work with and super natural on the skin), Urban Decay Beached Bronzer (pretty packaging but also very pretty powder).
Lips – YSL Rouge Volupte Shine Oil in Stick Lipsticks (favorite shade is #44, a pinky brown), Marc Jacobs New Nudes Sheer Gel Lipsticks (nothing sheer about these and there’s literally a nude shade for everyone), Givenchy Le Rouge (with the leather like packaging these are luxury in a lipstick).
If you want to get in to skincare or treat yourself I feel the VIB sale is the time to splurge and invest in your skincare routine. Some of my favorite skincare products include:
Clarisonic Mia Fit – I’ve been using this little device for over two months now and I love it. It removes all the dead skin from my skin while also cleansing it from all the residue that I get from wearing makeup on daily basis. In depth review coming soon.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intensive Recovery Ampoules – These are an intense version of the serum but in a oil form. They help with dryness, acne scars and just make my skin feel refreshed in the morning.
Sunday Riley Good Genes – I’m on my second bottle, that’s how much I love this product. It helps with acne scars, uneven skin tone and makes my skin brighter and fresh looking.
Algenist Power Advance Wrinkle Fighter Serum – I love a good anti-aging serum and this one is good to try. I feel like it makes my skin tighter and the lines that I have on my forehead less visible, plus it smells amazing.
Dr Dennis Gross Clinical Concentrate Hydration Booster – If you have problems with dry patches and all around dry skin you will love this. I’m a big fan of Dr Gross’s skincare so any of his products are worth taking a look.
GlamGlow Mega Illuminating Moisturizer – First this stuff smells amazing and second, it gives a very intense glow to the skin while also keeping it hydrated.
Kate Somerville Goat Milk Line – I especially love the moisturizer, it’s been a life saver for my dry patches that I get when the weather gets colder. It’s a very nice line and suited for normal to dry skin.
Some of my favorite fragrances include: Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black and Nirvana White ( I also like the new Nirvana Bourbon which I’m planning to get during the sale), Tom Ford Black Orchid ( my go-to for the winter months), Chloe Fleur De Parfum (whenever I want a light floral scent). Sephora also has some very nice fragrance sets which would make great holiday gifts.
Now I’m off to do some shopping myself. I’m eyeing some Nars and Armani lip products and also some fragrance sets. Happy shopping!