I’m a Beauty Editor — Here’s Exactly What to Buy at the Sephora Spring Sale Before It Ends
Every year, the Sephora Spring Sale hits and my inbox fills up with the same question: ‘What’s actually worth buying?’ Because we all know the feeling you open the app, you see everything discounted, and suddenly you’re adding things to your cart just because they’re on sale. Been there.
As a beauty editor, I’ve tested more products than I can count. And I’m telling you right now this is the sale you actually use to restock what you love, try what you’ve been eyeing, and build out a spring routine that works for your skin.
The Sephora Spring Savings Event runs through April 20. Rouge members get 20% off, VIB members get 15% off starting April 14, and Beauty Insiders get 10% starting April 14. And Sephora Collection is 30% off for literally everyone. Here’s what to add to your cart.
A note before you shop: I’m not going to tell you to buy everything. I’m going to tell you what’s actually delivering this spring — and what’s worth trying for the first time while the price is right.
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SKIN TINT
Eaze Drop’r Blurring Skin Tint ★ My personal pick
Best for: Every day. Seriously, every single day.
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint
$39
I’ve recommended this skin tint more times than I can count and I will keep doing it. The Fenty Eaze Drop’r is lightweight, buildable, and blurs without looking like you’re wearing anything. It comes in 40 shades and they actually go deep, which you know is still not a given in this industry. It photographs beautifully, wears well throughout the day, and gives your skin that ‘I just have good skin’ look that we are all chasing. If you’ve been on the fence about switching from foundation to something lighter, this is your sign. The sale price makes the try practically risk-free.
Editor’s Note: Match your shade by your jawline, not your face — especially if you have any hyperpigmentation or uneven tone. And don’t be afraid to mix two shades if you’re between them.
FOUNDATION
If you want more coverage than a skin tint but still want your skin to look like skin, these two are the ones to reach for this spring.
ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation
Best for: Natural finish, medium buildable coverage, skin-care-first formulas
ILIA
True Skin Medium Coverage Serum Foundation with Niacinamide
$56
ILIA’s True Skin foundation sits in that sweet spot between skincare and makeup. It’s a serum-formula that blurs, evens, and gives you a natural satin finish without looking flat or cakey. The shade range goes to a true deep, and the undertones are dialed in — no ashy, no orange. This one is for the woman who wants real coverage but doesn’t want to look like she’s wearing a mask.
Editor’s Note: Use a damp beauty sponge for a more skin-like finish, or a foundation brush if you want more coverage. Don’t rub — press and blend.
Airbrush Flawless Foundation
Charlotte Tilbury
Best for: Full coverage days, events, long wear
Charlotte Tilbury
Airbrush Flawless Blurring & Matte Full Coverage Foundation
$52
When I need my makeup to actually stay put long day, hot weather, photos this is the foundation I reach for. Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrush Flawless formula gives real, full coverage without that heavy, suffocating feel. It doesn’t settle into lines, doesn’t fade by lunch, and blends out beautifully on deeper skin tones. The Sephora sale is the perfect time to try it if you’ve been curious but weren’t ready to pay full price.
Editor’s Note: Set it with a translucent powder at the T-zone only — this formula is already long-wearing and over-setting can make it look dry by midday.
CONCEALER
A good concealer can carry your whole makeup look. These are the three worth trying or restocking right now.
Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer
Best for: Full coverage, under-eye circles, dark spots
Hourglass
Vanish™ Airbrush Concealer
$39
If you have dark circles, hyperpigmentation, or just need real coverage under your eyes, the Hourglass Vanish concealer is it. Full coverage, doesn’t crease, and the shade range actually includes deep, warm, and neutral tones that work on us. I’ve recommended this to every woman in my life who has asked about concealer and I’ve never heard a complaint.
Editor’s Note: Go one shade lighter than your foundation under the eyes for a brightening effect. Set with a finely-milled loose powder to lock it in all day.
Major Skin Soft Blur Brightening Concealer
Patrick Ta
Best for: Brightening and hydrating under the eyes
PATRICK TA
Major Skin Soft Blur Brightening Hydrating Concealer with Vitamin E
$34
Patrick Ta’s concealer is for the woman who finds most concealers too drying under the eyes. This one is hydrating, blurring, and gives a soft, diffused finish that makes the under-eye area look rested — not painted over. It’s buildable without going cakey and it plays really well with the rest of his Major skin line if you want to build out a full routine.
Editor’s Note: Apply with your ring finger and tap gently — the warmth of your finger helps blend it seamlessly. No need for a brush or sponge.
BRONZER
Bronzer is the step most people either skip or get wrong. The right shade warms your whole face and makes you look like you just came back from somewhere amazing. The wrong one makes you look dusty or orange. These two get it right every time.
Sun Stalk’r Instant Warmth Bronzer — Mocha Mami & Coco Naughty ★ My personal pick
Best for: Medium-deep to deep skin tones who want a real bronzer, not a shimmer bomb
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer
$38
These two are my bronzers. Full stop. Mocha Mami is a deep, rich warm brown that gives my skin exactly the warmth and dimension it needs without pulling orange or ashy. Coco Naughty is slightly lighter with a beautiful golden warmth — great for when I want a more sun-kissed look. Both have just enough sheen to catch the light without being glittery. If you’ve been struggling to find a bronzer that actually shows up on deeper skin, Fenty is the brand that cracked the code on this. Stock up during the sale.
Editor’s Note: Apply with a fluffy face brush in a ‘3’ shape — starting at the temple, sweeping across the cheekbone, and down toward the jawline. Don’t forget the nose bridge and chin for an all-over sun effect.
Sun Tone Bronzing Crème Duo
Westman Atelier
Best for: Cream bronzer lovers, natural glowy finish
Westman Atelier Sun Tone Bronzing Crème Hydrating Cream Bronzer
$75
If you prefer a cream formula over powder, Westman Atelier’s bronzing duo is where it’s at. It comes with two shades that you can use individually or layer together for your perfect tone. The formula is incredibly blendable and gives a natural, skin-like warmth that looks real rather than applied. It’s on the higher end price-wise, which is exactly why the sale is the time to try it.
Editor’s Note: Apply cream bronzer before your powder products. Use your fingers or a dense buffing brush and blend quickly — cream sets faster than you think.
BLUSH
Spring blush is non-negotiable. The right blush placement on deeper skin tones — higher on the cheekbones, slightly more pigment — can transform a whole face. Here are two worth trying right now.
Patrick Ta Major Headlines Blush Duo
Best for: Long-wear, lit-from-within flush that stays all day
PATRICK TA
Mini Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo
$25
Patrick Ta’s blush duo is the one everyone is talking about and for good reason. It comes with both a cream and a powder shade in one compact — the idea being you layer cream first for grip and dimension, then dust powder on top for longevity. The result is a blush that genuinely looks like it’s coming from within your skin. The shades are rich enough to actually show up on deeper complexions. This is a spring must-have.
Editor’s Note: Apply the cream first with your fingers, then go in with the powder and a fluffy brush on top. It sets the cream and extends the wear significantly — easily all day.
Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush
Fenty Beauty
Best for: Deeper skin tones, easy application, natural flush
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer
$36
Rihanna made this blush for us and it shows. The pigment is rich enough to actually register on deeper skin without you having to pack on product. The cream formula melts into skin for a natural, flushed look that doesn’t look powdery or flat. If you’ve ever bought a blush that basically disappeared on your skin, this is the fix. Light application, big payoff. Spring shades are giving exactly what we need right now.
Editor’s Note: Dab with two fingers on the apples of your cheeks and blend upward toward your temples. Less than you think you need — start with a small amount and build up.
MASCARA
I know everyone has a loyalty when it comes to mascara. But the sale is the best time to switch things up — or just stock up on the one that’s already working.
Curl Goddess Mascara
Lancôme $32
Best for: Straight or stubborn lashes that need lift and curl
Lancôme
Lash Idôle Curl Goddess Curling & Volumizing Mascara
$30
This mascara was inspired by the same tension technology used in hair styling tools and the result is lashes that hold a curl all day — no lash curler required. It volumizes and lengthens at the same time without clumping, and the formula is buildable so you can go from natural to full in a few coats. For those of us with straighter lashes that tend to fall by midday, this one is a genuine game changer.
Editor’s Note: Start at the root and wiggle the wand upward with a little zig-zag motion. That’s what builds the curl. Apply two coats while the first is still slightly wet for the best hold.
Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara
Hourglass
Best for: Length, definition, and no smudging all day
Hourglass
Hourglass Unlocked Defining and Lengthening Tubing Mascara
$34.00
The Hourglass Unlocked mascara has a cult following and once you try it you’ll understand why. The formula separates every single lash no clumping, no spidery mess and gives a lengthening effect that looks like a lash extension without actually being one. It doesn’t smudge. At all. Even in humidity. Even after a full day. This is my keep-in-your-bag, wear-it-everywhere mascara and the sale price makes it a no-brainer.
Editor’s Note: Use the tip of the wand on your lower lashes to get definition without it looking too heavy. One coat on the bottom is all you need.
MAKEUP BRUSHES
Your brushes matter more than you think. A good brush can make a $15 product perform like a $50 one. Here’s what’s worth picking up during the sale.
Brush Sets & Individual Brushes
Best for: Professional-quality application, long-lasting bristles
MAKEUP BY MARIO
Mario's Essential Cosmetic Brush Set
$79
The face brushes are especially good for foundations and powders on deeper skin tones where blending matters even more. The sale makes stocking up on individual brushes or a full set very easy to justify.
Don’t forget: Sephora Collection brushes are 30% off for EVERYONE during the sale — no membership level required. If you’ve been wanting to try their powder brush or fan brush, now is the time. Great quality for the price point.
FRAGRANCE & SCENT
Spring is when scent matters most. You want something light enough for warm weather but interesting enough to be memorable. These two are doing it right now.
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa Perfume Mist
Best for: Everyday wear, layering, an affordable entry into the Sol de Janeiro universe
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 40 Hair & Body Perfume Mist
$26
Sol de Janeiro has built an entire cult around their scent profile — warm, tropical, slightly sweet without being overwhelming — and the perfume mist is the easiest way to get into it. The Cheirosa line comes in several different scent variations: Brazilian Crush is the caramel-and-pistachio one everyone is obsessed with, Cheirosa 62 leans warm and gourmand, and Cheirosa 71 is a lighter summer version. Layer it with the matching body lotion for a scent that lasts all day.
Editor’s Note: Spray on your wrists, behind your ears, and on your collarbone. The body mist is lighter than an EDP so layering is the key to longevity.
Vanilla Dreamland Eau de Parfum
Summer Fridays
Best for: Warm weather, gourmand lovers, everyday signature scent
Summer Fridays
Sunlit Vanilla Eau de Parfum with Caramel Travel Spray
$30
Summer Fridays made a name in skincare before they launched fragrance, and when they did, it made waves fast. Vanilla Dreamland is a warm, layered vanilla — not a basic sweet vanilla, but one with depth and warmth that wears beautifully on different skin chemistries. If you’ve been looking for a signature spring-into-summer scent that’s elevated but not trying too hard, this is worth the try. The sale price makes it the right moment to invest.
Editor’s Note: Apply to pulse points right after moisturizer — fragrance holds better on hydrated skin. Avoid rubbing wrists together as that breaks down the scent molecules faster.
SHOWER & BODY
Your skincare routine doesn’t stop at your chin. Spring is the season to switch from heavy winter body products to something that keeps your skin hydrated without feeling suffocating. These two are worth stocking up on.
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
Best for: Dry skin, all-over body hydration, long-lasting scent
Sol de Janeiro
Cheirosa 62 Bum Bum Hair & Body Refillable Perfume Mist
$39
If you’ve never tried Sol de Janeiro’s Bum Bum Cream, the Sephora sale is your moment. This is the body cream that turned an entire generation of women into body care people. It’s rich without being greasy, absorbs quickly enough that you can get dressed after a few minutes, and the scent — warm, nutty, slightly sweet — lingers for hours. I use it year-round but it hits different in spring when you’re showing more skin. Stock up.
Editor’s Note: Apply right after your shower while your skin is still slightly damp. It absorbs faster and gives better coverage. Focus extra product on dry spots like elbows, knees, and ankles.
The Body Wash
Nécessaire
Best for: Clean formula lovers, sensitive skin, elevated daily body care
Nécessaire
The Body Wash Eucalyptus - Nourishing Treatment Cleanse With Lipid-Rich Oils + Niacinamide With Pump
$42
Nécessaire made body care feel like it deserved the same attention as skincare and they were right. The Body Wash comes in a few scent options (eucalyptus, fragrance-free, and sandalwood) and the formula is clean, gentle, and actually leaves your skin feeling soft rather than stripped. It lathers well, rinses clean, and has a calm, sophisticated scent that doesn’t compete with your fragrance. If you’ve been using whatever was on sale at the drugstore, this is the upgrade your shower routine deserves.
Editor’s Note: Pair The Body Wash with Nécessaire’s Body Serum if you want to take your body care routine to the next level. The serum applies like a lightweight oil and soaks in beautifully over damp skin.
MY FINAL ADVICE BEFORE YOU SHOP
Don’t buy things just because they’re on sale. Buy the things you’ve been meaning to try, the things you’re almost out of, and the one or two ‘treating myself’ items you’ve been putting off. That’s what this sale is for.
The products on this list all have one thing in common: they actually work. And they work on us on our skin tones, our textures, our routines. That’s the only standard I hold anything to.
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