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It’s that magical time of year where everything at Sephora is either 10%, 15%, or 20% off depending on what tier you are! Typically, the Sephora sale is the main time I shop there and I usually stock up on my favorites to hold me over until the next sale (in the spring!)
The sale ends tomorrow the 9th, so shop while you can! I meant to get this post up way earlier, but I basically spent the week refreshing election results the entire time. Anyone else?!
Here are last years recommendations, which I still 100% stand by! (except maybe the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream ONLY because it has become unclear to me whether they are truly cruelty free. Still love that product, but I need to do further research to determine their CF status – something to keep in mind!)
Top Cruelty Free Recommendations for the Sephora Sale 2020
Brands to Check Out
I always recommend stocking up or trying out any higher end brand during this time since you can get it at a discount! My personal faves and recommendations are Drunk Elephant, Olaplex, and Charlotte Tilbury.
Drunk Elephant – F Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask
This is on my list to write up a full review on, but highly recommend this product!! Especially for anyone dealing with dry skin going into the winter, this mask will work magic on your face.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz
I used this for a while, then decided I didn’t like it. But a few years later came back to it and don’t understand how I ever was not a fan. Loveeeee this brow pencil. Since realizing how much I love it, it’s been my go to! Highly recommend. I use the shade Medium Brown.
Also planning to pick up the new Micro-Stroking Detailing Brow Pen, very intrigued about that! I haven’t tried a product like this before, and am very picky with brow products, so fingers crossed this works for me! I think I’ll use this alongside my Brow Wiz to create a more realistic filled in brow (my brows are super blonde naturally.) I feel like this will give more dimension to them!
Jouer Cosmetics Essential High Coverage Liquid Concealer
This has become my go-to OVER Tarte Shape Tape. I think it provides that same level of coverage while not being quite as drying as Shape Tape. It’s not a hydrating concealer at all though, so my fellow dry skin ladies should be mindful of that. I’ve had much better luck with this concealer under my eyes not being cakey, settling into fine lines, and accentuating dryness. I personally find Shape Tape does that to my undereyes.
I use the shade Lace.
Olaplex – Shampoo & Conditioner
I have been trying this out for a few months now and tbh was really hoping I’d hate it because WOW look at that price point. Unfortunately, I am completely hooked. Hiiiiiighly recommend. I notice such a big difference in the softness and frizziness in my hair when I use this. I will be stocking up during the sale for sure!
PS – if you only wanted to grab one, I’d probably say to grab the conditioner.
REN Evercalm Overnight Recovery Balm
This one is definitely for my dry skin ladies. This is a must have for me in the winter! It’s a very thick balm that you put on at night (do NOT use during the day), and overnight it sinks in and works its magic on your skin!
PS – I haven’t had both this Ren Overnight Recovery Balm and the Drunk Elephant F-Balm through a winter season to say if you need one or the other. I think I might lean a little towards F-Balm for a more every night type of product, while the Ren Overnight Recovery Balm is for when your skin is SUUUPER parched. Either way, I recommend both!
Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector
If you deal with undereye darkness and discoloration, I definitely recommend giving this product a try. Very brightening and gives some much needed life to your undereyes! I either use this on it’s own or layer under concealer. It’s very thick, so you only need the tiniest but, and it definitely will last you a while!
I use the shade Light to Medium.
What’s in My Cart
Outside of my usual favorites I stock up on, I’m planning to pick up a few products by Selena Gomez’s new brand Rare Beauty. Also going to try out the bareMinerals Broad Spectrum Concealer in Well Rested because I’ve heard great things about how brightening it is. Maybe a curl cream, but quite sure which yet. And definitely this Tarte Lip Quench Duo because a favorite blogger of mine has fully sold me on trying these out (and it’s a great deal!)
What’s in your cart?! Share below if I missed any must haves!
