Alert: Sabrina Carpenter's Favorite Foundation is On Sale at Sephora Rn

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I would like to formally welcome you to the beauty Super Bowl: the 2024 semi-annual Sephora Savings Event. This twice-yearly sale is legit the moment I most look forward to in my career as a beauty editor, since it's when I can share exactly what products are worth picking up—from expensive hair dryers to celebrity-loved dewy foundations to viral TikTok beauty products—based on my personal expertise as someone who has 40 products sitting on my desk next to me rn.

The Sephora Savings Event is live NOW for all tiers through April 15, giving you up to 20 percent off nearly everything (including all those spensy hair tools and beauty devices). Oh, and Sephora Collection will be 30 percent off for all membership tiers from today through April 15. No matter what, it's a great deal, considering many of these products never, ever go on sale. Here's a quick breakdown for your viewing (and screenshotting) pleasure:

• VIB Rouge: 20 percent off from 4/5 to 4/15

• VIB: 15 percent off from 4/9 to 4/15

• Beauty Insider: 10 percent off from 4/9 to 4/15

I consulted all of team Cosmo to get everyone's absolute top picks from the sale in every single category (hair, makeup, skin, devices, fragrance—you name it), and I'm sharing them all below. A few favorites, though:

Keep scrolling for all of our favorites, including some tips on how to use them, other products we pair them with, and so much more. If you've had your eye on something, now's the time—because these deals will absolutely sell out!

Shop the Sephora Sale 2024

Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Oil-Free Foundation

Want skin as radiant as Sabrina Carpenter's on her Cosmo cover? Try this famed Armani foundation, which her makeup artist used, currently on sale at Sephora (!). "There’s a reason why this foundation has silk in its name—because that’s what it feels like on my skin," says commerce writer Sarah Maberry.

It's loved by nearly every makeup artist I've ever interviewed, plus all my beauty-editor friends (including moi). Why? Because the glowy finish and medium coverage make your skin look practically flawless. "I detest heavy foundation, so I love how buildable the formula is and how natural the finish is," Maberry adds. "On days when I want a no-makeup look, I’ll mix it into sunscreen or apply it under my eyes with a concealer brush."

Airwrap

"If you’re gonna splurge on one thing during the Sephora sale, do yourself a favor and make it the Dyson Airwrap," says Cosmo assistant shopping editor Jasmine Hyman. And I completely agree! This multi-styler is $$$, but getting it at 20 percent off def helps. This comes with two curling wands, a round brush, two paddle brushes, and a smoothing dryer attachment—all of which are great for creating an at-home blowout, bouncy waves, pin-straight looks, and more. "I’ve had mine in my beauty arsenal for nearly two years, and it never fails to give me the freshest, salon-level blowout," says Hyman. "It takes me from damp hair to voluminous curls in less than 20 minutes—no joke."

FlexStyle Hair Blow Dryer & Multi-Styler for Straight & Wavy Hair

Associate shopping editor Megan Uy loooves this multi-styler for her wavy, thick, long hair. "The results were incredibly bouncy, shiny, and soft curls," she says. "I was most impressed by how silky smooth it transformed my dry-looking hair!" This set comes with the main drying device (which is low-key one of the strongest blow dryers I own), plus two 1.25” auto-wrap curlers, an oval brush, paddle brush, and styling concentrator to help you style your hair quickly.

And it comes in two iterations: one for straight and wavy hair types and this option for curly and coily hair, which comes with a diffuser attachment. Wondering if you should splurge on Shark or Dyson? Shark is great if you wanna spend less than $300, and IMO, it's better for long hair; meanwhile, I swear by my Dyson AirWrap for my fine, short hair because the attachments are a bit shorter. But it's truly all up to personal preference.

Instant Angel Lipid-Rich Barrier Repair Cream

After Hailey Bieber showed this moisturizer on her IG, there was no keeping it in stock. Luckily, Sephora just started carrying Dieux, so you can even get it on sale. This cream is loaded with the richest moisturizers—squalane, meadowfoam seed oil, ceramides, urea, peptides, and amino acids—that leave my skin so damn plump and ~juicy.~ FYI though: I personally prefer the new gel version, Air Angel, which is dreamy and lightweight for my oily skin.

GrandeLash MD Lash Enhancing Serum

The number-one thing in my life that garners compliments? My full, healthy eyelashes, which is basically all thanks to this eyelash serum. It's loaded with amino acids to help strengthen and hyaluronic acid and aloe vera to keep my lashes moisturized. Peep my lashes here—they practically touch my eyebrows when I curl 'em and add a few coats of mascara. There's a reason it was ranked the best eyelash serum by us. 😎

Lip Butter Balm

All the TikTokers are obsessed with this delicious, moisturizing lip balm—and so is associate editor Siena Gagliano. "I am very picky about my lip products; anything that is goopy or sticky, wears quickly, or settles into my dry patches is a no-go for me," she says. "So when I find a lippie that I love like this one, you can trust that it has gone through rigorous testing on my end. The Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm adds the perfect glossy shine and truly moisturizes and hydrates my lips thanks to the shea butter and hyaluronic acid formula. As for my favorite shade? Vanilla beige is that girl."

FWIW, I'm obsessed with the new shimmery one, Birthday Cake—it smells like cake and has a gorg shimmer, so simply there is nothing to dislike IMO.

Clear, Smooth & Glowing Skin FaceWare Pro LED Mask Bundle

I just spent a month testing the Dr. Dennis Gross LED mask, and I am officially a convert. (Like, I made space in my teeny carry-on to bring it on a two-day trip to Miami last week—that's how much I needed it.) So when I saw this set, which includes the O.G. mask plus a mini DermInfusions Fill + Repair Serum and 10 packets of my favorite Dr. Dennis Gross Universal Daily Peel pads, I actually squealed...because it's the same price as just buying the mask outright, and it's on sale at Sephora right now. (!!!) Simply unreal.

Excuse me while I wax poetic about this mask real quick: It offers three different light variations (red light to help bring down inflammation and potentially stimulate collagen, blue light to possibly kill acne-causing bacteria, and purple light, a combo of both), and is legit the most comfortable LED mask I've ever tried. I plop it on three to four mornings a week for three minutes, and my skin has never looked less inflamed (just look at my before-and-after shots here).

Good Genes All-In-One AHA Lactic Acid Treatment

I credit my smooth af, Botox-free forehead to Sunday Riley Good Genes, which I—funnily enough—picked up for the very first time during a Sephora Sale in 2019. This serum treatment is loaded with lactic acid, a gentle-ish AHA that's great for chemically sloughing off dead skin to reveal a brighter, smoother complexion in a four-ish weeks. I smooth it on my entire face once or twice a week in the morning before moisturizer and SPF, and it's never irritated my skin. I've gone through so many tubes, I can't even count.

Main Match Crease-Proof Long-Wear Hydrating Concealer

Cosmo editors agree: This is truly one of the best concealers out there, particularly if you love medium coverage, a satin finish, and an 8+ hour wear without creasing (aka legit everyone, lol). Available in 21 shades, it blends so smoothly under my eyes and over pimples and dark spots, leaving behind a natural finish that just looks like my skin. Psst: I always blend it in with this Haus Labs concealer brush, which is also on sale. Not saying you need both, but I feel like you might need both!

Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

One thing you absolutely need to stock up on right now while it's on sale? Your favorite sunscreen formula. And if you're looking to try a new one, our entire team is legit obsessed with Supergoop's Unseen Sunscreen. "When people ask me for recommendations on sunscreens they'll actually enjoy using, I always steer them towards this gem," says associate beauty awards editor Marisa Petrarca. "The clear (!) formula vanishes into your skin on impact, with a silky-smooth texture that dries down to a matte finish."

(P.S. If you prefer a glowy look, Supergoop's Glowscreen is also on sale and offers up a stunning dewy glow in four different shades.) (P.P.S. Everyone on TikTok is obsessed with Protec(tint) SPF Tint too, which comes in 14 shades and was recently named one of the best foundations with SPF by

Cosmo beauty contributor Iman Balagam.)

Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops Sun Glow Serum

Cosmo beauty contributor Mary Honkus tested every single Glow Recipe product, and these brand-new glow drops were her #1 favorite. "This hybrid serum quickly calms my skin with centella asiatica, all the while delivering that signature Glow Recipe radiance with a combination of niacinamide and hydrating hyaluronic acid," she says. "The real kicker, though, is the transparent bronzy glow it leaves behind. I spread this across my entire face as my makeup primer, but I've also mixed a little bit into my foundation to add some warmth to my skin. I look like I got the perfect amount of sun when I use it."

Vanilla 28 Eau de Parfum Spray

Not only did I rank Kayali Vanilla 28 the best vanilla perfume of 2023, but Balagam also gave it a rave review. "I love the warm, cozy scent of this perfume and notice a little goes a long way," she says. "I'm pretty sensitive to fragrance, so it’s usually difficult for me to indulge in rich perfumes like this one for the most part. Since this scent is so rich, I'll spray just a lil bit on my skin so it's not overpowering or intense (otherwise, I'll get into headache territory)."

She actually loves wearing it as a layering perfume too, making it a great buy to keep in your arsenal to play perfume mixologist whenever you want to sweeten up a scent.

Airstrait Straightener

"Of the many hair styling tools I've tried, the Dyson Airstrait reigns supreme as a god-tier item," says associate shopping editor Daisy Maldonado. "I don't consider myself to be the most blessed in the hair-styling department—I blame my tricky hair texture!—but this flat iron is genuinely so easy to use and makes me look straight out of a salon," she says. Lemme explain how it works: Basically, the device shoots out air at the bottom of two plates, so it flattens your hair and dries it simultaneously, giving you a straightened look—way, way, way faster than blow drying, then straightening. And during the Sephora VIB Spring Event? It's $100 off if you're VIB Rouge. ‼️

"I love that the device has two settings so I can use it on either wet or dry hair," Maldonado adds. "It makes styling immediately out of the shower so much easier and allows me to give dull dry hair a bit of a second life. Seriously, it's that good and gets the job done in minutes. Sleek and volumized hair has never been so simple to achieve—and I personally have never, ever been happier."

D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Serum Drops

For more of a bronze-y glow than the Glow Recipe Hue Drops, try this OG. "Drunk Elephant’s D-Bronzi drops have been a staple in my makeup routine ever since TikTok fell in love with them—and let’s just say the hype *is* real," says Hyman. "With a skincare-filled formula that simultaneously brings some life back into my complexion, these drops add just the right amount of glow. I usually mix them in with my primer or foundation for a natural finish that imitates a much-needed day in the sun."

Triple Acid Signature Peel

Can't afford an in-office peel? I fully stand by this one by celebrity aesthetician Shani Darden as a pretty damn good alternative (and I've tested all the popular peels at this point). This two-step process involves a peel, which you brush on your skin and leave on for one to two minutes (depending on your skin's sensitivity levels), then immediately layer the Kaolin Clay Neutralizing Mask on top. It helps fade hyperpigmentation, smooth skin texture, and can even help soften up fine lines over time. I use this at-home chemical peel every other week to keep my skin smooth, and it works *wonders*.

Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask Treatment

Whether you've bleached or chemically treated your hair, love your curling iron, or just go through the daily wear-and-tear of being a human with a head of hair, unfortunately, you've prob got a lil (or a lot of) damage. K18 is the answer, though. It uses a peptide complex to help rebuild the bonds in your hair, which actually reverses damage instead of just masks it with silicones and moisturizers. Just wash your hair like normal, skip conditioner, then smooth a dollop of the treatment from roots to ends (feel free to use more if you've got more hair). Let it sit for four minutes before going in with leave-in conditioner or styling products. In one use, my hair feels softer and smoother, but over time, it's so much healthier.

Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush

Wanna feel like you're in on a little secret? Pick up these brand-new Rare Beauty blushes while they're on sale. Fun fact: I actually interviewed Selena Gomez about the launch of these blushes, and she says she swears by layering her Happy liquid blush with this Cheer shade in the powder for a super glowy cheek moment. These have a sheen—no glitter, don't worry—that gives my skin the prettiest radiance. I already plan to stock up on every single shade for summer.

Delícia Drench Body Butter for Intense Moisture

Confession: I've basically ditched every single other body butter in my collection since this launched in the winter. Why, you ask? Well, because it smells like a warm vanilla hug, and also sinks in legit immediately. I despise slathering on a body lotion just for my sheets to feel sticky against my skin when I hop into bed. (Yuck.) But this doesn't do that at all. It immediately absorbs, leaving behind a hydrated look and feel without any residue. I'm seriously obsessed—I've almost used up the entire tub. Time to grab another while it's on sale, I guess!

Trinity+ Starter Kit

"When I have a special event on the horizon, like a wedding or party, I go all in with my NuFace and use it legit religiously every day for at least two weeks," says Petrarca. It uses microcurrent to stimulate the muscles in your face and basically give them a work out, helping to potentially sculpt your cheekbones and jawline, as well as stimulate collagen to reduce wrinkles. "You can call me delusional or accuse me of lying—IDC!!—but I solemnly swear it makes my jawline look more defined and makes my face look less puffy," she says.

Slather Exfoliating Body Serum

If you're not using retinol body lotion, WYED? But more specifically, why aren't you using this one? It's my go-to when I want to smooth and firm my skin (like just before summer when I'll be showing my legs to the world again after six months of locking them away behind sweatpants). This Topicals serum uses retinol, as well as AHAs, to reveal brighter, tighter skin—along with moisturizing urea to offset any potential dryness. Word to the wise, though: Start slow with this, as it can be potentially irritating if your skin is sensitive. I layer it on under a rich body lotion (ahem, the Sol De Janeiro one listed here is my go-to) once a week to keep my skin from drying out.

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