
I cover beauty for a living — this is everything worth shopping during Sephora's Savings Event
What makes this sale unique is that your window to shop and how much you save is dependent on your Beauty Insider status. Below, I break down everything you need to know about the sale. I'm a beauty reporter who frequently covers sales from Amazon, Sephora and Ulta. Below, I compiled the best items on sale from popular brands like Summer Fridays, Ouai and Dyson. Many of the products experts have previously recommended in my reporting, NBC Select-staff favorites and highly rated items.
Best skin care deals
Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray
Discount price: Rouge: $22.40 | VIB: $23.80 | Insider: $25.20
This daily facial spray uses hypochlorous acid to support the skin barrier and soothe the skin by reducing irritation and redness, according to the brand. Because hypochlorous acid has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, I love using this in place of my cleanser or as a toner to help clear my skin of any gunk while preventing any eczema flare-ups and breakouts. This spray is suitable for all skin types and has the National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance, National Rosacea Society's Seal of Acceptance and the National Psoriasis Foundation's Seal of Recognition.
Discount price: Rouge: $15.20 | VIB: $16.15 | Insider: $17.10
Biodance makes some of our favorite overnight sheet masks, which turn opaque after a few hours of wear. The Hydro Cera-nol masks have glycerin, panthenol and glacial water to support the skin barrier, hydrate and soothe it, according to the brand. 'Not only was it instantly calming on my skin, but when I took it off after sleeping in it, the redness and rough texture I was struggling with had improved substantially and I had no irritation,' says NBC Select editorial projects manager Rebecca Rodriguez.
Discount price: Rouge: $31.20 | VIB: $33.15 | Insider: $35.10
Remove makeup, dirt and more with this NBC Select staff-favorite and expert-recommended cleansing balm. Suitable for all skin types, this gentle and fragrance-free balm turns into a milky lather that easily and gently removes debris from the surface of your skin without leaving behind a residue, according to the brand. 'I have super sensitive skin and this cleansing balm removes all of my makeup without causing any irritation,' says NBC Select updates editor Mili Godio. 'It also leaves my skin soft and hydrated, which is exactly what my dry skin needs.'
Discount price: Rouge: $36.80 | VIB: $39.10 | Insider: $41.40
I apply this eye cream and serum hybrid every two to three nights, and when I wake up, my under eyes look smoother, plumper and way more hydrated than the night before. It has ingredients like glycerin (to lock in moisture and soften the skin), licorice root extract (to soothe irritation and reduce puffiness) and retinol (to improve the appearance of fine lines), according to the brand. You can use this serum nightly, but I use it every two to three days to avoid potential irritation from the retinol.
Best hair care deals
Discount price: Rouge: $24 | VIB: $25.50 | Insider: $27
I use this styling cream to achieve the perfect slick back buns and ponytails. The cream has enough hold to keep my hair sleek and tame without any hardness or leaving behind white flakes. Once I take down my hair, it still feels soft, so it almost acts like a leave-in treatment instead of a hard gel.
Discount price: Rouge: $44 | VIB: $46.75 | Insider: $49.50
Reviewers say they love using this lightweight hair mask because it hydrates, softens, strengthens and adds shine to their hair without weighing it down. The mask also helps repair damage and combat frizz, according to the brand. This mask, which has a 4.6-star average rating from over 1,260 reviews at Sephora, is available in two formulations — one for fine to medium hair and the other for thick hair.
Discount price: Rouge: $25.60 | VIB: $27.10 | Insider: $28.80
This hair oil, which you can apply on dry or damp hair, helps strengthen, smooth and reduce hair breakage while also doubling as a heat protectant, according to the brand. 'Every time I style my hair, I apply the oil on the ends and it leaves my hair unbelievably smooth and soft,' says Godio. 'It's lightweight, so it doesn't weigh down my super fine hair. Plus, it smells amazing, and that scent lasts all day.'
Discount price: Rouge: $22.40 | VIB: $23.80 | Insider: $25.20
To extend the time between wash days, I've been using this dry shampoo, which uses finely milled powders to mattify my hair and absorb excess oils. I prefer non-aerosol dry shampoo like this one for vacations, but they tend to be messier than sprays. This one has an attached compact puff that allows me to apply the powder to my hair and scalp easily without causing a mess. This dry shampoo is available in a translucent version for all hair colors and a tinted version for darker hair tones.
Discount price: Rouge: $22.40 | VIB: $23.80 | Insider: $25.20
This hair gel helps define all curl types and adds shine, humidity protection and control, according to the brand. 'I've tried other hair gels over the past few months, but none have performed better than this one,' says NBC Select SEO editor Nikki Brown, who uses it daily. 'Like other gels, you have to be mindful of how much you use (especially with very short hair), but this one never leaves my hair looking flaky. It also keeps my second and third day hair looking cute as well.' All you have to do is apply and scrunch a small amount into soaking wet hair and let it dry; once it's dry, scrunch it again, according to Curlsmith.
Discount price: Rouge: $39.20 | VIB: $41.65 | Insider: $44.10
Kiehl's released this body cream last year, and I simply can't live without it. It's by far one of the most moisturizing lotions I've ever tried and it helps soothe and combat dry, itchy skin. The best part is that it's thick and rich, so a little goes a very long way.
L'Occitane Shower Oil
Discount price: Rouge: $23.20 | VIB: $24.65 | Insider: $26.10
This multitasking shower oil can act as a shaving cream replacement, bath soak or as a body wash. 'It never feels oily or greasy, and the smell is absolutely incredible — it has a clean scent that's subtle and not too overpowering,' says Godio. 'But my favorite part is how soft and smooth my skin feels after using this product. Simply, no other shower oil does it better.'
Discount price: Rouge: $8 | VIB: $8.50 | Insider: $9
'I never leave home without this hand sanitizer spray because it smells amazing, never dries out my hands, and the spray is so much more convenient than a goopy or runny hand sanitizer,' says NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin. Our editors also love the Touchland Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer because of its small compact size. 'The shape of the container makes it easy to fit in a backpack or shoulder bag because it's flat instead of round,' says NBC Select commerce editor Cory Fernandez.
Discount price: Rouge: $28.20 | VIB: $30.60 | Insider: $32.40
After shaving your face or body, you can apply this solid stick serum to combat razor burn, reduce ingrown hairs and brighten dark spots, according to the brand. I use this the day after shaving and love how easy it is to use because it essentially melts into my skin when I roll it on without making a mess or staining my clothes. And although it uses chemical exfoliants to target its three key concerns, it doesn't irritate my sensitive skin.
Discount price: Rouge: $17.60 | VIB: $18.70 | Insider: $19.80
Our NBC Select editors love Laneige's lip products, including its lip mask and balm. The brand recently launched this serum that hydrates and protects your lips while leaving a glossy, tinted finish. Reviewers say they love how it leaves their lips looking and feeling, but call out their love for its donut applicator, which makes it easy and comfortable to apply. This lip serum has a 4.5-star average rating from over 560 reviews at Sephora.
Discount price: Rouge: $11.20 | VIB: $11.90 | Insider: $12.60
This lip balm combines mango seed butter, avocado seed oil and jojoba seed oil to hydrate, soften and plump your lips while simultaneously reducing any flakiness and discomfort, according to the brand. 'It's not too thick or thin; it feels really nourishing and the texture is smooth,' says Brown.
Discount price: Rouge: $11.20 | VIB: $11.90 | Insider: $12.60
When NBC Select commerce editor Lindsay Schneider needs lots of moisture for her lips, she gravitates toward this lip balm — specifically the sheer, citrus version. 'It's thicker than a standard balm or oil but isn't quite as thick as some overnight masks and it's genuinely effective at keeping my lips from cracking or chapping,' she says. 'If I put it on in the morning or even at night, I can still feel it on my lips hours later.'
Discount price: Rouge: $22.40 | VIB: $23.80 | Insider: $25.20
Immediately upon applying it, this lip balm quickly became one of my top five lip care products because it's hydrating, non-sticky, thick and leaves my lips feeling and looking luscious. It has an angled applicator that follows the contours of my lips and helps the balm glide across them smoothly.
Discount price: Rouge: $239.20 | VIB: $299 | Insider: $269.10
NBC Select social media assistant Caitlin Cusack loves this hair dryer and blow dryer brush because it helps her achieve the perfect salon-like blowout in half the time it normally takes her to do it at home. The multi-styler, suitable for all hair types and textures, comes with two auto-wrap curlers, a styling concentrator, an oval brush and a round brush so you can style your hair however you choose.
Discount price: Rouge: $364 | VIB: $386.75 | Insider: $409.50
This Dr. Dennis Gross face mask uses LED light therapy to treat skin care concerns. It has red light to help improve fine lines and boost collagen production, plus blue light to prevent and target acne. Depending on your needs, you can alternate between the two options or use the third setting, which combines both red and blue light. NBC Select Ashley Morris received a mask from the brand and loves how easy it is to use. 'By the end of the testing process, I could also see a noticeable improvement in my skin's texture,' she says.
Dyson Airstrait
Discount price: Rouge: $399.20 | VIB: $424.15 | Insider: $449.10
Our experts recommend Dyson's Airstrait flat iron because it reduces your risk of heat damage since it uses hot air to dry and straighten your hair instead of traditional hot plates. You can choose from two modes (wet to dry mode and dry mode) and three airflow and speed settings to help achieve a sleek, shiny and smooth style, according to the brand.
Why trust NBC Select?
I am an associate reporter at NBC Select, who frequently covers beauty and wellness sales at Sephora. I've covered the retailer's fall Savings Event, as well as competitor sales from Ulta, Target and Amazon. I also extensively write about beauty and wellness and have been shopping the Sephora sale for eight years.
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