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Sephora Sale Favorites: Pretty Picks Worth the Hype!

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Your ultimate guide to the best Sephora Sale finds — from skincare heroes to glow-boosting makeup, these are the Sephora must-haves I actually use, love, & keep repurchasing. I’ve included cult favorites, new viral finds, and everything that give...
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💧 SKINCARE | “The Glow Edit”

My everyday lineup for skin that is acne prone. These are the formulas I actually trust to keep my skin calm, clear, and glowy without irritation. Think gentle actives, hydrating layers, and barrier-friendly favorites that make you feel confident eve...

 
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Your glowiest skin, bottled. I reach for this a few mornings a week when my skin needs a little reset — it smooths texture without ever drying me out. It’s one of those products that actually makes your skin look clearer and calmer all day.
SOFIE PAVITT FACE Mandelic Acid Exfoliating & Clearing Serum
 
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The little dots that save big breakouts. I pop these on whenever something is trying to make an appearance — usually right before bed or even under makeup for travel days. They’re my secret for waking up to calmer, flatter skin overnight.
Peace Out Salicylic Acid Acne Healing Dots
 
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The mist that truly does it all. I use this morning and night (and keep one in my bag for post-pilates) to calm redness and refresh skin — it’s like a reset button for your face. If your skin ever feels irritated, this is the one to grab.
Tower 28 Beauty SOS Daily Hypochlorous Acid Spray for Breakouts & Redness
 
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This is my ultra-elevated anti-aging moment. It firms, hydrates, and gives that “well-rested” bounce without irritation — perfect if your skin can’t handle retinol. I love it under makeup because it makes everything go on smoother and look glowier.
Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Instant Firming Refillable Retinol Alternative Serum
 
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My not-so-secret skincare splurge that’s actually worth it. I use this a few nights a week while scrolling before bed — it’s just three minutes and makes my skin look smoother, brighter, and way more even. It’s one of those tools that gives legit res...
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare  DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro 3-Minute LED Device

💄 MAKEUP | “The Effortless Face”

These are the go-to products that make me feel pulled together in five minutes — think skin that still looks like skin, creamy textures, and soft finishes that blend like a dream. The perfect balance of low effort and high payoff. All are super easy ...

 
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The BEST for travel and that perfect glow! Meet your full-face finishing wardrobe in one palette. I use this for everything — blush, highlight, bronzer — and it always gives that soft, lit-from-within finish that never looks overdone. It’s the easies...
Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Palette - Hourglass | Sephora
 
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The holy grail powder that will forever & ever be my favorite. I use a light dusting under my eyes and around my T-zone to keep makeup in place without losing that healthy glow. It’s the only powder I trust to blur, not flatten.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Longwear Setting Powder
 
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The easiest, prettiest eye look — no brushes, no effort, no fallout. I swipe this across my lids, blend with my finger, and it instantly looks like I tried (even when I didn’t). Perfect for travel or rushed mornings.
Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Cream Eyeshadow
 
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Nothing compares to this brush - it does it all. It blends everything seamlessly — blush, bronzer, highlighter — without soaking up product. I keep one in my bag because it’s basically a one-and-done tool.
MERIT Brush No. 1 Tapered Blending Brush
 
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The perfect “my lips but better” liner. It glides on like a balm and keeps every gloss or lipstick looking just a little more polished. I love using it on its own with a bit of lip oil for that easy, everyday lip.
tarte maracuja juicy lip liner
 
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A “my cheeks but better and glowier” blush moment. I swipe this right onto my cheeks (no brush needed, but you can use the Merit one of course) for that soft, dewy finish. It’s one of those rare products that looks as good on bare skin as it does ove...
MERIT Flush Balm Cream Blush
 
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The easiest contour stick that makes me look alive again. I blend it in with my fingers or a brush and it gives that natural, sunkissed warmth that never looks muddy. It’s my everyday staple — especially on no-makeup days.
MERIT Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer
 
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This will give you perfect, filled in brows in seconds… it fluffs and fills my brows without making them stiff. I love the brushed-up, effortless look it gives — like clean-girl energy in a tube.
MERIT Brow 1980 Volumizing Tinted Eyebrow Gel-Pomade
 
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High-shine gloss meets lip balm luxury. It’s what I reach for when I want lips that feel hydrated but look expensive. And the best part… it isn't sticky at all :)
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick
 
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I always get asked what highlighter am I wearing - and the answer is THIS! I tap this on my cheekbones and it is the perfect final step to your makeup routine. It’s glow without glitter, which is why I love it & it catches perfectly in the light.
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter
 
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The liquid shadow that actually lasts. I use this when I want a little sparkle without any creasing — just swipe, blend, done. It’s perfect for events or nights out when you want something SO easy, but elevated.
Armani Beauty Eye Tint Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeshadow
 
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If you love a juicy, glossy lip moment — this is it. It’s non-sticky, super hydrating, and the shades are always flattering. I keep one in every bag for a night out. It looks great with lipstick + liner, but also looks just as great alone!
Tower 28 Beauty ShineOn Lip Jelly Hydrating Non-Sticky Lip Oil

✨ HAIRCARE | “The Polished Routine”

From the masks and oils that bring my strands back to life to the tools that make styling feel effortless — these are the products that make my hair look shiny, smooth, and just a little extra pretty. My trusted favorites for many seasons!

 
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NOTHING COMPARES TO THIS. MY HOLY GRAIL. If you’ve ever wished for a dry shampoo that leaves your hair feeling clean, not chalky — this is it. I use it to revive my blowouts and add a little volume between washes. It smells amazing and makes second (...
Crown Affair The Refillable Dry Shampoo
 
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The luxe step that makes my hair look like I got a blowout — even when I didn’t. I use a tiny bit after showering to detangle and smooth frizz. It’s lightweight, hydrating, and makes my ends feel so soft. I also use in-between washes for a little ref...
Crown Affair The Leave-In Conditioner Cream for Hydrated Hair
 
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Think soft hold, no crunch. I use this for slick buns and ponytails — it keeps everything in place without that stiff, wet look. The texture feels luxe, and it gives hair that polished, put-together finish every time. The best part, it can be brushed...
Crown Affair The Flexible Hold Finishing Hair Gel
 
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My forever hair staple. I run this through the ends of my hair after styling (and even midweek) for shine and smoothness. It’s one of those products that makes your hair look healthier instantly — and it smells incredible.
Crown Affair The Hair Oil
 
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The wand I reach for when I want effortless, lived-in waves. The tapered barrel gives that perfect mix of bounce and texture without looking too “done.” It heats evenly and truly makes styling quick — especially if you’re running out the door.
ghd Creative Curl - Tapered Curling Wand
 
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This 2-in-1 brush is an everyday essential. I use it on wet or dry hair — it detangles without tugging and leaves everything super smooth. It’s also so pretty that it actually makes my vanity feel more put-together.
dae Vegan Detangle + Style Brush

🎀 LITTLE LUXURIES | “Pretty Details”

The everyday extras that make life feel special — the soft scrunchies, cozy candles, and glossy balms that turn your routine into a ritual. These are the little things I reach for that make even a Tuesday night feel like a self-care moment.

 
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My forever go-to for tying up my hair without creases or pulling. I wear these every night (and honestly during the day too) — they’re so soft and look chic even on your wrist. Once you switch to silk scrunchies, there’s no going back.
Slip Large Slipsilk™ Scrunchies
 
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This lives in EVERY bag I own. Not exaggerating. It’s glossy, hydrating, and has that perfect hint of tint for no-makeup days. I use it nonstop — it’s my lip comfort product that somehow feels like a little luxury moment every time I put it on. I've ...
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Treatment for Hydration + Nourishing Shine
 
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Your hair’s new best friend post-shower. I wrap my hair in this right after washing to absorb extra water without causing frizz or breakage — it’s so much gentler than a regular towel. It’s one of those small swaps that makes your routine feel instan...
Crown Affair The Hair Towel
 
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The prettiest upgrade to your basic claw clip. I use these every single day — for sectioning while styling, throwing my hair up for skincare, or adding a little polish to an off-duty look. They’re durable, timeless, and always make messy hair look in...
Crown Affair The Hair Clips
 
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The scent that instantly makes my apartment feel like the holidays — warm, cozy, and a little bit fancy. I burn this the second I start decorating or have friends over. It fills the room in minutes and just feels like home.
NEST New York Holiday Classic Candle