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Sephora 2026 Recs - From a Makeup Artist
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items This is a list of all products I recommend for the Sephora Spring Sale - 2026. As a makeup artist, I am constantly trying new products and these are the tried and true products I carry in my kit and use on clients. Happy Shopping!
Sections
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Complexion products
Skincare
Haircare/tools
Lips/Eyes
Perfume/Fragrance
Complexion products
Complexion products that I use in my professional makeup kit. These are products that are tried and tested on a varying of skin types, textures and shade ranges. Everything listed here are things I use on every client. Happy Shopping!
finely milled powder, great for setting the face
SurrealSkin® Soft Blur Setting Powder | MAKEUP BY MARIO
great for setting under the eyes and center of the face
Makeup Powder | Finishing Powder | Charlotte Tilbury
My go to wedding concealer. I carry 6 of these and 2 of the color correctors. Only issue is the old packaging does leak. If you are looking for this concealer make sure it it is the updated packaging, it will be rounder edges.
#FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer - HUDA BEAUTY | Sephora
This is a must have. Theres nothing like this product out on the market. What’s unique about it. It fills and doesnt pill on the skin. DM never misses.
Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder -Universal Primer - Danessa Myricks Beauty | Sephora
My most used product for contour and bronzer. Creamy, blends beautifully and really nice shade selection. I carry all in my kit!
Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Sticks - Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez | Sephora
Quite possibly THEE most pigmented bronzer I have ever used. There is a decent amount of fall out but it is worth it
SoftSculpt® Talc-Free Blurring Bronzer - MAKEUP BY MARIO | Sephora
Another really good bronzer option! Great pigment and no shimmer
Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer - Fenty Beauty by Rihanna | Sephora
Skincare
Skincare products that I carry in my kit for my makeup clients. These are buildable and trusted products that won’t make your makeup pill or feel heavy.
Perfect for after cleansing the face with micellar water. Work in between the eye brows, side burns and nose for light exfoliation that isn’t stripping.
Brighten + Glow Facial Radiance Pads with Glycolic + Lactic Acids
Repurchase for me, I really like this for my lashes. I don’t use this on clients so this is a personal rec for me
Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum for Thicker, Fuller Looking Lashes & Brows - The Ordinary | Sephor
I have combo, acne prone sensitive skin and I really prefer these over other sheet masks. Korean skincare is incredible. Check these out if you like masks!
Bio Collagen Real Deep Mask for Pore Minimizing & Firming Care - Biodance | Sephora
Haircare/tools
Now that I have K tip curly extensions, I have been on a hair journey to prioritize my scalp and hair health. Listed products are products I am trying!
Great for hair extensions. I don’t use the clip, I just wrap my hair around it and hold
Long Barrel Curling Iron 1.25' NanoIonic MX - Bio Ionic | Sephora
Trying this currently. I have k tip extensions and tend to get fungal acne so I try products that wont break out my skin. Feels nice on the hair and smells pretty good.
The Mini Texturizing Air Dry Hair Mousse - Crown Affair | Sephora
My favorite dry shampoo. I am currently trying out the Amika and I like it. But this is my favorite
Mini Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Dry Shampoo - Living Proof | Sephora
Lips/Eyes
My go to lip liner, mixed with makeup forever wherever walnut
The Overliner Lip Liner Pencil - m.ph by Mary Phillips | Sephora
One of the best lash curlers. My friend Carly put me onto it and I can’t stop using it on all my clients.
Eyelash Curler - Shiseido | Sephora
My favorite lip liner ever. I have 4 of the wherever walnut, 2 of the anywhere caffeine, endless cacao and completely sepia.
Artist Color Pencil: Eye, Lip & Brow Pencil - MAKE UP FOR EVER | Sephora
Topper for most of my clients. This is the perfect topper to put right in the middle of the lip. Repurchased several times
Diamond Lip Gloss - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Sephora
I own every shade of these. 10/10. No notes. These would be perfect as gifts but you should treat yo self!
Lip Butter Balm - Summer Fridays | Sephora
Another really good lip product if you are looking to splurge!
Peptide Lip Treatment Nourishing Glaze - rhode | Sephora
Perfume/Fragrance
Really nice smelling. This was the second product I ever bought from this brand and I really like it! I carry mostly travel sizes so I can throw them in my purse. Lasts most of the day!
Rosy Cheeks Perfume Travel Spray with Pomegranate - Boy Smells | Sephora