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August 2025 Sephora Buys

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Our family moved from Chicago to Miami this month and I've been going CRAZY at Sephora trying to recalibrate my makeup and skincare. The climate here is so different and everything needed an adjustment. I'm loving so much of what I bought, so here's ...
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Makeup

All of the makeup I bought at Sephora this month. Honestly, there's so many things I still want to try, but I'm loving what I found.

 
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This Haus Labs powder is really nice. It's very finely milled and works really well with their foundation.
Bio-Blurring Talc-Free Loose Setting Powder
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I got this in the Rich Chocolate brown for a more natural look.
Long-Wear Cream Eyeliner Stick
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This foundation is… stunning. My husband, who never comments on my makeup, told me how nice my skin looked when I started wearing this.
Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation with Fermented Arnica
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I'm not a big concealer person, I use it mostly for brightening, but this is so nice and creamy and meshes so well with the other Haus products I bought.
Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer with Fermented Arnica
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This was a restock for me. Mine broke while moving and it's not one that I'm willing to live without. Will forever be a favorite.
Airbrush Flawless Finish Refillable Blurring & Setting Powder
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Listennnnnn. I will always go back to this foundation. I had to go a few shades darker because ya girl is getting tan out here in Miami.
Luminous Silk Natural Glow Foundation
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This is amazing for smoothing pores and did NOT clog my pores like others I've tried.
Mini Easy Blur Silicone-Free Smoothing & Pore-Minimizing Primer
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This was also a restock for me. I don't use it every day, but when I'm going out to dinner or an event it's a must.
Brow Pencil
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I've tried so many brow gels and will always go back to this one.
Boy Brow Volumizing Eyebrow Gel-Pomade
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This hydrating lip oil is STUNNING. Not sticky at all and makes the lips look so plump.
Faux Filler Ultra-Hydrating Tinted Jelly Lip Oil
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Hair

 
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The only thing that's mini about this is the size. My waves looked stunning the wet look hair I used this for came out absolutely perfect.
Triple Ripple Mini Waver
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I used this product specifically to get the “wet look” hair that I'd seen everywhere and it DID THAT. To get that look you need like half a bottle, but I've been using it ever since on a daily basis to tame frizz and keep my hair sleek.
Pop + Lock Frizz Control + Glossing Serum
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They say this is meant for thinning hair which I don't have, but it can ALWAYS be thicker. The bigger the hair the closer to God.
Rosemary Shampoo For Thinning Hair
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The match for the rosemary shampoo. My hair hasn't felt so good in forever since using this.
Rosemary Conditioner For Thinning Hair
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Skincare

 
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The only downfall about Miami is how much you sweat, and how it clogs your pores! My shoulders and back can easily break out. This has been saving my skin.
SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid
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I've used the fragrance free one before and loved it. Once I smelled this one, I HAD to have it.
The Body Lotion Olibanum – With 5 Peptides + 2.5% Niacinamide
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I've been obsessed with looksmaxing and felt like my hands could use a little help. Been loving this so far, and I haven't had any sensitivity issues with the sun.
Theraplush “Hold” Refillable Overnight Retinol Hand Repair Cream
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Next to the Tower38 hypochlorous acid, this has also been an AMAZING product for keeping the skin on my body clear. A hack I learned from the girlies on TikTok - put a spray cap on it and spray it anywhere you need.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating and Brightening Daily Toner
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I'm still not sold on these. I kept forgetting to wash my hands after and they definitely tanned the crevaces of my fingers, but I didn't notice anything on my face.
Self-Tan Face Drops
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Yet another restock. My favorite oil cleanser ever.
Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil
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