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Top 25 Makeup Recs for Sephora Sale

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It's that time of the year again! Here's what I recommend purchasing from the Sephora Sale.
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Prep + Set

 
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Look, I know it's a bit pricey for a primer but I cannot recommend this enough. This literally makes my skin glow and my makeup stay in place without any patches or rubbing off. It's perfect and I love it so much.
Touche Eclat Blur Face Primer - Yves Saint Laurent
 
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This is one of my everyday primers and is so perfectly made! It blurs pores, let's makeup go on smoothly, and makes my skin look hydrated.
Pore Diffusing Primer - Always an Optimist Collection - Rare Beauty
 
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I initially bought this because of the hype, and it did not dissapoint. I don't know if there's ever been a more perfect setting powder. It lasts FOREVER and makes you look like a real life filter.
Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder - HUDA BEAUTY
 
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It's a classic for a reason. I always restock on this setting powder.
Translucent Loose Setting Powder - Laura Mercier
 
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We've all heard about how great this setting spray is, and the rumors are true. It has held my makeup in the rain, and that's all I need to know to buy this again and again.
On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray - ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
 
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I wish I didn't love this as much as I do, but alas I will repurchase this again and again. I've used it for setting spray, as a toner, or as a refresh throughout the day.
Beauty Elixir Face Mist - Caudalie

Foundation/Skin Tint + Concealer

 
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This is my tried and true foundation. I've tried dozens over the years and I always come back to Nars.
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation - NARS
 
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I love a good skin tint and the ILIA brand has not once let me down. It blends flawlessly and is perfect for those days when I'm not in the mood to wear foundation.
Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation - ILIA
 
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This is a very sheer tint, BUT it really does enhance your skin and give you a perfect natural look. I wear this quite often with just a bit of concealer and love that my face doesn't feel heavy. Also, the little bottle lasts forever.
Perfecting Skin Tint for Dewy Sheer Coverage - Glossier
 
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I've never met a smoother, creamier concealer. It doesn't patch, is easily blendable, and really does brighten your skin.
Brightening Vanish™ Airbrush Concealer- Hourglass
 
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I bought this foundation a few Sephora sales ago (because $70 regular price HURTS), and will restock every time. She is beauty and grace, you should definitely give it a try because it's a flawless foundation.
Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Oil-Free Foundation - Armani Beauty
 
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It's all in the name. Get this if you want to glow.
Forever Glow Star Filter Multi-Use Complexion Enhancing Booster - DIOR

Face

 
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This is the best contour I've ever used- it's so blendable and has a lovely finish. Definitely purchase if you are in need of contour!
SoftSculpt® Cream Contour & Bronzer Shaping Stick - MAKEUP BY MARIO | Sephora
 
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I've used this bronzer for years and don't know if there will every be a time that I don't. It's perfect, gives me a flawless glow, and completes any look.
Bronzer Powder - NARS | Sephora
 
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This blush definitely went viral, and for good reason. While some colors may look really bright in the packaging, I felt as though they offer a nice, natural, blendable glow.
Dior: Rosy Glow Blush
 
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I’ve only recently tried Rhode blush, but I am obsessed! This will be my new go to travel blush as a little goes a long way, and it comes in the most gorgeous of shades.
Rhode Beauty: Pocket Blush
 
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This blush compact gives you the best of both worlds with a cream and powder blush. You can apply them separately or together, as they're buildable and give such a nice radiance to the skin.
Patrick TA: Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo

Eyes

 
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I got a sample size of this and just purchased a full size because of how much I loved it. It's long-lasting, volumizing, and made my lashes look incredible.
Come Hell or High Water Volumizing Tubing Mascara - caliray
 
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This is the perfect brow pen. It's easy to use and because it's so fine makes the strokes look so natural, like real hairs.
MicroStroke Detailing Brow Pen with 24-Hour Wear - Anastasia Beverly Hills
 
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I cannot even explain how gorgeous these eyeshadows are and how much I love them. They go on so smooth and are so easy to blend. Definitely recommend grabbing a couple on this sale!
Eye Tint Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeshadow - Armani Beauty
 
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I've recently come around to the cream eyeshadow life and these Laura Mercier sticks are everything I could ever dream of.
Caviar Stick Cream Eyeshadow - Laura Mercier
 
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These colors are everything I ever want in a palette. Literally perfect for every ocassion.
Ethereal Eyes™ Eyeshadow Palette: Nature - MAKEUP BY MARIO

Lips

 
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I am obsessed with these lip liners. There's so many gorgeous shades and I will probably continue to repurchase this product forever.
Ultra Suede™ Sculpting Lip Pencil - MAKEUP BY MARIO | Sephora
 
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These are some of my favorite glosses at the moment. They're so pretty and hydrating, and not sticky at all.
Clean ShineOn Jelly Lip Gloss - Tower 28 Beauty
 
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I normally don't wear cream lipsticks everyday, but these MakeUp by Mario satin lipsticks might be the thing that converts me. These are BEAUTIFUL, don't go on heavy, and are so flattering. I've already re-stocked on a few for the fall/winter months.
SuperSatin® Lipstick - MAKEUP BY MARIO