The Sephora Savings Event is officially open to the public! All you have to do is sign up for a free Beauty Insider account for access. This is a great time to restock your favorites and get ahead of holiday gifts before the chaos of Black Friday begins. After a LOT of trial and error over the years, I’ve perfected my list of holy grail beauty products—which is basically this blog post haha. Let me know what you end up getting!
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Kate Somerville DeliKate Recovery Cream / Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm / Ole Henriksen C-Rush Vitamin C Gel Moisturizer / Youth to the People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask / Isle of Paradise Face Self-Tanning Drops / Fresh Soy Face Cleanser / First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream / Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment / Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum / Kate Somerville Anti Bac Acne Clearing Lotion
Kate Somerville DeliKate Recovery Cream: This is seriously a life saver. It soothes and hydrates your skin like you wouldn’t BELIEVE, which I need during Chicago winters. I have very sensitive skin and this isn’t too rich at all.
Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm: I know, I know—this is pricey. That’s why I stock up during sales! I swear it does a better job of keeping my lips hydrated than any other lip balm out there. Plus, the hyaluronic acid and sea fennel make them look fuller and more defined. It’s like magic.
Ole Henriksen C-Rush Vitamin C Gel Moisturizer: This stuff is phenomenal. It’s my go-to during periods when my skin is extra dry—it’s rich, but somehow never breaks my skin out. The fact that it has Vitamin C, which helps brighten dull skin, is an incredible bonus. Oh, and it smells SO good!
Youth to the People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask: My sister-in-law and I agree—this mask really is a dream haha. I always wake up with the most moisturized skin, plus a healthy glow!
Isle of Paradise Face Self-Tanning Drops: I’m a big fan of these self-tanning drops. They’re just so easy to use! I use the lightest of the three shades.
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser: This is my everyday face wash. It’s gentle enough for my super sensitive skin, plus it smells AMAZING.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream: Oh my gosh, my body LOVES this stuff. It works wonders on my dry skin during the winter.
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment: This is my holy grail of all holy grails. It’s a chemical and physical exfoliator that legitimately makes my skin feel like a baby’s. You can use it weekly or more (even my sensitive skin can tolerate it!)
Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum: Okay, if you have acne like me, you need this. The Vitamin B5 helps regulate the skin’s barrier function, including sebum production, which means less breakouts.
Kate Somerville Anti Bac Acne Clearing Lotion: Whenever acne pops up, I put this on the spots in the morning and just wait for it to work its magic—it doesn’t take long! It’s a five percent benzoyl peroxide-based treatment, which is incredibly strong. You HAVE to apply moisturizer after or your skin will be super dry.
bareMinerals Mineralist Hydra-Smoothing Lipstick / Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer + Primer / bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer / bareMinerals Gen Nude Blush + Bronzer / Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz Ultra-Slim Precision Eyebrow Pencil / Ilia Limitless Lash Lengthening Clean Mascara / bareMinerals Matte Loose Powder Mineral Foundation
bareMinerals Mineralist Hydra-Smoothing Lipstick: I don’t own any other lipstick except for this one. It’s very hydrating and the pigment is great. I use the shade Memory!
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer + Primer: I’m blown away by this product. My makeup NEVER used to last and now it actually stays on all day without flaking. I use it by itself too—it just makes your face look a little extra fresh and healthy. A little goes a really long way and I love that it’s a two-in-one. I could go on, but here’s my full review!
bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer: I wear this every. single. day. It works miracles on my skin tone and gives me a healthy glow. Plus, it has SPF.
bareMinerals Gen Nude Blush + Bronzer: Another two-in-one! Because, efficiency. Once I tried this product I never looked back. It’s easy to use and looks so good. I use the shade Kiss of Pink!
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz Ultra-Slim Precision Eyebrow Pencil: My eyebrows are a little patchy, haha, but this tricks everyone into thinking they’re full and pronounced.
Ilia Limitless Lash Lengthening Mascara: I just love this mascara, plain and simple. It doesn’t just lengthen your lashes—it somehow makes them look better overall?! A miracle. The fact that it’s from a clean beauty brand is just the icing on the cake.
bareMinerals Matte Loose Powder Mineral Foundation: This foundation has it all: It’s easy to use, keeps your skin from getting oily, and has a flawless finish. In the winter, I use the lightest shade (Fair 01).
T3 Switch Kit Wave Trio Curling Iron / Ouai Leave In Conditioner / Ouai Detox Shampoo / Olaplex Hair Perfector No.3 Hair Repair Treatment / T3 SinglePass StyleMax 1″ Flat Iron
T3 Switch Kit Wave Trio Curling Iron: On the days I don’t wash my hair, I like to pull this out to extend its life. The one-inch barrel is my favorite. It makes the perfect waves!
Ouai Leave In Conditioner: This leave in conditioner does it all: It’s a detangler, heat protectant, and frizz fighter all in one. I’m all for the efficiency, and it’s just a great product in general.
Ouai Detox Shampoo: Every two weeks I use this clarifying shampoo to get rid of all the product and environmental buildup in my hair. You don’t realize how much that stuff is weighing your hair down until you try it.
Olaplex Hair Perfector No.3 Hair Repair Treatment: You guys already know how I feel about Olaplex. If you have thin or damaged hair, just try me and try this out.
T3 SinglePass StyleMax 1″ Flat Iron: T3 creates a lot of wonderful hair products, this straightener included.
