It's no secret that we spend a lot of time looking for, trying out, and singing the praises [1] of all sorts of beauty goodies. We consider ourselves makeup and skincare experts, but every so often we check out what other people are loving at Sephora to see if there's anything we're missing in our own bathrooms [2].
Could our hair look shinier? Does our dry skin need some extra love [3]? Now that we think about it, is there really such a thing as hair that's too glossy and skin that's too soft and supple? Seems unlikely.
We combed through bestsellers in all categories from foundation [4] to fragrance [5], and here are the products that stood out. There's eye makeup to pop over a protective mask [6], plus cleansers [7] and skin-care treatments [8] you can dip into while safe at home [9], too. Hey, there are probably some things here you're ready to buy as a no-occasion gift for yourself [10]. You deserve it — and this list of bestsellers from Sephora ahead.
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
More than 438,000 loves from other Sephora shoppers prove many feel smitten with the Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara [11] ($14-$26). Its collagen-fuelled formula makes it as easy as 1-2-3 (coats) for lashes that are bold, voluminous, and defined.
Bumble and bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Heat and UV Protective Primer
Sure, the sun protection inside this Bumble and bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat and UV Protective Primer [12] ($13) is especially handy with extra time outdoors in summer, but this leave-in treatment still protects dry, brittle hair from hot tools year-round.
Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm
Melt away makeup with this popular Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm [13] ($22) . . . but don't worry about harsh chemicals stripping skin in the process. This clean, vegan balm packs hardworking botanicals (like sunflower and ginger root oils, papaya enzymes, and turmeric) for a fresh-faced glow.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel
Along with racking up thousands of 5-star reviews, this bestselling Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel [14] ($17-$150) is also packed with seven acids to tackle scars, fine lines, oversized pores, and excessive shine. The two-step pads are already soaked with the proper doses of AHAs, BHAs, and retinol so you're sure to get the proper amount of this professional-level peel right at home.
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
This Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer [15] ($13-$30) corrects imperfections like scars, fine lines, redness, and dark circles, plus be used to contour or highlight skin. Much loved for its long lasting power (and the wide range of colours in both full and mini sizes), it also has more than 7,000 5-star reviews from other Sephora shoppers.
Nails Inc. Mani Must Haves
This new Nails Inc. Mani Must Haves [16] ($25) kit packs five bestsellers into one, bringing your fingers (and toes) everything they need for a fresh coat of colour (including a nutritive treatment, cuticle oil, and top-coat, too).
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
Give your mouth the sweet dreams it deserves with a popular Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask [17] ($22) that softens, soothes, and hydrates. Each one is enriched with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants, but the latest gummy bear flavour is an extra-sweet treat.
Summer Fridays CC Me Vitamin C Serum
The two forms of vitamin C inside this Summer Fridays CC Me Vitamin C Serum [18] ($64) make its brightening twice as nice. In fact, along with help with dullness, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation, the serum also packs squalane and peptides for smoother, more hydrated skin, too.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
Whether you want your makeup to last for a full night out or all day under a protective mask, this bestselling Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder [19] ($23-$39) makes that happen with three translucent shades that set makeup with a blurring matte finish and no flashback in photos either.
Olaplex No. 0 Intensive Bond Building Hair Treatment Kit
Give stressed hair some extra TLC with the bestselling Olaplex No. 0 Intensive Bond Building Hair Treatment Kit [20] ($28) — whether the damage came from chemicals, heat, or styling itself. This new kit packs the iconic Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector [21] ($28) alongside No. 0, the strongest bond-building treatment available for at-home use.
Beautyblender Original Beautyblender Makeup Sponge
If you've never used a damp Beautyblender Original Beautyblender Makeup Sponge [22] ($20) to apply your foundation before, what are you waiting for?! Surely, the more than 6,000 5-star reviews and 352,000 loves tell you something (and, if you do love yours already, remember it's good to replace every six months anyway).
Tarte Tartelette In Bloom Clay Eyeshadow Palette
This bestselling Tarte Tartelette In Bloom Clay Eyeshadow Palette [23] ($39) brings its matte and micro-shimmer shades to lids worldwide . . . but with the brand's unique formula made of clay from the Amazon.
Peace Out Acne Healing Dots
Yes, the salicylic acid, vitamin A, and aloe vera in these Peace Out Acne Healing Dots [24] ($19-$32) help heal pimples, but the patches also cover any picking temptation (and help with maskne [25], too).
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Collection
Instead of a traditional blush, this bestselling Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Collection [26] ($24-$40) takes a flat colour and adds in light-reflecting pigments to create multidimensional hues with either radiant or shimmery finishes.
Tatcha The Water Cream
When applying this popular Tatcha The Water Cream [27] ($20-$68), a burst of nutrients are released that calm and balance skin, while it also hydrates and minimizes the look of pores at the same time.
Dior Lip Glow
The bestselling Dior Lip Glow [28] ($34) is rich in mango butter — and rave reviews. Of course, no two reviews are the same . . . and no two colours of this balmy gloss are either as this reacts to your body chemistry to leave a different look on every single person.
Olehenriksen Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner
With powerful AHAs and witch hazel inside, this bestselling Olehenriksen Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner [29] ($16-$34) is a perfect ally when you're looking to target dark spots and brighten skin. Not only does it work to even out your skin tone, it also tones your skin, leaving it set for any serums or moisturisers that follow.
Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-exfoliating Scalp Scrub Shampoo
Product buildup and clogged pores can make scalps itchy and irritated (ugh!), but this bestselling Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-exfoliating Scalp Scrub Shampoo [30] ($42) washes away any flakiness with a special moisturising dose of coconut oil, too.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+
What can't this IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ [31] ($40) do?! The bestseller serves as a primer, serum, colour corrector, concealer, foundation, and moisturiser all in one, with a powerful dose of SPF in there, too.
L'Occitane Cleansing And Softening Shower Oil With Almond Oil
Not only does this fatty-acid-rich L'Occitane Cleansing And Softening Shower Oil With Almond Oil [32] ($10-$25) soothe and soften dry skin as a shower oil, it can also be used as a shave-cream replacement as it turns into a milky foam once water is added.
Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA + 2% BHA Mask
Exfoliate away dead skin cells with this popular Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA + 2% BHA Mask [33] ($80) — and thank the powerful acid blend inside for your new clearer, brighter, more even complexion.
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner
When you're looking for a new liner, this Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner [34] ($22) calls your name with more than 339,000 loves (and 10,000 reviews) from other Sephora shoppers. Its marker-like tip makes a fine line on your eyes, and there's no worry about it not holding up in the rain or through sweaty workouts either.
Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream
Keep frequently washed hands silky smooth (and treat nails in between manicures) with this bestselling Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream [35] ($15). Much of its power comes from nourishing, antioxidant-rich grapes and reparative shea butter, and it won't leave hands sticky afterwards either.
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask
Address dark circles and puffiness overnight with this bestselling Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask [36] ($42), featuring a slow-release retinol formula and antioxidant-rich avocado and coffeeberry. Plus, applying this at night means you can go about your day without a heavy eye cream in the hotter months.
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer
When you want your skin hydrated but you also want your makeup to go on smoothly, this Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer [37] ($15-$30) does both . . . and rather well. (Just check out the thousands of reviews.) Packed with vitamins, aloe water, hyaluronic acid, and hemp-derived cannabis seed extract, it smooths and soothes, too.
Fresh Soy Makeup Removing Face Wash
This iconic Fresh Soy Makeup Removing Face Wash [38] ($15-$69) has racked up more than 8,000 reviews and 200,000 loves at Sephora . . . are you among one of the fans yet? The gel cleanser uses amino-acid-rich soy proteins to remove impurities and makeup, making it a gentle, pH-balanced choice for sensitive skin.
Sephora Collection Precision Pore Cleansing Pad
Get a deeper clean with this bestselling Sephora Collection Precision Pore Cleansing Pad [39] ($7). It's a flexible pad with tiny silicone bristles to exfoliate and massage your skin — just add your favourite face wash.
Amika Soulfood Nourishing Hair Mask
Amp up a self-care routine with this bestselling Amika Soulfood Nourishing Hair Mask [40] ($12-$28). It deeply conditions and hydrates, plus packs sea buckthorn berry to promote the collagen production that makes hair stronger moving forward.
Benefit Cosmetics Precisely, My Brow Pencil Ultra Fine Shape and Define
Sure, this waterproof Benefit Cosmetics Precisely, My Brow Pencil Ultra Fine Shape and Define [41] ($14-$24) has earned a 4.6-star average rating for its fine work from other Sephora shoppers, but we love it most for the fact that all 12 colours come in full and mini sizes.
Invisibobble Slim the Elegant Hair Ring
Swapping a regular hair tie or scrunchie for one of these bestselling Invisibobble Slim the Elegant Hair Ring [42] ($8) options makes a smart choice. They'll easily come out of wet hair, as well as dry styles, with no crimping mark left either time.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Colour Correcting Treatment SPF 30
Not only does this popular Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Colour Correcting Treatment SPF 30 [43] ($18-$52) cover redness and blemishes, its namesake tiger grass actually helps eliminate the irritation that may be affecting your tired, sensitive skin in the first place.
Josie Maran 100 Percent Pure Argan Oil
This top-rated Josie Maran 100 percent Pure Argan Oil [44] ($17-$96) can pretty much nourish your whole body, including your hair, nails, and (of course) your face. After all, hydrating argan oil firms skin and shields you from the environmental stressors and free radicals that can lead to visible signs of ageing.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
If you've ever been irritated by sunscreen that leaves a chalky white finish on your skin, this Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 [45] ($34) is a clear standout. Not only does this bestseller have none of that, it also guards against blue light (from phones and computers) and preps for your face for makeup as well.
First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub With 10% AHA
This bestselling body scrub has ingredients you'll likely recognise from your face's skincare regimen. The First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub With 10% AHA [46] ($10-$28) exfoliates with glycolic and lactic acids, plus features buffing beads made of pumice to really get deep into pores and leave skin smoother and healthier looking as a result.
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum
There are more than 5,000 reviews for the Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum [47] ($76-$155), and most of them are with five stars. This sweet fragrance is an update of the brand's iconic Opium scent, and smells of coffee, vanilla, and white flowers. Mmm.
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation [48] ($43) is one of the bestselling foundations at Sephora with nearly 4,000 5-star reviews. The long-lasting liquid makeup also comes in 56 shades with cool, neutral, and warm undertone options as well.
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