Sephora Beauty Insider Spring Sale 2020 Picks

It’s my favorite time of year when Sephora kicks off their sale which only happens twice a year! If you haven’t heard yet, the sale at Sephora starting today, April 17, for the spring season! All levels – Sephora Rouge, VIB and Beauty Insider can shop the sale of the season!

The reason this sale is so awesome is that department stores will never give you this much of a discount off of beauty products! So if you’ve been thinking of splurging on the Dyson Hairdryer or T3 Styling Wand now is the time to buy those investment pieces.

HOW TO SHOP THE SEPHORA SALE

First off, you need to be a member of the Beauty Insider program (you can sign up here).

The way the sale works it’s in a tiered format:

To receive 20% off Items:

·         Rouge members – Receive 20% off April 17 – May 1
Code: SPRINGSAVE

To receive 15% off Items:

·         VIB members – Receive 15% off April 21 – April 29
Code: SPRINGSAVE

To receive 10% off Items:

·         Beauty Insiders – Receive 10% off April 23 – April 27 
Code: SPRINGSAVE

If you aren’t familiar with the tiers here is a run down on how it works. The top tier is VIB Rouge which is for those customers that spend $1,000 a year. The next tier is VIB for customers who spend $350 a year. The third tier is Beauty Insider which is for any customers in the program who spend less than $350 a year. 

WHAT TO BUY FROM THE SEPHORA VIB SALE - TOP 10 ITEMS

1. T3 Styling Wand - This curling wand does WONDERS to your hair and creates long lasting curls! I always struggled with curls falling out soon after I've curled my hair but this styling wand is amazing! What's even better is that this comes in a set of THREE barrels so you get more for your money! Plus this Styling Wand is currently on sale for $250 (it has a value of $355!).

2.  Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer - This one is a personal favorite. I absolutely hate drying my hair. It’s very long and curly/wavy so it takes forever. The Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer is made my life so much easier with its high-speed, powerful, brushless digital motor and intelligent heat control for shine. If you have any questions about this hair dryer or want a review on it please let me know in the comments or send me an email!

3. Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask - Still one of the hottest products in the blogger community, this mask does not disappoint. I love how thick the mask is and how hydrating it is (definitely great for those that have dry and dull skin). This mask is also free from harmful ingredients - double win!

4. Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder - I’ve been using a loose setting powder every time I do my makeup. It really helps to set my undereye makeup so it doesn’t crease and to contour the sides of my nose. I love that it also comes in a mini travel size which I bought as part of the sale so I use it on the go! I have tried other setting powders and I continuously come back to this one!

5. Lip Combo - To get my signature lip combo I use these three products. I first start off my lining my lips with the Smashbox Lip Liner in Nude Medium followed by filling in my lips with the Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Bow N Arrow. Then once that’s dry I use the Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Lip Bath Gloss in Sheer. This combo makes the most beautiful glossy neutral lip color.

6. Tarte Creaseless Undereye Concealer - This concealer is another one of my favorites. I like to use this concealer paired with the Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder and it creates a flawless finish!

7. Moisturizers - Nothing is more important than a great base! I like to keep my skin well hydrated and moisturized. Here are some of my favorite moisturizers: Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb, First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration and Tatcha Water Cream.

8. Face Tools - I have a Jade Roller and use it on my face with a serum. I also have my eye on this Gua Sha tool and have heard so many great things about it! The Gua Sha tool promotes the lifting and smoothing of the skin and it leaves the face lifted and looking radiant (sign me up please!).

9. Foundation - There are so many foundations out there but one that I have been wanting to try is the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna which is a soft-matte long-wear foundation that comes in 50 shades! My go-to foundation is the Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Long Wear Foundation which is a long-wear foundation and lasts for up to 24 hours (you can read my review here).

10. Perfume - When does perfume EVER go on sale? Well during the Sephora sale they sure do! I have both the COCO Mademoiselle and the Chloé Eau de Parfum they are both amazing. I always make sure to stock up on perfumes during each sale and cologne for my husband as well. He loves the Bleu De CHANEL and it smells sooo good!

What will you be shopping from the Sephora Sale?

What to Buy From the Spring 2019 Sephora VIB Sale

The infamous Sephora sale is back for the second time this year! If you haven’t heard yet the sale at Sephora started last Friday, April 26, for the spring season! YAY! All levels (Yes ALL levels!) – Sephora Rouge, VIB and Beauty Insider can shop the sale of the season!

The reason this sale is so awesome is that department stores will never give you this much of a discount off of beauty products! So if you’ve been thinking of splurging on the Dyson Hairdryer or T3 Styling Wand now is the time to buy those investment pieces.

How to Shop the Sephora Sale

First off, you need to be a member of the Beauty Insider program (you can sign up here).

The way the sale works it’s in a tiered format:

To receive 20% off Items:

·         Rouge members – Receive 20% off April 26 – May 6 in store and online with code HEYROUGE

To receive 15% off Items:

·         VIB members – Receive 15% off May 2 – May 6 in store and online with code HEYVIB

To receive 10% off Items:

·         Beauty Insiders – Receive 10% off May 2 – May 6 in store and online with code HEYINSIDER

If you aren’t familiar with the tiers here is a run down on how it works. The top tier is VIB Rouge which is for those customers that spend $1,000 a year. The next tier is VIB for customers who spend $350 a year. The third tier is Beauty Insider which is for any customers in the program who spend less than $350 a year. 

What to Buy from the Sephora VIB Sale - Top 10 Items
 

1. T3 Styling Wand - This curling wand does WONDERS to your hair and creates long lasting curls! I always struggled with curls falling out soon after I've curled my hair but this styling wand is amazing! What's even better is that this comes in a set of THREE barrels so you get more for your money!

2.  Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer - Alright ladies, how many of you HATE blowdrying your hair? I know I definitely fall into that category with my long hair! The Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer has been such a hot item since it came out with its high-speed, powerful, brushless digital motor and intelligent heat control for shine. I own a Dyson Hair Dryer and I LOVE IT! If you have any questions about this hair dryer or want a review on it please let me know in the comments or send me an email!

3. Olaplex - One of the hottest new products on the market is the Olaplex line. This one in particular, the Olaplex Hair Perfector, is a concentrated treatment that strengthens the hair, reduces breakage and improves the look and feel of your hair. I can’t wait to try out this line!

4. Drunk Elephant LALA Retro Whipped Cream - Drunk Elephant is one of the top skincare brands right now and it's no surprise as the brand is committed to using only clean ingredients. This product in particular is an amazing moisturizer that rescues dry, dull skin while slowly delivering a steady dose of barrier moisture throughout the day and night. 

5. OLEHENRIKSEN Truth Serum - This product is amazing in evening out your skin tone. This serum is packed with It's packed with vitamin C, to brighten, correct uneven tone, and create a radiant complexion. Amazing dewy skin, here I come!

6. Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask - One of the hottest products in the blogger community, this mask does not disappoint. I love how thick the mask is and how hydrating it is (definitely great for those that have dry and dull skin). This mask is also free from harmful ingredients - double win!

7. Huda The Nude Eyeshadow Palette - During the Sephora sale I always make it a point to pick up at least one new eye shadow palette! This palette is beautiful with 18 shades highly-pigmented shades, ranging from flattering mattes to shimmer-drenched hues.

8. Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder - This loose setting powder is the KEY to setting my makeup especially under my eye area. I use this setting powder to set my under eye makeup so it doesn't crease. I love that it also comes in a mini travel size which I bought as part of the sale so I use it on the go!

9. Foundation - There are so many foundations out there but one that I have been wanting to try is the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna which is a soft-matte long-wear foundation that comes in 50 shades! My go-to foundation is the Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Long Wear Foundation which is a long-wear foundation and lasts for up to 24 hours (you can read my review here)

10. Perfume - When does perfume EVER go on sale? Well during the Sephora sale they sure do! I have both the COCO Mademoiselle and the Chloé Eau de Parfum they are both amazing. I always make sure to stock up on perfumes during each sale and cologne for my husband as well. He loves the Bleu De CHANEL which smells sooo good!

I hope you enjoyed this type of post of what's in my Sephora cart!

Will you be shopping the sale and picking up anything? I would love to hear your thoughts!

Best Cyber Monday Sales 2018

Happy Cyber Monday! I went through all of my Black Friday links and updated them for Cyber Monday! Cyber Monday is one of the best shopping days of the year and a great time to get all your shopping for the holidays done (click the links below to shop - everything is in alphabetical order)!

Best Cyber Monday Sales 2018:

7FORALLMANKIND // 40% off Full Price Items // Code: CYBER40

ABERCROMBIE + FITCH // 50% off Purchase + Free Shipping

AMERICAN EAGLE // 40% off Purchase + Free Shipping

ALDO // 20% off Regular Price & 50% off Sale Prices

AMAZON // Amazing deals everyday!

ANN TAYLOR // 50% off Purchase // Code: CYBER2018

ASOS // 25% off Purchase // Code: EPIC25

BANANA REPUBLIC // 50% off Everything
Also when you use your card get an extra 10% off Code: BRCARD

BAUBLE BAR // 35% off Everything // Code: CYBER35

BCBG // 50% off Entire Purchase

BLOOMINGDALE // 25% off Select Items

CHICWISH // Extra $10 off $70+ Code: BF10 Extra $20 off $120+ Code: BF20

COACH // Select items 50% off

COLE HAAN // 50% off Select Items & 10% Additional off with Code: CYBER

CLUB MONACO // 25% off $150, 30% off $250, 35% off $400 // Code: CMCYBERMONDAY18

EXPRESS // 50% off Everything Online Only + Free Shipping

GAP // 50% off Everything and Extra 10% off Everything // Code: CYBER Bonus Code: YOURS

H&M // 30% off Everything + Free Shipping

HUNTER BOOTS // 30% off Selected Footwear

INTERMIX // 30% off Everything

JCPENNEY // So many amazing deals!

JCrew // 50% off Purchase // Code: CYBER

JCrew Factory // 60% off // Code: ADD2CART

KATE SPADE // 30% - 40% Off Everything

KOHLS // Take Extra 15% // Code: JOY

LOFT // 50% off Purchase // Code: CYBER

LUCKY BRAND // 60% off Sale

MACYS // So many amazing doorbusters and deals!

MADEWELL // 25% Off Purchase // Code: SHOPALLDAY

MICHAEL KORS // Up to 60% off Select Styles + Free Shipping

NEIMAN MARCUS // Earn a $50 - $750 Giftcard

NEW YORK & COMPANY // Everything up to 75% off Code: 112399

NORDSTROM // Up to 60% off Select Items

POTTERY BARN // 25% off Sitewide + Free Shipping // Code: CYBER

RALPH LAUREN // 40% off $125 Purchase // Code: CYBER

REVOLVE // Up to 75% Off Markdowns and 20% Off Sale Code: CYBER20

SAM EDELMAN // 15% off $60, 20% off $90, 25% off $120 // Code: MORESAM

SEPHORA // Select items on sale!

SHOPBOP // Additional 30% off Sale Items // Code: WOW18

STUART WETIZMAN // 20% off Sale Items // Code: CYBER20

TARGET // Amazing deals everyday!

TORY BURCH / 30% off $250 // Code: THANKS

URBAN OUTFITTERS // $10 off $50, $25 off $100, $50 off $150

ULTA // Select items on sale!

VICTORIAS SECRET // 20% off $125 + Free Shipping on $30+ // Codes: SHIP30 & SAVE20

WEST ELM // Save up to 70%

Product Review: Londontown Lakur Nail Polish

One amazing brand that I've learned about recently is Londontown.  The Londontown brand began in a small flower garden in Radlett, England. It was created in search of a safe and effective way to restore nail damage. Londontown is 9-free, Vegan, and Cruelty-Free. The term 9-free means is that the polishes are free of 9 potentially harmful chemicals: formaldehyde, camphor, toluene, DBP (dibutyl pthalate and phthalates), formaldehyde resin, xylene, ethyl tosylamide, parabens, and lead. One of the things that I love about this brand is that it contains enriched botanical and mineral oils to simultaneously restore and beautify hands.

I received the opportunity to test out three fabulous colors, a top coat, and ridge filler:

Mauve Over
Trolley Away
Royal Wedding
Top Coat
Ridge Filler

The nail polish color that is my favorite out of the three is Trolley Away (the purple color that I am pictured wearing). The formula is also surprisingly creamy.  Londontown nail polish is so easy to apply and the nail polish dries super quick which is so important to me because I hate sitting around waiting for nail polish to dry! The nail polish becomes long lasting by using the Top Coat.

Overall, I was able to wear the nail polish for about a week (usually my manicure will only last me 2 days before they start chipping). I was very pleased and surprised with the quality of the products and I will definitely be recommending this nail polish!

Thank you to Londontown for sponsoring this post

Product Review: Clarisonic Mia 1 Device

I am always on the hunt for ways to make my skin look and feel amazing. Recently I was given the opportunity to partner with Clarisonic and Her Campus to test the Clarisonic Mia 1 Device with the Acne Cleansing Brush Head and the Pore and Blemish Cleanser. I was so excited to add these products to my skin care routine and trust me when I say they did not disappoint!

Clarisonic facial brushes work by gently cleaning your skin 6x better than hands alone due to its patented sonic frequency that works with the skin's natural elasticity. It removes pollutants, reduces the appearance of enlarged pores and reveals healthy, radiant-looking skin.

The Clarisonic works as the bristles of the cleansing brush head move back and forth, or “oscillate”, gently flexing the skin and flushing water and cleanser into pores. This sonic cleansing process removes dirt, oil and debris that ages your skin and causes breakouts.

I really had a fun time testing out this product. I used my Clarisonic for 60 seconds twice daily for a total of 10 days and I am so pleased with the results so far! The Clarisonic is so easy to use - I just add some wash, turn it on and let the device work its magic! I also really like that the Clarisonic shuts off automatically after 60 seconds so you know when you’re done.

Here is a "before" and "after" picture of my face. You can see that my skin looks so much better in just 10 days! The Pore & Blemish Gel Cleanser has helped with acne flair ups and making my skin feel so tight after using it! I haven’t gotten a single break out since I started using the Clarisonic device. My skin looks and feels so smooth and soft.

If you're looking to change up your skin care routine and looking to get healthy, radiant-looking skin, you can get 15% off a Clarisonic when you use the code HERCAMPUS at the following website: http://bit.ly/2KAcEkT from June 1 until July 15.

This is a sponsored post in partnership with Clarisonic and Her Campus Media. All words and opinions are my own.