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What Cut Editors Are Buying From Sephora’s Annual Savings Event

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It’s a good time to be a Sephora Beauty Insider, because the annual Sephora Savings Event is here. It’s the best time to not only restock your shelf, but also to finally buy new products that you may have seen on TikTok and wondered about. A beauty secret I’ve always lived by: Wait until the Sephora Savings Event to indulge in luxury beauty buys that never go on sale. Here’s everything you need to know about the highly anticipated sale:

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How is the Sephora Annual Savings Event divided?

  • The first part of the sale starts April 5, for Rouge members, who have a 20 percent discount.
  • The second access round of the event including VIB members and Insider members starts on April 9. VIB members get 15 percent off, and Insider members get 10 percent off.
  • Last but not least, all Beauty Insider members will receive 30 percent off the Sephora collection starting April 5.

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Do you need a code for the Sephora Annual Savings Event?

Yes, you can access the sale by using code YAYSAVE in-store and online until April 15th.

Our editors sample an array of products all the time, so we know what’s worth the buy. Here’s what we’re placing in our carts for the annual savings event.

SO, WHAT are We Buying from sephora’s annual Sale?

Best Skin-Care Deals
Best Makeup Deals
Best Body-Care Deals
Best Hair-Care Deals
Best Fragrance Deals

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Best Sephora Annual Savings Event Skin-Care Deals

With the change of the seasons, I’m also switching up my moisturizer — from a Dieux product to, you guessed it, another Dieux product. On my dermatologist’s orders, of course (hi, Dr. Kim!). My beloved Dieux Instant Angel is too thick for my skin during the hotter months, so the gel consistency of the Air Angel is perfect to keep my dry and newly acne-prone skin hydrated and dewy. —Bianca Nieves, senior shopping editor

I’ve gone through this serum so quickly. It gives me glowy, hydrated skin instantly without having to layer on several serums. —Chinea Rodriguez, shopping writer

My go-to flight hack for keeping my skin hydrated is a face mist. Tatcha’s Dewy Skin Mist has been a regular in my flight bag for years. It keeps my skin dewy and delivers the hydration it needs. —Asia Milia Ware, beauty and fashion writer

Believe the hype of these “It”-girl eye masks. They brighten the under-eye area in minutes. I always keep some handy, especially when I’m running on a few hours of sleep. —A.M.W.

This gentle peel comes in the form of a lightweight milky liquid. With AHAs and PHAs and other acids, it gently exfoliates the skin. I started using it in my routine about a month ago, and my skin has been brighter and my texture has been smoother than ever. —A.M.W.

This is one of my favorite products for the utmost plump and hydrated complexion, especially during the warmer months when I wear less makeup. It’s the one La Mer product I think everyone should have, and the savings event is the perfect time to splurge. —A.M.W.

If your esthetician says your skin barrier is damaged, add this squalene-infused peptide cream to your routine ASAP. It’s a game changer for dry and combination skin. —Hanna Flanagan, shopping editor

Don’t hate me when I say that this $500 LED device is worth the investment. I’ve had it for a while but never used it consistently, so at the beginning of this year, I committed to wearing it for at least five minutes every single night — and honestly, my skin has never looked better. —H.F.

As I get older, hydrating my skin has become a priority, especially during up-and-down weather. When I use this at night, I wake up with dewy and bouncy skin that feels and looks happier. —Cortne Bonilla, fashion market editor

This peptide lip balm has been keeping my lips plump and soft whether I wear it overnight or throughout the day. My favorite has been honey vanilla. —A.M.W.

NYC-beloved dermatologist, Dr. Shereene Idriss recently entered Sephora and her science-backed products can barely stay in stock because they’re that good. This fading serum is one of my favorite products for hyperpigmentation. It has a formula that includes kojic acid for dark spots and alpha arbutin to improve uneven skin tone. — A.M.W

There’s no glow like a Saie glow. I love wearing this gel-based highlighter all over my skin for a no makeup-makeup look. Sometimes I double up and add a bit extra to my high cheek bones for an extra dewy finish. The mini size is perfect for travel. — A.M.W.

This bakuchoil and vitamin E serum is more gentle than retinol, but still targets fine lines and wrinkles. It also leaves the skin firmer and visibly smoother. — A.M.W

Believe the hype of this eye cream. The lightweight vitamin C cream melts into the skin to visibly brighten dark circles. — A.M.W

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Best Sephora Annual Savings Event Makeup Deals

Dior already has some of the best foundations. However, this product is more of a complexion enhancer. It leaves your skin with a radiant finish. It’s been used backstage at their shows for an effortless runway look, which is when I became intrigued by the new formula. It can be worn alone or mixed in with foundation. —A.M.W.

I can’t brag about this blush enough. The pigment looks amazing on deeper skin tones, and it’s blendable and long-lasting. A little goes a long way! It’s the blush I absolutely cannot put down. —A.M.W.

Don’t sleep on Rare Beauty’s lip liners! They apply incredibly well and come in the ideal neutral shades. My favorites are the shades Lively and Wise. —B.N.

I restock on this tinted moisturizer every spring. It’s my go-to for when the temperatures finally go above 60 degrees. It’s incredibly lightweight and leaves your skin looking natural, but better. If I want a bit more coverage, I pair it with the brand’s latest foundation stick. —B.N.

This is my favorite mascara I’ve ever tried, especially when it’s fresh out the tube. Wonderfully elongating and easy to take off. —Danya Issawi, fashion writer

I love the texture of this eye shadow so much, I want to eat it. It’s creamy and goes on so smoothly, I feel like it cuts my makeup application time in half and reduces any fallout I might have from the product. —D.I.

I have combination skin, and this concealer works wonders for me — it almost never creases and blends like a dream. —D.I.

This is the only product I buy over and over again, and I haven’t found a better concealer. —Joanna Nikas, deputy style editor

I forgot how good this is! I’ve started using it again and have been really impressed with the finish. The hyaluronic-acid-infused formula makes my skin look supple and hydrated but not overly glowy. —H.F.

I’m not the biggest makeup girl in the world — I always think I’m putting on more than I actually am. Now, I stick to a dewy face with lots of lip oil. I have this one in every shade. —C.R.

I love the shade Mood for no-makeup days. It’s one of those rare products that works just as well on the cheeks as it does on the lips. It’s one of Nieves’s favorite cream blushes, too. —C.R.

This is the OG setting powder. As someone with oily skin, it’s the product that always needs to be in my makeup bag. The blendable powder makes my makeup last all day throughout multiple events and dinners, and it’s seamlessly blurring. —A.M.W.

Milk knows how to make a great primer. The hydrating grip primer has been a cult favorite for years. This one is a foam meant to brighten the skin. I mix it in with my makeup for the most radiant finish. —A.M.W.

I normally wear lash extensions, but in between my appointments, I love to find a perfect strip lash. Lilly Lashes have been my go-to because I can reuse them multiple times and it gives me the bold glam look I love without looking unnatural. —A.M.W.

From a foundation and concealer brush to a two-side brow brush, this set comes with all the brushes you’ll ever need. I love how buildable these fluffy brushes are. — A.M.W

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Best Sephora Annual Savings Event Body-Care Deals

This milky shower oil lathers the skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth like butter. The woody scent is also addicting and transforms my shower experience. —A.M.W.

When I’m on a beach, all I want to do is be a lazy girl, so oftentimes I don’t feel like reapplying my SPF every few hours. SPF body sprays always make my life easier. I’ve been loving this hydraberry- and squalane-infused one from Sol de Janerio because it not only protects the skin from the sun, but it also nourishes the skin, leaving it soft and glowy. —A.M.W

My feet often dry up from long beach walks on vacation. My favorite post-beach moment is indulging in a foot mask to give my feet a bit of extra attention. This mask soothes my feet and gives them a hydration boost in minutes. —A.M.W.

This body scrub nourishes my skin with ingredients like argan oil and shea butter, but also exfoliates it without being too rough. I always come out of the shower with softer skin, and the warm vanilla-bean scent is also addicting. They also come in easy-to-use refillable packets that are ideal to travel with. —B.N.

My gym doesn’t have a sauna, but it’s not a problem because my favorite part of my post-workout routine is coming home to my sauna blanket. It has all the same benefits: muscle recovery, anti-inflammatory, and detoxing. The savings event is a rare time to get it discounted. —A.M.W.

This body butter melts into my skin and quickly absorbs, leaving it glowy and deeply nourished all day long. It’s the one product I recommend to all of my friends for when they need one body lotion that meets all of their needs. —A.M.W.

A part of Rihanna’s daily pampering routine includes this body cream. This trio of minis is perfect for travel and includes three scents, including the TikTok viral warm cinnamon and vanilla scent, they’re slightly sweet and intensely warm. –A.M.W.

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Best Sephora Annual Savings Event Hair-Care Deals

Curling my hair has always felt like the hardest task. I could just never get it right until I met the BodyWaver. It heats up quickly, and the jumbo-barrel design makes it easy to curl large parts of my hair at once, leaving it with a fresh-out-the-salon blowout look. —A.M.W.

I’m incredibly picky about dry shampoos and find that most of them fall flat (literally). However, this one from Dae adds a ton of volume, removes excess oils, and smells amazing. The non-aerosol pump takes some getting used to, but the results are worth it. —H.F.

I work out every day, so naturally my scalp quickly fills up with sweat and debris. This shampoo uses salicylic acid and activated charcoal to deeply clear out excess oils from the scalp and hair without stripping it. I’m always left with softer and shinier clean hair. — A.M.W.

As someone who has a lot of heat damage, I’m always looking for efficacious repairing products. This shampoo strengthens my hair with its amino acids and leaves in shiny post-wash. I also love the woody scent. —A.M.W.

This hydrating leave-in conditioner breathes life back into your hair with its hydrating lightweight blend. It also leaves hair frizz-free and smooth. —B.N

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Best Sephora Annual Savings Event Fragrance Deals

Before the weather warms up, I’m always looking for fresh fragrances to invite into my scent wardrobe. The floral notes blended with coconut and vanilla makes this fragrance feel warm and sensual, my usual go-to notes, but with a fresh kick that is perfect for spring. —A.M.W.

I’m always stocking up on candles during sales. This mint mojito scent automatically transports me to happy hour on the beach in the middle of the day. —A.M.W.

This was my favorite fragrance launch of 2023 and a staple in my collection. I recently dropped (and shattered) my bottle during a particularly stressful commute, so I’ll be restocking when it goes on sale. —H.F.

All of their scents are winners in my book, but I usually gravitate toward this warm scent that’s sweet without being too overpowering. —C.R.

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I will always restock this scent. The decadent aroma of the cherry with the muskiness of the jasmine is the sexiest juxtaposition for an all-year-round scent. —A.M.W.

What Cut Editors Are Buying From Sephora’s Annual Sale