All hail the Sephora Savings Event, the annual extravaganza where beauty shoppers run wild. Ahem, me.

The event officially kicked off on April 4 for the retailer’s most prestigious Insider tier, Rouge (you know, the client base who spends more than $1,000 a year). Now, it’s open to the public — until April 14.

As a full-time beauty product tester and beauty editor, I swatch, sample, scrub and slather the best products 24/7. For this sale, you’re getting the inside edition: all of my favorite products (finally!) divided by category.

Shop my all-time favorite haircare, makeup and skincare items that I’m pretty close to writing a novel about. They’re simply that good. It’s also safe to say that this is the best time to stock up on your beauty essentials and to-try list, as Trump’s looming tariffs are thought to raise retail prices on most items.

But before you do, here’s the 411 on how the sale works: Rouge members receive 20% off sitewide, VIBs (customers who spend $350+ in a calendar year) get 15% off sitewide and Insiders get 10% off sitewide with the promo code SAVEMORE.

The Kérastase Resistance Bain Extentioniste is a length-strengthening shampoo designed to promote strong, healthy hair growth from root to tip. It fortifies and reinforces hair fibers with ingredients like Creatine R and Taurine, reducing breakage and helping hair grow longer over time. Ideal for weakened or brittle hair, it leaves strands feeling smoother, shinier and more resilient.

The amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask is a deep-conditioning treatment that hydrates and restores dry, damaged hair without weighing it down. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like jojoba seed oil and sea buckthorn, it smooths, softens and adds shine. Suitable for all hair types it can be used as a weekly treatment or daily conditioner for extra moisture.

For more, check out my full review on amika.

The Bumble and bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer is a lightweight, leave-in treatment that shields hair from heat styling and UV damage. Infused with a blend of six nourishing oils, it softens, detangles, reduces frizz and adds shine. It’s ideal for dry or coarse hair, and it preps and protects without leaving buildup or heaviness.

For an at-home salon feel, the Drybar The Double Shot Blow-Dryer Brush is your solution. It combines a round brush and blow dryer in one tool to create a smooth, voluminous blowout with ease. Its ionic technology reduces frizz and adds shine, while the oval shape helps lift at the roots and curl the ends. Lightweight and easy to use, it cuts down styling time and delivers salon-quality results at home.

IGK First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo is a powerful dry shampoo that deeply cleanses and refreshes hair by absorbing excess oil, sweat and buildup. It’s so impressively effective that it doesn’t leave my bathroom.

Formulated with charcoal powder and white tea extract, it purifies the scalp while extending the time between washes. Ideal for oily scalps or post-workout hair, it leaves my strands feeling clean and voluminous without residue.

For a skin-care-feeling foundation, look no further than the MAKEUP BY MARIO SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation. It’s a medium-coverage foundation that delivers a radiant, dewy finish while providing long-lasting hydration.

Formulated with a blend of squalane and glycerin, it helps nourish and plump the skin for a smooth, healthy-looking complexion. It’s suitable for all skin types and offers buildable coverage that evens out skin tone without feeling heavy or cakey.

There’s no doubt about it: the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna We’re Even Hydrating Longwear Waterproof Concealer is a dreamy, creamy concealer that levels up your skin’s hydration and spot-conceals like no other.

It’s a full-coverage, long-lasting concealer that offers a natural, radiant finish. Its hydrating formula, enriched with glycerin, helps to brighten and smooth the under-eye area while concealing blemishes and imperfections. Waterproof and sweat-resistant, it provides reliable coverage that stays in place throughout the day.

The newish Benefit Cosmetics BADgal Bounce Volumizing Mascara is designed to deliver bold, voluminous lashes with a lightweight, bouncy formula. Its unique, flexible brush coats every lash evenly, lifting and separating for a fuller, more dramatic look. I love how it’s long-lasting and smudge-proof and how it provides all-day wear without clumping or flaking.

Meet one of my favorite clean beauty brands: LYS Beauty. Its No Limits Cream Bronzer and Contour Stick is a versatile, creamy formula that effortlessly sculpts and warms my face with a natural finish every time.

It boasts nourishing ingredients like jojoba oil and shea butter, both of which allow the product to blend smoothly into my skin. Its buildable coverage never feels heavy and it’s offered in a range of shades.

The ILIA Balmy Gloss Tinted Lip Oil is a hydrating lip gloss that provides a natural, sheer wash of color with a glossy finish. Infused with nourishing ingredients like jojoba oil and shea butter, it keeps my lips soft, moisturized and plump. I can’t stop raving about the shade “Saint,” either; it’s the perfect reddish lip color for fair skin.

It’s lightweight and non-sticky, along with delivering a comfortable wear with a glossy shine that lasts throughout the day. Simply put, it’s the perfect lip product to spend your on-sale dollars on during the Sephora Savings Event.

If there’s a skincare brand I’m the most loyal to, it’s undoubtedly Alpyn Beauty. This brand is cruelty-free and exceptional in every way, boasting wild-foraged plants mixed in with effective clinical ingredients, like vitamin C.

For dry skin, this cleanser is everything. It works well on flaky skin, too, and the tub is simply too chic to pass up.

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum is a lightweight treatment that targets blemishes, uneven skin tone and enlarged pores. For only $6 — and even less during the Sephora Savings Event — its niacinamide ingredient helps to reduce inflammation and regulate sebum production, while zinc works to balance and soothe the skin.

It’s ideal for oily and acne-prone skin to promote a clearer, smoother complexion without clogging pores.

Korean skincare has captured my attention and never let it go, but the belif Aqua Bomb Eye Gel is what seriously revolutionizes the eye cream product category. It’s a cooling, swipe-on pen that instantly depuffs, thanks to its caffeine content. Once you start using it, you’ll never go back.

Saie Slip Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 35 Sunscreen Tinted Moisturizer is a lightweight, multitasking product that combines hydration, light coverage and sun protection in one. It contains ingredients like niacinamide and squalane to nourish and balance the skin, while offering a dewy, natural finish.

SPF 35, it shields against UVA/UVB rays, making it ideal for daily wear to even out skin tone and protect from the sun.

Pores be gone. OK, not all pores, but the Caudalie Instant Detox Mask is sensational at mitigating large pores. It deeply cleanses and detoxifies the skin, removing impurities and excess oil. Formulated with pink clay and coffee extract, it tightens pores and revitalizes the complexion for a refreshed, smoother appearance.

Ideal for dull or congested skin, it leaves the face feeling clean, balanced and visibly brighter. Trust me; it’s a face mask you need.

This article was written by Victoria Giardina, New York Post Commerce Journalist & Content Strategist, who has spent countless hours researching, testing hundreds of products and comparing the latest makeup, skincare, hair and beauty items and trends to determine what’s truly worth your hard-earned cash. She evaluates formulas, textures, ingredients and more, in addition to consulting medical and industry experts. Some of Victoria’s latest conquests include testing the best vitamin C serums on the market, and a rinse-and-repeat review of the best shampoos of 2025. Victoria, who received a beauty industry essentials certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology, has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored.