One of the biggest beauty sales of the year is officially here. The latest Sephora Savings Event opened to Rouge rewards members (those who’ve spent $1,000 or more at the store in the past year) this morning. Now through April 15, Rouge members can save 20% sitewide with code YAYSPRING. The Sephora Savings Event is a great time to try out new products—and we recommend starting with the beauty picks from our inaugural Forbes Vetted Best Product Awards. Our editors spent five months consulting beauty experts and testing dozens of top-rated products to narrow down the very best mascara, concealer, sunscreen and more.
If you’re not a Rouge rewards member, don’t worry: Starting April 9, VIB members (those who’ve spent $350 or more at Sephora in the past year) and Insiders (all other members) will be able to shop the spring sale too. Here, we’ve listed 12 of the beauty winners from the Forbes Vetted Best Product Awards, all of which are discounted during the Sephora sale.
Sephora Savings Event: Deals On Our Best Product Award Winners At A Glance
Sephora Savings Event: Deals On Our Best Product Award Winners
The Best Liquid Eyeliner
KVD Beauty Tattoo Liner
This KVD eyeliner stood out from the rest for many reasons. The waterproof and smudge-proof formula goes on smooth and satiny and has all-day staying power (even on a hot day in Florida, as one of our testers notes). Its fine tapered brush is also ideal for creating perfectly neat lines.
The Best Concealer
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
This beloved concealer is packed with nourishing skincare ingredients and comes in 30 shades. It provides buildable, crease-resistant coverage for blemishes and dark circles. One tester says “[it] had the best staying power, keeping the skin under my eyes looking brighter for hours.”
The Best Mascara
Lancôme Lash Idôle Volumizing Mascara
If you’re looking to enhance your lashes, we named this Lancôme mascara the best of the best. The curved wand boosts and curls without clumping, and the gel formula lasts all day without flaking.
The Best CC Cream
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream
Our testers say that this CC cream is full coverage, and a little bit goes a long way. It flawlessly conceals blemishes, dark spots and redness, and comes in 22 warm, cool and neutral shades.
The Best Sunscreen
Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50
After testing many sunscreens, we named Supergoop’s Play formula the best one overall. It’s effective but lightweight, and goes on smoothly without feeling greasy. One tester also notes that it blends in easily and doesn’t leave a white cast, which is a rarity.
The Best Dry Shampoo
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo
Living Proof’s Perfect Hair Day dry shampoo is one of the most popular ones on the market—and for good reason. “It’s consistently lightweight and volumizing without leaving behind a chalky feel,” one of our testers explains.
The Best Long-Lasting Lipstick
Pat McGrath Labs LiquiLust Legendary Wear Matte Lipstick
As far as long lasting lipsticks go, it doesn’t get better than Pat McGrath Labs’ LiquiLust. The matte lip lasts six to eight hours without flaking or smudging. It’s available in five shades on Sephora’s site, all of which are on sale.
The Best Cream Blush
Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Cream Blush Stick
This Westman Atelier blush comes recommended by beauty expert and former editor-in-chief of Allure Michelle Lee. “It’s the cream blush I end up reaching for most often because it brightens my face instantly, even if I’m not wearing any other makeup,” she explains.
The Best Face Wash
Shani Darden Skin Care Cleansing Serum
Shani Darden is known for her high-end skincare products (and her A-list clientele). This lightweight and foamy face wash is nourishing and plumping. According to our testers, it leaves the skin feeling hydrated—not dry or stripped.
The Best Face Sunscreen
Coola Classic Face Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
Coola’s lightweight formula protects your skin and leaves it looking fresh and glowy with no hint of a white cast. If you’ve got sensitive skin, you’ll also appreciate that this sunscreen is unscented.
The Best Hair Straightener
T3 SinglePass StyleMax
Get perfectly smooth strands without the luxury price tag thanks to this T3 straighte
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