Keen to know when the next Sephora sale is? That's not surprising, as the retailer is home to some of the best and most popular makeup, skincare, hair and fragrance in the industry—and they're known for running regular savings events where you can get money off some of these spenny favorites, because the best perfumes for women certainly aren't cheap.
But while there isn't a specific sale running at the moment, lucky for all of us beauty bargain hunters, Sephora has a constant stream of favorites on their general discounts page. Plus, there is a major annual savings event just around the corner and set to hit the website later this month...
So read on for all the info you need on Sephora's 2023 sales—from the latest deal offering to the exclusive VIB discounts—plus an editor's pick of the very best savings to bag from the current sale...
When is the next Sephora sale? 2023's latest update
There's currently no savings event on at Sephora, however there are a few big sales coming up in the summer months:
- May 29, 2023: Sephora has slashed prices for Memorial Day in previous years
- July 4, 2023: Sephora offered savings of up to 50% for July 4th, 2022
However, if you can't wait to nab a bargain at Sephora, their general sale has a lot of beauty favorites on offer, from the Pat McGrath Labs Lip Fetish lipstick to the cult YSL Libre perfume and beauty editor-approved Kate Somerville Retinol.
What are our editors buying in the next Sephora sale?
Whether or not you're a Beauty Insider, you can enjoy a variety of sale items by visiting the Sephora website, the Sephora UK website or your local store...
- Haircare: Save on viral brands like Virtue, Pureology and Christophe Robin
- Fragrance: Shop discounts on YSL perfume and Overose and Boy Smells candles
- Makeup: Save on brands like Rare Beauty, Pat MacGrath and Fenty
- Skincare: Find deals on skincare items from Dr. Jart, Kate Somerville and Ole Henriksen
- Sephora Collection:Save up to 50% off on various Sephora Collection items
But if you really want to save your money for the very best beauty products there are to offer, our expert beauty team has picked out a few of their favorites to look out for offers on during the next Sephora sale...
RRP: $46 for 1.9oz
I can’t live without NARS tinted moisturizer—it’s just the right coverage for me (I don’t like heavy foundations) and gives me such a nice glow that I always get compliments on my skin when I’m wearing it.
I have two shades at hand—Norwich for when I go very pale in the winter months and St Moritz for when I have a tan. If I want a bit more of a glow, I mix the two!
- Mariana Cerqueira, Editor at My Imperfect Life
RRP: $36
This is by far one of the best blushes I've tried! Despite it being a cream product, it doesn't cause my foundation to pile underneath and it's super easy to blend out.
It creates the most glowy, natural-looking flush that actually lasts throughout the day and the fact that it's a multi-purpose makeup product is just the icing on the cake. I just swipe it onto my cheeks and nose and blend it out with either my finger or a brush - both deliver a perfect subtle blush look.
- Naomi Jamieson, Lifestyle Writer at My Imperfect Life
RRP: $30
"I have to ask you: how is your lipstick still on?" Every single time I wear this red-lip combo, I get asked the same question because of how shockingly indestructible it is (seriously, we're talking "Taylor Swift performing in the pouring rain until 2 a.m." indestructible). I swear by NARS Cosmetics' Powermatte Lip Pigment in two shades: "Don't Stop" around the perimeter and "Light My Fire" dabbed in the center. Together, they make my ultimate red lip: intensely pigmented, long-lasting but not super drying, and always bold!
- Christina Izzo, US Deputy Editor at My Imperfect Life
RRP: $35 for 1.35oz
This has become a skincare/makeup must for me! These drops may seem like a baffling step to add to your skincare routine (is it a hyaluronic acid serum? Is it a makeup primer?), but it's actually indispensable when it comes to adding a touch of glow and hydration to the skin and prepping it for makeup.
I apply these lightweight and very quenching drops after my skincare—although I wait a while to apply so as not to disrupt my face sunscreen. A few drops patted into the skin, not only leaves my skin feeling fresh and comfortable, but it helps my makeup base (whether it's a skin tint, tinted moisturizer of foundation) sit seamlessly. And that glow!
- Aleesha Badkar, UK Deputy Editor and in-house Beauty Editor at My Imperfect Life
RRP: $28
This clean, vegan cleanser is perfect for all skin types. It'll scrub away your makeup residue and leave your skin feeling soft and refreshed.
It's a favorite of in-house beauty editor Aleesha for its "hydrating ingredients that leave skin fresh and bouncy after use—with no dryness or tightness in sight".
RRP: $22
We're big fans Rare Beauty here at My Imperfect Life, with the Rare Beauty mascara a favorite of lifestyle writer Naomi and our beauty editor, Aleesha, opting for the brand's tinted moisturizer on the daily.
So this is a big must for us (especially as the luxury brand rarely sees discounts)—it has a gel formula that creates a natural look and comes with a brush for fanning out brows.
Sephora sale hub—everything you need to know about shopping with the retailer
What is a Sephora Beauty Insider?
Sephora's Beauty Insider program allows members to access special discounts throughout the year that other shoppers cannot.
There are three tiers within the service and your level determines when you'll be able to access each particular event and how much of a discount you are entitled to receive for each. The levels are as follows:
- Beauty Insider—the initial level you start at on sign up
- VIB—those who spend $350 per year
- Rogue—those who spend $1,000 per year
If you haven't done so already, you can sign up here.
Psst: Sephora offers free standard 1-3 Day Shipping on all US and Canada merchandise orders for Beauty Insider members, no minimum purchase required. Need we say more?
Sephora Beauty Insider birthday gift
There are definitely perks to being a Sephora Beauty Insider. At any point throughout your birthday month, cardholders are able to claim a free gift.
The options are an ilia makeup gift set, a Glow Recipe watermelon skincare gift set, a Dior fragrance gift set or the "Ouai of Life" gift set.
Learn more about the gift selections here
How many times a year is a Sephora VIB sale?
The VIB sale is generally held three times a year and offers different tiers of discounts to the different types of Sephora members.
Insiders are given 10% off their total purchase, while VIB members get 15% off and Rouge members quality for a huge 20% off their baskets. Plus, during the official Sephora Savings Events, all types of members get 30% off the Sephora Collection products, which includes one of our team's best liquid eyeliners, the Sephora Colorful Wink-It Felt Liner.
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