With more than 300 brands on shelves, along with its own private label, the Sephora buyers must have a tough – but incredibly amazing – job picking their favourite products.
I caught up with some key members of the Sephora beauty buying team who revealed the products they can’t live without. You’re welcome.
Maddison Le-May Fox – Category Coordinator
Makeup By Mario Softsculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer – Mario can do no wrong! I use this skin enhancer as a bronzer and it simply diffuses into gorgeousness wherever placed. Buff across the high points of the face for that ‘Did they just come back from a holiday?’ colour.
IT Cosmetics Confidence In A Cleanser – I’ve gone through bottles and bottles of this. A sensitive skin dream! It deeply cleans the face and leaves it soft and supple like you’ve just moisturised! I love to follow up with the Confidence in a Cream for hydration on hydration.
beautyblender BOUNCE Always On Radiant Skin Tint – I can no longer gatekeep my favourite skin tint! This lightweight foundation has a gorgeous glowy and blurring finish. My favourite part is the longevity which makes it perfect for every day.
Mei Clarke – Senior Executive, Category Management
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer This is our best-selling primer for good reason! It’s my absolute go-to for those long days (or nights) where I need my makeup to stay on and look fresh all day, and it also gives you a glowy finish to your foundation. Once applied to the face, let it sit for a few seconds for the formula to become slightly tacky for maximum efficacy.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum I first tried this in 2017 and have not stopped since. It is the single skincare product that will never be replaced in my routine, it always leaves my skin feeling more hydrated, plumper and helps fight the fine lines from ageing. I use it day and night, and if you’re an avid ANR fan yourself, you’d know the best tip is to add a drop or two into your foundation for a natural, lit-from-within finish.
Nudestix Matte all over face blush in Picante – I love a good blush and the Nudestix range is one of the best in the business. You’ll find me wearing a Nudestix blush most days, but Picante is a fave of mine. The orangey-red hue really perks up my complexion and makes me look more awake. They’re super easy to apply and bring on the go, perfect for touch ups while you’re out and about.
Karen Styles Senior Manager, Category Management
Sephora Collection Vitamin C & E Super Glow Serum – A new favourite of mine for bright and glowing skin, with a 7% Vitamin C+E formula, it is still super gentle and can be used every day morning and night. It leaves my skin so glowy and plump all day and is an amazing base for makeup!
Makeup by Mario Moisture Glow Lip Plumping Serum – When it comes to the ultimate lip product, I love something fuss free, easy to apply and natural looking. Plumping? A bonus! This is the perfect finishing touch for that ‘no-makeup makeup’ everyday look.
Shape Tape Contour Concealer – When it comes to concealing/contouring without a cakey finish, my go-to is Tarte Shape Tape. Known and loved for a reason, it is super easy to blend and brighten any of those dark circles!
Camille Serisier Category Executive, Skincare, Haircare & Wellness
Make Up For Ever – Ultra HD Light Capturing Self Setting Concealer
I’ve gone through about four tubes of this now, it’s my Holy Grail concealer and I often use it just where I need it, skipping foundation! It blends seamlessly and has enough coverage to tackle discolouration, blemishes and dark under eye circles without looking cakey.
Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum
This serum is amazing for gently exfoliating flaky areas on my sensitive skin and clearing up any small patches of texture after I get the odd blemish! I use it two to three times a week at night after cleansing and before using a moisturiser. I also love that it features 100 per cent plant based squalane and is part of our Clean at Sephora range.
Vinergetic C+ Overnight Detox Oil
With winter just around the corner this is a go-to for me! I know the label says Overnight but rules were made to be broken right? I usually apply three drops of this oil (forehead and one on each cheek) right after my serum morning and night – when my skin is a little damp still so it spreads super easily and sinks right in. It doesn’t mess with my makeup throughout the day or leave me feeling too oily but adds a gorgeous glow and helps calm down any areas prone to redness.
This article was first published in the Winter issue of Retail Beauty:
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