Sephora Holiday Savings Event – Top Makeup, Skincare & Sets to Shop

If I’ve learned anything from the last couple of years, it’s that you need to savor every moment that bring you joy. For me, it’s the Sephora Holiday Savings Event.

Below is a breakdown of the tiered discounts and dates for the Sephora holiday savings event. The promo code is TIMETOSAVE, and is the same for all tiers and the sale ends on November 6th.

Rouge Members get 20% off, starting 10/27
VIB Members get 15% off, starting 10/31
BI Members get 10% off, starting 10/31

I’ve been a Beauty Insider for years and highly recommend you sign up if you’re not one already. Don’t worry, it’s free to sign up and you’ll gain access to perks such as early access to launches, promotions and more.

This is the beauty minimalist’s guide to the best makeup and skincare picks, as well as sets to give or get. I’ve tried so many brands and products and I’m excited to share with you my tried and true favorites.

Beauty Picks for the Everyday Minimalist

Farmacy Honey Halo Moisturizer
I purchased a mini version of this last year and it lasted me through the entire winter season. I recently restocked on this because I love this formula so much and it’s a great restorative cream. If your moisture barrier is suffering, this will help your skin bounce back. Honey is antimicrobial so if you deal with acne, it may help with that as well.

OUAI Gentle Body Cleanser
This is a must-have for the colder months, especially if your legs gets especially dry. This is my favorite shower product right now. It smells like a tropical vacation that I need to escape to each night.

Necessaire Body Lotion
This lotion is ideal for someone who wants a simple, consistent body routine that is sensitive skin friendly but will still keep skin nourished and clean.

Topicals Faded Serum 
I purchased this on a whim about a month ago but I’ve already noticed improvement to the dark spots I’ve developed on my cheek. Some folks have complained about the scent and they’re not wrong. It smells like fried chicken to me and I honestly don’t mind it.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Dew Drops 
I was worried the watermelon fragrance would cause some irritation for my skin but so far I haven’t had any issues. You can use this as a serum in your skincare routine or as a primer before applying makeup.

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm
My favorite lip balm (aside from Glossier BDC) that comes in seven delicious smelling shades. I always carry vanilla or vanilla beige in my purse but they also just recently launched cherry and pink sugar.

Merit Solo Shadow
I stopped buying eyeshadow palettes a couple of years ago when I made the realization that single eyeshadows are easier, quicker and generally more affordable. Merit launched eight cream-to-powder eyeshadow shades. I love Studio (cool taupe) for daytime wear and Social (soft mauve) when I want a little bit more color.

Tower 28 MakeWaves Lengthening & Curling Mascara
The hype for this mascara is real. I’m genuinely amazed at how much longer my lashes look when I apply just two to three coats of this vegan mascara. As a contact lens wearer with relatively thin lashes, this tube works magic.My only complaint is that it’s a little more difficult to remove at night.

Makeup by Mario Skin Enhancer
I’m obsessed with the texture and finish of this bronzer. I use this every day, whether I want a minimal makeup look or opt for a full face, this is so easy to blend.

Benefit Cookie Highlighter
This is one of my favorite highlighters and looks great on my fair skin. The formula feels silky to touch and illuminates without being blinding.

Glossier You
My favorite warm and spicy fragrance that I wear every day. I always considered myself someone who prefers more floral fragrances but the peppery scent of this perfume is addicting! Great for school, office or evening.

Rare Beauty Concealer Brush
Don’t sleep on Rare Beauty makeup tools. The concealer brush is dense and blends creamy concealer seamlessly. I use it for my Glossier Stretch concealer and feels very soft on the skin.

Beauty Gift Sets

I’m really impressed with the beauty sets they have this year. There’s no better time to shop for gifts than during the Sephora holiday savings event. I’ve narrowed down to sets that are on my own wish list or similar ones I’ve tried in the past.

• Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lip Set (Pillow Talk is my favorite nude-pink lipstick)
• Sephora Favorites Holiday Lip Set (includes four full-size lip products)
• Merit Mini Flush Balm Set (includes Rouge, a new Sephora-exclusive shade)