My everyday makeup routine is pretty simple. I can usually put on a face in about 5-7 minutes and be out the door. Now, that doesn’t mean I don’t love experimenting with new products. One of my favorite times of year to test out new everyday makeup or stock up on tried and true favorites is during the Sephora VIB/Beauty Insider Sale.
Let’s start with the basics of this sale:
What is a Beauty Insider?
The Beauty Insider Program is Sephora’s free rewards program in the United States and Canada that lets you earn points on all your merchandise purchases and redeem for deluxe makeup samples or beauty packages. This includes purchases made at JcPenny Sephora.
What are Rewards?
Rewards are typically deluxe product samples. You are eligible to redeem a Reward from the Rewards Boutique if you have enough points in your Beauty Bank for that specific Reward. Rewards can be redeemed with a purchase of additional merchandise from Sephora online or in store.
How do I Redeem Rewards?
Once you have logged into your online Beauty Insider account, you will be able to add a Reward to your online basket from the Rewards Boutique or you can select from Rewards available during the checkout process. When shopping in store, you will see the Reward Boutique at the registers when you check out.
How do I achieve VIB Status?
To achieve Very Important Beauty Insider status, spend $350 in a calendar year on merchandise purchased online, at Sephora stores, and Sephora inside JCPenney stores. Purchases made on jcpenney.com do not qualify toward VIB status.
How do I achieve VIB Rouge Status?
To achieve Very Important Beauty Insider Rouge status, spend $1,000 in a calendar year on merchandise purchased online, at Sephora stores, and Sephora inside JCPenney stores. Purchases made on jcpenney.com do not qualify toward VIB Rouge status.
- November 10-15th is for VIB and your code will be 20FORVIB.
- November 10-15th is for Beauty Insider as well. Use your code INSIDER15 for 15% of
These are my ride or die products. I have used most of these for months or even years.
Eye Shadow Palette
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
This has been my favorite eye shadow palette for a few years now. The colors are not extreme and the mix of neutrals look great with every eye color. I love wearing the lighter shades to the far left during the day. If I have a date night planned or an event then I will dive into the deeper plum shade or black. The brush it comes with is actually not half bad either!
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Mascara
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
This one pretty much fits all of my criteria for a great mascara. True black, not dry and clumpy and great application wand. The pink tube is pretty darn cute too! I’m greedy when it comes to mascara. I want length AND volume and Too Faced Better Than Sex checks all the boxes.
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Lip Crayon
NARS Lip Crayon Duo
Sephora only offers this duo during the holidays and I STOCK UP. These crayons are creamy and the colors are rich. The biggest bonus is that I don’t have to carry around a lip pencil and lipstick. These are truly an all in one lippy. If you want to try a single color, my favorites are: Cruella– Red // Do Me Baby– Mauve // YU– Hot Pink
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Skin Care: Anti- Aging
Dr. Gross Alpha Beta Peel Extra Strength
This mug isn’t getting any younger and I don’t have the $$$ or time to shill out for chemical peels at a dermatologist every other month. These pads are a great two minute, at home alternative. I have used these for a while now and always love the results. I recommend the extra strength. I have used the gentle and it’s basically a waste of time and money with little to no results.
Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
I especially love using these in the winter when my skin tends to be more flaky and dehydrated. Right now you can get 30 treatments + 5 Bonus treatments. They are $88 with 15% off if you are a Sephora Beauty Insider, making them only $75.
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Sephora Holiday Beauty Favorites
- November 10-15th is for VIB and your code will be 20FORVIB.
- November 10-15th is for Beauty Insider as well. Use your code INSIDER15 for 15% of
For: Girlfriends, Sister, Babysitter, Teenage Niece, Yourself
Sephora Superstar Favorites– $75
I was actually really psyched to try this beauty set! It comes with three full size and 10 deluxe size products. This set included a travel size of my favorite Nars lip crayon and a brand new beauty blender. I have been wanting to try the Too Faced Melted lipstick, the Kat VonD powder, Urban Decay setting spray and Hoola bronzer. The Bobbi Brown eye shadow pencil ca double as a high lighter and the Tarte mascara is great for travel or throwing in your purse. This is a great set if you want to break it up and use different things on top of presents or as stocking stuffers.
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For: Sister, Girlfriend, Teenager, Babysitter, Yourself
TARTE Limited Edition Treasure Box -$59 Use your code for 15-20% Off
Talk about the perfect all in one palette! Gorgeous eye shadows, bronzer, blush, highlighter, mascara, eyeliner and lipstick all for under $60. My niece is on the high school dance team and I know she loves these all in one palette for convenience and space saving. I have the top right blush and the color is amazing and stays on all day. I also love the amount of gorgeous neutral eye shadow shades.
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For: Mom, Mother In Law, Yourself
Sephora Favorites Skin Wonderland– $64
Don’t forget to use your code for 15-20% off
What I HAVE used and can vouch for it’s amazingness: Kate Somerville® ExfoliKate® Intensive Exfoliating Treatment, Dr Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel (one set of 5 skincare treatments), IT COSMETICS Bye Bye Makeup™ 3-in-1 Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm, Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter in Vanilla Apricot and OLEHENRIKSEN Truth Serum®.
What I am excited to try: Boscia mattifying primer, AMOREPACIFIC The Essential Creme Fluid, Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream (this brand has been all the rage), SUNDAY RILEY C.E.O. C + E antiOXIDANT Protect + Repair Moisturizer (I have used other products from this brand and really enjoyed them).
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I hope you enjoyed seeing what beauty products I love for my everyday makeup and bought from the sale.
Shop the entire sale here!
XO- Sara
