A Makeup Artist’s Top 15 Picks from the Sephora Savings Event

Foundations can be very tricky, NARS makes some of my favorite foundations and this one is no exception, it gives a beautiful medium coverage that looks natural and skin like. It’s ideally suited for normal to dry skin and includes a lot of skincare ingredients so it’s good for your skin too!

Based on their bestselling foundation, this concealer is one of the best full (and I mean full) coverage concealers. Perfect for spot concealing acne and dark spots, though I would use a more hydrating formula for under the eyes.

This eyeshadow pallet is absolutely stunning. There’s something so classy about an all-matte eyeshadow look. It comes in a cool toned or warm toned version to fit your coloring. You can pair it with your favorite highlighter or eye shadow shimmer in the center of your lid for a more sparkly look.

There are so many ways you can use these eyeliners, and they come in so many colors! You can tightline your upper waterline, or apply them to your upper and lower lash lines and smoke it out with a small brush for a smoky effect. They are creamy enough that you can blend them, but then they dry down and are very long lasting. Tip: go for a brown shade like Cocoa or Tiramisu for a softer look.

I’ve recommended this mascara to anyone who claims they have “no lashes.” It gives a lot of volume (so if you like a clean, not clumpy look it might not be for you). Personally I love this mascara when I’m going for a more glam look as it really gives that false lash look.

This blush formula is very unique. It’s a cross between a powder and cream which gives it a soft blurring effect. They’re softly pigmented so you won’t go overboard with your blush. My fav shade is Puff, it’s a beautiful soft neutral pink.

This liquid bronzer is super beginner-friendly. It’s a sheer formula that’s not too pigmented and has a lightweight feel that blends beautifully with foundation. I like to use this in all the places I normally apply powder bronzer as well as mix it into my foundation in the summer to give me a bit of color.

This is my secret to long lasting lips. I have very dry lips so long-lasting liquid lipsticks never worked for me. There has been an explosion of lip stains on the market and this one is one of the best. It goes on as a pigmented glossy lip and as it wears off it leaves a beautiful even wash of color. Keep in mind it has a slight tingly minty-like feeling that fades away after a minute or two. (My favorite shade is Hope.)

Mac lipsticks are iconic for a reason. There are so many different shades and formulas. Cream Cup, Honey Love, and Be My Bridesmaid are my favorite shades.

This is hands down the best loose powder on the market. It’s especially suited for oily, acne-prone and textured skin. I use a powder puff or a small powder brush to set the center of my face.

If you have dry or mature skin (or loose powder isn’t for you) this pressed powder sets and blurs makeup and will likely be your new favorite.

Consider this your 3-day Yom Tov secret weapon (ok maybe not three days) but this setting spray will make sure your makeup doesn’t move!  It can be a bit drying so if you have dry skin, use in moderation.

Korean skincare has taken the world by storm, especially “milky” hydrating toners. This toner works for many skin types from oily to dry to sensitive. It calms and moisturizes the skin which is key for makeup.

This moisturizer is perfect for very dry / mature skin. It has great anti-aging ingredients and is deeply hydrating and firming, most importantly it looks beautiful under makeup.

If you have sensitive and /or acne prone oily skin and you’ve been searching for a moisturizer that doesn’t irritate or break you out you just found it. This moisturizer is simple by design; it has barrier repairing ceramides and looks great under makeup.