The Best Beauty Products Sephora Employees Always Buy for Themselves
Let's be honest, shopping at Sephora can be stressful. It's fun to look at all the eyeshadows and hair oils, but when it comes time to shell out money, choosing the right product can feel like selecting only one item to eat at a buffet. So what do you do when you're stumped? You reach out to a cast member (yes, that's really what Sephora employees are called) and ask him or her to (pretty) please help relieve your troubled mind. Since they're so knowledgeable, they can help narrow everything down to the perfect choice. What products are Sephora employees coveting? We asked six cast members to share their top three favorites of the moment.
Courtesy of Sephora1/19Josie Maran Argan Cleansing Oil, $32
"This soothing oil-based cleanser works amazing at night to take makeup off. It's always part of my cleansing ritual. It's gentle, formulated without parabens or sulfates, and it's healing for my acne-prone skin." —Hilary Haynes, who works at the Michigan Avenue store in Chicago
Courtesy of Sephora2/19Marc Jacobs Beauty Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara, $26
"This gives a really dramatic rich color with just one coat. I add an extra layer when I want thick chaotic lashes." —Hilary Haynes
Courtesy of Sephora3/19Bumble and Bumble Thickening Dryspun Finish, $29
"This is my favorite finishing product for giving my hair lots of volume and texture. It's a game-changer." —Hilary Haynes
Courtesy of Sephora4/19The Foreo Luna 2 for Sensitive Skin, $199
"This skin-transforming device is great to travel with. It's totally waterproof and completely antibacterial. I use it to cleanse as well as to apply my skin care treatments. Best of all, it only needs a charge every few months, which is ideal for a daily-use skin care tool." —Jan Stewart, who works at the Cherry Creek store in Denver
Courtesy of Sephora5/19Make Up For Ever HD Pressed Powder, $52
"This translucent powder is completely undetectable on your skin, and unlike other powders on the market, it smooths and softens the finish of your look without making your skin appear dehydrated." —Jan Stewart
Courtesy of Sephora6/19The Rita Hazan Root Concealer Touch-Up Spray, $25
"This easy-to-use touch-up spray has the widest color range. It's also sweatproof, which is a must-have during the summer. And it actually stays put until you shampoo it out." —Jan Stewart
Courtesy of Sephora7/19The Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum, $80
"This refreshing gel serum is great for all skin types. I have acne-prone, sensitive, combination skin, and within a week of use, I started to see correction both with the depth of color around my acne scars and improvement in overall appearance." —Raquel Dayao, who works at the Powell Street store in San Francisco
Courtesy of Sephora8/19The Make Up For Ever Aqua XL Eye Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner, 21
"This heavy-duty, high performance, 'holy grail' eyeliner won't go anywhere. I have long days and rarely have time to fuss with touchups, so I need a product that stays put. I've tried and tested this product on my waterline and it's the only one that doesn't bleed." —Raquel Dayao
Courtesy of Sephora9/19The Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops, $42
"These are the perfect complexion all-in-one enhancers, whether you use alone for highlighting and strobing or mix them in with your favorite lotions and foundations. My favorite way to use them is to add one drop to your primer. The crushed pearl-like pigments will give your skin a beautiful airbrushed blur, the silica will fill in any lines or pores to create a smooth canvas, and the jojoba will help nourish your skin, giving it a healthy glow." —Raquel Dayao
Courtesy of Sephora10/19The Sephora Collection Face Masks, $6
"These masks are the perfect all-in-one skin care pick-you-up, especially after a long day in front of the computer, a long night out, too little sleep, or if you're fully-rested but your skin just needs a boost. They instantly plump and smooth tired and dehydrated skin in under 20 minutes." —Domingo Montejo, who works in the NorthPark Center store in Dallas
Courtesy of Sephora11/19Dior Addict Lipstick in "City Lights", $35
"I've recommended this shade for years. No matter the age of the wearer or the skin tone, this color looks good on anyone. With its supple shine, it gives your lips a full (and not overdone) look. One time while I was on the island of Malta, [two women standing in front of me at the register of a pharmacy] were trying to make a decision on a shade and I reached over and made my recommendation. Needless to say, they both left with the lipstick and checkout moved much faster." —Domingo Montejo
Courtesy of Sephora12/19The Atelier Cologne by Santal Carmin Pure Perfume, $215
"Fragrance is the most personal choice in beauty—it tells a story about what you want to evoke or how you want to feel. Santal Carmin, for me, is a unique and versatile fragrance. It's seductive yet playful. I can wear it during the day to a lunch or for a night out to the ballet and I always get complimented." —Domingo Montejo
Courtesy of Sephora13/19The Caudalie Vinoperfect Serum, $79
"I've recommended this gentle yet effective anti-aging serum to women and men of all ages. It works miracles on dark marks due to sun damage or acne and helps with overall skin tone brightness." —Laciann Buchanan, who works at the World Trade Center store in New York City
Courtesy of Sephora14/19The Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder, $38
"This product works on every client, regardless of skin tone. It helps set concealer, foundation, or tinted moisturizer, and it reduces shine in the humid summer months." —Laciann Buchanan
Courtesy of Sephora15/19Chanel Chance Eau Vive, $78
"This is my absolute favorite scent in our fragrance offerings right now. I'm a playful, chic, city girl and this sweet-citrus blend matches my personality." —Laciann Buchanan
Courtesy of Sephora16/19The Sunday Riley Good Genes All In One Lactic Acid Treatment, $105
"I use this as a serum daily—the lactic acid helps refine skin texture and diminish age spots while the yeast extract helps accelerate and encourage new cell growth." —Serena Bauman, who works at the Lenox Square store in Atlanta
Courtesy of Sephora17/19Nars All Day Luminous Foundation, $48
"This foundation is my staple. It offers day-to-night wear, gives a flawless, selfie-ready finish, and most importantly, has a wide range of shades for all skin tones." —Serena Bauman
Courtesy of Sephora18/19The Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo, $23
"The smell of this dry shampoo is seductive—I wish they made it in a perfume! It’s an amazing dry shampoo, but I also use it on freshly-washed hair because it gives so much volume. And again, the smell." —Serena Bauman
