Sephora Holiday Beauty and Skincare Haul

The annual Sephora Holiday Savings Event, which wrapped last week, gave beauty lovers a chance to score up to 20% off their favourite makeup and skincare lines and get ahead on the gift-giving season. Some incredible holiday gift sets are excluded from the header image above (patience, friends & family!), but I had to take advantage of the savings to stock up on my fave products and try some highly buzzed-about brands, including Summer Fridays and The Inkey List.

My skin tends to get super needy (read: very dry) during the winter months, so I focused most of my budget on products that would give me a mega moisture boost, as well as new hair and lip care products — basically all the Zoom meeting essentials!

Scroll through my virtual Sephora beauty and skincare haul to see what I picked up!

Skincare and Face Masks

Origins Frothy Face Wash from Sephora

Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash *

Sephora, $17-$32 (received free sample)

Key benefit: Easily rinses away makeup, impurities, and surface oils for skin that feels comfortably clean

Wishful Yo Glow exfoliating scrub from Sephora

Wishful Yo Glow Facial Enzyme Scrub *

Sephora, $27-$51 (received free sample)

Key benefit: Gentle yet powerful exfoliator that is infused with pineapple and papaya enzymes, BHAs, and AHAs to leave skin with a healthy glow

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Moisturizer from Sephora

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer *

Sephora, $34

Key benefit: This has saved me more times than I count! It’s quite thick, so I recommend using it only overnight or sparingly on especially troubling skin areas

Tatcha The Water Cream moisturizer from Sephora

Tatcha The Water Cream Oil-Free Pore Minimizing Moisturizer *

Sephora, $26-$89 (received free sample)

Key benefit: Oil-free, anti-aging water cream that releases a burst of skin-improving Japanese nutrients, powerful botanicals, and optimal hydration for poreless-looking skin

The Inkey List Q10 Antioxidant Serum from Sephora

The Inkey List Q10 Antioxidant Serum *

Sephora, $8.99

Key benefit: Works to both protect and prevent accelerated signs of aging and environmental stress while hydrating the skin

Murad Vitamin C Eye Serum from Sephora

Murad Vitamin C Dark Circle Correcting Eye Serum *

Sephora, $79 (received free sample)

Key benefit: Fights the look of dark circles while light-reflecting micro-minerals visibly brighten and de-puff

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Face Mask from Sephora

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask Mini *

Sephora, $34

Key benefit: Rich hydration and a radiant complexion after just one application — and it’s the closest thing you’ll get to embracing the jetsetter life in the middle of a pandemic

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40 Beauty Products You Need from Sephora’s Holiday Savings Event

Sephora's Holiday Savings Event 2020 Picks angelamclean.ca

If you’re overdue for a stock-up on your favourite beauty and skincare products, or in the mood to treat yourself (as you should!), Sephora’s latest shopping event is here to spread some early holiday cheer. The can’t-miss beauty sale of the year, Sephora’s Holiday Savings Event, is on now (ending Nov. 9) and it’s a great time to get ahead on your Christmas shopping. While you’re at it, why not pick up a few new items to add to your routine?

The biggest cosmetics brands, including Tarte, Yves Saint Laurent, Benefit and celeb-fronted lines Rare Beauty and Fenty Beauty, are taking part and giving Beauty Insiders up to 20% off their products! Rouge members currently have first access, with VIB members having a chance to shop 15% off sitewide* starting Nov. 3. Insider members will still have five full days to score 10% off as of Nov. 5.

I shout out my latest beauty and skincare finds almost every month in my Favourites lists, but this is definitely the time to splurge — especially with these great savings. Not sure where to start? Snag beauty shelf inspiration from my Sephora wish list, organized to the max for all of your skincare and makeup needs!

Skincare and Face Masks

Fresh Soy Face Cleanser - Sephora

* Fresh Soy Makeup Removing Face Wash *

Sephora, $20-$88

Saturday Skin Face Exfoliator - Sephora

* Saturday Skin Rub-A-Dub Refining Peel Gel *

Sephora, $37

As featured on my April Favourites list

First Aid Beauty Wild Oat Hydrating Toner - Sephora

* First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner *

Sephora, $29

As featured on my May Favourites list

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator - Sephora

* Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator *

Sephora, $16-$100

Perfect for daily use!

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer - Sephora

* First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer *

Sephora, $34

This has saved me more times than I count! It’s quite thick, so I recommend using it only overnight or sparingly on especially troubling skin areas.

FAB Pharma BHA Acne Spot Treatment Gel 2% Salicylic Acid - Sephora

* FAB Pharma BHA Acne Spot Treatment Gel 2% Salicylic Acid *

Sephora, $34

As featured on my September Favourites list, this is the perfect product to combat stubborn maskne!

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May Favourites

Angela McLean May Favourites

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links for Redbubble, SHEIN and Pura Vida Bracelets and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking these links.

As the famous saying goes, the show quarantine must go on.

Let’s start this off with an important PSA: PLEASE keep socially distancing and wearing a mask and/or gloves. If not for yourself, do it for your immunocompromised friends, parents, grandparents and neighbours. The better we keep this up, the sooner we can enjoy our beautiful summer weather!

As you do your part, stay comfortable, entertained and feeling your best with my latest faves across fashion, skincare, music, spring reads and bingeable TV.

Fashion

Music Face Masks

* Face Masks *

The Weeknd Mask, $20 // DNCE Mask, $18.82

If you haven’t already, get acquainted with our newest must-have fashion accessory. As I said in my last blog post dedicated to finding functional and fashionable masks, there’s no reason your PPE can’t be cute and true to your style.

Since I won’t be front row at their concerts anytime soon, I’m looking forward to receiving the two masks pictured above to show my support for The Weeknd and Joe Jonas’ band DNCE. Bonus: Proceeds from The Weeknd’s masks will be donated to the MusiCares COVID-19 relief fund, directly helping those affected in the music industry.

Nice France top

* Travel-Inspired Clothing *

Anthropologie, $80 // SIMILAR STYLES: Anthropologie, $188 (Hawaii/Aloha print); SHEIN, $17 (New York print)

It may be a total tourist move, but I love travel-inspired fashion pieces that represent my favourite cities.

Pre-COVID, I was supposed to spend the majority of this month jetsetting around Europe. 😢 When I found this Nice, France top while online shopping, I took it as a sign that I’ll be able to postpone my travels to when it’s safe to do so — and snap a picture of this shirt where it’s meant to be (and not in my front yard!).

Also, if you know me, you know I have a small addiction to buying anything and everything related to Hawaii — pineapple home decor, palm tree rings, you name it. I’ll take any excuse to spark my wanderlust and bring back those memories and feelings associated with paradise!

Let me know in the comments below which travel destinations you would rep!

Skincare

Laneige Lip Balm and Face Mask

* Lip Sleeping Mask | Laneige *

Sephora, $13+ (or try Laneige’s Hydration-To-Go! Normal to Dry Skin set, also from Sephora, $38)

I always feared Laneige’s best-selling Lip Sleeping Mask was just an overhyped lip balm, but I was very pleasantly surprised when I first tried it. To test it out for yourself, I highly recommend picking up a mini Good Night Kit to also score a sample size of their popular Water Sleeping Mask. The lip mask wouldn’t be an immediate repurchase for me as you can get similar results at a lower price point, but it’s a great gift to a friend or yourself (#SelfLoveClub). Bring on the smooches 💋

I’ll report back here and on Instagram @angelaaaxo with my thoughts on the mask!

Origins Hydrating Sleeping Mask

* Drink Up Intensive Overnight Hydrating Mask | Origins *

Sephora, $17-$33

This Origins leave-on face mask is one of the best I’ve ever used. Formulated with avocado and swiss glacier water, it instantly moisturizes and smooths skin well into the morning, giving you a beautiful dewy glow without breakouts or buildup. I use it as a once-a-week treat, so the $17 mini bottle is a great deal.

First Aid Beauty Oat Toner

* Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner | First Aid Beauty *

Sephora, $29

I raved about First Aid Beauty’s Fab Faves line in my April Favourites post and it looks like I’ve found another personal holy grail. Toner is a recent re-addition to my nightly skincare routine and this FAB pick is gentle, moisturizing and perfect for sensitive skin. Also, can we take a minute to admire this visually appealing promo photo?

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