What R29 Shopping Editors Are Buying From Sephora’s Spring Sale

This is not a drill: Sephora’s Spring Savings Event is back, and we here at R29 are pretty stoked about it. If you’re not familiar with the sale, let us regale you with some key info: Depending on your Beauty Insider tier, you can get up to 20% off all purchases during the entire sale period, making it an excellent opportunity to stock up on pricey, rarely discounted products, or to try something new without paying full price.

The sale is now open to the public, and the discount breakdown is as follows: Rouge members get first dibs on the sale — and a generous 20% off discount, and VIBs and Insiders enjoy 15% off and 10% off, respectively. (Sephora is also showing love to its in-house label by giving you 30% off all Sephora Collection products for the entire sale period, regardless of reward tier.) To apply the discount to your cart, simply use promo code YAYSAVE at checkout. For all members, the sale wraps on April 15. (Some fine print: Customers are limited to only one Dyson item and one Shark Beauty item per SKU, per transaction, and you cannot use the discount on products from The Ordinary, Proven Skincare, and MAC Viva Glam.)

Since we know Sephora can be a little overwhelming (in the best way, that is), we polled savvy R29 editors on what beauty gems they’re adding to their virtual carts during Sephora’s Spring Savings Event. Keep scrolling to shop them all.

"Nothing can transport you somewhere else quicker than fragrance, especially if it smells like a tropical vacation. Brown Girl Jane’s newest scent, Carnivale, will make you feel like you’re in the Caribbean, soaking up the sun and sipping on a delicious cocktail with your girls. It’s got notes of mango, musk, and vanilla, so it’s the perfect balance of fruity and sweet. Plus, they recently became available at Sephora, so I’m taking every chance I get to stock up while it’s on sale." — Sara Tan, Beauty Director

"Sunscreen is a year-round thing — but with summer around the corner, I'm about to stock up since I'm about to be reapplying even more than usual. Innbeauty Project just launched a luminous mineral SPF that I plan on wearing on repeat this summer, and I'll be stocking up on a few tubes while I can get it at a discount." — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer

"I’ve received countless compliments on my skin since using this tinted balm. Actually, I’m convinced that people think I’m not wearing any makeup. It takes moments to blend into the skin and the finish sits somewhere between matte and dewy. It blurs red skin staining left behind by my previous breakouts and tucks away my dark circles. Even better? It doesn’t require touch-ups. Shade 15 is perfect for me." — Jacqueline Kilikita, Deputy Beauty Director

"I've heard rave things about this cleansing balm from my beauty editor friends, but have never tried it myself. That said, I'm all about the double-cleanse life, and this cleanser checks all the boxes in terms of what I look for in a makeup-removing product: It's gentle (read: not going to irritate sensitive eyes), hydrating, but also melts SPF and mascara without having to rug or tug. Givent the already affordable price point, I have a feeling it could emerge as my new go-to." — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer

"IMO, this lip pencil beats almost every other luxury brand I’ve tried — it’s that good. I absolutely love the creamy, glide-on texture and gorgeous color payoff, and have a habit of stocking up on them out of an irrational fear of my favorite shades being discontinued. At 30% off, I’m planning on snapping up a couple more of my daily lip combo, in addition to trying some new, brighter hues for spring." – Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer

"I’ve been a UD stan since I started wearing makeup back in high school, and to this day, they’re one of my favorite, most-worn makeup brands. I have a special soft spot for the brand’s Moondust shadows, which are so sparkly and fun. I plan on snapping up my daily allover shade, Space Cowboy, in addition to Lithium, a stunning silvery taupey-brown for a smoky moment. These shadows are so pigmented that one pan lasts me easily six months, if not more, even with regular use." – Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer

"I haven’t fallen in love with a foundation in a very long time, but this new-ish formulation from Make Up For Ever is everything I ever wanted in a foundation and then some. As a dry skin girlie, I love how hydrating this foundation is — it claims to be made with 86% skincare ingredients including hyaluronic acid, and it shows! But not only does it feel great on my skin, it also looks so good, too. It provides natural-looking coverage and gives a glowy finish. I haven’t stopped using it since it came into my possession and I know I’m going to need a refill soon." – Sara Tan, Beauty Director

"I feel like the only person in my friend group who hasn’t tried the Shark FlexStyle, so…time to change that. I have an older Dyson Airwrap that is sadly collecting dust, but am hopeful that the Shark will be more my speed based on rave reviews I’ve heard from my beauty editor pals. Plus, it basically never goes on sale, so I’m thinking now’s a smart time to invest, and I’m already calculating the cost-per-use compared to my love of Drybar blowouts..." – Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer

“I’ve been seeing this lip oil all over TikTok and it has been haunting my dreams. I tested the Watermelon Sugar shade when I was in a department store the other day, and immediately fell in love: it has such a gorgeous fruity scent, and the oil is loaded with baby pink, shiny glitter. It contains honey for hydration (from mega-influencer Negin Mirsalehi, at that), and doesn’t feel sticky on the skin at all.” — Venus Wong, Senior Writer

"I’m a 2025 bride, and spoiler alert — this is the blush I want to wear on my big day. (I’m a blushing bride…get it?) The shades are insanely gorgeous, and the finish is like nothing else I’ve tried. The cream-to-powder formula glides onto skin and leaves a diffused kiss of color that doesn’t disappear or blend so much that it disappears. I also love dabbing a bit onto my lips for a monochromatic look, and the effect is as gorgeous IRL as in photos. (I’ll also be getting shades for my bridesmaids, so if you’re reading this Sarah, Jesa, and Rachel...act surprised.)" – Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer

"I notice a big difference in the look and feel of my hair when I don’t use this: it’s dry, tangled, and dull otherwise. The formula boasts a mega mix of nourishing, shine-enhancing oils like argan oil, camellia oil and maize oil. Despite this, my hair never feels heavy or greasy, but rather supple and healthy. I always go for the 100ml bottle; it feels as though it lasts forever. Honestly, nothing much beats it." — Jacqueline Kilikita, Deputy Beauty Director

“Whenever there is a sale on Tatcha products, I jump on it immediately. I have been looking far and wide and still have yet to find a toner that measures up to The Essence. It boasts some of the finest ingredients you can find from Japan: fermented rice from Akita, algae from Okinawa, and Uji green tea from Kyoto. This unique medley of superfoods leaves my skin plump and fresh – especially along my T-zone, without making my skin feel greasy.” — Venus Wong, Senior Writer

"I discovered this concealer after asking my local Sephora beauty advisor for a full-coverage concealer, and oh my goodness — it’s amazing! It covers everything, is easily blendable, and stays on my oily skin all night without looking cakey. I will be buying another during the sale so that I’m not without it." — Becca Sax, Affiliate Coordinator

"I’m always in the market for a good lip product, and have heard fabulous things about Tower 28. I need my lip gloss to be moisturizing and not feel too heavy, and these shades are so pretty. I also love that the brand is AAPI-owned, vegan, and cruelty-free." — Becca Sax, Affiliate Coordinator