Sephora has launched a huge sale, treating shoppers to discounts of up to 60% on hundreds of skin and body products. Beauty fanatics can browse through all sorts of luxury skincare items at reduced prices - including huge brand names like Bondi Sands, Laneige and more.
The sale comes as the UK has welcomed its third ever Sephora shop. On Thursday (May 16), Sephora opened its door to shoppers at Manchester's Trafford Centre.
Hundreds of lucky shoppers were gifted free goodie bags packed full of products worth more than £1,200. It’s still possible to get your hands on a goodie bag, as Sephora will be giving them away again on Saturday and Sunday (May 17-18), according to the MEN.
But, if you don’t have time to dash to Manchester, we’ve scouted out some of the best deals in Sephora's Skin and Body Event.
- SEPHORA COLLECTION Vitamin C+E Super Glow Serum 30ml - NOW: £18.35 | WAS: £22.99
- COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch 24 Patches - NOW: £4.75 | WAS: £5.99
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Sun Cream 50ml - NOW: £16 | WAS: £20
- Emma Hardie Amazing Face Natural Lift and Sculpt Moringa Cleansing Balm 100ml - NOW: £46.50 | WAS: £52
- Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré Moisturiser 75ml - NOW: £16.45 | WAS: £21.99
- Ultrasun Super Sensitive High SPF30 Family Formula 400ml - NOW: £37.50 | WAS: £50
Below is a look at some more products that boast the highest discount...
1. LANEIGE Retinol Firming Cream Treatment 15ml
Included in Sephora's sale is the LANEIGE Retinol Firming Cream Treatment. It was £36, but is now £15.10 - saving shoppers a 58 per cent. If you’re looking for a facial treatment to help with fine lines and wrinkles this summer, this Laneige treatment features pure retinol and peptides for a "firmer looking appearance".
It also uses 5D Hyaluronic Acid Complex to help give your skin an intense hydration. The Cream Treatment has a 4.5 out of five star rating from hundreds of reviews.
One shopper who gave five stars wrote: "I bought and used this for the last three days on my recent fine lines around my mouth from smiling. I woke up this morning to nothing at all! I am surprised how fast the results were!"
A second put: "Awesome! My lines are disappeared! I just received it this week!" A third added: "Love this retinol cream. I usually have hard time finding eye creams, particularly retinol ones as my skin is quite sensitive. This one, however, exceeded my expectations! So hydrating and so effective!"
However, a fourth penned: "I don’t love the packaging as it was difficult to work with at first. I also feel there could be more product for the price point since you would not get too many applications with it."
2. SKINNY TAN Notox Retinol Dream Serum 50ml
The SKINNY TAN Notox Retinol Dream Serum has the biggest saving across the sale event, boasting a whopping 64 per cent off. The serum is usually priced at £29.99, now can be yours for just £10.94.
Formulated with retinol for the ‘best proven’ anti-ageing benefits, the serum can be used as a gradual tan for long term results. Retinol helps to exfoliate the skin, increase skin cell turnover and stimulate collagen.
3. SEASONLY Swappable Heads Roller
With a 60 per cent discount, Sephora shoppers can now get the SEASONLY Swappable Heads Roller for £24.62, down from £62. The Swappable Heads Roller comes with three different heads, so you can choose whichever one is suitable for your skincare needs.
The roller comes with an obsidian roller, white quartz gua sha, stainless steel and zinc double massage ball. The obsidian roller helps to stimulate blood circulation, while the white quartz gua sha helps revitalise the face and smooth wrinkles and fine lines.
If you’re looking to target specific areas, the stainless steel double massage ball can help you glide over the arch of the eyebrows and the cheekbones.
4. Bali Body BB SKIN Face Mask Applicator
For face mask fans, you can now get the Bali Body BB SKIN Face Mask Applicator for just £6.37. The face mask applicator was originally priced at £15.
5. Bali Body BB SKIN Vitamin D Serum
Bali Body's BB SKIN Vitamin D Serum 30ml is designed to enrich your skin with vitamin D. Originally priced at £30, shoppers can now get the serum for just £12.74, a saving of 58 per cent.
The serum is suitable for all skin types and it can also help protect your skin against a range of environmental factors.
6. BONDI SANDS Technocolor Application Mitt
As summer rolls around, achieving that sun-kissed glow can be incorporated into your skincare routine. The BONDI SANDS Technocolor Application Mitt boasts a 57 per cent discount, meaning you can now buy it for just £3.
The mitt has an average 4.78 out of five star rating from 40 reviews. One shopper wrote: “I never leave reviews but this really is one of the best self tanners I’ve used. And I’ve used a lot.”
7. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Awakening Gel Eye Cream
Sephora’s Skin and Body Event is also giving shoppers the chance to bag some much-need eye products. The Neutrogena Hydro Boost Awakening Gel Eye Cream can be yours for just £6.22 - down from £14.25 (a 56 per cent discount).
The eye cream helps to give your skin a "shot of hydration", while protecting the skin’s barrier using hyaluronic acid. The lightweight formula "locks in hydration for 24 hours to prevent loss of suppleness".
8. SALTEE Hydrating Mist
For those in need of a refresh during the hot weather, the SALTEE Hydrating Mist (was £20, now £9.10) can be used as a cooling treatment to "soothe and rejuvenate" the skin. The mist is formulated with hyaluronic acid to "lock in the skin’s moisture", while its added vitamin C can help "brighten" your skin’s appearance. .
9. Moon Juice G Pack
Another big saving is Moon Juice's G Pack, at 54 per cent. Originally priced at £54, shoppers can bag the antioxidant powder for just £24.43.
You can use it in the morning and evening as part of your daily skin care routine. All you need to do is add it to your chosen hyaluronic serum, as well as a drop of water in the palm of your hand. Mix with your finger and apply to your face and neck.
10. VIDA GLOW De-Stress
The VIDA GLOW De-Stress (was £30, now £14.21) is a food supplement that can be added to your health routine. It is formulated to help those who feel overworked and overwhelmed.
Unlike standard anti-stress supplements, VIDA GLOW De-Stress is "fast-acting and bioavailable". It utilises "both physiological and sensorial mechanisms to moderate how your body adapts and responds to stress in both the short and long-term".
It uses key ingredients such as active Serenzo, vitamin C and vitamin B5. The capsules can be taken alongside other vitamins.
What else is available?
Besides Sephora, there are plenty of other beauty retailers offering discounts and sales. Look Fantastic is selling hundreds of items that have been cut by up to 60% online. It is now selling Peter Thomas Roth's VITAL-E Microbiome Age Defense Cream 50ml for just £27.80 - it was £69.50.
Amazon is also currently offering thousands of beauty products - including makeup, fragrance, skincare and nailcare. One of its bestselling items is COSRX's Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, which has been reduced from £21.99 to £11.
