TOP SHELF: The Sephora Spring Sale
What actually belongs on your Top Shelf + a fun playlist!
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about all the things we carry—and what we finally allow ourselves to set down. In my last post, I talked about the things we carry emotionally, spiritually, the stories we’re made of. And while this one’s a little more lighthearted, it still circles back to the same idea: care. Just in a softer, everyday kind of way.
Care can look like deep reflection.
Or like making space to feel good in your skin.
It might be taking five extra minutes for your hair or finally restocking that product you squeeze to the very last drop.
And let’s be honest—it might also look like grabbing something you’ve been eyeing because it’s on sale!
The Sephora Spring Sale is here, and while I’m not the kind of person who chases every new product drop, I do love a good beauty sale. Especially when it helps me refill my essentials and try one or two new things just for fun.
One of the ways I like to think about beauty is as a kind of wardrobe—your go-to staples you always return to, with a few seasonal pieces to play with. Minis, samples, travel sizes… they’re perfect for experimenting without commitment.
It’s really just about finding products that support you—especially when life feels full, your skin or hair is changing, and time feels like a luxury.
Because everything’s better with a soundtrack, I made you a playlist to shop to! It’s fun, feminine, and a little unexpected—just like the best beauty rituals tend to be.
Sephora Sale Details:
Sephora Collection: 30% off (April 4-14)
Rouge: 20% off (April 4–14)
VIP: 15% off (April 8–14)
Insider: 10% off (April 8–14)
Use code: SAVEMORE
My Edit: 10 Products Worth the Checkout Button
HAIR
Color Wow Dream Coat
Think of it as a weatherproofing topcoat for your hair. Use it on damp hair, apply heat, and thank me when your frizz disappears for days - this lasts for 2 washes! and is completely lightweight!
Briogeo Sleek Stick
This mini stick is excellent for taming flyaways and baby hairs (hello slick back bun or ponytail!) without that crunchy or greasy look. It’s subtle, effective, and clean. I keep one in my purse to use on the go.
Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Mask
Weekly deep hydration without the weight.
✨ Tip: Try using it as a pre-shampoo treatment for fine or oilier hair types—use it mid-lengths to ends
Dyson Airwrap
Yes, it’s a splurge—and yes, it’s rarely on sale. But it’s the only tool that gives a fancy blowout while I’m half-paying attention and holding a toddler snack in the other hand. It styles without frying your hair, and once you get past the learning curve (DM me I’ll help you!), it feels like cheating (in the best way). Downside? I don’t get my usual arm workout like I do with a round brush and blow dryer—but honestly, that payoff at the end puts an extra bounce in my step!
*If you’re looking for other hair tools (curling irons, flat irons, or travel dryer) my recs are here.
SKIN+ FACE
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm
Non-sticky, plush, and somehow makes you feel pulled together in one swipe. Vanilla Beige is the most wearable nude I’ve found.
Tower 28 SOS Spray
An underrated skin reset. This dermatologist-approved, fragrance-free spray is as clean as it gets—certified by the National Eczema Association and safe for even the most sensitive skin. I reach for it when my face is freaking out from breakouts, travel, or irritation. It calms, soothes, and helps everything feel a little more balanced again—without adding anything harsh or heavy.
Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Eye Patches
I wish I could use these every day—probably because I have two kids and not enough sleep! I keep them in the fridge for an extra de-puffing boost, and honestly… they look kind of fabulous under sunglasses on the way to school drop-off. A little glam, a little survival.
Iris & Romeo Weekend Skin
A tinted SPF with vitamin C and niacinamide that actually feels like skincare. Light coverage, glowy—not greasy. I wack this on in 10 seconds almost every day to feel put together and get my SPF in.
Iris & Romeo Reset Spray
This is my go-to for bringing my skin (and my face in general) back to life mid-day. It’s part serum, part setting spray, and gives you that hydrated, radiant look—like you just had a facial or a really good nap. I keep one in my bag for those moments when my skin feels flat or tired and need a quick refresh that actually makes a difference.
Saint Jane Sun Ritual SPF 30
A mineral sunscreen that goes on smooth and gives a slight blurring effect—great under makeup, or on its own. Doesn’t clog pores, doesn’t leave a cast.
*If you’re curious to try a few things in the Sephora Collection (that 30% off is tempting!), here are my picks that I’ve tested and seen pro makeup artists use again and again.
If this post gave you a little inspo—or helped you narrow down your cart—I’d love if you tapped the heart, left a comment, or shared it with a friend who loves a good beauty ritual (and a great deal).
What’s in your cart? Or what’s one product you always come back to? I’d love to hear.
Xo,
Sunnie