What ELLE Editors Are Buying From Sephora’s Annual Savings Event

Why we love it: “Housing a Sol de Janeiro body butter in your beauty arsenal is a sign that you value putting quality formulas on your skin, you love to smell good, and you have a particular concern you want to address. With Delicia Drench, the latest in the Sol lineup, your skin is treated to a moisture-rich, barrier-supporting formula that coats your skin in nourishment that can stand strong against the biting chill of the city.”—Nerisha Penrose, ELLE.com beauty commerce editor

Why we love it: ELLE editors swarmed the Ami Colé Skin-Enhancing Foundation Stick package when it first arrived at the office. Digital director Danielle James enjoys the fact that “this lightweight foundation gives you a flawless finish. It’s your skin, but better. I love the slim stick. It’s easy to pop in your everyday bag or a travel makeup bag,” she says.

Fellow editor Nerisha Penrose agrees. “I’m not ashamed to admit I use the Paris filter almost every time I post—and here’s a foundation that gives me that filter effect IRL. One swipe was all I needed to make this foundation stick the star player of my beauty lineup. Shade match? Incredible. Finish? Gorgeous natural dry-down. Performance? Have you read my review? This foundation stick outlasted an Alo HIIT workout session—need I say more?”

Why we love it: “Laney Crowell (Saie founder) and I have something in common—we both have acne-prone skin. So, if there was any one brand to put my trust in for makeup, it’s one that prioritizes skin and efficacy. As a fan of Saie’s other makeup products (Dew Blush and Glowy Super Gel are faves), I was excited to test the concealer and loved every minute of the application. The wand is tiny enough to fit in the inner corners but sizeable enough to offer a good color payoff with minimal swipes; the dry-down is natural and bright, a plus for a very sleepy girl like myself. Even more, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid work to keep the under-eyes soothed and smooth.”—Nerisha Penrose

Why we love it: “You can connect the dots with all the post-acne scarring on my face, which should tell you I’m someone who prefers matte, full-coverage foundations. However, this Make Up For Ever foundation crept into my favorites and proved why you should never close yourself off from trying new formulas. It’s breathable, buildable, and luminous.”—Nerisha Penrose

Why we love it: “My hair remains tucked under a protective style, but once a month, whenever I do allow it to come up for air, it’s for this shampoo right here. Rosemary and eucalyptus provide a subtle spicy sensation on my scalp, a real delight after weeks of itching, and the formula gently melts away gunk without drying my hair out.”˜Nerisha Penrose

Why we love it: “This sunscreen spray makes sun protection fun. It smells so good you’ll want to reapply. The bright packaging makes you think: summer!”—Danielle James

Why we love it: “During the winter, I wore my hair in silk presses. This always makes me nervous because I have zig-zag curls, which are more prone to breakage. This heat protectant doesn’t weigh my hair down, and after the second use, I stopped worrying about my curls reverting. I’ve been released from heat damage anxiety!”—Danielle James

Why we love it: “I have hair that gets oily relatively quickly (the longest I can go without washing my hair has shrunk from a week to two days), and it makes me shrink away from heavy oils that’ll weigh my hair down even more. However, this oil from Olaplex hydrates my strands and ends without making them feel greasy, and it’s just what I need to make sure my hair stays healthy even when I’m using my straightener more than usual.”—Carol Lee, ELLE.com associate beauty e-commerce writer

Why we love it: “I love matte lips, but they don’t always love me, as many formulas dry my lips out, and then I’m left with nothing but a chapped, peeling pout by the end of the day. Merit’s new matte lipstick never does me dirty like that, thanks to the hyaluronic acid and sesame seed extract in its formula. Plus, all of the shades in the range are downright gorgeous; the desaturated, flattering hues call out to me like a siren’s song. If it’s good enough for Greta Lee (she wore Antibes at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards), it’s good enough for me.”—Carol Lee

Why we love it: ““Several years ago, a random patch of eczema showed up on one of my eyelids. I traveled to my local Sephora on a quest to find a cure, and a beauty advisor guided me toward this eye cream. My hand shook as I paid for the pricey bottle, but I was desperate. I’m happy to report that the journey was not for naught; within a matter of days, the patch disappeared, and my eyelids were smooth and moisturized to boot.”—Carol Lee

Why we love it: ““I recently got married and my only request to my makeup artist was that she finish my bridal look with Saie’s glowy gel. It gives the perfect fresh-face glow.”—Rose Minutaglio, ELLE.com senior editor, features and projects