Everything Worth Shopping at Sephora’s Summer Sale

You may have your eyes on all of the Fourth of July and early Amazon Prime Day sales happening right now, but Sephora has entered the chat with some huge news of its own. The retailer’s first-ever Summer Deal Week starts on Thursday, July 4, and goes through Wednesday, July 10, with new discounts dropping every day.

Below, we’re breaking down the best markdowns to shop before they sell out. TL;DR: You’ll save 25% on top brands like Tula and Sunday Riley, 25% on most shampoos and conditioners, and up to 50% on select makeup, fragrances, and more. If you’re a Beauty Insider (it’s free to sign up!), you’ll also get free shipping and earn points toward rewards. Now, onto the good stuff.

Our top picks

1. Peace Out Pore Perfecting Cleanser—originally $25; now $19
2. Youth To The People Superfood Air-Whip Moisture Cream—originally $48; now $36
3. Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One AHA Lactic Acid Treatment—originally $122; now $92
4. Kiehl’s Better Screen UV Serum—originally $42; now $32
5. Augustinus Bader The Rich Shampoo—originally $60; now $45

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Washing away all of the sweat, oil, and sunscreen at the end of a long day isn’t just great for your skin—it also feels pretty amazing. You’ll find several options on sale that can get the job done, but we recommend checking out Peace Out’s Pore Perfecting Cleanser. This 2024 SELF Healthy Beauty Award winner feels soft to the touch thanks to its creamy formula, but uses exfoliating ingredients to combat acne while giving skin a nice glow.

No matter which skin type you have, after cleansing, your face needs the hydration that comes from a good moisturizer. The SELF team put a bunch to the test for our 2024 Healthy Beauty Awards—one standout is Youth To The People’s Superfood Air-Whip Moisture Cream, which has a light texture that layers well with other skin care. One tester said: “It just made my face look and feel so good. I didn’t think I’d be running to repurchase a $48 cream, but here I am!” (Lucky for you, it’s just $36 during the sale.)

Serums, oils, and treatments can tackle dryness, discoloration, acne, and almost any other skin woes you might have. Tula’s 24-7 Ultra Hydration Serum is packed with three forms of hyaluronic acid to help your skin stay plump and smooth—you can slip this 2023 Healthy Beauty Award winner into your A.M. or P.M. routine (or both). We also have to mention Peace Out’s Skincare Acne Day Dots, another Healthy Beauty Awards standout. One tester said: “Out of all of the acne patches I’ve tried, these are some of the best! They’re thinner than others on the market, which makes them more comfortable to wear all day (or night, if you prefer to sleep with a patch on).”

The only thing better than stepping into a cool shower after a hot day is using a soap, serum, or scrub that feels (and smells) like a spa treatment. Our top pick? Youth To The People’s Superfood + Niacinamide Body Cleanser, a 2024 Healthy Beauty Awards favorite. “If I imagine what a rich person’s body wash would look like in their luxury bathroom, it’s this product,” one tester said. “My body felt super refreshed, revitalized, and hydrated after using this, and it’s become my new go-to.”

Finding a sunscreen that doesn’t make you feel sticky or look like Casper the Friendly Ghost isn’t impossible, but it might take some trial and error. We found some solid options during our 2024 Healthy Beauty Awards, including Kiehl’s Better Screen UV Serum. Its lightweight consistency glides on easily, and one tester said it gave their skin a nice, dewy appearance.

This is not a drill: During the sale, you can get 25% off almost all shampoos and conditioners at Sephora (with a few exceptions). We can think of several options worth rinsing and repeating with. If you’re searching for a set, we recommend Nécessaire’s The Shampoo and The Conditioner, both of which are formulated to avoid irritating sensitive scalps. The duo won SELF’s 2023 Healthy Beauty Awards testers over, who praised The Shampoo for its gentle but thorough clean and The Conditioner for softening and detangling hair in one swoop.

Sephora is changing up its makeup deals every day throughout the sale, but here are a few Healthy Beauty Award–winning products we recommend keeping an eye on. Some of our tried-and-trues: Kosas’ Brow Pop Nano that’ll add shape and definition, Saie’s Dew Blush for a fresh-from-the-sun flush, and Laura Mericer’s Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Concealer to touch up blemishes or dark circles.

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