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So Sephora's having a sale... What to skip & what's actually WORTH IT

18 products · Apr 10, 2026 · Watch on YouTube ↗

  1. alexandraanele mentioning Haus Labs Foundation at 01:32 in their YouTube video
    • I'm obsessed with it
    • It's beautiful. It has an incredible finish1:31
    • I love the color range1:32
    • It's a water-based formula, so it's a little bit more liquidy and it doesn't feel heavy on my skin2:17
    • It does not exacerbate existing acne
    • It's very lightweight on the skin1:59
    • It's relatively buildable, but I typically like to use it to even out my skin tone and just create like a really beautiful base2:02
    • I love the packaging
  2. alexandraanele mentioning Summer Fridays Flushed Lip Stain at 04:24 in their YouTube video
    Flushed Lip Stainshade · Almond
    • It is so beautiful
    • It stays like at the end of the night when I wash my face, I still have a bit of the stain on my lips4:16
    • It's a very natural nude color4:24
    • I love the formula
    • I do like the applicator. It has like a weird fluff that you use for application and the other side for more precise application
    • It's my go-to nude lip product
    • It has been selling out quickly
  3. alexandraanele mentioning Kulfi Lip Stain at 06:22 in their YouTube video
    • I love them so much6:15
    • Rose is so gorgeous with a beautiful finish6:22
    • It's a lip stain oil, so it's hydrating, not sticky, not wet6:28
    • You could mix the shades for a gorgeous look12:18
  4. alexandraanele mentioning Hung Vanngo Beauty Lip Liner at 08:45 in their YouTube video
    Accentuating Longwear Lip Linershade · Follow the Natural Shape
    • It's a beautiful rich nude rose color that creates a your lips but better look8:45
    • It's quite longwear but doesn't set immediately, allowing blending
    • I love it so much and have multiple colors
  5. alexandraanele mentioning Sephora Cream Contour at 10:35 in their YouTube video
    Cream Contour Stickshade · Fair to Light
    • It's incredibly pigmented, so a tiny bit goes a long way
    • It's a really cool toned contour with almost a purpley gray tone, no red or orange10:35
    • It blends really nicely and works well especially with platinum hair
  6. alexandraanele mentioning Kenra Professional Dry Texture Spray 6 at 13:39 in their YouTube video
    • It smells delicious, like fruity candy from childhood13:36
    • Best dry texture spray there is, hands down13:39
    • Doesn't weigh hair down or feel heavy, creates nice grip
    • Works well for very fine hair with just a little misting
  7. alexandraanele mentioning Ultra Violette Sheen Screen Lip Balm at 15:33 in their YouTube video
    • It's SPF 50 and amazing for sun protection on lips
    • Doesn't smell or taste bad like most SPF lip products15:21
    • Smells like birthday cake, funfetti, very nice scent15:33
    • Works nicely with lip stains
  8. alexandraanele mentioning Merit Beauty Flush Balm Cream Blush at 17:39 in their YouTube video
    • It's hydrating and shears out nicely on pale skin
    • Creates a beautiful flush and works well on cheeks16:57
    • Has a soft satiny feel, not too wet for a balm17:39
    • Can also be used on lips for a blended look
  9. alexandraanele mentioning ciele Skin Tint at 19:39 in their YouTube video
    Ciele$44.00
    • It is a little too oily for me
    • The color has a little too much pink and is more neutral19:39
    • The formula feels nice and hydrating
    • It blended in pretty nicely despite the color not being perfect
  10. alexandraanele mentioning Kérastase Nutritive Hydrating Scalp Serum for Dry Scalp at 22:26 in their YouTube video
    • It is heavily perfumed, almost like putting perfume on your scalp, which can be overwhelming22:01
    • Using 1-2 droppers after washing hair feels nice and voluminous22:26
    • I don't think it is necessary and I haven't noticed significant benefits
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    NARS$55.00
    • The finish is beautiful, satin matte full coverage
    • It makes me break out and suffocates my skin, worsening breakouts
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    Lassi Lips Staining Lip Linershade · Platonic (Cool Taupe)
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    • I use it on natural days to set brows and it looks natural
    • It has a little brush and comb and is easy to use
  14. alexandraanele mentioning innisfree Green Tea Ceramide Milk Toner at 27:14 in their YouTube video
    innisfree$24.00
    • I like the idea of green tea for hydration and it's supposed to be good for oily skin27:14
  15. alexandraanele mentioning Olaplex Purple Shampoo at 27:53 in their YouTube video
    • Hands down best purple shampoo in the entire world27:42
    • You don't need to wait long for toning, just wash and rinse27:53
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    • If my skin barrier is damaged, one use makes my skin supple and soft the next morning
    • I don't like using it many times in a row because it can be too moisturizing
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    • I use it on my hands before moisturizing and it made a huge difference for dry, eczema-prone skin
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    Fresh$85.00
    • I use it every day and a little goes a long way
    • It hydrates beautifully and works well under sunscreen
    • It smells like pickles with a hint of rose, which might be off-putting for some
    • It's very expensive but worth it for me because my skin looks beautiful since using it

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