Sephoras Top Beauty Steals: 9 Affordable Must-Haves To Upgrade Your Routine

As a former Sephora employee with four years of experience under my belt, I’ve had the chance to try and recommend some of the brand’s best-selling products to customers. From foundation to eyeshadow, here are nine of my favorite beauty must-haves that won’t dent your wallet – all for $25 or less.

The Sephora Collection Liquid Foundation ($22) is one of my go-to base products, boasting light to medium coverage and a radiant, dewy finish perfect for dry skin. This affordable foundation has become a staple in my makeup routine, and I’m obsessed with how well it lasts throughout the day. As part of the Sephora Collection, this product showcases the brand’s commitment to offering high-quality, accessible beauty products that cater to diverse skin types and tones.

The Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette ($29) is another favorite eyeshadow palette that delivers neutral shades and creamy textures for everyday looks or more dramatic evening styles. What sets this palette apart is its innovative heat-activated formula, which creates a sultry, smoky effect when applied to the lid.

A cult-fave moisturizer is the Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream ($68), providing long-lasting hydration and leaving my skin feeling silky smooth and supple. As part of the Drunk Elephant brand, which was co-founded by Dr. Tiffany Dohrmann – a dermatologist with a passion for innovative skincare solutions – this product showcases the brand’s commitment to using only the best, clinically-tested ingredients.

Medium coverage is achieved with the Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Foundation ($27), offering a natural-looking finish that lasts all day even in hot weather conditions. This eco-friendly foundation features a blend of natural clays and antioxidants to nourish and protect the skin.

The Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer ($18) is one of my go-to lip glosses, providing a subtle wash of color and a gorgeous shine that’s perfect for adding a pop of color to any look. As part of Rihanna’s groundbreaking beauty brand, Fenty Beauty – which was co-founded by the singer and entrepreneur in 2017 – this product showcases the brand’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity.

A great brow is the ultimate makeup hack, achieved with the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz ($21), a precise, angled brush for targeting specific areas of the brow. This innovative design also features a built-in spoolie for combing out stray hairs.

The Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector ($38) adds a radiant glow to any complexion, featuring a unique blend of nourishing ingredients and shimmering pigments that create a subtle, sun-kissed effect. As part of Becca’s popular Cosmetics Collection – which was re-launched in 2015 after being acquired by Estée Lauder Companies – this product showcases the brand’s commitment to using only the best, high-performance ingredients.

The NYX Professional Makeup Butter ($10) is another affordable eyeshadow product that provides a smooth, even base for applying eyeshadow. This creamy, blendable formula features a unique blend of natural ingredients and pigments that create a rich, buttery texture that’s easy to apply.

Last but not least, the Huda Beauty Desert Dusk Eyeshadow Palette ($65) is one of my favorite affordable options that deliver neutral shades and creamy textures for everyday looks or more dramatic evening styles. This innovative design features a unique blend of natural ingredients and pigments that create a rich, buttery texture that’s easy to apply.