I’ve tried enough high-end makeup to know that a beautiful package doesn’t always translate to a better formula. Some of my most reliable beauty staples come from Sephora Collection—and they consistently outperform products that get far more attention.
From lip liner that survives a hot makeout sesh with my man, to a foundation brush I’ve repurchased five times, these are the five products I’d tell you to stop overlooking.
1. Colorful 8HR Longwear Transferproof Lip Liner
Dinner. Drinks. Making out. Still on. I’ve tried what feels like a million lip liners, and this is the one that keeps making the viral favorites look overrated. It gives me the definition I want and actually holds onto it. A lip liner shouldn’t need its own maintenance schedule.
2. PRO Foundation Brush #64
Every time I use this brush, my foundation looks airbrushed. Almost suspiciously good. It gives me that smooth, even finish I haven’t been able to get from my high-end brushes—and makes such a difference that I’ve repurchased it five times. If your foundation never looks quite as good as you want it to, the brush deserves some attention.
3. 12HR Wear Transferproof Makeup Setting Spray with Vitamin C
A setting spray needs to do more than feel refreshing for three seconds. This one keeps my makeup in place without leaving my skin feeling tight or dried out. The transferproof finish is what sold me, but the hydrated look is why I keep reaching for it. It performs better than most of the setting sprays I’ve tried, including the ones everyone insists you need.
4. 12HR Colorful Waterproof Retractable Eyeliner
I’m still impressed by how stubborn this eyeliner is. In my experience, crying, swimming, even showering haven’t sent it sliding down my face. It stays where I put it, which is apparently a lot to ask of some eyeliners. For definition I don’t have to keep checking in the mirror, this is the one.
5. Satin Hydrating Lipstick
Pretty color means very little when your lips look cracked an hour later. This lipstick actually keeps mine feeling hydrated and smooth, with a satin finish that makes the whole look feel polished. So many formulas start beautifully and turn dry as they wear. This is the one I reach for when I want color I can comfortably keep on.
These are the products I reach for because I like what they do on my face. Sephora Collection deserves more attention—and these five are an excellent place to start.
