Beauty editor Kaitlyn McClintock is wearing a full face of Sephora Collection makeup.
(Image credit: @kaitlyn_mclintock)
I’ll be honest. Until recently, I couldn’t call myself a big fan of sephora collection. It’s not because I didn’t like the products; This was because I had only tested a few and was unaware of its huge selection. However, the thing is. I don’t think this is unusual. Sephora’s range of in-house items is often overlooked in favor of other, bigger-name brands and the shiny new launches present on the shelves.
However, it’s a shame. IMO, the Sephora collection is quite underrated and full of affordable, IYKYK favorites, like the highly pigmented lip stain that performs as well, if not better, than the luxury options (I’m wearing it in the photo above). Or, eye shadow singles that are silky, easy to blend and have more pan-hitting potential. Ahead, check out the 13 top-rated items I recommend adding to your cart ASAP.
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Cream Lip Stain 10hr Liquid Lipstick – 01 Forever Red
This is one of my all-time favorite Sephora Collection products, and apparently, it’s everyone else’s too because it’s a best-selling, top-rated item. The texture is light and creamy, and the formula is incredibly hydrating and comfortable. In one swipe, it covers my lips in full-pigment color. Soon, it transforms into a full-coverage, long-lasting lip stain. There are 50 shades to choose from, but I love this classic red shade the most.
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Shame! Multiuse Cream Blush – 06 Dramatic Plum
Lately, I’ve been on a big blush kick, and this is one of the formulas I’ve been reaching for again and again. It starts out as a cream and turns into a powder as you apply, so it has a cooling, self-setting effect. Vibrant colors blend with brush, sponge or just your fingers. There are six shades (all stunning!), but I love this deep berry color.
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Colorful Blush and Highlighter Glaze – 02 Morning Blaze
ICYMI, “disco blush” is the Studio-54-inspired trend that’s still going strong in 2026. It’s all about embracing a dewy, glowing finish, and the focus is on formulas that combine blush and highlighter in one. This Sephora Collection product is the perfect example. The silky powder is punctuated with soft-focus shimmer for a light-reflecting, luminous effect. It has “summer” written all over it.
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starter brush set
Don’t sleep on Sephora Collection brushes. They’re strong, long lasting and blend my makeup products with ease. The best part? They don’t cost an arm and a leg.
True to the name, this is the perfect starter set for those looking to upgrade their beauty tools. It includes six versatile face and eye brushes. They are all housed in a neat carrying case.
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Born to Bronze Glow Face Palette – 02 Born to Bronze
I’m planning on looking like a golden beach goddess this summer (or at least I hope I will), and this compact bronzing palette is my ticket. It includes two bronzers—one cream and one powder—and a matching highlighter. Wear them alone or layer them together for warm, illuminated, sun-kissed skin. There are five shades to suit every skin tone.
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Colorful 8 Hour Longwear Transferproof Lip Liner – 06 Rosewood Mood
Finding a highly pigmented matte lip liner can be difficult And Non-drying, but that’s it. The creamy texture never tugs or pulls, and the shade selection is amazing – there are 16 options to choose from. However, personally, I love how long lasting these lip liners are. They promise up to eight hours of transfer-proof color.
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Colorful Eyeshadow – 210 Sand Dunes
This is another top five Sephora Collection product for me. I love these eyeshadow singles. They’re silky, easy to blend, and feel weightless on my skin. Plus, they’re available in three finishes (matte, shimmer and glitter) and a large number of shades.
I have only one complaint. The packaging is not my favorite. The plastic lid can be difficult to open, especially if you have long nails. However, once you get the hang of it, you’ll see how good these are for only $8 a pop.
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Pillow Dream Makeup Sponge Set
This limited-edition Pillow Dream Makeup Sponge Set is so cute. It includes four makeup applicators (three powder puffs and a sponge) in a matching, puffy pouch. It has “lovely gift” written all over it.
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Lip Tint Felt Lip Stain & Liner – 04 Cocoa Swipes
Reviewers say this lip liner/stain is a good duplicate for other luxury options, and I have to agree. It combines the precision of a ballpoint tip with the lasting power of a lip stain. This, plus a lip gloss, is ideal for a summer lip combo.
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Blur It Loose Setting Powder – 01 Brightening Pink
This loose powder sets and mattifies the skin, while also blurring pores and brightening the complexion (think soft, velvety “cloudy skin”). It comes in four colours. Lilac suits light to medium skin tones with neutral/warm undertones; Pink color suits cool complexion with light to medium skin tone; Yellow suits light to medium skin tones with warm undertones, and peach suits medium to dark skin tones with warm undertones.
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Cream Contour Stick – 01 Fair to Light
It can be hard to find a contour product that isn’t too warm or bronzed (these look muddy on the skin.) To sculpt the skin and mimic the look of shadow, makeup artists recommend reaching for a cool-toned contour that has brown undertones. it is a good. All five shades have a stony undertone for the most natural-looking, skin-lightening effect.
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Reusable Travel Container Set
Let me let you in on an editor secret: Travel containers are the key to saving money and avoiding the need to buy travel-sized versions of all your favorite skin care products before your next flight.
This convenient set includes six empty, reusable containers. It features two expandable silicone bottles (for lotions or liquids), a fine-mist spray bottle (for toners and essences), and three stackable jars (for creams, gels, and other solid skin care products). Each is easy to clean and reuse. You’ll never have to stress about packing, disrupting your skin-care routine, or throwing anything in the TSA line again.
