We turned our calendars to July this week, which means that the dog days of summer are officially here. While you're adding hot dogs and popsicles to your cart, 'tis the season to stock up on SPF, setting spray and anti-frizz balms, too.
Luckily, you don't have to break the bank to get your summer beauty saviors — some of the biggest sales we've seen so far are happening right now. Among our beauty-obsessed editors' personal favorites? Sephora's first-ever Summer Deal Week, which is slated to last through July 10.
The retailer is offering 25% off on nearly its entire assortment of shampoos and conditioners, and shoppers can score 25% off on fan-favorite skin care brands like Necessaire, Olaplex, Shark, Pattern, Grande Cosmetics and more. Plus, select makeup and fragrance picks are up to 50% off, with deals changing every day of the sale.
To help you navigate the massive sales event, we've rounded up some of the bestselling items below—including editor picks!
Editor picks | Hair | Skin care | Makeup | How we chose
Editor-favorite Sephora Summer Deal Week 2024 deals
Moroccanoil Color Care Shampoo
Production associate Audrey Ekman is always looking for ways to make her faux red hair color last longer, and this Moroccanoil shampoo does the trick.
"This is a lifesaver for me in summer, when I tend to wash my hair more often than I do in other seasons," says Ekman. "It prevents my hair from fading as fast as it normally would and really helps maintain the vibrancy of my color. If you dye your hair, you need this product in your life!"
Nécessaire Rosemary Shampoo For Thinning Hair
"As I've gotten older, I've noticed my hair has gotten thinner and thinner," says editorial assistant Madison San Miguel. "I've heard that rosemary oil is great for treating hair loss and thinning, but I didn't enjoy putting it in my hair. This shampoo doesn't require putting the oil straight into your scalp — instead, it is infused with the ingredient and others to strengthen and restore your locks. I love that it smells minty and makes my hair feel squeaky clean!"
Olaplex No.4P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Purple Shampoo
As a fake blonde, production coordinator Camryn Privette will do almost about anything to keep her highlights fresh and vibrant between salon visits. "This shampoo works great for me! I normally leave it on for around five minutes to really get the full effect. It lathers great and always makes my blonde pop a little extra once it's dry."
OUAI Thick Hair Shampoo
Privette says she has used this shampoo for years now and it's perfect for routine washes. "I have super thick hair so it's essential that a shampoo lathers correctly and doesn't 'get stuck' in my hair post-wash. I started using this in college and it's served me so well I don't plan on switching anytime soon."
Grande Cosmetics GrandeBROW 2-In-1 Tinted Brow Gel + Brow Enhancing Serum
Besides adding color to sparse brows, this brow gel contains castor oil to help promote hair growth. And according to commerce editor Vivien Moon, it's great at doing both. "If there’s one beauty product I never leave the house without putting on it’s something for my brows," she says. "Mine are sparse and I never feel like myself if they’re not filled in which is why I love a product like this."
DedCool Milk Eau de Parfum
"This is one of few scents I always get compliments on," suggests San Miguel. "It is great on its own, but I think it works even better as a layering scent with my other fragrances. Any time I'd like to enhance a scent, this does the trick and lasts!" Although Milk Eau de Parfum is meant to adapt to your own scent, it contains notes of amber, bergamot and white musk for a warm and spicy fragrance you'll surely adore.
Shark FlexStyle Hair Blow Dryer & Multi-Styler
Another winner from our 2023 Beauty Awards for best multi-use hair tool, this multi-styler boasts a set of attachments that can dry, curl, diffuse, smooth and volumize hair of all types and lengths — and our editors are obsessed.
Best Sephora Summer Deal Week 2024 hair deals
Function of Beauty PRO Bond Repair Custom Shampoo for Wavy, Damaged Hair
Want a custom formula designed to help you achieve your specific hair goals? Function of Beauty PRO offers four base shampoo formulas designed just for straight, wavy, curly and coily hair types, respectively, and they're all under $20 right now.
The bond-building properties in this are designed to strengthen your hair and help prevent breakage. If you're looking to amp up any specific aspects (like shine, volume, color vibrancy and more), you can add any of the brand's separately sold "boosters" into the bottle for an individualized formula.
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Conditioner
It's no secret that Amika is a customer-loved brand and we were too excited to find out it was included in this sale. Made with raspberry leaf extract, grape leaf extract and sea buckthorn, this conditioner will be your saving grace if you're looking for some extra shine.
Dae Signature Conditioner
If you’re looking for a soft, bouncy and weightless conditioner (who isn’t?!), then look no further. Privette owns the travel size of this conditioner and it’s served her well during her last couple of trips. “I love the detangling properties of this conditioner since my hair has a mind of its own and always gets messy when air drying.”
Pattern Intensive Conditioner
Calling all curly, coily and wavy-haired folks! This hydrating conditioner works to protect against breakage and define curls. It contains a blend of avocado oil, jojoba oil and safflower seed oil for a deeply moisturizing formula that can help save your summer strands from dryness and damage.
Living Proof Clarifying Detox Shampoo
Every now and then, your hair needs a little extra cleanse. This detox shampoo removes product and pollution buildup, excess oil, and heavy metals deposited from hard water, according to the brand.
K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Peptide Prep Detox Shampoo
We’re excited to see the price of this clarifying shampoo (and Shop TODAY 2024 Beauty Awards-winner!) slashed as part of Sephora’s sale.
“I am a big fan of K18’s biomimetic technology designed to maintain optimum hair health and strength,” says Rogério Cavalcante, a hairstylist and founder of The Second Floor Salon in New York.
“This shampoo is a great way to keep the hair and scalp free and clean of oils, environmental pollutants and product buildup that can weigh hair down and cause dull smoothness and shine. Salicylic acid unclogs hair follicles to allow for maximum product penetration and effectiveness.”
Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-exfoliating Scalp Scrub Shampoo
Scrub away buildup, oil and other impurities with Beiogeo's Scalp Revival shampoo. While the suds clean your scalp, the shampoo also contains white binchotan charcoal to gently exfoliate the hair follicle. Plus, coconut and other oils prevent flaking and reduce itchiness.
Nutrafol Root Purifier Scalp Shampoo for Thinning Hair
Senior SEO editor Jess Bender can't get enough of this product. "This shampoo has ruined me for other shampoos for the rest of my life. I’ve been using this — along with their lightweight conditioner — for about four months now and it’s done wonders for my hair volume (not to mention the tiny baby hairs growing around vulnerable areas of my scalp where I had stress-induced bald patches since 2020). It also lathers quite nicely without drying out my scalp or tresses," says Bender.
Dyson Airstrait Straightener
This is the tool that will make you ignore all your other ones. "I’ve replaced all of my other hot hair tools with this one because it does everything I need a tool to do. It dries and styles at the same time which is such a time-saver since my hair almost goes down to my hips," says Moon.
She continues: "This is great for people who prefer a straight style or want to straighten their hair and dry it at the same time. I have used it for about a year and have only used my other tools less than 10 times total. I can’t say enough good things about it."
Best Sephora Summer Deal Week 2024 skin care deals
iT Cosmetics Hello Sunshine Invisible Sunscreen
Say hello to protected skin all summer long! This product is formulated to be compatible with all makeup and skin types. Plus, it promises to leave no white cast and it doesn’t pill or have a greasy residue.
Murad Deep Relief Acne Treatment with Salicylic Acid
While it is tempting to mess and pick at stubborn acne, this acne treatment from Murad promises to give relief to current breakouts, and works to prevent new ones. All you have to do is use a cotton swab to dip into the bottle, and apply it to your desired area for it to work as a spot treatment.
Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Oil with Squalane and Antioxidants
Lock in moisture with Youth to the People's Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Oil. As the name suggests, the facial oil equally hydrates and boosts radiance in dull and dry skin. The brand also claims it is fast-absorbing, doesn't clog pores and can be added to your foundation or blush (or worn on its own!) for added glow.
Belif Moisturizing Eye Bomb
According to the brand, this eye cream provides "explosive" moisture with hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, squalane and ceramides.
Best Sephora Summer Deal Week 2024 makeup deals
Sephora Collection Eyeliner Pencil To Go
Save 50% off this mini eye pencil, which is perfect for on-the-go touch-ups. The brand says it's made with a long-lasting and cruelty-free formula.
Sephora Collection Mini Color Shifter Strange Botanicals Eyeshadow Palette
A whole palette for just $6? We must be dreaming. Available in four different shade ranges from pretty pinks to earthy browns, you can't ask for a better deal.
Sephora Collection Total Coverage Original Sponge
Makeup sponges have been all the rave the past few years and for good reason. One reviewer wrote, "The versatility of this sponge is truly impressive. Whether you prefer liquid, cream or powder formulas, this sponge adapts seamlessly to deliver a flawless finish."
Velour Lashes Pretty Big Deal Tubing Mascara & Peptide Lash Serum
This isn't just your normal tubing mascara, it contains peptides to help strengthen and lengthen your lashes, says the brand. During this Sephora sale, you can grab it for 50% off.
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Powder Foundation
This matte foundation comes in nearly 50 inclusive colors. According to the brand, the formula is buildable, offering light-to-full coverage, and it's sweat-proof and humidity-resistant.
How we chose
The Shop TODAY editors and writers search the internet to find the best products and sales out there. We use our own personal experiences with products and brands to make shopping easier for our readers.
