Call Us Sir Galahad, Because We Found These 27 Holy Grail Sephora Products Just For You
Trust the beauty gods, because these holy grails will never let you down.
1. A Belif Aqua Bomb eye gel that helps wake up tired under-eyes with caffeine and hyaluronic acid, so you look like you actually got eight hours of sleep (even if you didn't).
Caffeine can brighten skin and temporarily minimize the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite, if that's something you're looking for in a product. Read more about the skincare benefits of caffeine at the Cleveland Clinic.
Promising reviews:"This is one of the best products I have tried this year. Love the ceramic tip that glides so nicely around the eye area with a nice cooling effect. I know you will love if you try it!" — nwstar
"Started using this product at the end of November, now it's almost January and I've noticed a huge change in my under eyes, less dark and brighter, even my lid seems to be brighter!" — CherryAna
2. A Laneige Bouncy and Firm sleeping mask so you can wake up to plumper, more radiant skin, thanks to a nourishing blend of squalane and vitamin C.
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This product is free of parabens, formaldehyde, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates (and various other ingredients) and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It's also gluten-free.
Promising review:"I struggle with keeping up with a skincare routine, so I was looking for a product to 'do it all.' I just use one other serum and this sleeping mask at night, and I wake up the next morning with soft, glowy skin. Definitely will repurchase." — tcmchelen
3. Danessa Myricks Beauty's Yummy Skin Glow Serum that preps your skin for makeup while delivering an inner glow — because dewy skin is always in.
It's free of parabens, formaldehyde, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates (and many other ingredients) and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It's also vegan and cruelty-free.
Promising reviews:"This will give you a glow-from-within look and my skin feels amazing during and after wearing. Wears beautifully under makeup. This is my third purchase; a staple." — Chrissybklyn718
"I love this. It's such a beautiful, glowy, but not sticky primer. I often wear it on its own with a little mascara, concealer, and gloss. It smells like heaven and never breaks me out. Perfect for those dry skin ladies like me." — Allizen
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This product is free from parabens and phthalates.
Promising review:"This is my go-to lipstick whenever I want a pretty sheer dark cherry lip. I can describe it as biting into a cherry and having residue on your lips. I love it, it's my third time buying it." — jacquelineb25
5. An Ouai St. Barts deep-cleansing sugar scrub which exfoliates to help leave your skin silky smooth and smelling like a tropical getaway.
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This product is free of phthalates, silicones, and sulfates. It's also cruelty-free.
Promising review:"I started off by buying the smaller option to see if I would like it, but I've just purchased the bigger one. I love this sugar scrub. It leaves my skin feeling so soft and exfoliated. The smell is amazing." — SarahNLI
6. A Sol De Janeiro's Delícia Drench whipped body butter so rich and hydrating it practically melts into your skin, leaving behind a deliciously warm and beachy scent.
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This product is free of parabens, formaldehyde, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates (and other ingredients) and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
Promising review:"STOP READING and BUY THIS!!!!! Why are you still reading??!! But seriously speaking I love this body butter. I am super picky with my skincare products because I search for intense moisture, alluring smell, and quality. This butter has it ALL." — JessicaFn
7. A deeply nourishing Summer Fridays Jet Lag mask (formulated with niacinamide, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants) that quenches dry, tired skin with a surge of hydration, making it the ultimate pick-me-up for dull complexions.
This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging. It also has the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance.
And here's a little explainer of the active ingredients: Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 and can have numerous skin benefits, including helping to reduce the appearance of pores, improving the appearance of hyperpigmentation and dark spots, promoting even-looking tone and texture, and reducing redness and irritation; glycerin and hyaluronic acid are both humectants, meaning they attract and retain moisture — these two ingredients help boost hydration.
Promising review:"Wow, I was pleasantly surprised! I have very oily, dry, sensitive skin; I decided to try this out in the evening after using my Dermalogica daily exfoliator (which tends to leave my skin feeling tight). Whoa does my skin feel amazing, no fragrance, didn't irritate my really sensitive skin, and I don't look overly glowy. I've never tried a moisturizer/mask that left only my nose feeling a little oily. Most moisturizers I try to wake up to my face feeling like a glazed donut. I hope this product continues to work well for me. FYI, a little goes a long way." — LizzieT2018
8. An internet-famous Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue facial spray because a few spritzes of this miracle mist can help calm redness, refresh skin, and keep breakouts at bay.
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This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging. It also has the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance.
Promising review:"I LOVE THIS SPRAY. I have eczema and rosacea along with dry skin in general and this spray is a godsend. It keeps my redness toned down and has really transformed my skin." — Aliciaaaaaaaa
9. A Sephora Collection retractable gel lip liner so creamy and long-lasting, it glides on effortlessly and keeps your lipstick locked in place all day.
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Promising review:"This is my holy grail lip liner, and I have tried a lot. I've gotten several of my friends obsessed with it. It's affordable, you don't need to sharpen it, and the color is so pretty I just use this with clear gloss as my go-to lip combo." — corimorri12
10. A pocket-size Dae Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 styling cream with an applicator that's basically an oversized mascara wand — it smooths, tames, and defines your hair while keeping frizz far, far away.
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The cactus flower extract in this hair cream helps to strengthen elasticity and improve manageability. It also contains prickly pear seed oil, which adds shine and nourishes the hair. This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
Promising review:"I absolutely love this wand. It does a good job of holding my thick hair back when I do hairstyles. Even when I leave my hair out, I like to run the wand on my ends to smoothen them. And it smells so good. I was thinking about what new hair perfume to buy since my Gisou perfume is running out, but I realized that this product also works as a hair scent. It's so multifunctional, making it well worth the price." — kaziana
11. A Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix because Rihanna knows how to make lips shine with this high-shine, non-sticky formula in the dreamiest shades.
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This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
Promising review:"I'm not typically much of a lip gloss-wearer, but I impulse bought this on my birthday, and it is my new favorite thing. The smell is DELICIOUS. It is a luxurious and moisturizing feeling on your lips, it feels like the world's best ChapStick but looks much chicer. Dresses up your face beautifully (it can be fairly sheer and subtle or layered for more color impact) but is just a sensory delight. What a treat!" — pascale
12. A Rare Beauty Soft Pinch liquid blush that delivers a natural, long-lasting flush with just one dot — seriously, a little goes a long way.
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Promising reviews:"The color looks intimidating at first, but it blends very well into my cheeks and looks very natural. I usually do two dots on each cheek since it is very pigmented, and I apply it evenly with a brush. I have sensitive skin, so I am happy this product does not make me break out. It's part of my everyday look now!" — sw3etn0vember
"I love this blush! I have had mine for almost six months now, and it's a staple in my routine! I'm also convinced that this blush will never run out lol." — 4makeuplover4
13. The Ordinary Oil Control Serum with 10% Niacinamide and 1% Zinc so your skin stays balanced, bright, and blemish-free without breaking the bank.
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This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and formulated without alcohol, silicone, nuts, gluten, and fragrance.
Promising review:"I initially received this product as a Christmas gift and loved it so much that I purchased the full-size bottle. I use it at night, and when I wake up, my face looks like a filter— flawless and glowing! I get so many compliments on my skin and acne is gone. and you can't beat the price!" — eil928
14. A Dr. Jart Ceramidin sheet mask which drenches your skin in ceramide-rich hydration for a plumper, healthier glow.
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Promising review:"This is honestly the best mask I've tried. My skin was irritated, red, and dry after trying a new exfoliator, but after this mask my skin was instantly hydrated and glowing. This mask repaired my skin barrier within a couple of hours and I am SO impressed with how great it improved my skin. One hundred percent a need for compromised skin barrier." — Teynika
15. A bestselling First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair cream because dry, sensitive skin deserves this soothing, moisture-packed formula that instantly calms irritation.
This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.
Promising review:"Holy grail! I've been using this product for many years! I have extremely dry skin especially during the winter and this is the ONLY cream that will keep my face and hands moisturized." — Angeela
16. A Farmacy's Green Clean makeup melting balm that dissolves every trace of makeup (yes, even waterproof mascara) while leaving your skin soft and hydrated.
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17. A Grande Cosmetics lash-enhancing serum infused with vitamins, antioxidants, and amino acids so your lashes can look longer, fuller, and healthier with just a few weeks of use.
This ophthalmologist-tested product is non-sticky, dries clear, and doesn't flake. It's formulated without parabens and is also cruelty free.
Promising review:"I have only been using this lash serum for 2ish weeks, and I am AMAZED by the outcome. My lashes have always been very short, so I needed a serum. Just after 2 weeks, my lashes have noticeably grown, and I am loving the results! 10/10 recommend!" — eviee5
Price: $68 (also available in mini and value sizes)
The Ordinary makes a cheaper version that also has really great reviews.
18. A Tarte Tartlette XL tubing mascara that wraps each lash in lengthening, smudge-proof microtubes for a fluttery, all-day hold.
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This product is free of formaldehyde, phthalates, mineral oil, and many other ingredients. It is also cruelty-free.
Promising review:"I don't think I'll buy a different mascara ever again. It doesn't smudge or flake, and it comes off so easily with water you never have to scrub your eyes." — emilyxscott
19. A 97% naturally derived Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair deep conditioning hair mask because even the most damaged hair deserves a comeback moment with this ultra-nourishing treatment.
This mask is for dry, damaged, brittle, or over-processed hair of all hair types and textures. It's silicone-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, vegan, cruelty-free, and Leaping Bunny certified.
Promising review:"Hands down, the best purchase I've made for my hair this year. I'm so glad a beauty advisor recommended this product after I was concerned about the damage to my hair after several rounds of box dye and, more recently, bleach. This product has, without a doubt, saved me from having to cut most of my hair off. Well worth the price." — HairCareBear
20. An Olehenriksen Pout Preserve peptide lip treatment for hydrating, plumping, and smoothing lips while adding a subtle, glossy finish. Thanks to lip-specific peptides and nourishing butters and oils, reviewers say they don't have to reapply this as often compared to other products and that their lips still feel moisturized after the balm wears off.
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This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
Promising reviews:"This has been the most moisturizing product I've tried. It feels thick but not clumpy or particularly sticky. My lips always feel better after the product finally comes off. It lasts about four hours daily (with eating and drinking water). I don't have to continually reapply; I typically use this once during the day, and won't apply something else until I go to bed." — BlondieLW1821
"I didn't want to believe this was worth the price tag, but unfortunately, this is the best lip balm/gloss/treatment on the market. A drastic difference in lip hydration and softness basically immediately." — ellies00
21. A Pattern leave-in conditioner formulated with aloe, honey, and jojoba oil so your curls, coils, and waves get the love they deserve with long-lasting moisture and definition.
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This product is free of parabens, formaldehyde, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates (and many other ingredients), and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free and cruelty-free.
Promising reviews:"I have repurchased the regular size four times now and it's my favorite product in her line! It gives me incredible definition and moisture, leaving my 3c hair nourished for days. 10/10 would recommend to any curly-haired queens. So excited to have a jumbo version now." — Taleesha
"This product is one of the BEST I have ever used. I have been struggling with my hair for years and this product made my 3c-4a THICK hair feel moisturized healthy and amazing. This review is an UNDERSTATEMENT." — mandypandyglams
22. An Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray because your makeup should look just as flawless at midnight as it did in the morning.
This spray is free of parabens and mineral oil. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.
Promising review:"Helps my makeup stay in place all day and night!! I have combo skin and am prone to breaking out, but this setting spray has never given me an issue!! Been using it for over a year and will forever repurchase it!" — homiegina
23. A mini Gisou honey-infused hair oil that helps nourish dry strands with the power of honey, leaving hair silky, glossy, and frizz-free.
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This hair oil is free of parabens, formaldehyde, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates (and many other ingredients), and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free and cruelty-free.
Promising reviews:"Omg I get the hype. Smells HEAVENLY and makes my hair soft and smooth without getting greasy. also the PRETTIEST packaging and heat protection too??? Literally holy grail product. Only complaint: the oil kinda leaks sometimes so close it really tight." — LucyKensrue
"I'm a curly girl. I did not see many reviews that represented Black hair so, I tried this on a whim. I use this mainly for when I take down a twist out or to refresh my twist out in the morning to avoid frizz. YA'LL. It keeps the frizz to a minimum and it's so good for moisture." — mbmb5
24. A Saie Glowy Super Gel illuminator so your skin can have that fresh, lit-from-within radiance with or without makeup. The lightweight, noncomedogenic formula will apply like a dream *and* it can be worn alone or mixed into skincare and makeup!
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The product contains olive-derived squalane which helps to lock in moisture, and rosehip seed oil, which is rich in antioxidants, to visibly brighten and moisturize skin. It's silicone-, fragrance-, and cruelty-free.
Promising review:"I am soooo in love with this product!! It makes your skin glow and feels so smooth! Anytime I don't want to wear a full face of makeup, I put this on with some moisturizer and it makes my skin GLOW! I will be using this for the rest of my life, lol." — natalieejp
25. A Dieux Instant Angel moisturizer because a strong, healthy skin barrier is the secret to a hydrated, glowing complexion. It's great for layering under makeup or as a nourishing overnight mask.
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This product is free of parabens, formaldehyde, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates (and other ingredients), and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten free, cruelty free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
Promising reviews:"I have really dry skin and am always trying new moisturizers but keep coming back to this one. My skin absorbs it, leaving a perfect canvas for sunscreen and makeup, without an oil slick or sticky feeling that I get from other dry skin moisturizers." — lucysunshine7
"I have oily combination acne prone skin. I am using tretinoin so I do get some dry patches from this treatment. I also live in Minnesota where we have very dry and cold winters. This has SAVED my skin! I was worried because everywhere said it was dry skin and could cause acne. But I got a little trial and decided why not. I LOVE THIS MOISTURIZER. My skin barrier is so much better. It no longer feels sensitive to the weather and my dry patches are gone. It wears beautifully under makeup and it does not make me any more oily during the day. I love the silkiness and the way it makes my skin feel. I understand the hype. I will always have this on my vanity!" — amklick
26. A Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA toner that gently exfoliates and hydrates at the same time, leaving skin clear, bouncy, and refreshed. It's pretty much a mini facial in a bottle — in fact, this product was inspired by the Korean Aqua Peel facial, which is meant to treat a variety of skin issues, including breakouts, dehydration, and dullness.
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This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
A quick explainer about the active ingredients: PHA (polyhydroxy acid) and BHA (beta hydroxy acid) are both chemical exfoliants that help remove dead skin cells.
Promising reviews:"Okay queens you ain't ready for this. This product will always be my #1 repurchase. I have an extra one just waiting in my restock to come out after I finish my current one. This toner is in my morning routine and it is just the perfect base to start with. It smells amazing and has an amazing glow. I will always use this for a pick-me-up in the morning!" — Leighton36
"As someone with super acne-prone skin, this is perfect. It's one of the only toners I've found that haven't irritated my skin and hasn't broken me out. It makes my skin so hydrated and feel so much better than it ever did! Perfect and definitely a repurchase!" — LuLuCRose
Price: $35 (also available in a mini size)
27. A Shiseido eyelash curler so your lashes get the perfect lift and curl with zero pinching, making your mascara work even harder for that wide-eyed look.
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Promising review: "Whoa. Just whoa. This curler is hands-down the best money can buy. I've tried a few different brands, and this one is by far the best. It's seriously like magic. I don't know how or why this one is so different, but it makes my lashes look so long. I'm so happy with my purchase." — MrsEb79
Price: $27
Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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