{"id":59952,"date":"2026-07-31T15:50:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T15:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/59952\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T15:50:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T15:50:17","slug":"i-worked-at-sephora-for-years-here-are-10-beauty-products-that-i-swear-by-for-flawless-makeup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/59952\/","title":{"rendered":"I worked at Sephora for years. Here are 10 beauty products that I swear by for flawless makeup."},"content":{"rendered":"

After working at Sephora<\/a> for a few years, I’ve found a selection of holy-grail beauty products.<\/p>\n

Glow Recipe’s niacinamide drops and Ilia’s SPF-infused skin tint create a hydrated, flawless base.<\/p>\n

I love the Fenty Beauty Gloss Bombs and Anastasia Beverly Hills eye-shadow palettes.<\/p>\n

I’ve worked in the beauty industry for a long time and spent several years at Sephora.<\/p>\n

While working at the major beauty retailer, I was regularly surrounded by hundreds of products and got used to trying new ones frequently.<\/p>\n

Over time, I’ve found some of the best products for achieving flawless makeup \u2014 and most of them have been around for years.<\/p>\n

Here are a few I swear by each time I get ready.<\/p>\n

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops are the perfect start to a hydrated look.<\/p>\n

\"Glow<\/p>\n

It’s crucial to prepare and hydrate your skin<\/a> so your makeup\u00a0goes on smoothly.<\/p>\n

I love a glowy look, and a few drops of the Glow Recipe<\/a> Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops serum helps my skin look beautiful and moisturized. It also preps my face for makeup.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Incorporate SPF into your routine with the Ilia Super Serum skin tint.<\/p>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

ILIA’s skin tint includes ingredients like niacinamide, squalane, and hyaluronic acid.Emma Freece<\/p>\n

The Ilia Super Serum skin tint<\/a>, which contains SPF 40, is my favorite tinted moisturizer for beautiful, glowing skin.<\/p>\n

It is so important to use SPF to protect your skin each day<\/a> \u2014 plus, using products like this one that offer skincare benefits can help improve your skin’s appearance and even it out.<\/p>\n

It contains ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which can help hydrate skin and smooth its texture.<\/p>\n

I use shades Balos ST3 and Bom Bom ST5.<\/p>\n

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD concealer is perfect for photos and an everyday look.<\/p>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

If your concealer is too dry or heavy, it can cause creasing and create a cakey look.Emma Freece<\/p>\n

It’s important to have a formula with good coverage that also looks natural, so I recommend the Make Up For Ever Ultra HD concealer<\/a>. It gives the perfect amount of coverage, has a natural finish, and looks beautiful in photos and for everyday makeup.<\/p>\n

Use your concealer<\/a> in areas where you want a little more coverage than your skin tint or foundation can provide.<\/p>\n

I use the shade 20 – Soft Sand.<\/p>\n

Cream bronzer and blush from Makeup By Mario look flawless on my skin.<\/p>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

I love using a cream blush and bronzer in my routine.Emma Freece<\/p>\n

I have fallen in love with the look and feel of cream contour and blush. The Makeup By Mario SoftSculpt<\/a> shaping sticks and the Soft Pop blush sticks\u00a0are my all-time favorite cream products.<\/p>\n

Since they blend easily and melt into your skin, cream products like these can make your skin appear so flawless while keeping your makeup looking natural<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The formula blends like a dream, and you can layer powders on top for a longer-lasting effect. I use the shades Light Medium and Dusty Rose.<\/p>\n

The Huda Beauty Easy Bake baking and setting powder helps my makeup last all day.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

After using all of these glowy products, the last thing you want is to look greasy. After all, the goal is to achieve a natural, flawless look.<\/p>\n

That’s why I love the Huda Beauty Easy Bake<\/a> loose baking and setting powder to set my under-eyes and any areas I get oily, the center of my face.<\/p>\n

This powder can help blur and smooth the appearance of your pores, create a flawless look, and set your makeup<\/a>. I use the shade Cupcake.<\/p>\n

The Anastasia Beverly Hills eye-shadow formula can’t be beaten.<\/p>\n

\"Collection<\/p>\n

Everyone’s preference for eye shadow is different.Amrezy Palette<\/p>\n

My preference for eye makeup<\/a> depends on how much time I have, where I’m going, and what I’m wearing, so I’ll often use a powder bronzer as a quick and easy eye shadow.<\/p>\n

However, if I had to choose my favorite eye-shadow palette formula, it would be the one from Anastasia Beverly Hills<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The formula of the brand’s eye shadows is very pigmented and easy to blend, and there are so many different palettes with beautiful color stories for any makeup look.<\/p>\n

Before applying shadow, I use an eye-shadow primer. If you don’t have one, try using your concealer and a little powder to prep the eyelids so the shadow applies even more smoothly.<\/p>\n

The Benefit Gimme Brow tinted volumizing eyebrow gel is a staple in my makeup routine.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Benefit’s gel holds my brows in place throughout the day.Emma Freece<\/p>\n

Eyebrows help frame the face, but I know they can be difficult to get just right.<\/p>\n

In my opinion, the Benefit Gimme Brow tinted volumizing eyebrow gel<\/a>\u00a0is one of the easiest eyebrow products to use.<\/p>\n

This product can make your brows look fuller, is super user-friendly, and gives a natural look. I use shade 4.<\/p>\n

If you ask me, the Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in Fu$$y pairs well with any look.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

This gloss is also made with hyaluronic acid to keep your lips hydrated.Emma Freece<\/p>\n

A lip will help to complete any look, but I hate the feeling of a dry, thick, matte finish. When in doubt, a glossy lip will always make your lips appear plumper<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

My go-to lip gloss, the Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb<\/a> in the shade FU$$Y, looks good on everyone and goes with every look.<\/p>\n

It has the perfect hint of pink and the right amount of shine, and it doesn’t feel sticky, just hydrating.<\/p>\n

I hydrate my skin and lock makeup in place with the Milk Makeup Hydro Grip dewy long-lasting setting spray.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Setting your makeup can make a visible difference in the final look.Emma Freece<\/p>\n

Finishing off your look with a setting spray will make all the difference in how your makeup wears, and it can help melt powder products into the skin to create a flawless finish.<\/p>\n

Milk Makeup’s Hydro Grip dewy long-lasting setting spray<\/a> is one of my favorites for hydrating the skin while making my makeup last longer.<\/p>\n

I love how the Lanc\u00f4me Lash Id\u00f4le lengthening and volumizing mascara doesn’t smudge.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

It’s important that my mascara lengthens and doesn’t clump on my lashes.Emma Freece<\/p>\n

A little mascara to make your eyes pop goes a long way. I personally prefer a lengthening and lifting formula<\/a> that won’t clump my lashes together.<\/p>\n

One of my favorites is the Lanc\u00f4me Lash Id\u00f4le lengthening and volumizing mascara<\/a> because I love the brush.<\/p>\n

The product makes my lashes look amazing<\/a> \u2014 adding length and volume \u2014 and doesn’t smudge on me.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This story was originally published on May 3, 2022, and most recently updated on July 31, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sephora was not involved in the sourcing or writing of this story. The views contained within represent the author’s personal views.<\/p>\n

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