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9 best-selling skincare products at Sephora—and where you can get them in the UK
The reviews are in-cred-ible.
Until Sephora get it together and fiiiinally come to the UK, you'll find me stalking their best-seller list at least once a week (okkk, it's more like everyday). Why? Because not only are the customer reviews oh-so helpful, but our friends in the States often get new products before we do, so it's great way to see what the best brands have coming up.
Yesss, it can be annoying having to wait those extra few months for the newness to land on UK soil, but it gives us all a chance to scope out the feedback stateside, before parting with any cash.
Intrigued? These are the skincare products Sephora customers are buying by the boatload right now - and of course, where you can find them in the UK...
Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream, £49.38
What is it? "A breakthrough protein moisturiser that combines an unprecedented array and concentration of actives for improvement in the appearance of skin’s tone, texture, and firmness."
Sephora reviews: This clever new cream has already racked up over 10k loves, and 50 5-star reviews.
One buyer wrote: "LOVE this product. So let me start out by saying I usually don’t write reviews because I’ve gotten so tired of trying to find a good moisturiser that doesn’t cause me to breakout even more....but, I love this product so much I just had to. Protini is another win from DE - it smells great, moisturises without feeling greasy (a huge concern for me), and doesn’t irritate my breakout prone skin. Will definitely be keeping this as a part of the skincare routine."
Where can you buy it in the UK? For the longest time Drunk Elephant has only been available in the US, buttt Space NK have now confirmed they'll be stocking the brand. Whilst they're yet to reveal the official launch date, we do know it won't be long, so watch this space...
La Mer Moisturising Cream, from £102
What is it? "This highly coveted moisturiser is known for its power to hydrate and heal dryness in as little as three days."
Sephora reviews: The cult face cream has over 30K loves on Sephora.com, and 144 5-star reviews.
One buyer wrote: "So I drank a bottle of wine by myself the other day and ordered this on a whim because I was feeling fancy and who needs to pay the rent anyway, and you know what, I'm worth it so in to the cart it went I used this last night and what have I done to myself because it is so good. I did not need to love this, I cannot afford to love this, but I have dry skin and I work outside on the ocean and this sinks in so beautifully and my skin was GLOWING this morning. I don't get glowing skin. I get dry and red skin. I usually use a snail cream that costs me like $15 but I think I'm going to have to get a second job and keep this in rotation. GLOWING I TELL YOU! I AM GLOWING."
Where can you buy it in the UK? Thankfully (for our faces) La Mer Moisturising Cream is widely available across the UK in John Lewis, Selfridges and Space NK.
The Ordinary Buffet Multi-Technology Peptide Serum, £13
What is it? "This formula combines a comprehensive array of studied technologies to target multiple signs of ageing at once."
Sephora reviews: The Ordinary may be a new brand to Sephora, but it's already shot to No3 on the best-seller list. This hi-tech serum has 20K loves and 63 5-star reviews.
One buyer wrote: "This changed my skin!! I have skin that gets horribly dry in the winter, but after only 3 days using this my skin has turned a corner. My dry patches are disappearing and my skin doesn’t feel chapped anymore. I use this in conjunction with a few other The Ordinary products, but this and the Rose-Hip oil are now my holy grail!!"
Where can you buy it in the UK? The Ordinary is stocked on ASOS, so next time you're browsing the endless 'New In' section, be sure to check out the skincare.
Drunk Elephant T.L.C Sukari Babyfacial, £57.98
What is it? "A pro-quality AHA/BHA mask that works as a "facial" to reveal greater clarity, improved skin texture and tone, and a more youthful-looking radiance."
Sephora reviews: The people of Sephora lurrrve this face mask, it's got 424 (yep, four hundred and twenty four) 5-star reviews, plus 70K loves.
One buyer wrote: "This is by far the best facial I have ever tried! I have used it once a week for three weeks now and my skin feels as soft as a baby! My pores are less visible now, the hyperpigmentation due to acne has faded and there was a dramatic improvement in texture and tone. And I also got a lot of compliments on my skin now. I have sensitive acne prone skin and it stings for about 2 minutes upon application (Nothing uncomfortable!). In my opinion, I think that this product is worth the price!"
Where can you buy it in the UK? Space NK have confirmed they'll soon be stocking the brand, so watch this space...
Sunday Riley Good Genes, £85
What is it? "Good Genes is a lactic acid treatment formulated with high potency, purified grade lactic acid that immediately exfoliates dull, pore-clogging dead skin cells, revealing smoother, fresher, younger-looking skin."
Sephora reviews: Yesss it's hella pricey, but this little wonder serum has 1226 5-star reviews and 100K loves, so it's gotta be doing something right.
One buyer wrote: "I saw my Sephora ‘gal’ in the store and was like, “Oh my god ‘J’ your skin looks amazing! The best I've ever seen it!” Apparently this is what she is using and has had numerous compliments from her friends. I was having issues with my skin, dryness, lines showing, dull, some adult acne...she gave me a sample and I started using it religiously starting with nightly and my skin began to turn around after about 5 days. No more acne, it started to look more blowy, as I’ve continued to use it the fine lines look finer even. Recommend!"
Where can you buy it in the UK? You can pick it up from CultBeauty here in the UK.
Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Creme, £27.54
What is it? "A brightening, vitamin C-rich eye cream that targets signs of ageing, reducing the look of dark circles while improving concealer application and wear—inspired by makeup artist secret, banana powder."
Sephora reviews: This dark circle-erasing eye cream has 465 5-star reviews and 10K loves.
One buyer wrote: "I was looking for an under eye cream to wear in the day that layers well under make up, and this cream is excellent. It doesn’t pill, crease or make my under eyes greasy. It brightens my dark circles and is very moisturising. Love it!"
Where can you buy it in the UK? Ole Henriksen is currently undergoing a rebrand in the UK, so annoyingly you won't be able to track down the products in stores. You can however buy it from the US website, which ships internationally.
Tatcha Bestsellers Set, £42.75
What is it? "A set of four essential Tatcha bestsellers, based on pure, minimalist ingredients and packed with Japanese anti-ageing superfoods."
Sephora reviews: Tatcha has built up a cult following in the US, this set of their 4 best-selling skincare products has 111 5-star reviews and 60K loves.
One buyer wrote: "My bestie bought me this kit as a gift because I travel a ton and she's been trying to get me to try Tatcha for ages. I have been buying Drunk Elephant's travel sets when available for almost a year because I am sensitive and know they use natural ingredients but I can honestly tell you this is my new absolute favourite! After just 2 weeks my skin looks smoother and more radiant and even my pores look smaller! I'm dying to buy the full size Water Cream now but it's out of stock everywhere!"
Where can you buy it in the UK? Tatcha is suuuper hard to get hold of it in the UK, but you can get some of the best-sellers on Amazon.
Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Cream, £24
What is it? "This 24-hour daily face moisturiser helps reduce moisture loss while drawing and absorbing moisture from the air."
Sephora reviews: It's lightweight but intensely moisturising, no wonder this cream has 94 5-star reviews and 20K loves.
One buyer wrote: "I discovered Kiehl''s ultra facial cream about a year and a half ago and I have been obsessed with it since. It's extremely lightweight and does not make you look oily at all. It doesn't have a bad smell either. It's not too thick and not too watery. It's the perfect moisturiser for my combination skin. I'm so glad Sephora started selling Kiehl's products. This is my holy grail moisturiser. The best!"
Where can you buy it in the UK? This face cream is widely available in beauty halls across the country.
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, £16.10
What is it? "A leave-on lip mask that soothes and moisturises for smoother, more supple lips overnight."
Sephora reviews: Dry lip sufferers agree, this nourishing mask is oh-so good. It has 940 5-star reviews and 70K loves...
One buyer wrote: "This sleeping mask is the only lip product that has given me visible results. My lips are soft, supple, and hydrated all day long after a night's use. I've stopped using lip balms or chapstick all together. It's a must-have for skincare lovers. It also is comfortable, not sticky, and smells amazing."
Where can you buy it in the UK? You can pick it up on Amazon.
Victoria Jowett is an award-winning journalist and the former Beauty Director at Cosmopolitan UK. She was named one of PPA’s 30 Under 30 for her work in beauty journalism and oversees the skincare, hair, makeup and fragrance content across all of Cosmopolitan’s platforms. She's worked in the beauty industry for over 13 years (and tested 1000s of products), making her an expert when it comes to recommending beauty brands that truly work. Having started her career working weekends on a makeup counter, Victoria began interning at the likes of AnOther and IDOL magazine, before landing her first Beauty Writer job at weekly fashion magazine, LOOK. Joining Cosmopolitan in 2016, Victoria has always remained a beauty fanatic and has been lucky enough to interview everyone from Britney Spears to Kourtney Kardashian about their beauty routines. Follow her on LinkedIn.
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