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Sephora skincare

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Sephora is a French skincare brand founded in 1969 and owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton since 1997.

lvmh.comsec.goven.wikipedia.org

Sephora is loved for its moisturizers and serums, as well as its formulas. Its products suit dry, normal, and combination skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Nourishing Moisturizer for acne-prone skin, the Gentle Peeling Serum for skin with dark spots, and the All Day Hydrator for mature skin. These choices help users build a steady routine.

This page covers some of the most popular Sephora products; for the whole Sephora range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

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People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Sephora for lightweight textures, quick absorption, and effective hydration. The most common complaints are product pilling and occasional dryness.

Highlights

  • Lightweight and non-greasy moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “sinks into skin nicely — All Day Hydrator”
    • “Absorbs quickly without stickiness — Hydrating Serum”
    • “Remains light and does not feel greasy. — Nourishing Moisturizer”
  • Deeply hydrating moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “Skin looks more hydrated as if plumped up with water — Hydrating Serum”
    • “Keeps my skin feeling hydrated all day long. — Nourishing Moisturizer”
  • Sensitive skin friendly moisturizers Often Mentioned
    • “Helps keep my sensitive skin clear! — Nourishing Moisturizer”
    • “Great for sensitive skin — Hydrating Serum”
  • Great value moisturizers Often Mentioned
    • “Better for the price — Hydrating Serum”
    • “It's affordable and keeps my skin feeling hydrated. — Nourishing Moisturizer”
  • Pilling under makeup Often Mentioned
    • “Pills extremely easily — Hydrating Serum”
    • “It pills REALLY bad. — Nourishing Moisturizer”
  • Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
    • “smells like crayons — All Day Hydrator”
    • “Smell like an insect death smell. — Nourishing Moisturizer”

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Questions and answers

Is Sephora worth it?

Sephora is worth considering because Lovi rates the brand's routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention that the moisturizers feel lightweight, non-greasy, and deeply hydrating.

What are Sephora's best products?

Sephora's best products are the Gentle Peeling Serum and the Nourishing Moisturizer, as Lovi rates both High for dry skin. Lovi rates the Gentle Peeling Serum High for mature skin and skin with dark spots, and rates the Nourishing Moisturizer High for sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin.

Which Sephora moisturizer is best for dry skin?

For dry skin, the best Sephora moisturizer is Nourishing Moisturizer, which Lovi rates High, followed by All Day Hydrator and Hydrating Serum.

Does Sephora cause breakouts?

Sephora is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand features options like Nourishing Moisturizer that Lovi rates High for acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention that these moisturizers feel lightweight and non-greasy.

Is Sephora fragrance-free?

No, because the Sephora products on this page include fragrance in the All Day Hydrator, although three of the four products list none.

What are the key ingredients in Sephora products?

Sephora products feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and vitamin E, which help hydrate and smooth the skin. Glycerin and various plant extracts are also included to support moisture retention and barrier health.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

How do I build a Sephora skincare routine?

To build a Sephora skincare routine, start by cleansing the face and then apply either the Gentle Peeling Serum or the Hydrating Serum depending on your skin goals. Finish by smoothing on a moisturizer like the All Day Hydrator or the Nourishing Moisturizer to keep your skin soft and comfortable throughout the day.

Where can I buy Sephora, and how much does it cost?

Sephora products on this page can be bought at stores in Germany, with prices from €39.00 to €39.00.

What are good alternatives to Sephora?

Good alternatives to Sephora include La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, Bioderma, Avène, Garnier SkinActive, and Garnier. These brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi for comparison.

Sephora vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?

Sephora and La Roche-Posay are both well-suited choices, as Lovi rates the Sephora-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the La Roche-Posay-focused routines as Superior for dry and sensitive skin, and High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Who owns Sephora, and where is it from?

Sephora is a French brand founded in 1969, owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton since 1997.

lvmh.comsec.goven.wikipedia.org

Is Sephora cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Sephora as cruelty-free.

Research behind Sephora's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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