Insider, VIB, or Rouge? Here’s What to Get During Sephora’s Savings Event Depending on Your Status

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Calling all makeup lovers, fragrance aficionados, and skincare connoisseurs — one of the best times of the year has finally arrived. Of course, I’m talking about the one and only Sephora Savings Event. This marks the beauty retailer’s first major sale of 2026 and the perfect opportunity to stock up on — or finally try — some of the best and newest products they have to offer. This weekend and all of next week, shoppers will be flocking to Sephora in hopes of saving on the cream of the crop.

The first Sephora Savings Event of the year kicked off yesterday, Friday, April 10th, and will run through Monday, April 20th. That gives you a little over a week — depending on your status — to save big. If this is your first time shopping the sale or you’ve recently moved up a tier, allow me to break down how it works. Throughout the event, shoppers can save up to 20% off sitewide, depending on their Sephora Insider status. Friday marked the start for Rouge members, who get 20% off, first dibs on the sale, and access to member exclusives. Then, on Tuesday, April 14th, the event opens up to VIB members, who receive 15% off, and Insiders, who get 10% off.

Best Beauty Products to Get, Regardless of Status

CYKLAR Vanilla Verve Mandelic Acid Brightening Deodorant Gel, $20
Fenty Skin Guava Goodiez – Guava Lip + Mini Butta Drop Set, $35
Soft Services x Vacation® — “VACATION” Buffing Bar Exfoliating Body Bar, $36
Summer Fridays Sunlit Vanilla Eau de Parfum with Vanilla and Caramel, $82

Now, if you’re not a part of Sephora’s rewards program, there’s no need to worry. You can still sign up here and become an Insider to shop the event when it opens up to everyone on April 14th. And the more you shop, the easier it becomes to move up in status. 

With each tier offering a different discount, there’s a whole range of possibilities to unlock. Whether you’re looking to switch things up from your usual go-to products, try something brand new, or finally invest in this beauty writer’s holy grails, I’ve got you covered. Ahead, I’ve mapped out the best picks based on your interests and tier status — so you can shop smarter and score the best deals possible.

For Rouge Members

If you’ve got Rouge status, you’re not new to this, but true to this. To become a Rouge member, you have to spend $1,000 a year, and if you are one, there’s a chance to shop at Sephora regularly, or you aren’t shy to drop a pretty penny on a haul or tool ever so often. And since you get 20% off, this is the time to save on those luxury items you’ve had your eye on or even shop exclusive products before the rest of us. 

For V.I.B. Members

If you’re like this beauty writer, this is the tier you fall into. V.I.B. is for the shopper who spends $350 or more a year and usually snags their go-to products, especially during a Savings Event. With 15% off, you’re right in the center of savings, so you can decide if you want to splurge or stick to the basics. Sale starts on Tuesday, April 14th.

For Insider Members

Insiders get 10% off, but don’t let that percentage fool you. It’s still a good discount, no matter what. At this status, you should be picking up your restocks of your regular products, but there’s also room to try something new that’s pretty inexpensive. Sale starts on Tuesday, April 14th.

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