Sephora has a brilliant strategy on how to get people in their stores to try new products, simply by giving away free birthday gifts. Yes, you read correctly, on your birthday you can recieve a free trial sized birthday gift. Before I became the Sephora addict I am, I would go into the store JUST to get my free birthday gift, even if I bought nothing. The free gifts exposed me to new products and peeked my interest into exploring more. Even when you check out on Sephora.com, you have a myriad of samples to pick from (given you reach the specified dollar amount required before you can add it to your cart). Sephoras birthday gifts for 2022 are good this year, really good! From beauty, to skincare, to hair you get to pick from 4 options. Throughout the year, the gifts will be rotating and some will be available either at Sephora, Sephora in Kohls, or Kohls.com. Let’s see what the birthday gifts sets for 2022 are, shall we?
Tatcha
Tatcha, a luxury skincare brand, is the skincare option of the year. The Dewy Skin Cream Plumping & Hydrating Moisturizer and the Silk Canvas are two of Tatchas hero products included in the 3 piece set.
- The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser – This PH-neutral, daily cream cleanser gently washes away impurities without stripping skin – leaving it hydrated, feeling soft, and looking luminous.
- The Dewy Skin Cream Plumping & Hydrating Moisturizer – A rich cream that feeds skin with plumping hydration and antioxidant-packed Japanese purple rice for a dewy, healthy glow.
- The Liquid Silk Canvas – A weightless, liquid primer that cocoons skin from pollutants and makeup, while helping your look go on better and last longer.
Laura Mercier
For makeup, Sephora is offering two of Laura Merciers hero products: The Translucent Loose Setting Powder and the Caviar Stick Eyeshadow in Strapless. This set is exclusive to Sephora and Sephora.com. Here is a little bit more about each product:
- Translucent Loose Setting Powder – An award winning, lightweight, easy-to-apply, loose powder blends effortlessly to set makeup for up to 16 hours of wear.
- Caviar Stick Eyeshadow in Strapless (Sephora Exclusive Shade) – A long-lasting, creamy eyeshadow stick that can also line, highlight, and create smoky looks.
I have the setting powder but I have always wanted to try the caviar stick. This is a close contender for me.
Olaplex
Last year, I was introduced to the professional hair care line, Olaplex, and all it’s greatness. My hair stylist uses a few Olaplex products and they perform well on my hair (I’m not sure which one she uses). This set is one of the first rotating gifts on Sephora.com.
- No.3 Hair Perfector – This concentrated treatment strengthens the hair from within, reducing breakage and improving its look and feel.
- No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask – Infused with patented OLAPLEX Bond Building technology, this highly concentrated reparative mask adds shine, smoothness and body while providing intense moisture to treat damaged hair.
amika
Sephora is really bringing it with the hair care gifts this year and amika is a brand that really surged in 2021. Many people I know love the soulfood hair mask and I am interested to try. This is a three piece set that includes:
- Perk Up Dry Shampoo – A talc-free dry shampoo that absorbs oil and results in a freshly washed look without a trace of white residue.
- Soulfood Nourishing Mask – This ultra-rich, hydrating hair mask is packed with vitamins and nutrients to moisturize, soften, and smooth.
- Flash Instant Shine Mask – A flash-acting mask that delivers brilliant shine, softens, and hydrates hair in just 60 seconds.
NARS
If this gift looks familiar, that’s because Sephora is bring back the NARS gift set from last year. You can find this gift exclusively at Sephora at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. The NARS two piece set was my gift of choice last year and I still them have both.
- Laguna Bronzer – An award-winning shimmering Bronzing Powder that creates a long-wearing, blendable, and indispensable glow.
- Laguna Lip Balm – This hydrating lip balm provides smooth, supple, long-lasting comfort, while helping to protect and condition lips for hours after application.
With my birthday being MONDAY —January 3 — I wonder what they are going to offer first in store. Can I have 4 birthdays this year so I can get all the gifts? No! Ok that’s fine, I tried (shrug emoji). No matter your level— beauty insider, VIB, or Rouge, you can pick from the options above, free of charge! Simply sign up for their beauty insider program either in store or on Sephora.com
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