Some things to note before you wildly click ‘add to cart’: Sephora’s Gold and Black card holders get 20 per cent off, while White card holders get 15 per cent. Gold cardmembers can also get priority access to the sale from May 5, 12am, and Black and White cardmembers from May 6.

Pro tip: to maximise your chances of getting the popular items (and there will surely be a scrum of people all rushing for the good stuff), add the products you want to your account’s Wishlist first, and you can checkout your cart right away when the sale starts.

If you’re unsure about whether a particular eyeshadow or lipstick suits your skin tone since you’re shopping online, make use of Sephora’s helpful Virtual Artist service to swatch the products on your face in real time using just your phone’s camera.

Gold members can also get a Premium Sephora Face Roller + Pouch with any purchase (no minimum spend, limited to one redemption per member). Due to circuit breaker, this sale is online only at www.sephora.sg and the Sephora app. The promo applies for everything, except the Dyson Airwrap hair tool (but you can still chiong for the coveted Dyson Supersonic hairdryer). You can also get your haul delivered to your home, and opt for contactless delivery.

Also exclusive to this sale: Beauty Bestie Boxes that are basically limited-edition ‘value boxes’ filled with a curated assortment of full-size and travel-size beauty goods from 10 major brands such as MAC and Estée Lauder. They are also easier on your wallet than buying the items individually, so grab ’em if you want to try more products from your fave brands. For instance, a box of Shiseido goodies worth $226 now costs $80 to $85 (depending on your discount tier), and includes stuff like a full-size Ultimune Eye Power Infusing Eye Concentrate and White Lucent All-Day Brightener.

The boxes are released in staggered timings:

May 5, from 12am: Estee Lauder, Laura Mercier, Nars and Shiseido
May 6: It Cosmetics, Origins and MAC
May 7: Clinique, Bobbi Brown and Benefit Cosmetics

Still can’t decide what to get from this online beauty wonderland, or wondering how to get started on your self-care routine? Check out eight cult favourite head-to-toe beauty products that are popular on Sephora below.

This hip US skincare brand is a hit with skincare addicts. While it’s well-loved for its serums and face creams, it also developed its own sulphate and silicone-free body lotion with a proprietary blend of marula butter, marula oil, shea butter and fruit-derived antioxidants to repair and nourish dry skin. It goes on slightly rich and greasy, but immediately melts into our skin and softens it quickly. Nice.

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This nightly face mask by homegrown brand Allies of Skin is the equivalent of bringing big guns to your fight against wrinkles: it’s loaded with retinaldehyde, a Vitamin A derivative that is said to be 20 times more potent than its cousin retinol, which is typically used in skincare to treat fine lines and uneven skin tone. It also has peptides (used to stimulate collagen production), nine antioxidants (like organic argan oil) and five brighteners to revive dull skin. But since it’s a pretty powerful product, it’s not recommended for ladies who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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This oft sold-out oil-free face moisturiser is inspired by Japanese geishas’ meticulous beauty routine. Its light, watery formula doesn’t clog our skin, making it suitable for Singapore's hot weather. It’s also infused with exotic Japanese botanical ingredients like wild roses (to tighten pores), leopard lily (to reduce excess oil) and green tea, rice and algae to imbue some natural radiance in your skin. A dash of 23-carat gold adds some decadent bling to your skincare regimen.

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Our bare hands can’t effectively clean the gunk that has accumulated on our faces — which is probably why Foreo’s electronic cleansing devices are all the rage these days. The silicone face brush (which you charge with a cable provided) vibrates with transdermal sonic pulsations to unclog pores and clear dead skin cells that may have piled up on your skin (especially if you regularly wear make-up). Thoroughly cleansing your skin also helps your precious skincare products absorb better, so this is one tool worth splurging on during a sale. If you’re aiming for a slimmer face shape, the brand has also released a Bear Smart Microcurrent Facial Toning Device that can apparently help you achieve a V-shaped mien.

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Two good-looking Persian siblings founded this US-based hair care line, which taps on their heritage’s ancient beauty traditions. Their signature Saffron Hair Elixir, which also has pistachio and rose mixed in it, sounds like a biryani recipe. But it’s really a romantic concoction with saffron (an ingredient pricier than gold) that doubles up as a heat protectant for your hair. It also strengthens your locks, while pistachio and rose moisturises hair and makes it look shiny and smooth. It has a subtly fabulous scent — you can see strands of saffron floating languidly in the golden oil — and makes us feel like an exotic princess.

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Celebrity make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury (whose clients include Blake Lively, Kate Moss and Harry Potter author JK Rowling) launched her eponymous make-up and skincare line. One of the most in-demand ranges is her Pillow Talk line of make-up products, which comes in sexy nude shades. This wearable quad of glittery eyeshadows offers subtle shimmer to make your eyes pop — you can just use a finger to apply the buttery pigmented eyeshadow. Such an easy hack for a last-minute Zoom meeting.

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Achieving radiant skin takes months of diligent care, but if you need some glow like, now, cheat with a highlighter instead. We’ve tried our fair share of chalky highlighters that make us look like David Bowie, but Hourglass’ finely-milled version is our go-to for a natural look. Swipe a little of this trio of blusher and two highlighters across your cheekbones for a I-just-came-back-from-a-nice-walk glow, even if you’ve been staying home during circuit breaker.

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Sephora.sg has a large selection of fragrances, ranging from popular picks like Jo Malone London’s genteel Lavender & Coriander Cologne ($115 for 30ml) to roguishly handsome fashion designer Tom Ford’s eye-wateringly expensive Rose Prick EDP. We got a whiff of it and it smells spicy-floral, like a glam Bohemian socialite who sleeps on a bed of rose petals every night. (If you must know, the fragrance is made from Rose de Mai, Turkish and Bulgarian roses spiked with Sichuan pepper, turmeric and tonka beans). But, why so pricey? Well, this Rose Prick is from the designer’s Private Blend line of scents, which is more exclusive than his mainstream Signature range of fragrances. So splurge on this at the sale if you don’t want to smell like everyone else.

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