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A Violet Grey Sale Is Upon Us—and It’s Full of Rare Deals on Luxe Beauty Brands Like Augustinus Bader and La Mer

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Those of you who are already privy to the wonderful world of Violet Grey will be excited to hear that the retailer’s Best of Beauty event has returned. If you've never shopped at the beauty hub before, though, prepare to be impressed. This expert-curated sale features 20 percent off some of the best luxury skincare, haircare and makeup must-haves on the market. La MerDr. Barbara Sturm and Westman Atelier ring a bell? And lest I forget: one of the best markdowns on Augustinus Bader that you'll probably see all year.

I’m talking the legendary Augustinus Bader Rich Cream on sale for just $148 (from $185). Former Editor Brianna Lapolla credits the cult-favorite as the reason for her glass skin (just read her full review). And if you’re hoping to scoop up viral makeup products like the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Beauty light wand (with 60 million views on TikTok and counting), well, you’ve got plenty to choose from.

Getting hyped yet? The savings on these 11 top products should do the trick.

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This isn't just one of PureWow editors’ favorite moisturizers, it's also Victoria Beckham's. A fun fact: The former Spice Girl actually collaborated with Professor Augustinus Bader on her own beauty line. But let’s focus on this super-rich, yet surprisingly lightweight, face cream. The product uses groundbreaking stem-cell technology to help your skin regenerate new cells, along with hyaluronic acid for plumping hydration. So it's kind of like a recipe for a youthful glow. Many reviewers say they've also noticed a reduced appearance of dark spots and a firmer, smoother texture after using it. But here's why one PureWow editor is obsessed: "I saw results pretty quickly and assumed it was a placebo effect, if anything. But much to my amazement, my skin (which breaks out often) was radiant, blemish-free and so much more hydrated after just a few days of use."

Thanks to ingredients like hyaluronic acid and purslane, this serum purports to provide intense hydration so you can get back to bouncy, smooth and firm skin. The brand claims the effects are also long-term, for what it’s worth, meaning a little should go a long way. And, yes, it’s also free of any fragrance, mineral oils, silicone and parabens, which is just another reason it lives up to its price (and gives you a good excuse to snag it on sale!).

La Mer is like the Rolls-Royce of face creams—undeniably luxurious with a price tag to match. Still, I swoon over it because the iconic cream is formulated with a proprietary blend of active ingredients from the sea (dubbed "Miracle Broth" by the brand). Together they're supposed to help improve firmness and fade the look of fine lines while helping your skin look smoother and plumper. And no Rolls-Royce can do that.

As I mentioned earlier, this product has 60 million views on TikTok and counting simply because it’s SO easy to use. Literally, all you do is squeeze it, and the perfect amount comes out. Falling somewhere between a highlighter and a blush, it blends beautifully into skin and provides a luminous glow, no matter the color. It’s also buildable, so you can layer it on top of foundation without it looking too thick.

Is your hair tired, fried, frizzy or just worn out? Say no more. This intensive hair mask is loaded with hydrating minerals and antioxidants to help transform your strands into gloriously lush locks even Rapunzel would envy. It just takes five to ten extra minutes during wash day, but the results will be worth it. Reviewers with dyed hair love how silky and healthy it makes their locks look, so I think it's worth treating yourself.

6. Dr. Barbara Sturm Glow Drops

Dr. Barbara Sturm

You probably gathered this from the name, but this product is meant to deliver an out-of-this-world glow that brightens your complexion. It does it with a purslane, bistorta root, rosa canina and sweet almond oil blend, a nourishing formula that the editors at Violet Grey say is so easy to incorporate into any daily skincare routine.

What do Meghan Markle, Kim Kardashian and Rihanna have in common? They all wear Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation. Talk about skin goals. So I’m wasting no time snagging this A-list favorite essential, available in 30 shades. It offers medium coverage for an excellent balance between smoothing out your face and letting your freckles show through. One buyer says it’s magical, adding that just a tiny bit makes a huge difference if you’re going for a flawless effect (and who isn't?).

Supergoop! has earned something of a cult following for its lightweight formulas that feel fabulous on the skin and don’t leave behind an oily residue or annoying white cast. This mineral sunscreen checks all my boxes, and is great for layering on under your everyday makeup to ensure you’re well protected from those harmful UV rays.

This Reese Witherspoon-approved blush can also be used as lip or eye color, making it a true triple threat. The conveniently packaged stick is easy to use on the go and is loaded with hydrating pigment that gives your skin a soft flush in a swipe. Plus, it comes in six gorgeous shades from peachy pink to delicate rose to sun-kissed orange.

A step up from the universal peels, this extra-strength version is best for those who have worked their way up to handle the higher percentages of exfoliating acids. The two-step process works to rejuvenate skin, evening out your complexion and delivering a glow that you can see from across the room. And trust, with ingredients like alpha and beta hydroxy acids and vitamins A, C and E, they have the potential to offer long-term anti-aging benefits. And you get 30 treatments to last you a month if used once a day.

11. Augustinus Bader The Serum

Augustinus Bader

To put it simply, the Serum is an ultra-lightweight, fast-absorbing power product that’s packed with all the ingredients you need for a full skin-revitalizing experience, including rice bran oil, vitamin C, pomegranate seed concentrate and squalane. All of which target most common skin problems like stress, dehydration and signs of aging.


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