Personalized Gifts for Every Type on Your List: The Style-Conscious

A holiday countdown, featuring a month of gifts for every character

Who: The Style-Conscious
What: SEPHORA COLLECTION Fragrance Sampler for Her, $75 (a $175 value)
Why: A wardrobe of scents, all wrapped in a ready-to-gift box. Let them try on all 10, select their favorite, then used the enclosed voucher to redeem a free full-size bottle. From Gucci to Marc Jacobs—it’s a designer sample sale for the senses.

Personalized Gifts for Every Type on Your List: The Rebel

A holiday countdown, featuring a month of gifts for every character

Who: The Rebel
What: Kan Von D Tattoo Chronicles Candelabra Edition, $49 ($152 value)
Why: Perfect for the self-assured with a little edge—give her a gift full of mystery and intrigue. Open its novel-inspired casing to reveal Kat’s own drawings and handwritten journal entries about life, love, and beauty—then turn the page for 16 trendsetting shades, that just like her—are constantly breaking the mold.

Personalized Gifts for Every Type on Your List: The Power Player

A holiday countdown, featuring a month of gifts for every character

Who: The Power Player
What: Blow Out In A Box T3 x Living Proof Featherweight Styling Set ($250 Value), $200
Why: While her assistant swears she's completely booked, your alpha best friend always makes time for you. Show her you care with this styling set that produces salon-quality blowouts–no appointments necessary. While she has everything she can possibly want, time is what she doesn't have. T3's award–winning blow dryer dries hair up to 60% faster than conventional tools, thanks to its Tourmaline technology. Pair it with Living Proof's styler, and she'll look sharp in the boardroom, and beyond.

Personalized Gifts for Every Type on Your List: The Beauty Chameleon

A holiday countdown, featuring a month of gifts for every character

Who: The Beauty Chameleon
What: Tarte The Starlet Limited-Edition Makeup Vanity, $52 (a $505 value)
Why: Forget about picking out just the right shade or compact, this vanity set is the gift that has it all. With 24 eyeshadows divided into 6 user-friendly shade compacts, (plus—did we mention bronzer, blush, mascara, and more?) she’ll have the right tools on hand no matter what look she chooses to go for. And, the three-drawered casing doubles as a keepsake jewelry box— so any stageworthy starlet can beautifully display the accessories that will perfectly accompany the look she’s trying on for size that night.

Update: Due to high demand, this palette is currently out of stock. Our sincere apologies. Please shop our other palettes, to find that perfect gift she'll love.

#HaveAWonderstruckBirthday Giveaway

Today is Taylor Swift's Birthday and to celebrate, we're making the number 13 lucky. In honor of her 22-year milestone and lucky number, we're giving away 13 sets of the starlet's enchanting new fragrance, Wonderstruck, on Twitter.

To enter:
1) Follow Sephora on Twitter.
2) When we announce the contest at 11:00am PST/2:00pm EST on Twitter, tweet a birthday message @Sephora and @GetWonderstruck to Taylor including her Twitter handle, @taylorswift13, and the hashtag #HaveAWonderstruckBirthday.
3) At 2:00pm PST, we'll select 13 winners at random from those who tweeted a birthday message with the correct hashtags
4) We'll announce all 13 winners at 3:00pm PST.

For official rules, click here.

Good luck!

Personalized Gifts for Every Type on Your List: The Minimalist

A holiday countdown, featuring a month of gifts for every character

Who: The Minimalist
What: Fresh Sugar Fix
Why: A bare beauty, she’ll never be caught dead with glitter on. And, forget about perfume. She’s fragrance-free. Instead, indulge her love to shed layers with this exfoliating lip set that leaves lips incredibly soft and nourished.

Personalized Gifts for Every Type on Your List: The Spa Lover

A holiday countdown, featuring a month of gifts for every character

Who: The Spa Lover
What: Caudalie Spa in a Box, $69 ($130 value)
Why: All the benefits of a pampering spa escape at home—she’ll be relaxed, revived, and completely rejuvenated. Giving one to yourself sounds like a great idea, too.

Holiday Hair Week: Glamour Waves

This week, we're dedicating our blog to hair—5 days of holiday-perfect styles, created by our brands, and easy to recreate at home. Topping it off is a chance to win the products featured in each post. We'll be hosting Twitter giveaways everyday at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. PST. A modern take on a classic holiday look, Sultra brings a fresh approach to Old Hollywood waves.


1. Part dry hair into four equal sections from front to back and ear to ear, then lightly mist each section with Sultra Curl Safe Protective Spray of heat protection and long-lasting style.

2. Starting with the top left section, take a large 2” by 2” vertical section of hair. Position The Sultra Bombshell One-Inch Rod Curling Iron behind the section with the tip facing down. This will ensure that the first wave flows away from the face. Wrap the hair around the barrel from the scalp including the ends. Hold for 10 to 12 seconds.

3. Repeat, always taking large 2” by 2” vertical sections.

4. After the entire head has been curled, allow it to cool, and then brush the hair into flowing relaxed waves.

Win it! Get a chance to win all the essentials to create the Glamour Wave look: The Bombshell iron and Curl Safe Protective Spray could be yours. Enter at 10am PST on our Twitter channel. Good luck!

Personalized Gifts for Every Type on Your List: The Experimentalist

A holiday countdown, featuring a month of gifts for every character

Who: The Experimentalist
What: Glimmer Wonderland Eighteen Piece Mini Nail Colour Set ($81 Value), $48
Why: With her outrageous style, she always turns heads. And, often drops jaws. Add to her shock-and-awe arsenal with this set of 18 nail lacquers in a spectacular spectrum of shades.

Holiday Hair Week: The Pin-Up Pony

Bumble and bumble's Executive Director of Creative Education Bronwen Melvin taught us how to turn up the heat (without using hot tools) on the classic ponytail.

Step 1: Mist Bumble and bumble Classic Hairspray throughout dry hair for grip and pull hair into a ponytail at the back of the head.

Step 2: At random, secure small sections of the ponytail any which way to the back of the head with hair pins, forming a loose chignon.

Step 3: Spray Bumble and bumble Shine On Finishing Spray into hands and simply loosen small sections of hair on either side and the top of the head to add dimension. If pieces fall out, angle them to the back of the head and secure with hair pins.

Step 4: To finish, smooth entire look with Bumble and bumble Styling Lotion

Win it: Get a chance to win all the essentials to create the head turning style: Bumble & bumble Classic Hairspray, Shine on Finishing Spray, Winter White Pin of Tins, & Styling Lotion at 10am PST on our Twitter channel. Good luck!

Personalized Gifts for Every Type on Your List: The Teen Spirit

A holiday countdown, featuring a month of gifts for every character

Who: The Teen Spirit
What: Hello Kitty Intense Parfum Spray, $69
Why: Created for the young―and the young at heart―this sparkling scent, with captivating florals and warm vanilla, will leave any young lady feeling more glamorous and grown-up than ever.

Holiday Hair Week: The Bombshell

This week, we're dedicating our blog to hair—5 days of holiday-perfect styles, created by our brands, and easy to recreate at home. Topping it off is a chance to win the products featured in each post. We'll be hosting Twitter giveaways everyday at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. PST.

This '60s-inspired 'do from Serge Normant looks even better on gritty unwashed hair-—making it perfect for a last-minute soiree, or anytime you're in a frisky mood.

Step 1: Apply Serge Normant Meta Revive Dry Shampoo on roots and ends to add volume and gently cleanse.

Step 2: In front, create an extreme side part to sweep across the forehead.

Step 3: Add height to the top by teasing the crown.

Step 4: Create a partial up-do. Pull back the top section of your hair to the nape of the neck, and secure with hair pins.

Step 5: Cover pins with a clip or barrette.

Step 6: Spray with Serge Normant Meta Sheer Dry Oil Finishing Spray for added shine.

Win it: Get a chance to win Serge Normant's Meta Revive Dry Shampoo and Meta Sheer Dry Oil Finishing Spray at 10 a.m PST on our Twitter channel. Good luck!

Personalized Gifts for Every Type on Your List: The Anglophile

A holiday countdown, featuring a month of gifts for every character

Who: The Anglophile
What: Soap & Glory You Cube, $25
Why: She will adore this line of body and skincare, not only because it’s a cult British brand with a cheeky sense of humor (the line is nicknamed the "Clean of England"), but also its formulas will leave skin supple and her, totally pampered.

Holiday Hair Week: Big Blow Out

This week, we're dedicating our blog to hair—5 days of holiday-perfect styles—created by our brands, and easy to recreate at home. Topping it off is a chance to win the products featured in each post. We'll be hosting twitter giveaways everyday at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. PST.

Alterna's Michael Shaun Corby explains how to get party curls in this big blow out.


Step 1: Wash: Start with newly shampooed and conditioned hair. Towel dry. Stylist suggestion: Pick a cleansing routine designed for your hair texture. Bamboo Smooth Anti-Frizz Shampoo & Conditioner (for medium to thick hair) or Bamboo Volume Abundant Volume Shampoo & Conditioner (for fine hair).

Step 2: Prep: Use a styling cocktail of one part Bamboo Smooth Kendi Pure Treatment Oil and one part Bamboo Volume Plumping Strand Expand. The mixture will give hair fullness and body while keeping strands smooth and sleek.

Step 3: Section and Dry: Blast hair in 2-inch sections at the top of your head with a large round boar bristle brush.

Step 4: Set: When the first 2-inch section is almost dry, wrap hair around the brush starting at the ends, rolling hair all the way to the roots. Keep the brush in place and blow dry for about 10 seconds (more or less depending on hair type). The hair should be heated through thoroughly to help keep the shape of the curl. Set the curl with a cool blast.

Step 5: Twist: Use your index and middle fingers, to gently twist hair into soft curls.

Step 6: Continue sectioning hair 2 inches at a time and repeat steps 3 – 5 until hair is dry. Start at the crown of the head, moving towards the back, then finish with the sides.

Step 7: Tousle: When all hair is dry and curled, break the curls apart with fingers and set the look with Bamboo Smooth Anti-Humidity Hair Spray. For an added dose of volume, spray Bamboo Volume Uplifting Root Blast directly at roots.


Win it: Get a chance to win Alterna's Bamboo Smooth Anti-Frizz Shampoo & Conditioner, Volume Uplifting Root Blast, Kendi Pure Treatment Oil, and Anti-Humidity Hair Spray at 10 a.m PST on our twitter page. Good luck!