I think we all share a love of Sephora. It’s the only high-end makeup store that carries that many brands in one location – it’s beyond amazing. BUT, we can all agree that it can also be quite expensive, especially when you’re living on a college budget. Therefore, I tend to buy most of my makeup at the drugstore and reserve Sephora for a few select splurges.

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Today I thought it would be fun to share the top three products I always buy at Sephora. Some of these I have been using for years and others are more recent discoveries, but regardless I don’t think I could live without them anymore.

Here are my three Sephora must-haves: 

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1. Tarte’s Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15 – $34

After a year of using the L’Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation, I made the switch to this foundation by Tarte. I loved the coverage of the L’Oreal foundation, but I was tired of dealing with it oxidizing on me in the Florida heat. I knew I wanted to try something new.

Skin type-wise, I’m lucky to have normal skin, and I really only break out during my time of the month. My skin is a little picky though, and will sometimes react to new products. My roommate, who has a similar skin type, recommended the Tarte foundation to me, and I’ve loved it. (Thanks Melissa!)

The Tarte foundation has a medium coverage, and doesn’t feel heavy on the skin. I really love that I can sheer it out on days when my skin looks great or build it up when I need more coverage. It also has a really wide color range, so finding my shade was a breeze. It has a long-lasting, matte finish that doesn’t get patchy or change color throughout the day. The best part, though: My skin loves it. In fact, I think my complexion has been looking better each day since I’ve been using it. This is a winner.