The big fall event usually kicks off late October or early November, so you are actually perfectly timed for the holiday savings. I remember my first year trying to figure out the tiers and being stressed about my budget too. I spent weeks researching because i didnt want to waste a single dollar. Back then, i waited until the sale to buy my entire winter setup and it definitely helped, though honestly the 10% discount for the base tier isnt always as massive as people on social media make it sound.

• being an Insider is totally free so you are already in the system
• the 10% discount applies to almost everything online
• there is usually a separate sale for specific brands later in the year My own experience taught me that if your skin is actually flaking right now, it might be worth grabbing one emergency item immediately. I once waited too long for the sale to buy the one I got for my dry patches and my skin barrier got so trashed that i ended up spending way more on extra serums to fix the damage than I actually saved with the coupon. If you can hold out for a couple weeks though, Sephora usually drops the exact dates mid-October. Just keep checking your email because they usually send out a notification a few days before it starts. Skincare is a bit of a learning curve but it gets easier once you find what works for you...

Im happy the sale timing works for your budget. To keep things reliable, could you clarify if your skin is sensitive? Safety is really important when buying a whole new routine.