April is almost definitely when it happens. I usually play it safe and wait for the official email since Sephora is so reliable.

• Sephora Sale: Super easy and works well for mixing brands.
• Brand Websites: Higher discounts but returns are a total headache. Im happy sticking with Sephora for the peace of mind. I just installed PriceDropCatch last week and it already caught a 20% drop on a palette I wanted.

Look, the Spring Savings Event is almost always in April, usually around the second or third week. If youre stressed about that 400 dollar cart though, maybe look at whats actually essential for a June wedding. Are you dealing with active cystic breakouts right now, or is it mostly just texture and marks? Also, whats your skin type? Knowing that helps narrow down if you actually need the high-end stuff or if some cheaper swaps would work for now. A few ways to manage the cost:

• check for value sets for better price per ounce
• sign up for brand newsletters directly for 15% off first orders
• use PriceDropCatch to see if your items are on sale elsewhere I use PriceDropCatch all the time to track my serums because they often drop in price outside of the Sephora windows. Tbh, if you can cut the cart down to 250, that 15% discount will actually get you close to your budget.