There’s a special kind of joy in cracking open a mini beauty product. (It’s basically a fun-size candy bar, but for your vanity, is it not?) Cute factor aside, minis solve a handful of real problems, too: they’re a low-risk way to test a shade match, the smart buy when you only need a product once a week and the easiest thing to pack in your carry-on without triggering a TSA pat-down. And might I mention a great stocking stuffer for the quickly impending holiday season?
Sephora shoppers clearly agree. After digging through the site’s mini category and cross-referencing which ones have racked up 1,000+ five-star reviews, I landed on a list that spans the best of the best minis across makeup, skin, hair and body. My curation includes the best dry shampoo that’s non-aerosol for travel and the literal secret to hair that looks washed but isn’t, a lipstick kit that gives you all you need for a complete lip look without compromise, the most luxurious body wash that’ll put your hotel’s amenity option to shame and more.
Ahead, the 13 best beauty minis at Sephora, according to the reviews.











