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Mariah Carey Teams With Sephora to Launch 2025 Holiday ‘It’s Time’ Campaign

Sephora turns Carey's November 1 ritual into a shoppable holiday push.

Overview

  • Directed by Joseph Kahn, the video debuted Nov. 1 on Mariah Carey’s and Sephora’s Instagram accounts and on Sephora’s Times Square billboard.
  • Billy Eichner features as a mischievous elf in the spot and acknowledged the role on Instagram.
  • Sephora is highlighting a curated set of Carey-recommended products on its site, including Dior Lip Glow Butter and Valentino Donna Born In Roma.
  • Chief marketing officer Zena Arnold said the campaign centers on celebrating festive “glimmers” delivered through beauty gifts.
  • The partnership formalizes Carey’s annual “It’s time” kickoff, tapping her long-standing cultural link to the holiday season.