ULTA Haul 2020

Wow, what a week this has been! I know the news cycle has been heavy and in general, everything’s been a little crazy. That’s why I want to keep this blog post lighthearted.

Today, I am doing an ULTA haul! I purchased a few new products I have never tried before, as well as products I love and ran out of. All of these are affordable and I hope you consider some of these items next time you hit up ULTA!

But first, I made a TikTok (something I’m very new at) as a visual for my haul instead of using photos.

I actually ended up forgetting to put one item in the video but nonetheless, I wanted to share. I will also be linking each item, the price, as well as my review of the product below.

Enjoy!

@lesliestefv

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• Essence Brow Gel-$2.99:

This my all-time favorite brow gel. It’s simple, cheap, and effective! I have tried other brow gels, but I always end up repurchasing this one by Essence.

• ULTA SPF 50 Sunscreen Rose Water Setting Spray $9.99:

I have used this setting spray for two years now and love how practical it is. Sunscreen is important guys! When I finish my makeup, I use both a regular setting spray and this one to lock everything in and for added sun protection.

This does have a heavy sunscreen scent which can be off-putting. However, this is a great affordable option. I used to buy this same product from the high-end brand Supergoop! for $20 more and let me tell you, they both smell the same and do the same. I’ve seen no difference and I bought the one from Supergoop for years before switching to the one from ULTA.

I will say that although I love the product itself, the spray bottle it comes with is cheaply made and can be faulty so keep that in mind.

*Note: It seems that Supergoop no longer makes the specific setting spray I used, so I linked what seems to be their new and improved version of the same product.

• Maybelline Fit Me Concealer-$6.49:

I’m pretty sure I’ve talked about this concealer more than once on my blog and for good reason. This inexpensive and classic product by Maybelline works well for under-eye circles and for covering up blemishes. I use the shade “fair” and have repurchased this over and over again throughout the years.

• The Ordinary Serum Foundation-$6.70:

I am a huge fan of The Ordinary’s skincare and knew I had to try their foundation. Luckily, ULTA sells it online (sadly not in-store). For less than $7, you get a very light coverage foundation that blends beautifully.

If you love the “no-makeup makeup” look, this is for you. I purchased the shade 2.0 N and it matches my skin tone perfectly. It provides a very nice finish to the skin when using a sponge. They also sell a coverage foundation that I’m assuming is a little heavier if you think this won’t provide enough coverage.

• Maybelline Lifter Gloss $8.99:

I’ve seen several people rave about this gloss and wanted to see what the fuss is all about. I chose the shade “petal” a pink finish with a purple tone. This gloss claims to have hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump the lips.

After wearing this a few times I must say that the color payoff is great, it’s not sticky, and 100% keeps your lips hydrated. Do I think it plumps your lips? Not really, but everything else makes up for it. They have so many pretty shades, I recommend you at least try one!

• Tree Hut Tahitian Vanilla Bean Sugar Scrub-$8.99:

This is another repurchase. This stuff smells amazing and is great for keeping your skin smooth, which is why I use it on my legs before shaving. They have several scents but I love anything that smells like Vanilla.

• Ariana Grande Coffret Gift Set-$40:

This is the priciest thing on the list! I love Ariana Grande’s perfumes and have a travel-sized version of, “Thank U Next”, “Cloud”, “Sweet Like Candy”, and “Ari”. They all smell amazing and I can’t choose which one I like the best. I’m also running low on all of them which is why I decided to purchase this small set.

Each one of these bottles does not contain a spritzer; you dab it on your fingers to place on your neck, wrist, etc. The set also comes with the new perfume “R.E.M”, which I’m actually not a fan of so far. Each one of her perfumes retails for $44-$64, so if you love her scents or know someone who does, this is a great gift set for the upcoming holidays.

• Colourpop Lippie Stix-$7:00:

I love Colourpop but have never tried their lippie stix. I purchased the shade “Love Life” which is described as a matte brownish brick red. The color is gorgeous and the formula is not drying. Plus, it’s the perfect fall shade!

• Maybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush-$7.99:

This is the item I forgot to put in my TikTok! I purchased this liquid blush in the shade “Rose Flush”, a nice classic rose-toned color. Although it won an Allure Best of Beauty award this year, this actually has lower ratings than expected. After reading the reviews and wearing it for a few days here are my thoughts:

This is honestly a great affordable liquid blush. Although it provides a light finish at first, it is buildable and this is something people seemed to not like. Again, this is great for those who love the “no-makeup makeup” look (like me). If you want something bright and shocking, skip this. If you’re into the Glossier Cloud Paint but think it’s a little pricy, I say try this first!

Ok, guys well that’s a wrap for this haul! If you’re like me, then you know shopping can be therapeutic. I hope you enjoyed this blog post and if you try any of these products or love any of these, let me know!

See you next week!

XOXO

-Leslie V