going shopping; ULTA

Dec 1, 2015

Jaylene J.

I have $120 to spend at ulta. I'm probably going to look for a contour pallet , highlighter and maaaaybe foundation if I have enough but do you have any suggestions. this will be my first purchase of makeup like this.

Dec 1, 2015

Marleen B.

Definitely check out Too-Faced Born This Way Foundation & Mally Lit from Within Blush/highlighter duo. The blush is pretty, but...gurrrrrrrl), the highlighter is "the bomb"! It will give Champagne Pop a run for its money! Its a choice of either a peach blush or a pink blush, but the highlighter is the same in both.

Dec 2, 2015

Jaylene J.

Thanks so much Ill check those out!

Dec 2, 2015

Lisa S.

Highlighter: Definitely Becca! I like the Pressed formula best.

As for foundation, what is your skin type? That makes a big difference...

For contour I've heard Lorac has a nice kit but I don't own it. I would personally go for KVD Shade and Light or Kevyn Accoin, which are at Sephora not Ulta...

Dec 2, 2015

Jaylene J.

Thanks I'll check that highlight out also and just my tzone is really oily and everywhere else really dry.

Dec 2, 2015

Marleen B.

Don't forget to check in with what you get!

Dec 2, 2015

Lisa S.

For foundation definitely pick up samples before buying a foundation! That way you aren't wasting money on something that might not work for you. I recommend trying Clinique Even Better, Too Faced Born This Way, Estee Lauder Double Wear (not sure if they have that at Ulta though) and Urban Decay Naked.

Dec 2, 2015

Jaylene J.

Marleen I definitely will.
Lisa does ulta do samples I've went in before and a worker told me they didn't.

Dec 2, 2015

Lisa S.

Yes! To be honest, I hate Ulta for the reason of their employees. They do samples, she/he was lying and just being rude or lazy... I've had some workers try to do that same bs with me before and it makes me so mad. Every time I go in, I leave mad because of how rude they are, I stick to Sephora unless they don't have a product, then I'll drag myself into an Ulta lol. Also as far as samples go (from both Ulta & Sephora) 3 is usually the max they'll give. But Sephora is always much nicer than Ulta about the samples...

Dec 2, 2015

Marleen B.

Also, although not a makeup product, you should check out the FINGER BRUSH. An amazing brush for thick, long tangle-prone hair. They come in 3 sizes. I first got the large one and my hair & scalp fell in love. So I went back for the small & the medium. One for my purse, bedroom & bathroom. I prefer the large & medium but the small one fits better in my purse (although its still bigger than the average brush). Thank goodness I'm a 'big bag" kinda girl!

Dec 2, 2015

Jaylene J.

Lisa; that's so rude I didn't get anything that day because I couldn't try out a foundation. I'll mostly likely try Sephora first before heading to ulta.
Marleen; Thanks for suggesting a brush I'm actually looking for a good brush and can't go wrong with a big bag I love em too!

Dec 2, 2015

Alma M.

I agree with Marleen about the Mally lit duo, I can't believe that isn't talked about more often the highlighter is beautiful. Laura Geller baked gelato swirl illuminator in Ballerina is beautiful as well you can use it wet or dry. :)

Dec 2, 2015

Marleen B.

@ Alma M...I want to try Ballerina, I was kinda apprehensive because I have a medium, slightly olive skin tone, so I got the Gilded Honey which is beautiful (I bought it online).

Dec 2, 2015

Alma M.

I think it would look great on you Marleen. I originally was going to buy gilded honey but truth be told I have so many similar to that shade I went ahead and decided on Ballerina which I'm so happy I did. :)

Dec 2, 2015

Marleen B.

Alma...Oh no! I already have 2 highlighters en route to me now! Now, I'm going to have to go swatch Ballerina!

Dec 2, 2015

Jaylene J.

I got another gift card for ulta $50 any good concealer, or any other good buys from ulta?