The famous and much anticipated Ulta 21 Days of Beauty event is right around the corner, so I thought I’d share some of my sale picks with you. This year there are so many awesome deals, that I was having trouble narrowing down my list!
Every time I see highly discounted Urban Decay products, they get instant wishlist/shopping list status, like this Naked Skin Beauty Balm that will be on sale for $17 instead of the usual $34. What a deal! I had my eyes set on this one for a while after reading several blogger reviews mentioning that it works amazingly well as a makeup primer, providing a good base that liquid foundation adheres to surprisingly well, and adding that glow from within effect. Those of you that already own this BB cream, have you tried this trick?
Another long-time favorite of mine – NeoStrata’s Exuviance brand. Their products have been among my beauty staples for many years and my go-to for anything AHA-related. This brand literally invented and popularized glycolic peels!
Right now my routine includes two of their products: Sheer Daily Protector SPF 50 and Performance Peel AP25. Both are absolutely amazing and do wonders for my skin – reduce fine lines, hyper-pigmentation [thanks, summer!], and even help keep breakouts at bay. Let me know if you want more detailed reviews on either one, or both. Ulta will offer 25% discount on all Exuviance products, so you can really stock up on your favorites and even try something new.
Next up – none other than Laura Geller aka the Queen of baked cosmetics. You will probably agree with me on this one, but baked formulas are very often chalky, dry, and poorly pigmented, however, Laura Geller uses some kind of fairy magic, because her baked blushes, highlighters, and foundations never disappoint and are pigmented to boot.
If you are looking to try something from the brand, Balance-n-Brighten Baked Color Correcting Foundation will be on sale for $20 instead of $33. I use this pressed foundation as a setting power over sheer liquid foundations to add more coverage without overloading my combination skin with oils and heavy formulas. It’s perfect for humid environments!
My final pick you may have already tried before, especially if you subscribe to monthly beauty sampling programs like Birchbox or Ipsy. Skyn ICELAND Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels are some of the most effective depuffers and instant line reducers I’ve tried so far, and they don’t slide all over your face like liquid-soaked hydrogel eye masks.
Ulta will have a special offer for these, as well as Skyn ICELAND Hydro Cool Firming Face Gels, so you can grab either of them, or both at 35% discount. The travel sets are excluded from this promotion.
And here’s the list of deals so you can plan ahead! It’s probably not complete, because it’s missing some dates, but I will update it when I get more details – most likely in a day or two.
September 6: bareMinerals Prime Time Foundation Primers, 50% Off and Philosophy Purity Cleanser 8 oz., Now $15! Reg. $24
September 7: Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel, Now $11! Reg. $22
September 9: Too Faced La Crème Color Drenched Lip Cream, Now $11 Each! Reg. $22
September 13: Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara, Now $10! Reg. $21
September 15: IT Cosmetics Eyelift In a Tube, Now $14.50! Reg. $29 and Dermablend Smooth Liquid Camo Foundation, Now $25! Reg. $35
September 17: Perfekt Liquid Lash Gel, 50% Off!
September 18: Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balms, Now $17 Each! Reg. $34 and Clarisonic Brush Heads, Buy One Get One Free!
September 19: bareMinerals Lasting Line or Round the Clock Eyeliner, Now $8! Reg. $16 and 25% Off Entire Exuviance Brand.
September 20: Laura Geller Balance-n-Brighten Foundation, Now $20! Reg. $33 and Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara, Now $10! Reg. $20
September 21: Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels and Hydro Cool Firming Face Gels 35% off. Excludes travel kits.
September 22: Amazing Cosmetics Anti Aging Primer Travel Size, Now $10! Reg. $18
September 23: Cargo Blush, 50% off.
September 24: Stila Convertible Color, Now $12 Each! Reg. $25
September 25: IT Cosmetics Hello Lashes Mascara, Now $12! Reg. $24
September 26: Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Precision Longwear Liner, Now $10! Reg. $20
Do you plan to snag any of these awesome deals? What products do you have your eyes on? What other brands do you wish Ulta included in this year’s sale? Let me know in the comments below!
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How did you get the list/calendar?? I was asking and asking, and she didn’t have it. Your photos look so great. I’ve gotta break down and start using real lighting one of these days.
Thank you Allison! I shot the products in my bedroom on one of my short IKEA drawers, and the light is 100% natural from the window about 5ft away, so you definitely don’t need any fancy lamps and gadgets, just a room with a large window 🙂 I found the dates in the file she attached that we picked the items from, the dates are in the leftmost column, followed by the name of the product/that day’s deal, then the product image, then a direct link. Take a look at the file, it’s all there!
Unless I’m losing my mind, which is entirely possible, I didn’t receive a list of all 21 days of products in the excel file she sent, just a selection. As for your photos, the light is incredible. I take my pix in my dining room because I thought the natural light was the best there, but I guess I need to set up a table in my office and try the southern exposure instead. As the light in the front of my house/north has begun to fade with the changing season, my pix are coming out darker and more shadowed. I’ll try it
Strange! I wonder if we were sent different files? Or maybe the emails were even sent by different people. I posted a picture on Facebook for you <3
Love of great choices. I want
Thanks Laura!
I use the performance peels all the time. They are my favorite home peel product.
Right? The results are always so impressive!
I actually love the Laura Geller foundation!
Yay, glad I’m not the only one! It feels like silk on the skin 🙂
I want that peel, I will check out Ulta sales a few times I have a feeling hehe
Haha, I think I will be hanging out in those sales, too 🙂 There are still a few things I want to pick up, esp those tarte goodies.
I totally agree with the Exuviance brand–I love everything I’ve tried from them.
You know what’s good, Cindy! 😉
I didn’t notice the Skyn Iceland in the catalog. I’m really glad they’ll be 35% off plus it says that you’ll get a free Fresh Start Mask Deluxe Sample with any SI purchase. I’m looking forward to trying the eye gels.
Ooh, I didn’t know about the mask sample – that makes the deal even better!
Can’t wait for this!!
Me neither 🙂 So excited!
Oh, my poor wallet. I always find tons of cool things to try at a discount during their beauty days!
Haha, me too! Those tarte goodies shall be miiiine 🙂
Can’t wait to try these. Btw. 3 of your featured products are the same ones I chose.
We have similar tastes, Kath! I think I know which one you didn’t pick – is it Laura Geller, by any chance? It was my last pick 🙂
My list grows ever longer. I love this sale and await it’s coming.
I also can hardly wait for the sale, it’s always so exciting! It’s like opening an advent calendar every day to get a treat.
I love Ulta sales! Thanks for all the info!
You’re most welcome, Justina! Always happy to enable a good purchase <3
Yay for Ulta Sales. You and I have similar tastes 😀