These are the products I trust as a makeup artist and Ulta beauty expert. Why? Because quality shows. High-performance formulas mean better ingredients, longer wear, and a finish that speaks for itself. If you’re still restocking fast beauty, this is...
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MUA Approved Primers: Ulta Beauty
Luxury MUA Makeup Brushes: Ulta Edition
Luxury Foundation: Ulta Edition
MUA Approved Primers: Ulta Beauty
Your canvas deserves more than a moisturizer. These high performance primers elevate your base blurring pores, gripping foundation, and enhancing wear without sacrificing skincare benefits. As a makeup artist and Ulta employee, I’ve chosen only the b...
Pat McGrath Sublime Perfection Primer,
A luxe, skincare-infused primer that hydrates, soothes, and smooths with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. Blurs imperfections with a soft-focus finish while prepping skin for seamless, long-wear makeup. Lightwei...
Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Primer 30ml/1oz
This is the luxury primer that never misses. A professional grade, multi tasking base that blurs imperfections, balances skin tone, and extends the life of your makeup, all while offering SPF protection. It’s oil free, water resistant, and weightless...
Veil™ Mineral Primer
Dior’s Backstage Primer is one of those products I reach for when I need my makeup to last and my skin to look like I’ve been drinking water and minding my business (even if I haven’t). It’s hydrating without feeling heavy, and gives this soft, natur...
Dior Backstage Face & Body Primer
Hydration, radiance, and staying power in one luxe step. Infused with hyaluronic acid and light-reflecting pigments, this primer blurs, grips, and illuminates — whether under full glam or worn alone. Loved by MUAs for its flawless base, adored by eve...
Dior Forever Glow Veil Primer
Though it is not a high end luxury brand, it still give a beautiful base to work with. Applies smooth, holds on to your foundation. Longevity and simple.
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gripping Primer
Luxury MUA Makeup Brushes: Ulta Edition
As an Ulta Employee, MUA and Haute Muva, these are my go to brushes as an artist. Time to get rid of the disposal sponges and invest in your kit, or everyday makeup routine.
For the perfect airbrushed under eye with no creasing this brush is fabulous. The bristles are soft, but dense enough to pick up product without needing to do multiple layers.
Dense, soft and gives a blur all while applying beautiful coverage. This makeup brush will blend any formula foundation seamlessly.
Ambient Soft Glow Foundation Brush - HOURGLASS | Ulta Beauty
A powder brush that multitasks. Perfect for powder formulas, loose or pressed. Allows you to apply to the skin easily, with control over not using too much product. It’s dual end is the perfect size for under eyes or finishing touches.
Veil Powder Brush - HOURGLASS | Ulta Beauty
My absolute favorite dual ended brush. I call it my magic wand because it makes makeup application so easy and cuts down on having to grab multiple brushes. My clients all ask what this brush is whenever I use it. Perfect for liquid, cream and powder...
Perfect for creating airbrushed, streak-free application. Works best with liquid and cream formulas. The angle cut of the brush, along with its soft yet density, allows you to pack on product seamlessly. This blends cream contours, blush and foundati...
Airbrush Complexion Perfection Brush #115 - IT Brushes For ULTA | Ulta Beauty
This is our most reached for makeup brush as MUA in Ulta. Its domed shape gives blurred and airbrushed appearance. Excellent with cream, liquid and powder formulas. A bonus, the handle is durable and makes use very simple even for beginners, they’ll ...
Airbrush Blurring Foundation Brush #101 - IT Brushes For ULTA | Ulta Beauty
Whether you’re a beginner or a professional looking to add to your kit, this set is too good to not use. You get five brushes all great for getting airbrushed, polished, skin light application. Durable and comes with a case. It’s a set that I use eve...
Your Beautiful Basics Airbrush 101 5 Pc Makeup Brush Set - IT Brushes For ULTA | Ulta Beauty
Combining luxury aesthetics with pro-level performance, Morphe’s Along for the Glide 6-Piece Travel Brush Set is a six-piece ensemble of essential face and eye brushes designed for flawless results on the go. Each brush features gleaming white handle...
Along for the Glide 6-Piece Travel Brush Set - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
Beautifully crafted, these makeup brushes from Morphe are not only gorgeous but a perfect set for a beginner wanting quality that won’t break the bank. When shopping for brushes grab these, and be amazed at the results of flawless makeup application.
Morphe X Ariel Signature Face 5-Piece Face Brush Set - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
A duo brush set new to the It Brush collection. Great gift for your beginner MUA.
Airbrush Limited Edition Complexion and Blush Duo Brush Set - IT Brushes For ULTA | Ulta Beauty
Luxury Foundation: Ulta Edition
Luxury tried and true foundations. Quality over quantity.
This isn’t just foundation—it’s skin artistry in a bottle. Pat McGrath’s Sublime Perfection Foundation is celebrated for its weightless texture and customizable coverage that melts seamlessly into the skin. The formula is infused with hydrating polym...
Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation - PAT McGRATH LABS | Ulta Beauty
Sahm, MUA, beginner, or pro. A multipurpose foundation, that blends in seamlessly. Blurring, skin like finish. The Dior multi purpose foundation stick can be used for all over face base or for touch ups, concealer, contouring or bronzer. Rich in pigm...
4.5 N Neutral Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick - Dior | Ulta Beauty
Luxurious, skin like, pigmented, medium with an easy build up of coverage. This blends beautifully with either a dense makeup brush, or damp beauty blender. I love this foundation for the client that want a bit more coverage than a skin tint. Gives ...
Newer to the game, the Natasha Denona liquid foundation is equal to its powder counterpart. Light, medium coverage. Breathable on the skin. Long wear, no cracking or creasing. Matte like, with subtle glow. A true soft finish.
NP10 HY-GLAM Foundation - NATASHA DENONA | Ulta Beauty
Full coverage, luxury foundation. Has beautiful shade range, pigmented shades. Glowing skin like finish. Perfect for Bridal makeup, or everyday.
97% natural ingredients, collected and picked by hands, harvested from open fields of Camellia. This is your skin care with a bit of coverage. Light on the skin, with results showing glowy, healthier skin.