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My Ulta Beauty Semi-Annual Sale must haves (48 year old, mature oily skin, long & thick textured hair)

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If you're not already a member of Ulta's Beauty Rewards Program, you're going to want to join ASAP. Looks like Ulta has changed their 21 days of beauty event into this semi-annual sale. As always, these products are on sale for that day only. Lots of...
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Hair

 
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I cannot get over the price of this flat iron! $119 on 3/16 - that's insane! This is for sure going to sell out.
10X Pro Straightening & Styling Iron - Bio Ionic | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is a great curling iron for soft waves. $40 on 3/17! This'll sell out.
1-1/4" Nano Titanium XL Spring Curling Iron - BaBylissPRO | Ulta Beauty
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This is a great heat protectant and smoothing serum. $12.50 on 3/17, online only.
Pro Artist Straight Heat, Heat Activated Straightening Serum - Hot Tools | Ulta Beauty
 
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I feel like heat protectant creams work better than sprays, especially if you have a ton of hair. It's easier for me to make sure I'm getting good coverage. This is $13 on 3/18.
Farewell Frizz Blow Dry Perfection Heat Protectant Cream - Briogeo | Ulta Beauty
 
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If you use a lot of dry shampoo (🙋🏻‍♀️), you'll want to do a clarifying hair rinse every so often. $18.50 on 3/18.
8.5 oz Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse - dpHUE | Ulta Beauty
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There are a bunch of Curl Smith products on sale on 3/19. I'll be sitting down with my curly haired kid to see what we need to restock. This balm will be $14.
8.0 oz Hold Me Softly Style Balm - Curlsmith | Ulta Beauty
 
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A professional grade hair dryer for $122.50? Yes, please! Available on 3/21 - this will sell out!
Le Styliste Luxe Digital Salon Dryer - L'ange | Ulta Beauty
 
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I love a texture spray, especially for $10! Online only 3/21.
Salt + Sea Texturizing Spray - L'ange | Ulta Beauty
 
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I'm looking forward to trying this dry shampoo ($10!!). Online only, 3/21.
Star Dust Dry Shampoo Powder - L'ange | Ulta Beauty
 
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I've been cursed with an itchy scalp, so I'm excited to give this a try. $12.50 on 3/21, online only.
Total Results Instacure Tension Reliever Scalp Serum - Matrix | Ulta Beauty
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Great hairspray! I feel like all Living Proof products have the same smell. I don't mind it, but YMMC. $16 on 3/22.
Flex Hairspray with Medium Hold - Living Proof | Ulta Beauty
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I've tried and liked a few Ouai products, but not this one. 3/23 only for $26.
Scalp Serum - OUAI | Ulta Beauty
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My daughter is constantly stealing my blow dry paddle brush. Sounds like it's time to let her keep my old one while I treat myself to this (much nicer!) one for $77.50 on 3/24.
The Smooth Shot Paddle Blow Dryer Brush - Drybar | Ulta Beauty
 
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Microfiber hair towels are a must have for me. This is a great deal for $14 on 3/24.
Dry Martini Microfiber Hair Wrap - Drybar | Ulta Beauty
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Tons of Alterna Cavier shampoos and conditioners will be on sale online only on 3/25. I'll be grabbing the anti-aging anti-frizz shampoo and condition for $18 each.
8.5 oz Caviar Anti-Aging Smoothing Anti-Frizz Shampoo - Alterna | Ulta Beauty

Skin Care

 
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This essence is so refreshing and helps keep your skin firm. On sale for $24 on 3/16.
Pink Drink Firming Resurfacing Essence - SUNDAY RILEY | Ulta Beauty
 
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This serum is online only on 3/17. I love the texture of this - it feels very luxurious. You cannot beat it for $51.
Pro-Collagen Renewal Serum - ELEMIS | Ulta Beauty
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I have oily skin and STILL get the occasionally breakouts. I'll be picking up these patches for $9.50 on 3/18.
Master Patch Hydrocolloid Patches Set - COSRX | Ulta Beauty
 
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I'll be adding this microcurrent device to my cart on 3/18 (online only). I regret not getting the Trinity during Nord's winter sale, but now I'm glad I held out! This will be $164.50!
Fuchsia BEAR Smart Microcurrent Facial Toning Device - FOREO | Ulta Beauty
 
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I'm excited about this one! Gel patches for undereyes for $17 on 3/19 - online only.
15 pair Serve Chilled Rosé Hydrating Eye Gels - Patchology | Ulta Beauty
 
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As someone with more mature skin, I'll be testing this anti wrinkle serum! $40 online only on 3/19.
STEM CELLULAR Anti-Wrinkle Booster Serum - Juice Beauty | Ulta Beauty
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I'll be picking up this exfoliant on 3/21 (online only) for $41
Dr. Microdermabrasion Renewing Face Exfoliator - Dr. Brandt | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is my current favorite cleanser! It's great if you have redness - I swear the probiotics are magic. $24 on 3/22.
Ocean Cleanser Purifying Face Wash - OSEA | Ulta Beauty
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I'm in need of some new vitamin C, so I'll be picking this up on 3/24. This is an amazing deal at $48
1.0 oz BioLumin-C Vitamin C Face Serum - Dermalogica | Ulta Beauty
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Makeup

 
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This is one of my favorite pore filling primers. On sale for $17.50 on 3/16.
0.75 oz The POREfessional Pore Minimizing Primer - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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The BEST eyeliner if you have oily lids. $18 on 3/16!
Black Ink Long-Wear Smudge-Proof Gel Eyeliner - BOBBI BROWN | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is a fantastic brow pencil! It's super fine, which makes it look more natural. This is online only - $18 on 3/16.
Ultra Fine Eyeliner Brush - BOBBI BROWN | Ulta Beauty
 
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A ton of It Cosmetic's brushes are 50% off today, 3/16! This one is $14.
Flat Top Full Coverage Complexion Brush #136 - IT Brushes For ULTA | Ulta Beauty
 
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If you like full coverage foundation, this is a great pick! They've expanded their shade range, thankfully. $23.50 on 3/16.
Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer with SPF 50+ - IT Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is a great foundation! It'll be $27 on 3/17.
Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 - Estée Lauder | Ulta Beauty
 
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I'm a gloss girl and will definitely be picking this up for $10 on 3/17.
Amber Sparkle Universal Luminous Tinted Lip Gloss - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Ulta Beauty
 
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If you like liquid lipsticks, you'll want to try these for $10 on 3/17.
Smudge-Proof Matte Liquid Lipstick - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Ulta Beauty
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This is a great tinted sunscreen! Online only for $18 on 3/18.
Nude NUDESCREEN Daily Mineral Veil SPF 30 - NUDESTIX | Ulta Beauty
 
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Woohoo! I love this power foundation! It goes on quick, blends easily, and is fantastic for oily/combo skin. $19.50 on 3/19!
ORIGINAL Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 - bareMinerals | Ulta Beauty
 
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I'm intrigued by this lip & cheek stain. Online only on 3/19 for $18.
Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain - jane iredale | Ulta Beauty
 
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I'm excited for these Kylie Cosmetics glosses! $9.50 on 3/20
Plumping Gloss - KYLIE COSMETICS | Ulta Beauty
 
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The matte lipsticks will be on sale too, but I'm a creme lipstick/gloss girl, so I'll be sticking to my favorites. $12.50 on 3/20.
Crème Lipstick - KYLIE COSMETICS | Ulta Beauty
 
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I like a lip liner with gloss to keep it from sinking into fine lines. These will be available on 3/20, online only, for $12.
Be Legendary Line & Prime Pencil - Smashbox | Ulta Beauty
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Lots of Nudestix all over face sticks are available on 3/21. Check them out!
Cherie NUDIES MATTE All Over Face Blush Color - NUDESTIX | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is a fantastic primer! Online only on 3/21 for $21.
Instant FIRMx No Filter Primer - Peter Thomas Roth | Ulta Beauty
 
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Buxom makes my favorite lip glosses. There is a little tingling, so you might want to skip these if you're sensitive. $12.50 on 3/22.
Full-On Plumping Lip Cream - Buxom | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is the waterproof version of one of my mascara faves! $14.50 on 3/22.
Black Better Than Sex Volumizing & Lengthening Waterproof Mascara - Too Faced | Ulta Beauty
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As I've aged and develop more grays, brow gel is an essential part of my routing. $13 on 3/23.
2 Light Gimme Brow+ Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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The whole range of Shape Tape concealers is on sale, online only, on 3/23! $18 for this ICONIC concealer.
Shape Tape Full Coverage Concealer - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
 
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3/24 brings us all of the Shape Tape contour, blush, and highlighter. $18
Sculpt Tape Contour - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
 
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Looks like all of Juvia's Place lip products will be 50% off on 3/25. This gloss stick will be $7.50.
Black Berry Volumizing Gloss Stick - Juvia's Place | Ulta Beauty
 
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I love the mini Urban Decay palettes. I have a bunch of these, so I'll be passing this time, but this is a great price at $17. 3/26
Sin Naked Your Way Mini Eyeshadow Palettes - Urban Decay Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is in my top 2 favorite mascaras! It's a tubing formula so it'll stay all day - great for oily eyelids. 3/17 for $13!
Black High Impact Mascara - Clinique | Ulta Beauty