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Beauty Inspiration- Makeup Edition!
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items Beauty products for great skin and flawless makeup! Most of the I options I get from Ulta because it tends to be cheaper than most! However, there are some great companies that aren't always available on Ulta's site and I don't want to leave them out...
Sections
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The Foundation
Contour, Highlight, and Blush
Eyeshadow
Eyebrow and Eyelash Precision
Lip Service
Finishing Touches
The Foundation
This section will include primers, foundations, concealers, and color correcter. Foundation and I have always had a rocky relationship. My skin just does not like it and I am also very pale (typical WASP ancestry) so I like to keep exploring. So far,...
Smoothest primer I have found so far.
0.75 oz The POREfessional Pore Minimizing Primer - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
I have very fair skin and anything shows on it. The shape tape has helped A LOT with concealing those pesky blemishes and dark under eyes. But it doesn't just cover fair skin- there is a whole range of options for every skin tone!
Shape Tape Full Coverage Concealer - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
I struggled to find a foundation that provides decent coverage and doesn't look cakey. This has helped me so much in feeling more confident in wearing makeup!
Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20 - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
This is a great beginner color corrector palette. It covers all the main ones that you will need to cover all the things you want to cover.
3C Color Correcting Concealer Palette - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
My new fave foundation! Cushion application and buildable coverage.
TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation #23N
This blurring concealer is the real deal. I love how effortlessly it covers my undereye circles and blemishes. Truly a gem of a product.
22N light neutral Shape Tape Blur Concealer Stick - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
Contour, Highlight, and Blush
All the elements that add color and definition to your face.
11 contour color options to add definition to those cheekbones!
Warm Bronze Sculpt Tape Contour - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
If you prefer a contour stick. This one has nine options in the light to medium skin tone range.
Amber Match Stix Contour Skinstick - FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna | Ulta Beauty
You can literally shine like a diamond.
How Many Carats?! Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil - FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna | Ulta Beauty
Colourpop coming in again with some great highlighter options.
Flexitarian Super Shock Highlighter - ColourPop | Ulta Beauty
For a quick and easy blush option on the go!
Juicy On-the-Glow Blush Tinted Moisture Stick - Pixi | Ulta Beauty
Want to make the process as simple as possible- meet this trio. Blush, highlight, and bronze.
Play Bento Cream Bronzer, Powder Blush and Highlighter ...
This blush trio is perfect for having some options and as a bonus- it doubles as lip color too!
Magic Touch Cream Blush & Lip Trio
Eyeshadow
I have certain palettes I love the most. Urban Decay and Colourpop are top of the list for me but I will add any others that I try and love! There are also great stand alone eyeshadow and you should always start with a good primer.
This palette definitely turns up the heat. Bolder Fiery Colors.
Naked Heat Eyeshadow Palette - Urban Decay Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Any newer spin on the neutrals of the Naked palette.
Naked Reloaded Eyeshadow Palette - Urban Decay Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
A collection of sultry colors.
Smoke N' Roses Pressed Powder Palette - ColourPop | Ulta Beauty
For smoother application of eyeshadows.
Anti-Aging Eyeshadow Primer Potion - Urban Decay Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Eyebrow and Eyelash Precision
I have very little in the way of eyebrows and eyelashes. So I have to supplement with makeup. I keep trying new things, so I will add as I find more awesome products.
My favorite low maintenance brow pencil for basic touch ups.
Soft Brown Brow Wiz Precision Eyebrow Pencil - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Ulta Beauty
Everyone needs a good brow gel to keep the precision.
Clear Brow Gel Flexible Medium-Hold Eyebrow Setter - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Ulta Beauty
It is never a bad investment to have precision tweezers. Especially as you get older, and need to pluck more than stray eyebrow hairs.
Slant-Tip Stainless-Steel Precision Tweezers - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Ulta Beauty
When you need a little extra help with your eyebrows. I have very thin eyebrows, so I need all the help I can get.
Brow Genius Conditioning Brow Serum - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Ulta Beauty
Stencils to get your perfect shape because some of us need the help.
Patented Eyebrow Shaping Stencil Set - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Ulta Beauty
Make your eyes pop with a choice of six multichrome colors for when you are feeling whimsical.
Actin' Up Multichrome BFF Crème Gel Liner - ColourPop | Ulta Beauty
This light eyeliner brightens up any look! It also helps you appear more awake when you might not be.
Nude Fake Awake Eye Highlight - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
Lip Service
Lip color brings the final look together. There are so many options: lipstick, lip gloss, lip liners, tinted lip balms.
Like your face and eyes, your lips deserve a good primer as well.
Prep + Prime Lip Primer - MAC | Ulta Beauty
This is my favorite lip plumper. And it happens to be TikTok viral as well.
Cherry Blossom Maracuja Juicy Lip Plumping Gloss - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
Lip liners are important for precision or creating the illusion of different shape.
Westwood So Juicy Plumping Lip Liner with Peptides - ColourPop | Ulta Beauty
I love a good lip gloss. You can use it as your primary lip color or layer over your lipstick for an enhanced look.
Amber Sparkle Universal Luminous Tinted Lip Gloss - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Ulta Beauty
18 shades and 2 finishes to choose from. Velvet like lipstick. Great colors!
Blush Brown Long-Wearing Matte & Satin Velvet Lipstick - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Ulta Beauty
Finishing Touches
This ranges from setting sprays, setting powders, and even perfumes for the last touches before going out!
My go-to setting spray. Beats the heat in Florida.
All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray - Urban Decay Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
I love their setting spray so I had to try their setting powder and yes!
All Nighter Waterproof Setting Powder - Urban Decay Cosmetics
Treat Yo Self
Who doesn't want to treat themselves? I will put spa care packages that I love and even collaboration collections that are definitely indulgences!
Love a good spa set. Soap and Glory smells divine.
The Glorious Five Bath Gift Set - Soap & Glory | Ulta Beauty
Sailor Moon Special Collection- Fighting evil by moonlight, winning love by daylight- all with a flawless look!
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon x ColourPop Full Collection - ColourPop | Ulta Beauty
Who doesn't want to sparkle? (See what I did there)
Twilight x ColourPop Full Collection
Gotta collect them all! *side eye*
Pokémon x ColourPop Collection
Ulta In Store Services
I am adding this section because I personally use these services. It is cheaper than going to an independent salon but still has the same great quality.
Check for availability in your area. I go to Ulta for all my hair care needs. Not only do I love my hairstylist but it is a more affordable option that private salons but with the same quality.
Ulta Salon Hair Services | The Salon At Ulta Beauty
The Benefit Brow Bar will have your brows whipped into shape in no time.
Brows & Wax Services | The Salon At Ulta Beauty
Not available at all locations unfortunately. But if you have access- I highly recommend. The Skin Bar will focus on your needs. You won't get a spa experience, but for a cheaper rate, you will get all the benefits of a great facial!
Skin Services | The Salon At Ulta Beauty