Walking into an Ulta store or browsing its online catalogs makes me feel like a kid in a candy store. With thousands of makeup, skincare, haircare, and fragrance products, the popular beauty retailer nearly always has what I’m looking for—plus a few ...
Half Magic’s hues pack a punch, and this eye paint and eyeliner combo product is no different. I’ll opt for this weekly in place of my good ol’ black eyeliner when I want a pop of color. The results always make me smile.
T3’s Airebrush Duo was my go-to for quickly transforming my curls into a sleek blowout. However, this newer version is the only tool that’s good enough to make me set it down for the first time in three years. The larger, oval-shaped barrel still add...
AireBrush One-Step Smoothing and Volumizing Hair Dryer Brush - T3
Founder Alicia Yoon grew up with eczema and has spent years explaining what a ‘skin barrier’ was before I even knew it was a thing. For my friends with hypersensitive skin and who definitely can’t use a retinol but still want something effective, I a...
Of all of Chanel’s products, this multi-use stick is criminally underrated and by far my favorite. I use the shade 'Transparent' to add a natural-looking dewy highlight at the top of my cheeks. For an even bolder look, you can layer on a powder highl...
For my unruly brows, nothing works as effectively as the Anastasia Beverly Hills brow gel. As far as basics go, this one will never leave my side. It completely tames my brow hairs, even in horrible New York humidity. I can’t tell you how many tubes ...
Anastasia Beverly Hills Flexible Hold Tinted Eyebrow Gel - Ulta Beauty
As a serial lipstick dater, I have a hard time committing to just one formula. Urban Decay’s Vice Lip Bond has me recently testing out the whole monogamy thing because quite frankly, this product is incredible. The shade range is the stuff of my vibr...
Raw Footage Vice Lip Bond Glossy Longwear Liquid Lipstick ...
I can’t count the amount of sunscreens I’ve tested over the years, but of all of them, this one is unbeatable. Not only does it effectively protect my skin from UVA/UVB rays, but the formula is also unmatched. It never leaves a white cast, creamily b...
La Roche-Posay - Anthelios UV Correct SPF 70 Daily Face ...
I have lots of hair, but the strands are soft and fine. Too much product and it can really weigh down my 4B/4C curls. This curl cream not only smells divine, but is also lightweight and defines my curls. I have low porosity hair. However, with this c...
You can never have too much blush. However, this pigmented duo palette from Juvia’s Place delivers insane color payoff with just one swipe. The duo comes with a light and deep shade of blush so you can layer each on top of one other or give them thei...
Juvia's Place - Vol 1 Blushed Duo | Ulta Beauty
My combo skin is an annoying amalgam of contradictions—shine here, flaky patches there!—but Fresh’s deep hydration cream has become my go-to moisturizer for a fix-all remedy. My skin instantly soaks up this rich formula, yet isn’t left feeling greasy...
1.6 oz Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream - fresh | Ulta Beauty
The amount of Thigh Rescue’s I own is frankly borderline embarrassing. Yet, if a product is going to grant world peace—a.k.a. no irritating chafing for my thighs in hot humid months—why wouldn’t I keep this in every handbag I own?
Thigh Rescue - megababe | Ulta Beauty
My primer aversion was reversed after just one use of the E.L.F Cosmetics Power Grip Primer. This bestseller and TikTok-favorite keeps my makeup stuck for hours. My trick is to use this primer when I’m wearing matte products to impart a natural, heal...
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Ellis Brooklyn’s Salt Eau de Parfum reminds me that summer isn’t just a season, it’s a mentality. This warm, slightly floral, slightly salty scent is like nostalgia in a bottle for me when NYC winters turn frightening.
SALT Eau de Parfum - Ellis Brooklyn | Ulta Beauty
I have scraped jars of Hanahana beauty with my fingernails, wiping every crevice clean like a dog trying to get every bit of peanut butter out of a jar. I generally find moisturizing my body a chore, but when this sits on my vanity, I suddenly find m...
Lavender Vanilla Shea Body Butter - hanahana beauty
Not to be dramatic, but I truly believe every New Yorker (or just general over-populated city-goer) needs this serum in their welcome bag. The key is in the kombucha, which provides serious protection against harsh climates all day. The difference in...
5.0 oz Kombucha Antioxidant Facial Treatment Essence | Ulta Beauty
All I’ve wanted to do recently is put glitter on my eyelids with the enthusiasm of a kindergartener discovering shiny objects for the first time. This ‘glitter puck’ makes my eyes gleam like they’ve been lightly dusted with fairy dust. Donni Davy is ...
HALF MAGIC Glitterpuck Pressed Glitter for Eyes, Face + Body
There’s been a lot of hype on the Internet about the Dream Coat Supernatural Spray, and I’m here to confirm it. I never thought a single hair product could make such a difference in my blowout routine. Not only does it dramatically cut down on stylin...
Dream Coat Supernatural Spray - Color Wow - Ulta Beauty
One of the best tube mascaras on the market! I often have trouble with product settling underneath my eyes (I have long bottom lashes). The wand allows me to paint them perfectly with minimal mess.
Black Tartelette Tubing Mascara - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
The pandemic means that I now feel naked if I ever leave my house without hand sanitizer. Of all the versions I’ve tried, Touchland’s mist is my favorite. It’s slim enough to fit in all my going-out bags and never leaves my hands feeling parched. Whi...
Aloe You Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer - Touchland
This is my stuck-on-a-deserted-island product and I’ll be taking no questions. Because yes, SPF is always sexy, but the glimmer-like afterglow you get from this is top-notch. The best part? No pesky white cast.
One of my greatest pleasures in life is swiping on this confetti cake-inspired face mask from I Dew Care, a K-beauty brand specializing in some of the most serotonin-boosting skincare products on the market. The mask smells and looks almost good enou...
Cake My Day Hydrating Sprinkle Wash-Off Mask - I Dew Care
Of all Half Magic’s products, the eyeshadow single in the shade Wet Pebble has my heart. If I have two seconds to take a look from classic to out-of-this-world, tapping on some of this shimmery shade does the trick.
The Drunk Elephant B-Goldi Bright Drops aren't your typical makeup or skin-care product. Yes, this niacinamide-spiked illuminator makes your complexion look brighter with light-reflecting pigments, but it also is a great option for anyone dealing wit...
The Dyson Airwrap has paved the way for the multi-styler category and it's no wonder: Dyson's mechanics are designed with power and durability in mind and eliminate the need for using multiple tools since it takes the place of a blow-dryer, straighte...
Airwrap multi-styler in Onyx Black and Gold - Dyson | Ulta Beauty
Worried about your sunscreen leaving a white cast? That's never an issue with Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40. It's made with four chemical filters (avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene) that apply undetected while offering broad-spe...
Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40 Invisible Sun Protection | Ulta Beauty
Into a matte finish? The Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation may be for you. This liquid formula goes on the skin flawlessly (no pun intended) and is lightweight, waterproof, and transfer-resistant so you know it's not budging at all.
Charlotte Tilbury - 7 Warm Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation
Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer is a silky, buildable powder that has a permanent place in our makeup collections. Why you ask? The formula is light enough to feel like we have nothing on but pigmented enough to bring warmth to the skin.
If you've used Sol de Janeiro's signature booty cream, the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, you know how good it smells. Luckily for us, the brand decided to turn its moisturizer's cheeky scent into a fragrance. Sol de Janeiro's Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist is i...
8.1 oz Cheirosa 62 Bum Bum Hair & Body Perfume Mist | Ulta Beauty
The buildable concealer contains antioxidant-packed magnolia bark extract and vitamin E-rich grapeseed oil extract to nourish and firm the delicate undereyes.
Ouai makes some of our favorite hair-care products, and the Leave-In Conditioner is at the top of the list for our editors and readers. This winner fights frizz, protects against heat damage up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and works well as a primer or...
Leave In Conditioner - OUAI - Ulta Beauty
This pressed powder comes in eight shades ranging from platinum/light blonde to black. Bailly keeps one of these travel-friendly compact pretty much everywhere to cover grays or overgrown highlights—but you can also use it to fill out any exposed sca...