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Ulta staples for sensitive/acne prone skin
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items Ulta Beauty MUST-HAVES for sensitive skin/acne prone skin
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Skincare
Haircare
Shower care
Body care
Perfumes
Makeup
This is hands down the best everyday eyelash curler! While it may still be on the pricier end for some, it is less expensive than the Shiseido eyelash curler—which I know is going viral and which I do love. My eyelashes have literally never gotten st...
Classic Eyelash Curlers - Tweezerman | Ulta Beauty
This Shiseido eyelash curler is completely worth the money. Although it is on the pricier side, I’ve had mine for about five years and it still looks like I just bought it yesterday! It is incredibly durable, holds a curl all day long, and if you’re ...
Eyelash Curler - Shiseido | Ulta Beauty
I've been using this mascara for years and I honestly always get compliments on it, people genuinely think my lashes are fake or that I'm wearing a high-end luxury brand. It's easily one of the most affordable, high-quality mascaras out there. My eye...
Blackest Black Lash Sensational Mascara - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
This is honestly the best little hack for a no-makeup day or a quick faux lash lift when you just don't feel like wearing mascara. It sits so nicely over curled lashes and locks in that lifted look all day. Plus, it's super affordable, doesn't irrita...
Lash Curl Finisher - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
I've been buying and repurchasing this duo for years now, and I always find myself coming back to it! It's the absolute best if you already love the translucent powder and want to try out the pink—or vice versa. I have super sensitive skin, and while...
Totally Set Mini Brighten & Set Powder Duo - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
This is honestly the only setting spray I’ve ever used and the only one I will ever use. I’ve been hooked on it ever since my dance recital days back when I was younger and first discovered it! It genuinely locks everything down so it's completely tr...
1.0 oz Fix+ Stay Over Alcohol-Free 24HR Setting Spray - MAC | Ulta Beauty
This freckle pen is so good and super affordable! It has a really nice, natural-looking color that blends out effortlessly. What I love most is how well it works both with or without makeup—some other freckle pens I've tried don't layer nicely over m...
Soft Brown Freckle Pen - ColourPop | Ulta Beauty
This lip and cheek oil is the absolute ultimate pairing with the Pink Honey lipstick! It gives your cheeks the most gorgeous, dewy flush and layers effortlessly over your lips for a juicy, glowing finish that ties the whole look together.
Pink Honey Pop Lip + Cheek Oil - Clinique | Ulta Beauty
This Bronzer is super pigmented and blends out like an absolute dream, plus it's on the more affordable side. Just keep in mind that the packaging is a bit fragile, so if you drop it, it will shatter—definitely a stay-at-home staple for my makeup des...
All Butta'd up Buttermelt Pressed Powder Natural Finish Bronzer - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
This Concealer is absolute perfection. I've used it for years, and literally nothing else compares to how flawless and seamless it looks. It's the one luxury item I will always splurge on because a single tube lasts me nearly a year of frequent use, ...
Sand 1.45 Vanish Airbrush Concealer - HOURGLASS | Ulta Beauty
This is hands down the best under eye discoloration solution for dark under eyes on no makeup makeup days! It has a very natural, lightweight formula that is completely non-irritating, and since a little goes a long way, it lasts forever even though ...
Skin Long-Wearing Color Corrector Stick - BOBBI BROWN | Ulta Beauty
You always have to have the basics like a powder puff for your setting powder, and this Morphe one is a repurchase time and time again. I love how it feels, how it picks up product, how it sets my makeup completely flawlessly, and it's super affordab...
To the Point Dual-Sided Powder Puff - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
This eyeliner is a total go-to because it's super gentle on sensitive eyes and delicate skin without any irritation. It glides on smoothly, stays put all day, and is extremely affordable, making it an absolute must have!
Brown Shimmer Epic Wear Liner Stick Long Lasting Eyeliner Pencil - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
This glitter liner is such an overlooked hidden gem and hands down my absolute favorite! It's super pigmented, long wearing, and the ultimate go-to for adding some sparkle to cool everyday looks or fun holiday vibes like Halloween.
Graphite Glitz Epic Ink Glitz Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
This bronzer was all the talk back when I was in middle school and it is still so worth all the hype, especially since they keep making the formula better and better. I always end up coming back to it because it hits that sweet spot of being high end...
Medium Hoola Matte Powder Bronzer - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
This powder foundation is such a good, affordable staple that gives you incredible high coverage while staying completely waterproof. It's a true old and faithful favorite that never lets me down!
130 True Beige Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder - L'Oréal Paris | Ulta Beauty
Are you looking for a truly flawless finishing powder that instantly elevates your look? Because this is totally worth the money! It's super long lasting, beautifully blurring, and best of all, it never bothers my sensitive skin.
2 Medium Airbrush Flawless Finish Blurring & Setting Powder - Charlotte Tilbury | Ulta Beauty
Listen stay with me, I know it's more pricey, but when I tell you it gives you the perfect sun-kissed bronzy look, it is truly worth the hype! It never fails me and effortlessly lasts through even the most humid or hot days.
Medium Airbrush Matte Bronzer - Charlotte Tilbury | Ulta Beauty
This contour wand is literally that girl…it pairs effortlessly with any drugstore or high-end powder bronzer for the most seamless blend, and somehow it has lasted me well over a year now!
Medium-Tan Hollywood Contour Wand - Charlotte Tilbury | Ulta Beauty
This blush is the most pigmented, blendable perfection I've ever used, literally the teeniest bit is all you need. I got the mini size, and it has easily lasted me months!
Divine Soft Pinch Matte Bouncy Blush - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
This is hands down the best eyebrow gel I've ever used! Having very thick Italian eyebrows, I need serious control, and this never leaves any residue while giving me incredible, long-lasting hold.
Clear Brow Harmony Flexible Lifting Eyebrow Gel - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
This eyeliner has the absolute perfect formula and truly has never irritated my eyes, even when I've accidentally slept with it on overnight! It even comes with a built-in sharpener, making it great for bringing along for touch-ups, though honestly, ...
True Brown Perfect Strokes Longwear Gel Eyeliner - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
Skincare
My ultimate shower staple! As a hormonal, acne-prone girl currently using spironolactone and tretinoin, finding a cleanser that doesn't mess with my skin barrier is everything. This lathers up into the most amazing, satisfying foam *in the shower*, b...
16.0 oz Foaming Facial Cleanser - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
My absolute holy grail moisturizer for both face and body! As someone with sensitive, hormonal, acne-prone skin who is currently on acne medications, finding a lotion that hydrates without causing breakouts is nearly impossible—until this. It’s super...
16.0 oz Daily Moisturizing Lotion - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
This Good Molecules Azelaic Acid Treatment is truly so lightweight! I've integrated it directly into my everyday skincare routine while managing hormonal acne and using tretinoin and spironolactone, and it hasn't caused my skin any issues at all. It ...
10% Azelaic Acid Treatment - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
My absolute savior on tretinoin nights! Since tretinoin can be so harsh and drying on my skin, finding a cleanser that actually cleanses without stripping my barrier is everything. This is super lightweight, incredibly gentle, and the one I always re...
16.0 oz Gentle Skin Cleanser Face Wash, For Sensitive Skin - Cetaphil | Ulta Beauty
A total staple in my routine for years! This has been my go-to for keeping my skin looking plump, hydrated, and so healthy. It is an absolute dream for sensitive skin and anyone on acne medication because it's deeply nourishing without ever feeling h...
Daily Facial Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramides - VANICREAM | Ulta Beauty
A lifelong re-buy in my routine! This lightweight hydrating serum is something I constantly reach for, especially while navigating acne meds. It adds that essential layer of moisture without any heaviness, and the best part is that it's extremely aff...
1.0 oz Hyaluronic Acid Serum - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
The ultimate power duo! I've been pairing this brightening niacinamide serum with the Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum which has been an absolute game-changer for my morning and night routine. They work so harmoniously together to keep my skin gl...
1.0 oz Niacinamide Serum - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
This Repair Cream is a lifesaver for dry skin in the depths of winter, offering a rich, thick, and non-greasy formula that deeply hydrates without feeling heavy. Since it's on the pricier side, I tend to use it sparingly as a special pick-me-up when ...
1.7 oz Stabilizing Repair Cream - Dermalogica | Ulta Beauty
These Pimple Patches are super affordable, and I love that you can use them on your face or body. They're gentle and never feel too harsh or irritating on sensitive skin.
60 ct Acne Spot Dots - Peach Slices | Ulta Beauty
Haircare
If you have super fine, straight hair like me, the Amika Superfruit Star Lightweight Hair Styling Oil is a total game-changer. It smells amazing, leaves zero greasy residue or sticky hands, and a single pump on the ends is all it takes to make a visi...
1.7 oz Superfruit Star Lightweight Hair Styling Oil - amika | Ulta Beauty
I am obsessed with this hair detangler! My super fine, straight hair gets surprisingly super knotty after the shower, but this truly lives up to its name and detangles in what feels like seven seconds. It’s the only detangler I’ve found that leaves z...
8.0 oz 7SECONDS Detangler - UNITE Hair | Ulta Beauty
This dry shampoo smells so good and actually works wonders. I'm usually not a fan of dry shampoos, but I love all the amika products, and this one genuinely makes a noticeable difference by absorbing oil and adding serious volume. Plus, this handy tr...
2.5 oz Perk Up Ultra Oil Control Dry Shampoo - amika | Ulta Beauty
I love using this dry shampoo whenever I shower at night and know the next few days are going to be super hot and sweaty, but I don't want to wash my hair. I'll spray it right after my shower once my hair is dry before bed, and it genuinely extends h...
2.5 oz Perk Up Plus Extended Clean Dry Shampoo - amika | Ulta Beauty
Shower care
I love this fine-hair shampoo, but it’s so hydrating I only use it 1-2 times a week as a rotation treat. Imagine unwinding after a long, stressful day—it has the most refreshing, whimsical scent that lingers all night and into the next day. People co...
10.0 oz Shampoo for Fine Hair - OUAI | Ulta Beauty
My shower routine secret! This $8 brightening soap bar is such an incredible find and is so easy to incorporate right alongside my usual body wash. I use it specifically on any stubborn dark spots, and I've genuinely noticed a visible difference in m...
Brightening & Dark Spots Bar - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
The ultimate pairing for fine hair! This goes hand-in-hand with the OUAI Fine Hair Shampoo, and honestly, I think the gorgeous scent of this conditioner lingers even longer than the shampoo. For my straight, fine hair, I've found it can get a little ...
10.0 oz Conditioner for Fine Hair - OUAI | Ulta Beauty
Body care
My ultimate winter body savior! This is my go-to specifically for keeping my body deeply hydrated all through the cold months. I love that it has a completely fragrance-free, unscented formula that I can always rely on to soothe winter dryness and le...
Moisturizing Lotion with Pump for Sensitive Skin - VANICREAM | Ulta Beauty
This body spray is such a highly underrated hidden gem and an absolute lifesaver for acne prone/sensitive skin, especially during the summertime. The spray bottle makes application effortless, and it's so easy to toss in your bag for on-the-go.
Breakout Banisher Body Spray - Peach Slices | Ulta Beauty
This ingrown hair treatment has such a great, non-irritating formula that never stings or burns. It's super easy to use, actually works like a charm, and is the absolute perfect size to throw in your bag for traveling on the go and in need of quick s...
Smoothing Solution Ingrown Hair Treatment - Peach Slices | Ulta Beauty
Perfumes
I've had this in my perfume rotation for years and I honestly always end up going back to it. It has this clean, super refreshing, girly, candy scent that I'm obsessed with, and people genuinely compliment it every single time I wear it. It's on the ...
1.0 oz Cloud Eau de Parfum Spray - Ariana Grande | Ulta Beauty
This little travel size is so reliable with its leak-proof packaging, making it easy to take on the go. It has that fresh, clean, sweet scent that I always get compliments on. Plus, it's super budget-friendly and never irritates my sensitive nose or ...
0.3 oz Cloud Eau de Parfum Spray - Ariana Grande | Ulta Beauty
This is my absolute ultimate go-to for special occasions or date nights. It's definitely a pricier, high-end perfume, but it is so worth it because literally just two spritzes last me the entire day and all through the night. It features three differ...
Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum with Vanilla & Lavender - Burberry | Ulta Beauty
Lipcare
This lightweight lip oil is such a great addition to my rotation! It gives the best glossy finish without feeling heavy or sticky at all, and it's super affordable. Definitely a new go-to in my bag!
Pink Quartz Glow Reviver Lip Oil - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
This lip liner is such a hidden gem—I actually love using it as a freckle pen too! It's fantastic for sensitive skin, completely waterproof, and genuinely lasts all day and night without budging. An absolute must-have multi-use product!
Lip Lock Lingerie Lip Liner Stain - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
I picked up this shade too and I'm just as obsessed! It works just as well as a freckle pen, is super gentle on sensitive skin, and is completely waterproof so it genuinely lasts all day and night without budging. Such a good multi-use product to hav...
Steamy Spice Lingerie Lip Liner Stain - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
I've literally had this since Christmas—which was over six months ago—and I still use it every single day. Everyone always talks about the famous Black Honey, but this Pink Honey shade is totally overlooked and so underrated. It's hands down my favor...
Pink Honey Almost Lipstick - Clinique | Ulta Beauty
Shhh! This is an absolute hidden gem, especially if you're just getting into lip lining, usually aren't a fan of liners, or struggle with a double lip line like I do. It glides on so effortlessly and makes defining your shape foolproof, making it the...
Ducking Clear Duck Plump Retractable Plumping Lip Liner - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
This is my absolute go-to for a night out or traveling because the shade Dolly matches literally any makeup look. It's never an overpowering, painful plumper, just a nice, minty refreshing tingle that effortlessly makes your lips look fuller and juic...
Dolly Mini Full-On Plumping Lip Polish - Buxom | Ulta Beauty
This is another absolute essential for traveling and throwing into my bag for a girls' night out! If you're more of a natural nude girl who wants all the plumping benefits without any extra color, this is hands down the perfect pick for you.
Filler Mini Plump Shot Plumping and Smoothing Lip Serum Gloss with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid - Buxom | Ulta Beauty
This lip liner has the most perfect fine tip, that makes precise shaping effortless. It's super long-lasting, completely non-smudge and non-transfer, and extremely affordable at just $6, making it an absolute must-have whether you're pulling together...
Black Lips Retractable Long-Lasting Mechanical Lip Liner - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
Are you looking for the ultimate glittery smooth gloss that will catch everyone's attention? Because this is it. It truly is magic glitter that catches everyone's eye!
Frosty B*tch Magic Drip Glitter Lip Gloss - HALF MAGIC | Ulta Beauty
This is a constant repurchase for me. I literally put my mom on it and got all my friends hooked too! It is quite literally the most perfect, smooth, non-sticky formula that feels like a nourishing chapstick yet gives you the high shine and gorgeous ...
Fat Oil Slick Click Lip Balm - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty