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Ulta Makeup Products You Need

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I love each of these makeup products and have used them at least once and have repurchased. I’m always reaching for them and can’t do my makeup without them. From mascara, to brushes, skin tints, to bronzer, blushes and more.
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Primer

 
Meghan Higgins profile picture
I love this product! It wears really well by itself or under makeup. I use No 1, lavender, which helps cancel out any redness on the skin.
Dibs LoveBeam Blurring + Glowing Skin Perfector
 
Meghan Higgins profile picture
I love this primer for summer especially when it starts to get hot and you need your makeup to stay. It also helps your makeup last.
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Hydrating Primer
 
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I LOVE this primer. It really gives you an airbrushed finish to your makeup and your pores are no where to be found. I love pairing this with the skin tint from the same line. I have the biggest size of this primer and it really lasts a long time.
HOURGLASS Vanish Airbrush Primer
 
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I love wearing this primer by itself on no makeup days. It’s lightweight, provides light coverage, blurs and smooths the skin. I wear shade Luna.
TULA Blurring & Moisturizing Filter Primer

Eyeshadow

 
Meghan Higgins profile picture
I love using this before I apply glitter or glitter eye shadow to my eyes. It really helps hold it in place, keep the pigment and prevent any fall out. It lasts all day. It’s a great price point and the bottle lasts awhile.
NYX Professional Makeup Long Lasting Glitter Primer
 
Meghan Higgins profile picture
I love these! They are super pigmented and a crème to powder formula. They are really easy to use and require just one swipe. The shades are stunning - I have Ritz and Frog.
Colourpop Super Shock Shadow
 
Meghan Higgins profile picture
I love these for creating quick and easy eye looks. They are pigmented, easy to use and each palette comes with 4 shades. You can pick between all mattes or a combo of mattes and shimmers. I have shades cream and sugar and rose water.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Cream & Sugar Bite Size Eyeshadow Palette
 
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I absolutely love this palette! This is one of my post used palettes because it has alot of cool and warm neutrals and shimmer shades. It’s just gorgeous! You’ll get a lot of use out of it.
Colourpop Precious Metals Eyeshadow Palette

Brows

 
Meghan Higgins profile picture
I love this product! It really holds my brow hairs in place and goes on clear. The tube lasts a long time, too. It’s not sticky and comes off easily with makeup remover.
Benefit Cosmetics 24 HR Brow Setter Clear Eyebrow Gel
 
Meghan Higgins profile picture
My favorite brow pencil! The color matches my brows really well and the spooly really helps comb them into place well. I also like the tip of the pencil as you can get into all areas of the brows. I wear shade 4.5. Also the product last a while.
Benefit Cosmetics Precisely, My Brow Pencil Waterproof Eyebrow Definer

Brushes

 
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I am obsessed with this eyeshadow brush. It’s dual ended - the smaller side is great for applying eyeshadow all over the eye and in the side for adding dimension and the fluffy side is great for adding product in the crease. I can’t do my eyeshadow w...
DIBS Beauty - Duo Brush Eye
 
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I cannot do my makeup without this brush! The denser side is for cream products and the fluffy side is for powder products. It blends cream and powder products like a DREAM.
DIBS Beauty Duo Brush Face for Cream + Powder
 
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My favorite brush to apply foundation, skin tints, etc! The smoothest and most even application. I cannot recommend enough!
HOURGLASS Ambient Soft Glow Foundation Brush
 
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This brush gives a seamless concealer application and really helps to get into the small parts of your eye.
HOURGLASS Vanish Seamless Finish Concealer Brush

Mascara

 
Meghan Higgins profile picture
I love this mascara! It has a great price point and leaves my lashes full and thick. It also comes off easily with makeup remover, which I love.
Maybelline Very Black Full 'N Soft Washable Mascara
 
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My favorite mascara! I’ve tried so many and always go back to this one. It’s easy to use and love how it separates and lengths my lashes. No clumping, lasts all day and it’s easy to wash off.
Lancôme - Glossy Black Lash Idôle Lash-Lifting Volumizing Mascara
 
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The best eyelash primer and I’ve tried a ton. Pair this with the Lancôme lash idole mascara and it’s a perfect match. I notice a difference in my lashes when I don’t use this before I apply mascara. I’ve repurchased many times.
Lancôme Cils Booster XL Vitamin-Infused Lash Thickening Mascara Primer

Foundation

 
Meghan Higgins profile picture
One of my favorite products! Has great coverage and leaves my skin hydrated and glowy. Lasts all day! It doesn’t even feel like I’m wearing anything on my face. I go between shades 20 and 30.
Urban Decay Hydromaniac Hydrating Dewy Foundation
 
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I always reach for this and go back to using it as my number 1. The best skin tint. It’s super hydrating and provides great coverage while allowing your skin to peak through. It’s lightweight and lays beautifully on the skin. I wear shade 3.
HOURGLASS Veil Hydrating Skin Tint

Bronzer + Blush

 
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My favorite powder bronzer! It comes with 2 colors in each pot - a cooler shade and lighter shade. You can use one side or swirl them together and use both. I wear Vanilla Latte. They are super pigmented and blur your skin.
DIBS Beauty - Duet Baked Bronzer
 
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My favorite powder blushes! They have 2 colors with each pot. You can use one at a time or you can swirl them together. They are super pigmented and last forever! I have VIP pink, Pop Star and Spice gal.
DIBS Beauty - Duet Baked Blush Duo
 
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I cannot do my makeup without this product. It’s a double ended stick that has cream bronzer on one side and cream blush on the other. The product is so creamy and pigmented and it blends like a dream. I have shades 1, 1.5, 2 and 2.5. I’ve repurchase...
DIBS Beauty Desert Island Duo Blush + Bronzer Stick

Setting Spray

 
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One of my favorite setting sprays! It leaves my makeup looking good for hours, especially on hot summer days. I’ve repurchased several times and I love that it comes in different sizes.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
 
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I am obsessed with this setting spray. It’s a new favorite of mine - been using for a couple months. I love how glowy and dewy it leaves my skin while also locking in my makeup.
MILK MAKEUP - Hydro Grip Dewy Long-Lasting Setting Spray

Makeup Remover

 
Meghan Higgins profile picture
One of my favorite ways to remove my makeup. It’s soft and gentle on the skin and has Vitamin C which also helps brighten skin. I’ve repurchased this several times. It doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin either.
Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water with Vitamin C
 
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My favorite cleansing balm to remove makeup. It has oatmeal in it so it’s very gentle on the skin. It’s a great price point and lasts a long time. It also comes in a travel size.
INKEY LIST Oat Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm