Sabrina Jauregui

My goal with no-makeup makeup is always to look fresh, glowy, and put together without looking like I’m wearing a full face. These are the products I personally reach for when I want that effortless, your-skin-but-better look—from lightweight skin tints and natural concealers to cream cheek products, fluffy brows, and easy lip products. If you love natural makeup, minimal makeup, and glowy skin, this is my go-to no-makeup makeup routine for enhancing what’s already there rather than covering everything up.

Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty 2026 is here, and instead of just telling you about the same viral products everyone already knows, I went through the sale to find the hidden gems and underrated beauty deals I think are actually worth checking out. As someone who is constantly trying new makeup and skincare (and is very picky about what I’d actually recommend), these are the Ulta 21 Days of Beauty deals that stood out to me—from underrated makeup finds to skincare and beauty products that deserve way more attention. Consider this my beauty-lover-approved shortlist of what’s actually worth adding to your cart at 50% off.

I’m a big believer that the right face mist can completely change how your makeup looks and wears. With dry skin, I use different sprays throughout my routine—not just at the end. This list includes my favorite face mists and setting sprays, from hydrating sprays for makeup prep to mists I use between makeup steps to melt powders into the skin, plus setting sprays that help everything come together and last. Whether you want more hydration, a less cakey finish, extra glow, or better wear time, these are the facial mists I think are actually worth adding to your makeup routine.

The right base products can make all the difference when you have dry skin. These are my favorite foundations, skin tints, tinted moisturizers, and complexion products for dry skin that help create a smooth, hydrated, skin-like finish without looking cakey or clinging to dry patches. Whether you prefer lightweight everyday coverage or a more perfected base, these picks keep dry skin looking fresh, radiant, and healthy.

Dry undereyes can make finding the right concealer tricky especially when you want coverage without creasing, caking, or emphasizing fine lines. These are my favorite concealers for dry undereyes, featuring creamy, hydrating formulas that blend beautifully and leave the eye area looking smooth and fresh. From lightweight, natural coverage to full-coverage concealers, these picks are perfect for brightening dark circles while maintaining a comfortable, skin-like finish.

If you’ve ever overdone it with actives or suddenly found your skin feeling dry, tight, irritated, or extra sensitive, you know how important a good barrier repair routine can be. As someone with dry, sensitive skin, I’m very particular about the products I reach for when my skin barrier needs some extra TLC. These are my favorite skin barrier repair products, including gentle cleansers, hydrating serums, soothing moisturizers, barrier creams, and occlusives that help support a healthy, hydrated skin barrier. I’ll keep adding the products I trust for calming and comforting stressed-out skin!

You definitely don’t need to spend $40+ to find a beautiful bronzer. I’m always testing new makeup, and some of my favorite formulas are actually on the affordable side. These are the best affordable bronzers I’ve tried, including both cream and powder bronzers that blend easily, add natural-looking warmth, and give the skin a smooth, sun-kissed finish. Whether you love a creamy, glowy bronze or a soft powder finish, these are the budget-friendly formulas I think are actually worth trying.

A good blush doesn’t have to come with a luxury price tag. As a longtime makeup lover, blush is one of my favorite ways to instantly bring life and color back into the complexion—and there are so many affordable formulas that perform just as beautifully as the expensive ones. These are my favorite affordable blushes, including cream, liquid, and powder blushes that blend beautifully, have great pigment, and leave the skin looking fresh and naturally flushed. From soft everyday color to a more glowy, statement cheek, these are the budget-friendly blushes I think are actually worth your money.

Some of my favorite beauty finds have come from brands that don’t always get the hype they deserve. I’m constantly trying new makeup and skincare, and this list is dedicated to under-the-radar beauty brands and hidden gems I’ve personally tried and genuinely loved. From indie and emerging brands to lesser-known makeup and skincare products, everything here has impressed me enough to recommend it. If you love discovering great beauty products before everyone starts talking about them, this list is for you.

Why buy two brushes when one can do both? These are the best dual-ended makeup brushes that are actually worth the money. From foundation and concealer brushes to blush, bronzer, contour, and eye brushes, these versatile makeup tools make your routine easier without sacrificing performance. Perfect for saving space in your makeup bag, traveling, or simply getting more use out of every brush you own.

Finding a setting powder that works for dry skin without looking cakey, patchy, or emphasizing texture can be a struggle. These are my favorite powders for dry skin that help set makeup, blur and smooth the complexion, and control shine while still keeping skin looking natural and fresh. From loose setting powders to pressed powders, these picks are great for anyone looking for a smooth, non-drying, non-cakey finish especially if you have dry or dehydrated skin.

Nothing ruins a cute lip combo faster than dry, uncomfortable lips. I love trying new lip products, but I’m especially picky about formulas that claim to be hydrating- I want something that actually leaves my lips feeling soft and moisturized, not just glossy for an hour. These are my favorite moisturizing lip products for dry lips, including lip balms, lip oils, glosses, masks, and hydrating lip treatments that feel comfortable while still looking good. Perfect for anyone searching for lip products that give you the best of both worlds: hydration AND a pretty pout.

If you have dry skin and love a radiant makeup look, a good glowy primer can make all the difference. These are my favorite glowy primers for dry skin that help hydrate, smooth, and prep the skin while creating a fresh, luminous base for makeup. From hydrating primers to illuminating and dewy formulas, these picks give dry skin that healthy, lit-from-within glow without looking greasy or emphasizing texture.

The right pair of sunglasses can instantly make an outfit feel more put together and they definitely don’t have to be designer to look chic. I’m always drawn to accessories that feel elevated and stylish, whether they’re an affordable find or a piece worth splurging on. This list includes my favorite chic sunglasses at every price point, from budget-friendly and affordable sunglasses to designer styles. Expect classic shapes, trendy frames, and timeless pairs that make any outfit look a little more expensive.