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Ulta & Sephora Christmas List

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Here's a couple of my go-tos and a few products I'm desperately looking to try that I'm definitely asking for Christmas this year. These would definitely make great gifts for girlfriends, wives, sisters, mothers, in-laws, and any other makeup or skin...
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Skin Care

In my 30s, I'm getting more into skincare that I should have cared about years ago.This list has a few of my faves and a lot of things that I'm looking forward to trying.

 
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I've been using this for several months, and it's a perfect cleanser that makes you feel clean, doesn't bring your eyes, and feels luxurious.
Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil - medicube
 
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This has been on my wish list for a few months. I love everything from Osea that I've tried so far, and I hope this makes it into my stocking.
4.0 oz Ocean Wave Cleanser Bi-Phase Cleansing Oil and Makeup Remover - OSEA
 
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This honestly doesn't even feel like something that needs to be influenced anymore. Everyone already knows how good these are.
72 ct Mighty Patch Original Acne Pimple Patches - Hero Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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After being gifted so many medicube products last year, this is one I am adding to my wish list. I'm very excited to try it out.
PDRN Pink Collagen Volume Multi Balm - medicube | Ulta Beauty
 
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I was gifted this last year, and I've restocked twice now.I definitely have noticed a change in my skin. The texture, color, and blemishes have all significantly improved since using this product.
PDRN Pink Peptide Serum - medicube | Ulta Beauty
 
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I've never tried this, but I am on the hunt for something to help with dark circles. Let me know if this or another product has worked for you.
Derm Correxion Eye Repair Dark Circle Eye Cream - RoC | Ulta Beauty
 
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In my 30s I am always a fan of anything with retinol. These are so soothing and hopfully keeping me young!
Retinol Collagen Eye Ampoule Patch - MEDIHEAL | Ulta Beauty
 
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I'm really curious if this lives up to the hype. I typically buy drugstore brand moisturizers because my skin is so oily, and a lot of moisturizers are not oil-friendly.
1.7 oz The Dewy Skin Cream Line-Plumping Moisturizer - TATCHA | Ulta Beauty
 
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The Perfect Everyday Balm
Rosy Lip Therapy Lip Balm - Vaseline | Ulta Beauty

Hair Care

This section is full of goodies that are great for any hair type, meaning that you could purchase these and gift these and not have to worry about who the recipient is.

 
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For whatever reason, I can never have too many of these hair brushes. I need one for every room in my house, every travel bag, every car, every cottage room. They need to be everywhere.
Glossed Raspberry The Complete Carebrush for Straight to Wavy Hair - Tangle Teezer | Ulta Beauty
 
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I'm obsessed that slick backs are a thing. These boar bristle brushes are unmatched when it comes to a slick back style.
Nano Titanium Mixed Boar Bristle Brush - BaBylissPRO | Ulta Beauty
 
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These headbands are in style again, except they've perfected the design, so you're not getting stabbed.This brand knows what they're doing.
Zigzag Headbands Set - Kitsch | Ulta Beauty
 
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If your hair creases with a normal hair tie, try these spiral-type hair ties. For me, they've worked wonders, and they're the only hair ties that I'll use after spending hours doing my hair.
Silicone Core Spirals - Conair Accessories | Ulta Beauty
 
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My hair stylist used this to give me a blowout look, and it lasted 5 or 6 days.I definitely need this in my toolkit.
Infrared Thermal Brush - Bondi Boost | Ulta Beauty
 
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Hands-down most effective product for dry scalp. Not only does this help with moisturizing the scalp, but it also leaves your hair so soft.
Tea Tree Hair and Scalp Treatment - Paul Mitchell | Ulta Beauty

Makeup

These are all brands that I love, products that I haven't yet tried, or shades that I need to add to my collection. I got into makeup in high school, but never really wore it until my recent years. These are all products that I would personally purch...

 
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I'm always a fan of having one compact with multiple products. This is perfect for travel or quick everyday makeup.
Amour Bonne Glow Cream Face & Eye Palette - Laura Mercier | Ulta Beauty
 
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Not only is Physicians Formula an affordable brand, but it is a great product, and this butter line has everything smelling amazing.
Butter Dream Team Palette - Physicians Formula | Ulta Beauty
 
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I use the Thick It. Stick It. by NYX, and this new product seems like it puts that to shame, so I'm super excited to try this out.
Brunette Rithickulous Brow Mascara - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
 
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When I was in high school, I got a mascara gift set that had 28 different mascaras to try, and from that, I've been sticking with my same two to three different products.Now that tubing mascara is a thing, I need to try it out, and I'm down to try multiple different products.
Mascara - Makeup - 38 Products | Ulta Beauty
 
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Personally, Pillow Talk and Pillow Talk Medium were made for me, but I know 90% of the population could say the same. Take your pick, but definitely try this product.
Pillow Talk Medium Lip Cheat Long-Lasting Waterproof Lip Liner - Charlotte Tilbury | Ulta Beauty
 
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I think lip liners add such a fun dimension, playfulness, and creativity to the makeup routine.This ABH product was introduced to me last Christmas, and since then, I've been a stan. I keep this in my purse, and obviously the shade range is impeccabl...
Cool Brown Velvety-Matte Precision Shaping Lip Liner - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Ulta Beauty
 
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When you need a product for those no-makeup days, this should be your go-to.It's hydrating and adds a perfect amount of color to give a little pop to your natural pigment.
Nude Honey Almost Lipstick - Clinique | Ulta Beauty
 
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I'm desperately wanting to try this product. It appears to be the perfect way to top off a winter lip combo.
FU$Y Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shimmer Gloss Stick - FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna | Ulta Beauty
 
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When you need something affordable but also something that will get the job done and last all hours of the day, this is the product you need. I only have one shade, and I definitely need to expand my collection.
Stamina Lip Lingerie XXL Long-Lasting Matte Liquid Lipstick - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
 
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I just don't think that you can have too many brushes. I've never used a Morphe brush, but Mikayla does, so I need to try.
Oat Latte 5-Piece Face & Eye Brush Set - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is the more affordable, tried-and-true brush brand that I know will get the job done. But I desperately need more face makeup brushes.
Pro Best Seller Makeup Brush Bundle - MŌDA | Ulta Beauty
 
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A tinted moisturizer is the perfect product for a no-makeup makeup look. This one is great for my oily skin. Plus, it has SPF and is from a quality brand. I am needing to try shade 5 this winter.
Saie Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer

Gift Sets

Gift sets are the perfect way to introduce new products and new brands. I love to receive a gift set where I can sample a little bit of everything, and any of these would make my day.

 
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I loved everything I've used from this brand so far and think this is a perfect set to introduce you to all of their products.
Best of Saie Mini Vanity Case Vault - Saie
 
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I can't express how well this product works. I would buy this for myself just so I have a little travel size to keep in all my different bags: one in the car, one at work, and one by my desk for any video call or quick little touch-up. Truly somethin...
Mini Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream Taming Wand Trio Set - dae
 
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I think this kit would be the perfect intro to Rhode beauty products. I would definitely want the toasted teddy combo.
Pocket Pair Limited Edition Lip + Cheek Set - rhode
 
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If you or anyone is curious about trying medicube, I've used one of these products, and I'd kill for this set. I definitely think it would be a worthwhile gift to introduce you or a loved one to the brand.
Pink Collagen Dream Glow Kit - medicube | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is the perfect sample set for you to find the new fragrance that you love or just have something that you can rotate through for the next few months.
Fall Fragrance Edit - Beauty Finds by ULTA Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is a great bargain for luxury brand fragrances. This whole kit costs less than probably one full-size bottle of any of these products. Plus, it has one of my favorites. :)
Holiday Women's Perfume Sampler Gift Set w/ Redeemable Voucher - Sephora Favorites