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Low-Cost Ulta Products for the Low-Maintenance Girlies
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items Some of my most used and recommended items as a low budget, low maintenance girly. *Affiliate Disclaimer: I may earn a small commission from Amazon purchases made through my links. This helps support my recommendations. Thank you!
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Makeup
Nails
Hair
Skin Care
Makeup
Low budget, high quality make-up basics that I either use regularly or in rotation
My most-used primer!
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
A new favorite mascara, especially the True Brown color!
True Brown Extensionist Lengthening and Curling Washable Mascara - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
I've tried many mascaras, but keep coming back to this one - my favorite!
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara
Love this two-in-one product! One side is a cream contour and the other side is a cream blush. It comes in a few different shades for contouring/skin tone. I switch out my blush occasionally but I use the contour regularly. Everything applies very sm...
Physicians Formula Butter Glow & Go Multiuse Stick
This one is slightly pricey, but it's the ONLY concealer that gets rid of my dark circles. I always have a tube of this on hand.
Light Peeper Perfect Under-Eye Concealer - Winky Lux | Ulta Beauty
A great concealer!
35N Medium Travel-Size Shape Tape Creamy Concealer - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
This is great for dark circles!
095 Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
A few basic necessity face brushes
Everyday Essentials Makeup Brush & Sponge Set - Real Techniques | Ulta Beauty
A must-have for foundation application
Miracle Complexion Makeup Sponge Duo - Real Techniques | Ulta Beauty
One of my favorite summer foundations/BB creams. A beautiful finish, and you get the added bonus of SPF. Very light and pretty, and works well for mature skin.
Medium Dream Fresh BB Cream 8-In-1 Skin Perfector - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
This tinted serum has a STUNNING finish and doubles as skin care. I've been going back and forth between this and the Maybelline BB cream for the summer. Especially great for mature skin!
2-3 Light True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
One of my favorite budget-friendly foundations. This doesn't emphasize texture like some others I've tried.
Classic Ivory Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
One of my well-used brow products. I use this to define my brows a little.
Soft Brown TattooStudio Brow Pomade - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
I love this to tame my brows and keep them “in place”
Clear Express Brow Fast Sculpt Mascara - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
A great eyebrow powder duo and pomade… for only $5!
Ash Brown Ultimate Brow Kit - Wet n Wild | Ulta Beauty
Nails
Tried and true DIY nail products
I love this nude color!
Topless & Barefoot - Beige Pink Nail Polish
Hair
Low-cost products to keep your hair looking great
This leaves my hair feeling soft, and smells so good!
Manuka Honey & Yogurt Hydrate + Repair Multi-Action Leave-In
This is a slight splurge, but it's great for color-treated hair, and a little goes a long way and it lasts longer than most other shampoos I've tried (it's foams up really well). I've caught my husband using it too because he likes how foamy it gets....
Pureology Strength Cure Shampoo
A great curling iron on a budget!
InfinitiPRO By Conair 1-1/4" Tourmaline Ceramic Clip/Clipless Curling Iron
Skin Care
To keep the face looking clear and smooth! Also so important in a makeup routine.
I've started incorporating azelaic acid into my skincare routine and it's helped a lot with post-acne redness.
Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum - ANUA | Ulta Beauty
I love using this in my skincare routine and before applying makeup! Hydrates the skin so well.
Water Slide Hydration Boosting Serum Hyaluronic Acid + Peptides - Bubble | Ulta Beauty
A great moisturizer/barrier cream. I like using this one in the morning and before applying makeup.
8.0 oz Daily Moisturizing Lotion - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
An under-rated, inexpensive product! I apply this at night as a moisturizer/barrier cream and my skin looks so nice in the morning.
Moisturizing Cream with Pump for Sensitive Skin - VANICREAM | Ulta Beauty
Throw this one in the fridge and apply cold cream on your puffy under-eyes in the morning.
Caffeine De-puffing + Dark Circle Eye Cream - The INKEY List | Ulta Beauty
An under-rated retinol! A little goes a long way.
0.5 oz Adapalene 0.1% Acne Treatment Gel - Differin | Ulta Beauty
I use these during active breakouts, and they seem to significantly cut down on the inflammation and gets rids of whitehead pimples. I recommend not using them on the same spot for more than 1 overnight or daily use. The adhesive on pimple patches so...
36 ct Mighty Patch Original Acne Pimple Patches - Hero Cosmetics
A great, gentle starter retinol
Good Molecules - Gentle Retinol Cream | Ulta Beauty