Y’all know I love a good sale, so when I heard my favorite beauty stores were running a discount on my most used items, I knew I had to put together a blog post. Ulta is offering 20% of your purchase, and Sephora is offering 10%. Restrictions apply.
Ulta has always been my go to store. I love it because I can get almost everything I need, in one trip! They have hair care, skin care, tanning supplies, every nail polish color you can think of + makeup! Being a busy Mom, I need a store that has it all + being close to home doesn’t hurt. This store just gets me!
Sephora however, is 45 minutes from my house and in a busy mall. UGH! Having said that, it’s still a store that’s worth making the trip too. They carry some things/brands that Ulta doesn’t, so it’s def a place that I hit up every now and then.
Below I’ll give you a run down on my everyday/holy grail items. I’ll also add some things I’m going to buy.
First up, is skin care. While most of my stuff comes from Premier Medical Aesthetics (Alisha does my botox + carries my favorite ZO Skin Health products), I do buy some skin care from these two retailers.
My SIL got me hooked on Neutrogena (the original orange bottle) years ago, so it’s what I wash my face with in the mornings. If you have acne prone skin, this has been one consistent cleanser that works best for me. At night I’ll use Murad or my Zo Skin with my Clarsonic (2-3 a week).
Here’s some items I use to help reduce pores + reduce/keep away acne!
I love Muard’s Smoothing Polish. It helps my pores so much just using it 1-2 times per week.
Another thing that helps my pores + breakouts, is my PMD. I got this back last December and it’s been a game changer for my skin. I use this once a week.
As far as toners go, I love Muard’s when I have a breakout. When I don’t have a breakout, I use this one from Amazon.
I also threw in my favorite spot treatment. I’m allergic to benzoyl peroxide, so this is about the only spot treatment I can use.
As far as moisturizer + eye cream, I use Tula or ZO Skin, but I do love Murad’s acne line. Here’s a starter kit you could try if you have acne prone skin. Murad has a huge skin line for all skin types, I’ve just only ever tried the acne line.
Since were talking about skin, next I’ll list all my favorite self tanner’s + lotions + scrubs!
Vita Liberata, hands down is my favorite tanning mousse. It has an olive tone, so your tan looks natural. That being said, it’s kinda pricey, so I ONLY buy it when it’s on sale. When it’s not on sale, I try to save a little money and go with Loving Tan. The only negative about this tanning mousse, is it leaves me a little “bronzy”, so it def doesn’t give you the olive complexion. I wear medium in both!
Here’s the body scrub I use before I self tan + here’s the BEST Body Creme when I feel like treating myself… which isn’t often!
Next up… nail polish! I have a ton of favorites for every season! Here’s my spring/summer faves!
In case the name of the colors don’t pop up when you select them, here they are in order… Funny Bunny, Bubble Bath, Mod About You and Romantique.
Now lets talk hair.
I’ve used the same shampoo + conditioner for forever. If you’ve followed me for some time, you know I only wash my hair 1-2 times a week, so I’m able to spend a little more on these items since they last me awhile!
Batiste will always be my favorite dry shampoo. I go through a can of this stuff every 2 weeks… so the price is great, since I’m constantly buying it! My favorite scent is tropical.
Hands down, this is the best hairspray. It helps my hair hold curl, without looking like I’m wearing hairspray.
Hair treatments. MoroccanOil is my FAVORITE! I love the oil + the hair mask! Another treatment I use once a week is Olaplex! It’s been a game changer for my hair. These are from Sephora!
It’s A 10 is a must to spray in mine + Riley’s hair after we get out of the bath. It helps with tangles! And speaking of tangles, this brush is a must, too!
I get a lot of questions about what curling iron I use, so here it is!
Let’s talk makeup! I basically use the same things everyday, so here’s my up to date favorites!
Blush is in Melba.
Brow wiz shade is blonde.
Butter Bronzer is a cheaper replacement for the Hoola bronzer… I honestly like them both the same.
It Costmetics CC+ Cream has a SPF in it, so I use it as a foundation in the summertime when I’m by the pool or running errands.
True Match Lumi is a great foundation if you don’t want to spend a lot, but I’m currently loving the Shape Tape Matte foundation! It covers so good.
I’ve only ever used Too Faced- Better Than Sex mascara. I honestly can’t remember the last time I used anything else.
Y’all know I LOVE NYX Butter Gloss! Creme Brulee + Eclair are my favorite for spring/summer!
As far as setting spray.. I always use Mario Badescu! I switch between the Rose and Lavender one.
Here’s my favorite perfumes. If I’m trying a new one, I’ll buy in the travel size, (they’re normally $25) so I can make sure I like it before I spend a lot on it.
If you’re anything like me, I normally get tired of a scent before I’m done with the bottle.
Now for the items I’ll be ordering!
Ulta order!
Coola face tanning drops. I haven’t tried them, but I’ve heard great things.
I’m out of Shampoo + Conditioner, so I’ll be ordering the ones I talked about above.
Tartist color in GOALS. Tried this color on the other day in the store and LOVED it!
Sephora order!
Sephora makes the best masks. I always stock up on these things because they’re so cheap.
Jet Lag Mask. I’ve yet to try this, but I’ve heard amazing things about it. After the brutal cold air we’ve had this winter/spring, my face needs all the help it can get!
Tanning oil. I still haven’t decided if I’ll get this or my favorite one from Ulta, but I really want to try this.
Well, that wraps up my favorites from Ulta + Sephora. Sephora’s sale doesn’t actually start until tomorrow (Friday), but Ulta’s sale is live. The only thing you have to do to have access to the sales, isĀ register and become a member. Super easy + free… and the benefits are def worth all the emails!
Also, I’m sorry, I know that was a lot. You don’t even want to know how long I spent on this post. With that being said, I do want to say THANK YOU if you ever use my links. Even if you don’t buy anything I talked about, you can always click the link so it will take you to the store, and you can buy what you want. You can also hit any words in pink, and it will take you to the website I’m talking about!
If beauty’s not your thing.. don’t worry! I’ll have a fashion post up soon! I know I’ve been a little MIA lately, but my Uncle was really sick and passed away this Monday. It’s been very hard on our family, so I took some much-needed time off to spend with them. I also want to say Thank You again to everyone that’s checked and prayed for us through this rough time! Y’all truly are the best!
xoxo- Lauren