Ulta Haul

     Just this week, I scored a couple of the Ulta Deals of the Day. It's called the "Beauty Steal". They do these types of sales two times a year for the 21 Days Of Beauty. There is a different steal each day, while quantities last.

     I am really enjoying the new formulation of the Hydroxatone for face SPF 15. The Hydroxatone items were 20% off several days ago. I did pick up the new face cream again. It's the only product I see results from for deeper wrinkles around the mouth. The formulation is a lot softer, easier to spread. So, I think I am able to use less. Which will save me $$ in the long run since this stuff is $80 for a 1 oz. jar. If it works it's worth it, right?

     The other day I got two Stila Smudgesticks, they are the twist up waterproof eye liners. They were on sale for buy 1 get 1 free. Both are in Stingray. That is the inky black color. I like these because they are very long wear, but the don't irritate my eyes like some other waterproof pencils. Tarte is notorious for giving me red, painful eyes. I hate that! I think the Stila pencil is best for looks that need to stay.. It's not as good as waterproof liquid, but if you need a softer look with holding power I like these pencils.

     I also picked up a HUGE can of my favorite hairspray. It's called Kenra Volume Spray. The can is Ginormous (16 oz.), it cost me $22 bucks, but it's sooo worth it. If you spray it in layers through your hair, then finish your style with it, you'll get all-day hold. It's amazing.


     Today, I went in and got a couple Bare Minerals mascaras. They were 50% off, $9, they are normally $18. The ones I picked up are the Flawless Definition, one in original and one in waterproof. I've had both before. I like the original a lot better but like to have the waterproof on hand. I think the waterproof ones dry out more quickly so I have to replace them more often. If you have not tried the Flawless Definition (not the volumizing one), if you want beautiful, combed through lashes, this is the one for you. I have never had a mascara look so smooth and defined on my lashes. It's quite amazing. I recommend this to anyone looking for this kind of look. I have turned many of my brides onto the waterproof version. They all seem to love it.

Here's a pic of the awesome brush on the mascara. You gotta see it!

     I don't live that far from my local Ulta so I am able to stop in at my leisure to pick up all of these items. Otherwise, I think I'd be more mindful of constantly going in there, LOL. Well, I guess I'll call this one.. I have an early meeting in the am. Any questions or comments? Just leave them below and I'll get back to you.