Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty is finally here, and I'm shopping these 10 best deals
To give you a jump on this week's offerings, I rounded up the 10 best beauty deals at Ulta, including brands like Tarte, Olaplex, Supergoop! and more. Just note that the monthlong event ends on March 27, so shop while you can.
Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Damage Repair Hair Mask Treatment
Hairstylists swear by this overnight beauty product for treating damaged hair. The brand is best known for its bond-building formulas, helping repair hair while adding moisture and shine as you snooze.
Supergoop! Every. Single. Face. Watery Lotion SPF 50
Supergoop! SPF has gathered quite a cult following. This milky formula was formulated for all skin types and tones to lend a refreshing texture that dries into a non-greasy finish. Add it to your skin care routine for as low as $17.
First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub With 10% AHA Fresh Peach
Since rocketing to viral fame, the KP Bump eraser has played a crucial role in my shave routine. Its combo of glycolic and lactic acids gently exfoliates my sensitive skin, reducing the appearance of strawberry skin. I find that it extends my shave too.
BaBylissPRO Professional High-Speed Dual Ionic Dryer
Slashed by $100 off, this hair dryer hails from the reliable, tried-and-true hair dryer brand, BaByliss. Its ionic tech has impressed in past models, minimizing the appearance of frizz with less heat.
Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Platinum Volumizing Mascara
I've yet to find the perfect mascara, but this one is certainly a winning favor. It amps up lash volume in just a few swipes. I also appreciate that it comes in fun, chrome packaging that's easy to spot in makeup bags.
Tula 24-7 Moisture Hydrating Day and Night Cream
Dry skin can find a hydrating savior with Tula's everyday moisturizer. Its formula of peptides, squalane and hyaluronic acid work in tandem to draw moisture to your skin barrier. While it's usually a spendy buy of nearly $60, we can't resist this discount.
Kitsch Satin Pillowcase
Tame bedhead and fall into a luxurious sleep with this $10 satin pillowcase from Kitsch. I've influenced many people to snag the brand's heatless curlers because of their gentle material on hair, and I can only imagine its pillowcases uphold that rep.
Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow+ Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel
One of the first eyebrow beauty products I ever used to tame and style my hair heralded from Benefit Cosmetics. The Gimme Brow is a classic that delivers a natural tint time after time.
Nars Afterglow Liquid Blush
One of our favorite blush for mature skin just dropped in price during Ulta's sale. Add a natural-looking flush to cheeks, choosing from nine versatile pigments like browns, plums, reds and pinks. Though, you can't go wrong with the fan-favorite shade Orgasm.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Beauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin Tint
This beauty balm has revolutionized BB creams with a design that's the first of its kind. It's made with the skin care and makeup ingredients you'd typically find in a skin tint — but in stick form. It comes in 16 shades that blend out into a natural finish. Every spring and fall, I mark my calendar for Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty event because it brings more than 250 noteworthy markdowns on recognizable beauty brands and Ulta employee favorites. The savings are scattered across every category too, so you can revamp your skin care, hair care and makeup routines. It's also one of the best sales from the retailer. For example, Ulta's last sale, Wellness Week, brought only 30% off select skin care items.
Armed with years of experience testing and reviewing beauty products, plus expertise covering sales on said picks, our deals editor Jacqueline Saguin curated a list of only the best makeup, skin care, hair care and fragrance deals for your wallet, mostly including those products other Underscored editors buy themselves.
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Barrel size: 1.5inches Temperature: Preset to 365°F Sephora rating: 3.8/5 A Sephora reviewer says: 'This oval shape gives interesting curls that look very textured. I find it looks best when you alternate directions between sections of hair. GHD tools are always top quality, and quick and easy to use. I like it!' First, you want to 'make sure the hair is completely dry and prepped with a heat protectant,' says Prowant. 'My favorite is the Keranique Strengthening Leave-In—it's a great primer and adds shine to the waves.'Next, divide your hair into three sections—top, middle, and bottom—using clips. Once the waver is heated to your desired temperature, 'position the waver near the roots, leaving a small gap if you want softer volume, and clamp it down for five to 10 seconds.'Release and move the waver down the strand, aligning the barrels with the last wave to create a continuous pattern. Continue down the hair shaft to the ends, ensuring even tension. Repeat the process across all your strands—and voilà! Absolutely! 'Hair wavers work well on all hair types, but may yield different results,' explains Prowant. On straight hair, the waver creates visible S-waves that hold well—especially with heat protectant and texture spray. For coarse, thick hair, the tool adds structure and definition, but may require higher heat and smaller sections for even results. For naturally wavy hair, it enhances and defines the waves for a polished yet beachy finish. On curly hair, the tool 'can be used to loosen curls into waves if hair is smoothed first, or to create uniform wave patterns.' Finally, wavers add volume and texture to fine hair, but 'use lower heat to avoid damage.' Carrie Prowant is a hair stylist, certified trichologist, and hair extension specialist. 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