All of today's beauty products just happen to be from Ulta! There aren't a lot of Ultas in the Bay Area, but there are some huge ones in and around Long Beach and I'm so glad I stopped by over Christmas break! One thing I have to say I love about Ulta is that they have awesome deals and coupons online and in store. Sign up for their newsletter and they'll send you deals all the time! You can also use your points from their rewards card for salon services in-store. I'm saving mine for a gel manicure next time I'm down in the LBC. I'm so ready for that jelly.
The first product is Essence's All About Matt fixing compact powder. I've been searching for a fixing powder for a long time. Right now I have a tiny sample size of Bare Minerals' mineral powder which generally works great but I wanted something pressed and a bigger size so I could dip my face brushes into the product. This poweder is so finely milled-- it's amazing! I set it at the center of my face only, not on the outer areas that can sometimes be dry. I was turned onto this by Sharon Farrell (check out her YouTube video on the product) and am so glad I grabbed it...especially because it's under $4.
The next product I've been obsessed with is the NYX Creme Blush in Orange. I have darker skin so orange comes out amazing on me...if you have fair skin I would test it before getting that shade. In general though, the product is amazing. It leaves that dewey appearance to the skin that many makeup artists talk about. It's also great for people with dry skin, like me! I try to avoid powder products at all costs when my eczema is flaring up.
Lastly, I've been using my Real Techniques Complexion Sponge to apply my Mac Face and Body foundation and my NYX creme blush. It's so amazing, and a fraction of the cost of a Beauty Blender. If you don't want to fork out the $20+ for the BB, I would suggest grabbing this for around $5.
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