Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty 2019

Okay, ladies- it’s here!

Starting Sunday, March 17, 2019, Ulta will bring back its highly antipated, highly coveted sale. I have been waiting for this!

If you are new to this or need a refresher here are some details:

The sale at Ulta begins on Sunday, March 17, 2019 and ends on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Each day, new products will be featured for sale. They are 50% off! That’s HUGE!

What this means for you is it’s time to SHOP! Ulta is known for providing high quality beauty brands to its customers. What I love about their business model (among other things) is that the products run the gamut of drugstore brands, such as Covergirl and Maybelline as well as high-end brands such as Chanel and Saint Laurent. There’s something for everyone there. Pair these offerings with a wonderful earnings system that can be turned into cash for future purchases and you definitely have a win!

Here are some takeaways (especially if this is your first event):

• Do a little homework. The brands on sale change daily, so putting in a little work beforehand will be extremely helpful. This sale is extremely popular. Don’t make the mistake of waiting. I did that one year and let’s just say that was the last year for that. I haven’t seen the item I wanted on sale since then (at least not at 50% off). So, when you see something you want move fast.

• Opt for shipping if you aren’t able to get to the store. In the past, Ulta offered free shipping at certain times during this sale. I don’t know if it will be that way this year but I do know that a sale like this doesn’t come around every day.

• Try out new products. Now is the time to test out new products. There are a few palettes going on sale and now would be a great time to test out new brands. This sale isn’t just about makeup. There are makeup brushes, bath products and skin care products on sale. Beauty isn’t just about makeup.

Hopefully you will be able to take advantage of the this wonderful sale. Thanks Ulta for being so awesome!

L'oreal and Balmain

Collaborations are always exciting. They tend to bring out unique, often once-in-a-lifetime products that later become collector's items. 

I am excited to say that I been able to try the new collection that is coming out from L'oreal and Fashion powerhouse Balmain.  It only seems fitting that two French powerhouses would come together in this way.

I was able to test out three lip colors and it's hard to say which one is my favorite. The packaging in this collection really has a sophisticated, elegant, retro feel. That alone made me want to learn more about this collection. Each color tube has several colors, so this collection seems pretty much endless. There's a color for everyone! I chose a color from each tube collection. There are 12 colors right now. 

It is important to note that the red color (in the black tube) is called Domination. Of the three in the photo here, it has the strongest payoff. Next to that is the green is named Balmain Instinct. The blue-tubed lipstick, appropriately named Freedom,  is a bold purple color. For some reason, purple is one of my favorite lipcolors. While I like the color, I do find that I need to spend a little more time making sure this color is bold enough for my liking. A light hand with the purple can cause it to fade. It's still a great color and for the price point, it definitely works. 

Overall, I would suggest that you check these out if you are lipstick lover. The collection is well put together and provides a great amount of color options for nude lips and bold colors for a more daring lip.

The price point at Ulta is about $14 per tube. The collection will first debut at online at www.ulta.com on Saturday, November 11, 2017 and then in stores on Saturday, January 27, 2018. 

UD Smoky Palette Set To Discontinue

Urban Decay is set to discountinue its very popular Smoky palette. This is happening NOW! 

I am unsure of why this is happening but it's happening. So, if you really like this palette,  you will want to go out and get it now before it sells out. 

The palettes are currently $27 (which is 50% off) and they are found quite a few places right now. So, you can hit up Ulta, Macy's and Urban Decay's website to get your fix before these sell out. They're 50% off, so you can beat it. 

Ulta & MAC!

A marriage made in makeup heaven has finally been announced. MAC and Ulta have joined forces! I heard that this was going to happen and now it's here.

Basically, this is BIG news! Why? Because MAC has moved into another arena and I believe the payoff will be big for both companies. 

MAC is known strictly as a department store brand. Up until now-today that is, the brand was only sold department stores, in stand alone MAC stores or online. With that being said, it's going to be a big shift for many to be able to have the option of heading to Ulta to purchase. 

The important thing to note is that MAC is only available online at Ulta.com for now. I'm hoping that the brand will be available in the brick and mortar stores soon. 

The whole move is really a sign of the times. It's pretty interesting and exciting to see this brand become more easily accessible. It also speaks volumes to the shift that has happened in our economy and the change coming to the shopping experience-mainly retail. 

Take advantage of this option if you can. If anything, it's at least available online now at Ulta. I'm expecting this to be a positive move for both brands.