Ulta and Sephora Are Having Major Sales On Editor-Vetted Products—Here's What to Pick Up
Your summer hair, skin, and makeup have never looked better.
Summer has barely started, and yet, I’m already in desperate need of a reset. The rise in temperature paired with the emotional highs and lows of watching the Knicks in the NBA playoffs was simply too much for my nervous system to take. So, naturally, I’m in the mood for some retail therapy to help get me—and my skin and hair—back on track. And lucky for me, there’s plenty of beauty sales going on this week, so I don’t have to spend all my money to do it!
After indulging in the Bluemercury Summer Shopping Party Sale, my wallet needs a bit of a break, which is why this week I’m turning my beauty editor eye towards sales on products that are all about performance, less about luxury branding. I’m talking about products like the high-end, but still reasonably priced, Shark Beauty Flexstyle, currently on sale at Ulta, or the Vegamour GRO Scalp Detoxifying Serum on sale at Sephora. Not interested in hair or tools? No worries, Ulta and Sephora sales also feature some must-have skincare and makeup products you’re going to want to check out. Trust me, these 10 beauty products currently on sale at Sephora and Ulta are worth the splurge.
The Best Beauty Products to Shop on Sale at Sephora
There’s nothing better than a good deal…except for a discount on a good deal. This curated set from Sephora includes three full size products—Caliray’s tubing mascara, Kulfi’s serum primer, and the Violette_FR lip stain—not to mention a generously sized mini Merit Flush Balm and minis of Ciel’s liquid blush, Saie’s Glowy Super Gel, Josie Maran’s Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter, and a travel size of Tower 28 Beauty’s SOS Daily Barrier Recovery Cream. Not only do you get a great array of products—pretty much a full face of glowy, no-makeup makeup—at $39.20, you also get a real bang for your buck.
Don’t let product build up ruin your scalp health this summer. Instead, try this weekly scalp treatment pre-wash day and give your scalp the clean slate it deserves. The serum helps break down residue on the scalp while nourishing it to fight against flakes and irritation. It’s formulated with marula oil to boost hydration and reduce irritation, and zinc PCA to stabilize sebum production so your scalp doesn’t get too oily. I love that the packaging comes with a built-in applicator tip so you can easily apply the serum to the scalp.
It can be hard to find a vitamin C serum that is gentle enough for daily use, but also stable enough that it doesn’t oxidize too quickly. Paula’s Choice C15 Super Booster, however, is one such product. I love the formula because it pairs brightening ascorbic acid, which can aggravate my acne-prone skin, with moisturizing glycerin, which helps protect against irritation, so I get to have my cake and eat it too.
The Best Beauty Products to Shop on Sale at Ulta
I hate shaving, but am also too much of a wimp to get my legs waxed regularly. Thank the beauty gods at-home IPL hair removal devices like Ulike’s Air3 exist. The Air3 This kit comes with everything you need for at-home hair removal, including a razor to prep your skin for treatment and protective glasses to wear while you use it. The device has three power levels—gentle mode, regular mode, and power mode—and features Ulike’s Sapphire Ice-Cooling technology, which helps keep the device cool to the touch and keep you pain-free. The only downside is that it’s not effective on deeper skin tones.
In a world saturated with beauty tools, it’s rare to find one that is truly unique. The BeautyBio GLOfacial Hydro-Infusing Pore Cleansing + Blue LED Clarifying Tool sets itself apart by combining a pore-cleaning vacuum with a hydro-infusion salicylic acid solution. The vacuum suction helps clear pores while the salicylic acid and hyaluronic acid solution delivers the serum directly onto your skin so you can extract and exfoliate all at the same time.
When it’s hot outside, the last thing I want to do is blow dry my hair. Alas, air drying usually leaves my hair limp and my neck stiff, so I’m forced to blast my head with hot air after every wash. Over the years, I’ve learned that the trick to blow drying your hair on hot days isn’t just using the cool function, it’s investing in a strong, high-quality hair dryer that’ll transform your wet mop into a styled blowout as fast as possible, like the Shark Beauty Flexstyle. It works fast and comes with four attachments so you can use it to (quickly) style your hair.
I use hot tools on my hair relatively frequently, so I rely on a good hair mask to keep my strands feeling silky, hydrated, and, most importantly, healthy. The Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate 5 Minute Mask is a celebrity stylist-endorsed deep conditioner that uses citric acid and a conditioning care complex to help revive processed or damaged hair. In other words, it’s the perfect pick-me-up for hair that’s in need of a lifeline.
Over the past few years, I've been on a mission to find the best eyeshadow stick. And so far, IT Cosmetic's Superhero No-Tug Longwear Eyeshadow Stick is the only one that comes close to perfection. I love this formula because it's easy to blend, doesn't require an eyeshadow primer, and lasts all day without creasing. This shade, Tough Tan, is a warm, brown shade, perfect for adding a little dimension on the eyelids and for creating a base for your summer look.
Whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift, you really can't go wrong with the classic Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Parfum. This Intense version is a slightly deeper twist on the original Daisy fragrance, so it'll last all day and all night. With notes of pear, bergamot, jasmine, honey, and musk, Daisy Intense is the perfect mix of fruity and sweet floral.
Give yourself a sun-free tan with this Bali Body tanning foam. The light, airy formula dries down quickly for minimal risk of staining, and promises to leave you with a streak-free glow. The formula is so good, it was even crowned the Best Lightweight Self Tanner by Marie Claire's own Beauty Editor, Siena Gagliano.
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Olivia Truffaut-Wong is an editor and writer with over a decade of experience covering culture, beauty, and lifestyle. She was previously an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covered beauty, culture, and entertainment. Her work has been featured in The Cut, The Daily Beast, and Refinery29, among others. She's a film and TV obsessive who loves a good marathon almost as much as she loves a good glitter eyeshadow.