Refill That Empty Makeup Bag with Ulta's Fall Haul Event
Up to 40 percent off your favorites, this weekend only.


If you're like me, you have more makeup and skincare products than you can count. Not only do I have multiple makeup bags (one for each type of product—duh), but I also had to purchase extra shelving just to store all my goodies. Applying my skincare and makeup is one of the highlights of my morning—a time in which I can focus on myself and feel present with my body. Plus, it's just plain fun.
But this hobby means that I plow through my products at a rate unheard of, so I often find myself needing to restock my favorite lipsticks, nail polishes, moisturizers, and eyeshadow pigments. I've been holding out for a while, clinging to the last few dregs of my can't-live-without pieces, waiting for a sales event like the one Ulta is hosting now: The Fall Haul Event, which lasts until September 30.
This sales event takes up to 40 percent off countless fan-favorite options, from makeup to skincare to beauty accessories. It's the perfect opportunity to replace your tried-and-true, or perhaps to try something new. Below, my favorite picks from the sale, spanning every category.
These gel under-eye pads are fantastic for those difficult mornings that follow sleepless nights. During their 10 to 15 minute application period, they plump and hydrate dark circles and sagging skin, so you're ready to start your day without resembling a raccoon.
Burt's Bees' cream cleanser never fails to save my skin in the winter, when harsh winds and freezing temperatures start to make my face flake and sting. Plus, the formula takes even my most stubborn makeup off with ease, and it smells fantastic.
Neutrogena was the first brand to rescue my acne-ridden skin in high school, so it will always have a special place in my heart. This gel moisturizer is particularly great for combination skin like mine, because it provides a strong boost of hydration but has a lightweight formula that won't clog pores.
The classics are classic for a reason! Nearly every dermatologist I've seen has recomended this no-nonsense cleanser, particularly for acne or oil-prone skin. It's great at washing off makeup, and its fragrance-free formula is ideal for sensitive skin.
Like just about everyone on the internet, I'm obsessed with this hair oil from Mielle. I apply it to my scalp after every hair wash, and it both decreases shedding and gives my curls an extra boost of volume. Plus, it smells and feels amazing.
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Gabrielle Ulubay is a Beauty Writer at Marie Claire. She has also written about sexual wellness, politics, culture, and fashion at Marie Claire and at publications including The New York Times, HuffPost Personal, Bustle, Alma, Muskrat Magazine, O'Bheal, and elsewhere. Her personal essay in The New York Times' Modern Love column kickstarted her professional writing career in 2018, and that piece has since been printed in the 2019 revised edition of the Modern Love book. Having studied history, international relations, and film, she has made films on politics and gender equity in addition to writing about cinema for Film Ireland, University College Cork, and on her personal blog, gabrielleulubay.medium.com. Before working with Marie Claire, Gabrielle worked in local government, higher education, and sales, and has resided in four countries and counting. She has worked extensively in the e-commerce and sales spaces since 2020, and spent two years at Drizly, where she developed an expertise in finding the best, highest quality goods and experiences money can buy.
Deeply political, she believes that skincare, haircare, and sexual wellness are central tenets to one's overall health and fights for them to be taken seriously, especially for people of color. She also loves studying makeup as a means of artistic expression, drawing on her experience as an artist in her analysis of beauty trends. She's based in New York City, where she can be found watching movies or running her art business when she isn't writing. Find her on Twitter at @GabrielleUlubay or on Instagram at @gabrielle.ulubay, or follow her art at @suburban.graffiti.art
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