Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be behind us, but there are still plenty of exciting pre-holiday sales going on. In fact, Ulta Beauty is in the midst of its biggest sale of the year (yes, it’s even bigger than Black Friday) and the beauty retailer has dropped so many incredible discounts.
As a veteran beauty editor, I’ve had a chance to sample my fair share of hair tools, makeup and skin care products over the years — and I was excited to see many of my absolute favorite items on sale for Ulta’s Big Holiday Beauty Sale. Whether you’re eyeing a fancy Dyson hair dryer that’s $100 off or want to save on a cult-favorite concealer, check out my favorite products from Ulta’s holiday sale below.
In this article: Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, Shark Beauty Limited-Edition Lilac Frost FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System and Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Concealer
My all-time favorite hair dryer is indeed a splurge, but I believe it’s worth it for people who blow dry their hair daily because it uses intelligent heat settings to avoid damaging hair. I especially love the top-heavy ergonomic design, which I find much less taxing on my arms than traditional hair dryer designs. This set comes with five styling attachments to address various hair types and styling preferences.
Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Concealer
I’ve been loyal to Tarte’s cult-favorite Shape Tape concealer for many years. It offers full coverage and stays on better than most other concealers I’ve tried. This product doesn’t come cheap, but you only need to use a tiny bit to get impressive results, giving you a better bang for your buck. The extensive shade range makes it easy to match nearly any skin tone.
Shark Beauty Limited-Edition Lilac Frost FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System
When I tested Shark’s FlexStyle multi-styler, I found it comparable to the Dyson Airwrap — except Shark’s version has a much more palatable price tag. This limited-edition set comes with five styling attachments (to dry, blow out, straighten and curl hair) and a zip-up carrying case in a chic new lilac-and-black color combination.
Shark Beauty SmoothStyle Heated Comb & Blow Dryer Brush
This is one of the best blow dryer brushes because it is equipped with a heated comb that has added straightening and smoothing power. Of all the hot air brushes I’ve tested over the years, this gave me the straightest, shiniest look. It has two modes for wet or dry hair.
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Pore Minimizing Primer Mini
A high-quality primer is essential to making your makeup look last until you’re ready to remove it. This miniature translucent version from Benefit Cosmetics also minimizes the appearance of pores and fine lines for overall smoother-looking skin.
Dyson Limited-Edition Airwrap Multi-styler Complete Long in Strawberry Bronze
If you blow dry and style your hair frequently, it may be worth investing in a high-end multi-styler that’s specifically designed to avoid damaging your tresses. For those who are comfortable splurging on the best of the best, the Dyson Airwrap is the Rolls Royce of multi-stylers. This set — in a beautiful strawberry bronze limited-edition colorway — includes six attachments, a detangling comb, a filter cleaning brush and a hardshell storage case.
Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Powder Bronzer Mini
This boxed bronzer rose to cult-favorite status thanks to its warming hue, blendability and flattering matte finish. This pocket-sized version is perfect for traveling or on-the-go use.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Lash-Lifting Volumizing Mascara
This volumizing mascara is beloved for its curved brush that targets each individual lash to lift, lengthen and thicken it. The result is a fanned-out look with no clumps.
Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelette Singles
Neutrogena’s makeup-removing towelettes are conveniently pre-moistened, so all you have to do is swipe them across your face to easily remove foundation, mascara and more. I especially love these individually wrapped singles, which are great for traveling or keeping a spare in your purse for touchups.
I have long hair and a lot of it, so I need a good detangler to keep knots at bay. I like this smoothing detangler because it also protects strands from UV/thermal damage and doubles as a leave-in conditioner. I spray it on my damp hair before styling.
Scünci Wicked Glinda Dent-Free Clips
Dent-free clips are great for pinning back your hair while you wash your face or do your makeup as they won’t leave a crease in your hair when removed. This gorgeous pink and gold set of four is great for "Wicked" fans or anyone who appreciates a beautiful accessory.
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