Just recently, the town over opened up an ULTA, which for those of you who don’t know is somewhat similar to Sephora, a big huge makeup/beauty store, which I’m convinced is what heaven will look like for me. I’ve been to many a Sephora before, but having a makeup store less than 20 minutes away from me is dangerous and amazing all at the same time. Kathleen & I woke up early and got to ULTA at 9am, hoping that we would be one of the first hundred customers to snag a gift card though much to our dismay there were people lined up as early as 7:30 in the morning. We did not leave empty handed though! I purchased some Benefit Kitten Shimmer body/face powder and Kathleen picked up some OPI nail polish, but after waiting in a line that wrapped around nearly the whole store we received our free gifts at the register.
My free gift pack included a shimmery purple eye shadow, Kiwi color reflecting finishing spray, curl texturizing creme, and vanilla hand and body lotion. I haven’t tried the finishing spray or lotion yet, but the eyeshadow is gorgeous and subtle and the curl creme is amazing. The scent is light and somewhat powdery and it makes my curls nice and tight, but soft as well. All of the sample sizes are so close to a full size bottle/tube! This trip was definitely worth the wait in line.
The main difference between my beloved Sephora and ULTA is that one whole side of the store was dedicated to drugstore brands ranging from Garnier hair care to Maybelline mascara. Which goes to show you that you don’t have to break the bank when shopping at ULTA.
I used to shop at Ulta ALOT like 10 years ago. Haven’t been much in the past couple of years; I think I have everything already
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I’ve never even heard of Ulta or Sephora, but I am guessing it is one of those smelly lotion places? I like smelly lotions.
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I’ve passed by Ulta a few times but I’ve never really stepped inside. I’m not exactly notorious for keeping up with beauty products, although I probably should. Everything you got sounds so lovely. I’m a sucker for a nice OPI polish. I think I will check it out next time I’m n the area.
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Ooh, beauty shoppings fun!
I love OPI nail polish, its the best – dries so fast as well. I wish something big and exciting would open here 
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Sounds like a great store:) It’s so much fun shopping:)
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Wow, all those products look great!
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I’ve heard of the store but haven’t been in one… Now I’m curious if there are any near where I live.
Sounds like they gave you lots of good (rather than cheap) stuff!
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Americans have the best drug store and department stores! =(
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And yet another store I’ve never heard of. LOL! I don’t even think we have a Sephora within 50 miles. The products look nice though.
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