ULTA HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Now that the weather is getting cooler, I’m already thinking about the upcoming holidays. I absolutely find the holidays a cheerful time and I’m definitely one of those people that get into the holiday spirits quickly. I love gift giving more than receiving and it’s crazy to think that I’m already starting my holiday shopping, but you can’t blame me when there are so many great gift sets to choose from. Ulta is one of my favorite shopping destinations because it has everything beauty related that you could think of. I have a roundup of my top favorite products that you can pick up at your local Ulta for the holidays this year and hope this will become useful when you start to check off everyone on your list.

1. Versace Dylan Blue Pour Femme: This is probably one of my all-time favorite perfumes because not only is the packaging gorgeous, but the scent is amazing. Personally, I’m not a huge fan of super sweet scents and this is the perfect balance of fresh and sweet. If you love fruity florals, this is definitely for you! This notes of green apple and blackcurrant really come out in the scent and makes for a perfect gift for that special someone in your life. Let’s also not forget how beautiful the packaging is!
2. NYX Sugar Trip Lip Vault: This pick is for all those lippie junkies out there that love to play with color. This holiday season, NYX has come out with another Sugar Trip Lip Vault with both wearable and fun colors that you can play with. The set comes with nine different colors that range from nudes, reds, and greens as well as matching lip liners. The best part is that every one of these items is travel size so it’s perfect if you want to try a bunch of different colors and can easily bring it with you on your weekend getaways or in your bag for a night out!
3. Mario Badescu Facial Spray Trio: Mario Badescu is one of my favorite skincare lines and has always done wonders for my skin. This product is perfect for people with more sensitive skin because it has soothing ingredients such as aloe, rosewater, and other natural herbs. This trio comes with three sizes of this fabulous product, which is great for people who travel frequently.
   
4. T3 Pink Singlepass: I wanted to include a hair product here for those of you that aren’t big on makeup. T3 creates some of my favorite hair styling tools and I adore this stunning pale pink color. This straightener definitely lives up to its reputation because you only need to pass through the hair one time to have perfectly straight hair. This is a great splurge gift to someone that loves to style their hair. The T3 Singlepass really minimizes damage to your hair and will be an awesome gift for someone this holiday season!
5. NARS Cheek Palette: This limited edition palette for the holidays is so gorgeous! It comes with limited edition crystallized packaging as well as three signature shades of NARS blush. They’re all so pigmented and will work with so many different skin tones. It definitely tops my list because of how stunning it is.
6. Stars of Clinique: If you have ever wanted to try out some of the best Clinique products, the holiday season is the time to do it. In this collection of minis, you get the Take the Day Off makeup remover, the Clinique Moisture Surge, the City Block charcoal scrub, a mascara, and eyeliner. This is awesome as a stocking stuffer or it could be the perfect secret Santa gift.
7. Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere: I have another fragrance on the list if you prefer a scent on the other side of the spectrum compared to the Versace Dylan Blue. Rather than a fruity scent, this is absolutely perfect for those of you prefer warm cozy scents. This perfume is definitely a crowd-pleaser especially during the winter time. If you know someone who loves warm vanilla scents, this is the go to perfume to get.
8. Tarte Sweet Escape Collector’s Set: This is the ultimate gift for any beauty lover because it includes everything you could ever need. This amazing set comes with 25 exclusive eyeshadow shades, 2 blushes, a highlighter, a bronzer, a deluxe lipstick, mascara, and eyeliner. This gift gives you the best bang for your buck and the holiday season is the perfect time to pick it up!
9. Urban Decay Hex Remedy Eyeliner Set: I always love my Urban Decay eyeliners for a budge-proof formula. This set comes with 5 mini eyeliners in the shades Perversion, Voodoo, Starfire, Goddess, and Space Dust. I love that there are both shimmer and mattes included in the set so you can try out a variety of colors.
10. IT Brushes for Ulta: IT Cosmetics has some of the best brushes on the market. This year IT Cosmetics is coming out with three brush sets exclusive to Ulta. They are the Brush Believer Super Squad, The After Dark Brush Set, and the Your Celebration Brush Set. Each of these comes in gorgeous limited edition packaging and will definitely bring a smile to any makeup lover’s face!
11. Becca Lilac Geode On-The-Go Kit: This set is also another great stocking stuffer for someone that loves to glow. This lilac highlighter gives a soft angelic hue to the cheeks and is absolutely gorgeous. It also comes with a mini of their lip gloss so you can match your highlight to the iridescence on your lips for an all over fairy-like look.
12. Bliss Detoxifier Holographic Foil Mask: This skincare pick is perfect for a fun girl’s night in that everyone will love. Pair it with some movies and cozy slippers and you have everything you need for a stay at home day of relaxation. The holographic aspect and the star-shaped eye cutouts are just a fun bonus!
13. Sally Hansen Color Whirl Duo: I adore this unique nail product. These fun sets are such an awesome way to spend the holidays with your mom or sisters. You can have an awesome time giving each other “marble” manicures with these sets. The gel formula is long wearing and chip resistant and will have your nails looking amazing for weeks.
14. Ariana Grande Cloud: My final fragrance pick is in between the warmness of the Philosophy scent and the fruitiness of Versace. This has notes of lavender blossom and juicy pear and the result is simply intoxicating. It a great scent year round and one of my absolute favorites. Whether you love Ariana Grande or not, you can’t deny that this scent is phenomenal.
15. POPSUGAR Lip Bloom: This intensely hydrating lip balm is a new release from POPSUGAR. This is a must especially with the colder months drying out your lips. It is so nourishing and what is so unique about it is that the product changes with your body’s pH to create your perfect shade of pink.

Hope you enjoyed my top picks from Ulta for the holidays. There’s definitely so much there to choose from, and this is definitely just a snapshot of what’s available. I love when the holidays roll around and so many brands come out with amazing products that you can pick up. Let me know what you’re thinking of picking up for your loved ones this holiday season!