Ulta Haul Primers

I spend way too much money at Ulta. Today, I bought a ton of stuff, so I decided to split everything up and do things by category.
I had heard so much about the Becca Backlight Priming Filter. I was skeptical at first that it wouldn't do anything under my Kat Von D foundation which is a super full coverage. I was blown away. The Becca Primer actually worked really well. It is infused with luminescent pearls, which create a really nice radiant glow. I did think it made me look a little shiny later on in the day, so I don't know how this will work for those of you with oily skin. I have dry skin, so for me this product will be used frequently.
I also got Too Faced Hangover Primer. I have had this product in the past but when I moved, it got lost somewhere in the shuffle. In all honesty, I like to use it before bed right after I have taken my makeup off. As a primer, I am not totally in love with it, but it does a good job of moisturizing. It is really lightweight, smells nice and does not irritate my sensitive skin.
The Urban Decay B6 Prep Spray is a really nice prep spray if I just want to prep my skin quickly before I put my foundation on. I think it helps to make my makeup last longer, and it also seems to hydrate my dry skin really well. I have also used it during the day just to freshen my face up and it seems to work well for that as well.
The Benefit Porefessional has long been a favorite of mine. It is smooth, has no scent, and actually hides my pores. My makeup seems to go on smoother when I use it, my skin looks better and I all around love it. I have a regular sized one, but this jumbo was a really good deal so I had to get it. This primer is perfect for any skin type, and is oil free.

Overall, my favorite of these primers are the ones from Benefit and Becca, but I like them all.

Becca Backlight Priming Filter $38
Too Faced Hangover Replenishing Face Primer $32
Urban Decay B6 Vitamin-Infused Complexion Prep Spray $15 (travel size) or $33 full size
Benefit POREfessional Face Primer $31 or $42 for jumbo size

Laura Geller 20 Shades of Shadow Vol. 2

I don't know what it is, but as soon as brands start coming out with new collections, I MUST HAVE THEM! On my usual weekly trip to Ulta, I saw the Laura Geller 20 Shades of Shadow Vol. 2 for only $55. I loved all of the colors in it, except Royal and Iris (I am not a blue eye shadow person). I decided to get it, and it came with a cute little free gift of a blush and brush in a cute little pouch. I have never used any Laura Geller products before, so I was not sure what to expect. My first time using it, I used Rosemist, Claret, and Plum for a purple smokey eye. I didn't think that the colors were extremely pigmented, which is usually a huge drawback for me, but this time it was actually a bonus. So the next day, I tried Quartz, Java and Cocoa. Again, the colors were not overly pigmented, and again I really liked how they looked. It was a nice switch-up from using something that makes my eyes look dark.
Overall, I like this palette a lot and think that it is perfect if you don't want a heavy makeup look, and you are going for something more on the natural side. The colors are really easy to use with each other, so whether you are a beginner or an expert, you will have no problem creating beautiful looks. I will definitely be getting more Laura Geller products in the near future.

Mario Badescu Facial Spray

It's almost that time of year again. Yes, I am unfortunately talking about winter. My skin gets SO dry, and I was recommended the Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herb and Rosewater. I went in to my local Ulta, and one of the women in the salon said this was her holy grail to freshen up during the day, so of course, I had to try it (bonus that it is only $7). I actually use other Mario Badescu products and I really love them. They are not super expensive, and I like them just as well as other high end brands with a bigger price tag. I use this product after I cleanse and tone, and before I moisturize. Throughout the day, I will spritz my face occasionally for a little extra. I will say that I am not a fan of the smell, but I do not like roses, which is what it mainly smells like. I do this that this will be really helpful in the winter when my skin needs a little extra TLC. Overall, for $7 I think that this product is completely worth it. My face feels a lot more fresh, softer, and less dry.