I just went to get one thing! Ulta Haul

I've learned something about myself in the last month. I cannot go to Ulta without supervision. Seriously. I went Saturday specifically because their liter sized hair care products were on super sale and I've been dying for more Big Sexy shampoo/conditioner but not loving the price. However, at my local Ulta, the hair care products are in the very back corner of the store, which means I had to walk by a lot of pretty, shiny, colorful compacts of happiness. It's ok. Most of them were buy one get one half off. That makes it all better!

Here's what I came home with:

This has been on my radar for about a week now. I had no intention of purchasing it, but Emily the Benefit Brow Bar Lady was good. She demo'd it on me and I was sold. I can't wait to review it for you!

This has been my go to moisturizer for a couple months now. It's very light weight with a satin finish that helps keep me matte. I love BB Creams and O'lay so I figured I couldn't go wrong here. Will report back!

Tarte Amazonian Clay blush in Frisky. This is a gorgeous color. You can't tell on camera but there are little gold flecks throughout the rosey color. I looooove it!

I now own the Nyx Buttergloss in every color. These are my favorite! Highly pigmented and moisturizing without being sticky. I'll add swatches.

I also got two more Maybelline lipsticks. Vivids in Vivid Rose and Whisper in Petal Rebal.

On the left are 4 Maybelline Color Tattoos in Pomegranate Punk, Tough as Taupe, Inked in Pink, and Bold Gold.

The Maybelline Clean Express makeup remover wipes are my favorite. They're super fresh. I picked up a L'oreal True Match crayon concealer in N1-2.

And of course, what I really went to Ulta for, Big Sexy Hair color safe Volumizing Shampoo and Conditioner.

I want to back up a little to the beginning of this post where I mentioned Emily the Benefit Brow Bar Lady. Benefit has become one of my favorite high end brands without being too high end. Yes, some of their products are expensive and not so great, but the not so expensive ones are fantastic! I went to their little area to look at the Bad Gal Lash mascara for a friend. Instead, I met Emily and my life has been forever changed.

Emily introduced herself and asked if I had any questions. I didn't at that time, but she was very friendly so I decided to make conversation. Sometimes you learn unexpected things. Then she started talking about their brow services and I got to thinking I was looking a little unruly around the eyes. I love well groomed brows. They frame your face and are a must do for me every day, even if I'm wearing no other makeup. If you have not had the opportunity to visit a Benefit Brow Bar, run, don't walk to your nearest Ulta (or other location that hosts this service.) You, my friends, will not be disappointed.

It took about 15 minutes total start to finish. We discussed what I liked about my brows, what I hated, where my frustrations were, etc. Emily measured and mapped them out and by the time we were done I had perfectly shaped and arched brows. She took the time to explain why we were removing what hairs from where and why she left certain ones that looked out of place to me. It was a very eye opening (literally!) experience that is totally worth the $20.

Before and after. I don't remember the last time my brows were actually the same shape!

Have you visited a Benefit Brow Bar? Loved it? Hate it? Share you best and worst waxing experiences with me!

Thanks for reading and I'll talk to you soon. Bye!