Beauty Buys

Black Friday 2012: Ulta beauty deals

Diane Mallek — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:00:00 -0800

If your adrenaline has already started pumping for one-of-a-kind Black Friday deals, you’re not alone. Deal grabbers all over the web have begun their research and are poised to snatch up some of the best finds around. If beauty deals are what you’re after, we have everything you need to know about Black Friday deals from ULTA. Ready, set, go!

Best products to treat acne

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:30:00 -0800

Anyone who has ever had acne knows how frustrating it can be to deal with blemishes. Whether you suffer from occasional zits, adult acne or constant breakouts, many products are on the market that can help you. But which ones are best? Rather than try product after product to no avail, check out our list of the best products to treat acne.

Best products for oily skin

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:11:00 -0800

Taking care of oily skin can be frustrating. With so many products on the market aimed at dealing with oily skin, making the right choice isn't easy. To help ensure you end up with the best products for your skin type, we’ve come up with a list of our oil-fighting favorites.

Best products for fine hair

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:00:00 -0800

Having fine hair can be tricky. It never seems to have enough volume, but the products aimed at giving fine hair a boost often weigh it down. So what’s a girl to do? We’ve come up with a list of products that pump up the volume of fine hair without causing buildup.

How to get a perfect pout

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 07:05:00 -0800

It’s time to concentrate on your kisser -- by which we mean getting it ready for your next marathon makeout session. If your lips leave a little something to be desired, follow our steps for achieving a perfect pout.

Best products for curly hair

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:14:00 -0800

Curls can be finicky: Sometimes, they look great with minimal styling; other times, they need a ton of TLC. Here, we share some general rules for rocking your ringlets and tell you about some of the best products we've found for managing curly hair.

Best products to fight wrinkles

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:36:00 -0800

Mention wrinkles to any woman over the age of 25 and watch her squirm. No one wants to think about fine lines and wrinkles appearing on an otherwise gorgeous face, so we’ve come up with an arsenal of the best anti-aging products aimed at fighting wrinkles and ensuring skin stays smooth, healthy and beautiful.

Serums and anti-aging: Best serum products

Jessica Padykula — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:00:00 -0800

Serums have been gaining popularity in the skin care world, and with good reason. They deliver highly concentrated ingredients to your skin in a light formula that absorbs easily. Plus, you can use them in conjunction with your moisturizer of choice. Here are some of our favorites.

5 Beauty buys to get you ready for spring

Jessica Padykula — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 13:50:00 -0800

Get ready to say goodbye to pale skin and heavy foundation. With spring on its way, we're sharing our picks for products that compliment warmer weather. From eyes to lips to cheeks, check out our best beauty bets for spring.

4 Romantic makeup must-haves

Jessica Padykula — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 08:07:00 -0800

Just in time for the most romantic holiday of all, we’ve scoured the web for the most romantic makeup we could find. Whether you’re going out or staying in this Valentine’s Day, check out our picks for soft makeup shades that are perfect for love.

12 Must-have skin care products

Tiernan McKay — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 06:35:00 -0800

As the seasons change, it seems that our skin goes through a bit of an identity crisis; it's dry one day and breaking out the next. In an effort to find some sort of balance, many women go through beauty products like crazy, wasting time and money along the way. Here are 12 must-have skin products that are essential for happy, healthy skin.

3 Hot red carpet beauty products

Brooke Andersen — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:08:00 -0800

Celebrities rocked the red carpet in their long gowns -- but what beauty products were they using? Read on to find which products the celebrities were hiding in their clutches all night!

Are lash growth products worth it?

Aly Walansky — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:28:00 -0800

Whether you are into extensions, lengthening mascaras, or lash growth treatments, lashes are hot right now. But jaded consumers that we are, it's easy to see lash growth products as a whole lot of hogwash. Do they work? Are they worth the often-steep investment? We're about to find out.

Product review: Honey oatmeal cleansing creme

Kori Ellis — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:00:00 -0800

I love experimenting with homemade beauty treatments containing honey and oatmeal, so I was thrilled when I was asked to review the Honey Oatmeal Cleansing Crème from the Cygalle Healing Spa skincare line. This product contains honey, oatmeal, jojoba and almond oil, along with additional anti-aging ingredients to cleanse while enhancing the skin’s flexibility and suppleness.

3 Beauty product emegencies solved

Brooke Andersen — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:00:00 -0800

There are those few moments when you run out of your product at the worst time or simply forgot to pack it. Here are 3 beauty tricks and tips to use when you’re missing your favorite product!

Candy cane beauty products

Brooke Andersen — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:00:00 -0800

As the holidays come around it's time to get festive with your beauty products. Try these candy cane beauty products to remind you of the season and smell great, too!

3 Beauty buys under $5

Kori Ellis — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 07:00:00 -0800

Makeup, skincare products, hair must-haves -- it can all add up. If you are spending too much on the cost of beauty, check out these beauty buys under $5. These products are multi-purpose steals.

4 Beauty must-haves for holiday travel

Brooke Andersen — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 11:00:00 -0800

Traveling during the holidays will be crowded and hectic. Try these 4 beauty products to make your traveling much more enjoyable for you and your body!

Top 3 gel eyeliners

Kori Ellis — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:00:00 -0800

Eyeliner comes in many forms — powder, pencil, liquid and gel. If you are looking for a dramatic, pigment-rich, precise line, gel is a favorite. It dries quickly and becomes virtually smudgeproof.

Top 5 bronze beauty products for fall

Brianna Martinez — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:00:00 -0800

Just because the leaves are changing colors and the weather's turning frigid, doesn't mean you have to let your shine fade, too. Try our top 5 picks for bronze products that will make your skin glow year-round.

3 Cupcake-inspired beauty products

Brooke Andersen — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:05:00 -0700

We’d all love to relax and have a cupcake, but all that extra sugar just isn’t what your holiday diet had in mind. Instead, indulge in these cupcake-inspired beauty products!