We're getting an Ulta in my town

[pierogigirl]

It looks like they have some of the brands I like, but not others. We have a Sephora nearby and I like Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer (not carried at Ulta) because I am very pale and it's the right shade for me.  I'd like to find something at Ulta because it will be so much closer.

What should I try? Any other favorites? 

Now if we could only get an IKEA.

[jeaniebueller]

I love Ulta! But I just get the same things I get at sephora UD primer,
Photo finish....you should check out the makeup thread on CE&P.

[jackie011]

I usually wear "drug store" brands, and with their sales & coupons, Ulta is usually cheaper than Target. Also, they're pretty hassle free about returning something you've opened, whereas Target won't let you do that. I buy my better brand hair stuff there, too. Twice a year they have a coupon that you can use on everything, including fragrance.

I've heard people complain that it's not as nice as Sephora, and that's true. I think Sephora has more premium brands.

[mae141]

I prefer Ulta to Sephora because I use a lot of drugstore brands. They have great sales and coupons. I'm too poor for Sephora.

[cincodemayo]

Ulta has a good sale on their premium products too- 20% off a few times a year. I usually get tarte stuff there and NYX brand which is drugstore but has some great products.