Ulta Makeup - any recs

[lemons]

I noticed an Ulta makeup near me -- more convient than Sephora and I'm needing more eye liner and shadow.

Any recs for the Ulta brand for liner and shadow? I was using Laura Mercier because that's what the Sephora person recommended, so I'm open to other (hopefully cheaper) options, too.

TIA!

[dexteroni]

I've only tried what I've gotten as samples, but I haven't been too impressed by Ulta's store brand. For drugstore-priced shadow, Nyx is pretty good, and Ulta carries it. I don't really use eyeliner, so I'm of no help there, sorry.

[Deleted]

I have tried several Ulta products (shadow, liner, mascara, blush, lip gloss, nail polish) and have not been a huge fan. The only product that was halfway decent was the cream blush in the little pot. I actually think that most drugstore brands are better than Ulta brand stuff.

[sweetiesparkles]

NYX for sure! Love their HD Photogenic concealer. And they have a dupe for Nars Orgasm. I think it's called Pinched.

[nsl]

L'Oreal Infallible shadows are staples for me (I especially love the Bronzed Taupe shade) and Ulta carries all of them. A word of advice, though, Ulta's prices are regularly higher than, say, Walgreen's, because they don't run frequent specials. If you're really trying to be budget-conscious I'd look at drugstores before heading to Ulta for most products.

[IIOY]

Mar 30, 2014 21:38:10 GMT -5 nsl said:

L'Oreal Infallible shadows are staples for me (I especially love the Bronzed Taupe shade) and Ulta carries all of them. A word of advice, though, Ulta's prices are regularly higher than, say, Walgreen's, because they don't run frequent specials. If you're really trying to be budget-conscious I'd look at drugstores before heading to Ulta for most products.

FYI, this week Rite Aid is selling all L'Oreal makeup at 40% off.  Apparently this is a very rare sale.

[awkwardpenguin]

NYX is good for shadow, and Ulta sells Urban Decay for liner. They usually have a $3.50 off $10 coupon if you look online.