In the beauty department, 2021 has already been very good to us. First, Halsey released a makeup line [1] (completely out of the blue, if we might add), and now Ulta Beauty is treating us to mega savings with its annual Love Your Skin Event [2].
Ulta Beauty's Love Your Skin Event runs from Sunday, Jan. 3, through Saturday, Jan. 23, and features 50 percent off a boat load of amazing skin-care products [3]. Here's how it works: each day of the three-week-long sale offers a different beauty steal. Both luxury and affordable brands are included in the shopping event, so you can restock on your tried-and-true favourites [4], like the Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash [5], while also treating yourself to something new, like the Sand and Sky Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask [6].
To start shopping, just head to Ulta.com or make your way to your closest Ulta Beauty location and grab a basket — you're going to need one. If you do decide to shop online, you have the option to pick up in store or take advantage of the free shipping perk offered to Diamond and Platinum members with any beauty steal purchase.
Check out a few of our favourite products you can snag on sale from the Ulta Beauty Love Your Skin Event ahead to start shopping.
Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash
Don't let maskne — or any sort of acne — get you down. For a face wash that will help keep your skin clear, stock up on the Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash [7] ($10, originally $20) on Jan. 5. It's formulated with salicylic acid, one of the best ingredients for fighting acne, and is gentle enough to use morning and night.
Ursa Major Golden Hour Recovery Cream
If you're shopping online, you can get 50 percent off select conscious beauty products, like the Ursa Major Golden Hour Recovery Cream [8] ($24, originally $48), on Wednesday, Jan 6. This intensely hydrating face cream will keep dry, flakey winter skin away.
Becca Cosmetics Zero No Pigment Foundation
On Friday, Jan. 8 the Becca Cosmetics Zero No Pigment Foundation [9] ($18, originally $36) goes on sale. This pigmentless foundation might sound perplexing, but the results turned our sceptical editor into a big fan [10].
Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
Beat the dull winter skin blues with the Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser [11] ($21, originally $42). This exfoliating face wash is packed with three acids — salicylic acid, lactic acid, and glycolic acid — to unlock your most radiant skin yet. Just make sure you don't overdo it and stick to using it only two or three times a week. It goes on sale on Thursday, Jan. 14.
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Don't let the star ingredient "snail mucin" turn you off to the COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence [12] ($12, originally $23). This lightweight essence helps boost hydration, brighten skin, and soothe redness. And no, it's not sticky. It goes on sale Sunday, Jan. 17.
Sand & Sky Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask
On Monday, Jan. 18 take advantage of the Sand & Sky Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask [13] ($20, originally $40) being half-off. This brightening and refining face mask works its magic in just ten minutes. If you have oily and acne-prone skin, this is for you.
Too Faced Hangover Good to Go Skin Protecting SPF 25 Moisturiser
In an age of staying home and wearing little to no makeup, we could all use the Too Faced Hangover Good to Go Skin Protecting SPF 25 Moisturiser [14] ($18, originally $35). It will challenge everything you thought you knew about face sunscreens (like that they're heavy or greasy) and leave your skin with a dewy glow. Shop this beauty steal on Thursday, Jan. 21.
Florence By Mills Swimming Under the Eyes Gel Pads
Even if the Florence By Mills Swimming Under the Eyes Gel Pads [15] ($17, originally $34) had absolutely zero skin-care benefits we'd still probably buy them just so that we can wear cute little whales on our face. But luckily, these eye masks are also packed with ingredients like coconut extract to soothe, hyaluronic acid to moisturiser, and pine extract for antioxidants. They go on sale Friday, Jan. 22.
Juice Beauty STEM CELLULAR 2-in-1 Cleanser
On Saturday, Jan. 23 shop the Juice Beauty STEM CELLULAR 2-in-1 Cleanser [16] ($17, originally $34). This gentle, moisturising face wash breaks down makeup and leaves your skin feeling clean and soft — but not in that overly dry, squeaky-clean sort of way.