Haul: Ulta

I usually prefer going to Sephora for my makeup but I went in to Ulta a few weeks ago to pick up some hair products and thought that I would keep them in mind the next time I wanted to replenish some drug store make up. I like that they have a combination of drug store and more expensive brands so you can get both in one go. Also, they carry Real Techniques brushes which I love so I knew I had to pay them a visit soon.

As I have been painting my nails more summery, brighter colors recently I really wanted to get a base coat for my nails so I can avoid staining them. I picked up Sally Hansen's Base Coat. I thought it would be a milky/creamy color but it is clear just like a top coat. So what is the difference really? Either way, I hope it works.

I also got the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush that I've wanted to get for a while. I don't really like applying my foundation with a brush because I find it to be too streaky and the brush usually ends up buffing the foundation out too much. But I've heard good reviews about this brush and I love the Real Techniques line so I decided to get this. The brushes are so soft and such a great price.

I also had to replenish my mascara and after using Maybelline's The Rocket for the last two months, I decided to switch back to The Falsies. I do like the The Rocket but The Falsies just add more curl which I like. I also picked up Maybelline's Color Show Nail Laquer in Green with Envy which is minty green.

Another product that I had been wanting to get was NYX's Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Natural. It is a really pretty pinky nude color and the consistency of the gloss is really shiny but not sticky at all. I can't decide if I like the smell or not, it smells like cough medicine candy to me but its not too overpowering so I can live with it.