Best Reviewed Beauty Products at Ulta
15 Incredible Beauty Products That Have Earned Their Ulta Beauty 5-Star Ratings
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One of our favorite things to do in our spare time is dig through online reviews of beauty products. They are highly opinionated, sometimes a little aggressive, and absolutely, brutally honest. And that's an amazing thing: when you're blindly shopping for hair products, makeup, or skin care without the ability to test it out, you need to know if it'll live up to your expectations.
This is exactly why we combed through the bestsellers on Ulta Beauty's website to find the very best, must-buy items. The store carries a mix of prestige and mass formulas, bringing in the perfect blend of drugstore junkies and designer-obsessed fans (who you can totally trust with an important purchase). Read on to see 15 products with flawless five-star ratings.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eye Shadow Palette
Professional makeup artists and amateur enthusiasts swear by the pigmented shadows in this palette. Fans claim the long-wearing formula is so durable, you can sleep in it and wake up to a flawless face! The rosy, predominately matte hues are perfect for creating an Instagram-worthy cut crease.
Try it: Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eye Shadow Palette ($42)
Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter
This thick, rich cream does an exceptional job at adding deep moisture back into severely dry skin, making it a particularly good buy for the Winter. Feel free to skip perfume after slicking this on — the juicy bergamot, peach, and rose notes will make you smell good enough to eat.
Try it: Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter ($15)
Kenra Platinum Blow-Dry Spray
The product claims to cut drying time in half and many of the reviews agree it does exactly that (even on superthick hair!). Spray it on damp strands before using your blow dryer to protect your hair from heat, frizz, and humidity while adding a healthy sheen.
Try it: Kenra Platinum Blow-Dry Spray ($22)
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup
"Stay in place" isn't a trite marketing scheme — it's a promise, which has garnered this foundation over 1,200 five-star reviews on Ulta Beauty. It comes in an impressive 38 shades, features a semimatte finish, and won't budge for 15 hours (even through sweat and tears).
Try it: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup ($42)
Jack Black Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20
Who cares if this product is marketed toward dudes? Guys and gals alike love this lightweight moisturizer because it leaves skin feeling soft yet nongreasy. Even better, it's SPF 20, so you can hydrate your complexion and protect it with just one application.
Try it: Jack Black Double Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20 ($28)
Urban Decay Afterglow 8 Hour Powder Blush
If your face tends to "eat" blush, give this product a go. It'll last through an entire workday without fading! The formula's creamy, finely milled powders blend beautifully, so it'll be hard for you to overdo your application.
Try it: Urban Decay Afterglow 8 Hour Powder Blush ($26)
Clarisonic Mia Fit Skin Cleansing System
This ultraportable tool uses sonic technology to give your complexion a deep clean, removing dirt, oil, makeup, and dead skin cells. After just one use, your skin will feel much smoother, and you'll notice that you appear to glow from the inside out. Pair it with the included Illuminating Cleanser to boost your radiance.
Try it: Clarisonic Mia Fit Skin Cleansing System ($219)
Lancome Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover
Shake up this biphase formula to activate the lipid and water layers. It removes the most stubborn makeup (even waterproof mascara) to leave your skin feeling refreshed, cleansed, and not at all greasy.
Try it: Lancome Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover ($30)
Tarte Maneater Voluptuous Mascara
Many of the reviews for this mascara come from women swearing off all other formulas in the name of Maneater. Having tried the product ourselves, we think this bold statement is pretty reasonable. The brush grabs and coats every lash, leaving each one enviably lengthened, fattened, and curled. You can apply layer after layer without causing clumping or flaking.
Try it: Tarte Maneater Voluptuous Mascara ($23)
Tigi Bed Head Hard Head Hairspray
When you need your hair to stay put at all costs, reach for this canister. The more you spritz, the stronger and harder the hold gets. It even stands up to extremely humid and windy weather.
Try it: Tigi Bed Head Hard Head Hairspray ($10)
Buxom Full-On Lip Cream
This supershiny opaque gloss gently plumps lips with hydrating hyaluronic spheres. Instead of an intense burning feeling, you'll experience a refreshing tingle, and the minty scent will keep your breath fresh. Our favorite shade is Dolly — it's an ultraflattering mauve.
Try it: Buxom Full-On Lip Cream ($20)
Elizabeth Arden Prevage Antiaging Eye Cream Sunscreen SPF 15
This luxe eye cream smoothes away crepiness, fine lines, and wrinkles without feeling heavy on the skin. It also protects the superdelicate area with SPF 15 and powerful antioxidants, staving off future signs of aging.
Try it: Elizabeth Arden Prevage Antiaging Eye Cream Sunscreen SPF 15 ($100)
NYX Cosmetics Glitter Primer
Anyone who's fond of glitter eye makeup knows that fallout — particles cascading onto your cheekbones — is inevitable. However, this sticky substance practically makes it a nonissue. Just apply it over your primer and eye shadow before dabbing on glitter. The finished result is a spectacularly sparkly look that lasts all night.
Try it: NYX Cosmetics Glitter Primer ($6)
It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product
Whether you use this as a styling product or a treatment, you'll love how glossy, manageable, and healthy this nourishing formula makes your hair. Reviewers shared that with regular use, It's a 10 brought their damaged hair back to life (and prevented future breakage).
Try it: It's a 10 Miracle Leave-in Product ($19)
Julep Love Your Bare Face Hydrating Cleansing Oil
Those with parched and greasy complexions alike will adore the way this oil thoroughly cleanses their skin without leaving any sticky residue behind. It'll even pull out the gunk that's deep within your pores, making them look smaller.
Try it: Julep Love Your Bare Face Hydrating Cleansing Oil ($28)
