August 28, 2022

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty - Fall 2022

August 28, 2022/ Teri Cosenzi

It’s here! The Fall 2022 edition of Ulta Beauty’s 21 Days of Beauty. This shopping event is one that shouldn’t be missed. The event features new beauty arrivals and the hottest exclusives.

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Fall 2022 Daily Beauty Steals

The 21 Days of Beauty event features 50% off must-haves beauty items with Daily Beauty Steals®.

This year’s fall 2022 event runs daily from August 28th through September 17th. You can see everything here: ulta.com/21days

Every day during the event, two 50% off beauty steals will be available in-store and then bonus steals available online only. You can see most of the beauty steals online now.

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Fall 2022 Surprise Steals

Ulta Beauty always has a few tricks up its sleeve and has surprise steals every week. This season they have announced dates and brands but not the products. This week on Friday, September 2nd we will get a surprise steal from BUXOM and on Saturday, September 3rd, we will get a surprise steal from KVD. Surprise steals are available both online and in-store.

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Fall 2022 My Picks

I always look at the entire calendar and plan out what I am going to buy; I set reminders so I don’t forget to pick up my favorites. Here is what I plan to pick up this year. I am sure I will buy more, as I always do.

You can shop the Ulta 21 Days of Beauty in the app, online or in-store for select deals.

August 23, 2022

Must Have Medical Grade Sunscreen That Works

August 23, 2022/ Teri Cosenzi

Finding the right sunscreen to work for my skin not only for the summer but year round has been a challenge. I am picky when it comes to the sunscreen that I wear.

When it comes to sunscreen, I demand sun protection, prefer mineral based sunscreen, and do not want a sunscreen that will interfere with my makeup. I also don’t want a sunscreen that irritates my skin. That is of very high importance to me. Not a very tall order.

I am a big fan of medical grade skincare so it should be no surprise that I am a big fan of medical-grade sunscreen. This year, I found the perfect medical-grade sunscreen combination that works for me and my skin. And when I say combo, I mean that in the best way possible.

You see, when I am going for a very natural or everyday no-makeup makeup look, I use Alastin HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 36. It is a lightweight, all-mineral sunscreen that provides broad-spectrum protection. It hydrates and protects skin from harmful UVA/ UVB rays while providing a soft, glow.

When I have been outdoors this summer, I combine Alastin HydraTint with Alastin SilkSHIELD All Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30. This combo has worked for me all day at the pool and beach, no matter how long I have stayed in the sun. I do wear a big beach hat and sunglasses and stay under an umbrella as much as possible; as long as I am not washing it off in the pool or ocean, this combination protects my skin all day.

Alastin SilkSHIELD All Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is made with Alastin’s proprietary Tri-Hex technology. With powerful yet gentle protection, this transparent sunscreens peptide blend provides anti-aging benefits long after sunset.

Alastin ShilkSHIELD All Mineral Sunscreen

I am thrilled that I found this combination. I pump two pumps of the HydraTint and dollop about the size of a nickel of the SilkSHIELD into the palm of my hand and blend them together. The combination of the two sunscreens is very light and silky. I apply this combination all over my face, neck, and decollete. As I said above, as long as I am not going into the water or washing this combination off, this lasts for me and protects my skin from the sun all day long.

August 08, 2022

Urban Decay Half Baked Mini Eyeshadow Palette + 5 Tutorials

August 08, 2022/ Teri Cosenzi

I shared how I love mini eyeshadow palettes and use them the most out of my vast eyeshadow palette collection. Urban Decay’s NAKED Your Way Mini Eyeshadow Palettes are my latest love this summer.

My pick out of all three of the NAKED Your Way Mini Eyeshadow Palettes is the Half Baked Mini Eyeshadow Palette. The Half-Baked palette features six blazed, bronze-toned neutrals inspired by fan-favorite shade “Half-Baked”.

I like how the shades in this palette blend together and can flatter a variety of skin tones. I especially like how the colors can enhance eye color. Have you ever noticed that about eyeshadow?

I have blue-green eyes that can look hazel or bluer, depending on the eye makeup that I use. When I use shades like these in the Half Baked Mini Eyeshadow Palette, my blue-green eyes really stand out and look more bright blue — I love that!

Half Baked shade lineup:

Rollin' (golden beige satin)
Half Baked (golden bronze shimmer)
Rocky (gold to pink duochrome metallic)
Buck Off (warm medium brown matte)
Breadwinner (copper metallic glitter)
Edible (deep brown matte)

This mini eyeshadow palette features the perfect mix of shades for highlighting, and contouring the eyes and lining. I use Rollin’ on the brow bone and Edible to line my upper lid. I use Buck Off on my lower lash line and smudge it out for a softer line; this really softens the look and enhances my eye color. For a nighttime look, I add a bit of Edible and mix it with Breadwinner and add it to the outer lower lash line and blend it out.