Birthday Ulta Haul 2023

This special formulation contains oils that penetrate your skin and has an exquisite jasmine scent. This Pacifica Vegan Collagen Body Oil is designed to keep your skin’s hydration locked in, while aiding in restoring its smoothness, suppleness, and luminosity.

I recently purchased the Pacifica Vegan Collagen Body Lotion Spray from this same product line but have not been drawn to use it as it was just an “okay” product. However, I did love the scent, and since I saw they came out with a body oil version in a glass bottle, I just had to give it a try. Review coming soon!

Important to note: as I have found with most Pacifica Beauty products, skincare and hair care, their product packaging may look super pretty, but it is typically not of the highest quality. You have to be very careful when using the pump, as it can push too much product out at once.

Yuka app rating: 100/100

This serum is designed to be a quick-acting body treatment that utilizes facial-grade ingredients. It helps to remedy more than just dryness, as it is formulated to also even out skin texture and bring back a radiant glow. After use, you will be left with a luminous complexion.

I have recently been hearing nothing but good things about incorporating retinoid ingredients into your body’s skincare products, so when I saw this new product, it felt like perfect timing.

Yuka app rating: 86/100

This Provence Beauty moisturizer is formulated with a blend of herbs and adaptogens to soothe and hydrate your skin, helping to maintain its natural balance of moisture. It is enriched with ancient Eastern herbs and modern science to visibly calm and plump the skin.

I sadly have not yet found a clean beauty daytime moisturizer that I consistently enjoy using. I am hoping for the best with this gel-like moisturizer. The texture is like no other moisturizer I have ever tried, it almost looks and feels like an egg white, if that is even possible.

Once I finish up my current moisturizer, this is the next moisturizer I will incorporate into my daily skincare routine.

Yuka app rating: 100/100

This Provence Beauty eye cream claims to be designed to hydrate and visibly firm the delicate area around the eyes, giving a refreshed and well-rested look. The calming formulation contains adaptogenic mushrooms known for their skin-soothing, firming, and hydrating properties.

Yuka app rating: 100/100

This powerful combination of retinol, niacinamide, and sensamone P5 peptide in milky serum claims to help restore skin overnight, reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles, brightening skin tone, and calming visible irritation.

The name “Immortal NightMilk” alone was enough to get me to purchase this product.  Since I just turned 26, I have been trying to be more consistent with my preventative skincare. I am always scared to try a product containing retinol due to my sensitive skin, but the reviews looked promising!

Yuka app rating: 100/100

This green clay mask has a creamy, smooth texture that helps to exfoliate and deeply cleanse the skin, drawing out any excess oil from the pores. It claims to leave your complexion looking more radiant and clear.

Who doesn’t love a good clay mask? I am so excited to try this product out, pores definitely need some cleansing, especially my nose!

Yuka app rating: 100/100

Not only does the Vacation brand packaging draw you in, but the ingredients in their mineral sunscreen are something to be excited about. As I have been desperately searching for a clean body sunscreen for months now, it is refreshing to see a body sunscreen without the typical harsh ingredients.

Since I am going on multiple beach vacations this year, I thought this Ulta haul was the perfect time to purchase a new body sunscreen to test out! Once I wear and try this out for a couple of months, I will report back with my review. Fingers crossed for good results!

Yuka app rating: 100/100

Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Original has been my go-to pimple patch for the past couple of months. However, I have been breaking out more than normal on my chin, having to use multiple pimple patches solely on my chin. I was always hesitant about purchasing the chin version because it only includes 10 in a pack for $17.99, but since it was my birthday, I splurged a little!

I was able to test the Hero Cosmetics Mighty Chin Patch once, and I must say that since you have to wear it for 6-8 hours or overnight, it can be a little uncomfortable. It feels tight and can be weird to talk while wearing it, so I recommend putting it on right before you go to bed so you can forget about it and go straight to sleep. I did not see much of a difference after one patch so far, but I will update after I finish the pack!

Side note: since the patch was wrinkly from my jaw movements, it did make my chin wrinkly when I woke up and did not go back to normal for at least an hour.