The arrival of fall means it’s not only time to freshen up our wardrobes, but also our makeup bags. With thousands upon thousands of products and new launches, it can be hard to know exactly what’s worth buying. So what better way to find out which beauty products we should be adding to our arsenal than by going straight to the source? With that in mind, we asked Ulta — a more budget-friendly alternative to Sephora — to give us the inside scoop on the best-sellers generating the most buzz right now.
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The 20 Top-Selling Beauty Products at Ulta
Benefit Cosmetics
Just because summer is over doesn't mean you have to trade in your shiny lip products for matte ones. Case in point, this vibrant, creamy, nonsticky formula from Benefit.
Punch Pop! Liquid Lip Color, $18 at Ulta
BECCA
Light up your favorite features with this reflective shine powder.
Limited Edition Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed, $38 at Ulta
Cowshed
Cowshed is Soho House's spa product line and this is its hero gift set. Included are two body lotions and two shower gels.
Fab Four Set, $35 at Ulta
Dermalogica
A best-seller for Dermalogica, the Precleanse Balm works to attract and dissolve the layer of buildup that may be blocking your regular cleanser from working its magic. This product is particularly useful if your skin is full of oil, dirt and grime.
Precleanse Balm, $45 at Ulta
CoverGirl
Created for — as the name states — mixing and matching, this set comes with two different mascara formulas and four wands.
Mix, Match, Play Mascara Kit, $18.99 at Ulta
Gucci
Gucci Bloom is Alessandro Michele's first fragrance for the house. Notes include jasmine and tuberose for a — you guessed it — floral scent.
Bloom Eau de Parfum, $124 at Ulta
Paul Mitchell
Smooth out unruly tresses with this titanium plate flatiron, which heats to 450 Fahrenheit in 30 seconds. It also has dual voltage, so you can use it anywhere in the world.
Neuro Smooth 1.25" Smoothing Iron, $134.99 at Ulta
PÜR
This 16-piece eyeshadow collection, inspired by My Little Pony: The Movie , is a $160 value.
My Little Pony Palette, $29 at Ulta
Bumble and bumble
Get beachy waves year-round with this cult-favorite sea salt spray from Bumble and bumble.
Surf Spray, $27 at Ulta
Algenist
This four-piece set is valued at $129 and includes a cleanser, serum, contouring cream and eye cream.
10 Days to Sculpt, $55 at Ulta
IT Cosmetics
Developed with plastic surgeons, this face care product is designed to neutralize redness.
Bye Bye Redness Neutralizing Correcting Cream, $32 at Ulta
NARS
This set comes with six new shades of NARS' NARSissist Velvet Lip Glide. All shades have an opaque semi-matte finish.
NARSissist Velvet Lip Glide Set, $45 at Ulta
Ulta
This bargain palette comes with 12 baked eyeshadows that can be applied wet or dry.
Starlight Eyeshadow Palette, $20 at Ulta
OPI
This Iceland-inspired nail kit comes with four mini polish shades.
Iceland Collection Classic Nail Lacquer Mini 4 Pack, $14.50 at Ulta
Ulta
Give your lips extra flair with this plumping and conditioning gloss that comes formulated with hyaluronic acid. The gloss also has anti-aging properties.
Lip Plumping Transforming Top Coat, $10 at Ulta
Tarte
A $79 value, this kit includes Tarte's Sweet Tarte Fragrance, a full-size shade of the Blush & Glow Blush & Highlighter Duo, a full-size Lip Architect Lipstick & Liner in a coordinating rosy nude shade and a travel-size Maneater Voluptuous Mascara.
Double Duty Beauties Discovery Set, $36 at Ulta
The One by Frédéric Fekkai
Give your hair softness and volume while getting rid of excess oil with this dry shampoo.
One More Day Dry Shampoo, $26 at Ulta
Woosh Beauty
If you're looking for a comprehensive, easy-to-use palette, this is it. Included are 13 full-size cosmetics strategically placed in step-by-step order.
The Fold Out Face w/Secret Brush Set, $59 at Ulta
Michael Kors
Get Michael Kors' three signature and best-selling fragrances in one swoop.
Signature Deluxe Mini Coffret, $40 at Ulta
Ulta
Lock in moisture and impart skin with a subtle scent using this lotion spray.
Calming Lavender Coconut Milk Lotion Spray, $6 at Ulta
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