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Save Up To 50% On Essentials During Ulta's Set For School Sale

Prepare for the school year with these unbeatable deals.
Save Up To 50% On Essentials During Ulta's Set For School Sale
Tarte Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint | Photo: Ulta
By Jennifer Ford · Updated July 23, 2024
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The end of summer is always bittersweet, especially for those heading back to school. Saying goodbye to days hanging out on the beach or at home with friends who are only in town for a short period before they head back to their college campus is enough to make you shed a tear. The bright side is that now is when you’ll find the best summer sales, making back-to-school shopping a little more budget-friendly. Take Ulta’s Set For School Sale for example.

Running until July 25, the online-only savings event is an opportunity to snag up to 50% off everything you need for the upcoming school year. You’ll find markdowns on pimple patches that will banish zits and breakouts fast, two-in-one products that will streamline your beauty routine, shower caddy, and backpack essentials–plus much more from brands like MAC, Tarte, and Too Faced. Below, I’ve rounded up the best deals from Ulta’s Set For School Sale to lift your spirits and help you get ready for the school year.

The Best Deals From Ulta’s Set For School Sale

Tarte Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint
On days when you sleep through your alarm and only have a few minutes to pull yourself together, reach for this skin tint that imparts a radiant, dewy finish to achieve a well-rested look fast. Available at Ulta Beauty
29 Was $42 Shop Now
MAC MACStack Waterproof Mascara

Save money on lash maintenance by grabbing this mascara that adds falsie-level length and volume, now reduced from $29 to $20.

Available at Ulta Beauty
20 Was $29 Shop Now
L’Oréal Root Coverup
When your summer hair color begins to fade, there’s no need to panic. Use this root cover-up spray (available in several shades) to conceal any signs of demarcation and carry you through until your next color session. Available at Ulta Beauty
9 Was $12 Shop Now
Vacation Classic Spray SPF 30 Sunscreen
Ulta’s Set For School Sale includes deals on sunscreen, the MVP of skincare. My favorite from Vacation Inc. is like summer in a spray can. It gives the skin a gorgeous glow while protecting it with an SPF 30, and it touts a nostalgic beachy scent. Available at Nordstrom
13 Was $19 Shop Now
Too Faced Makeup Insurance Longwear Setting Spray + Blue Light Defense
This multitasking setting spray ensures your makeup stays in place and offers blue-light protection from computer and cell phone screens. Normally priced at $34, it’s available for only $17 during the sale. Available at Ulta Beauty
17 Was $34 Shop Now
Stila Blush & Bronze Hydro-Blur Cheek Duo
Bronze and glow on the go with this 2-in-1 makeup stick that’s perfect for touch-ups, featuring a stunning bronzer and blush combo. Available at Ulta Beauty
19 Was $32 Shop Now
COSRX Master Patch Hydrocolloid Patches Set
Treat breakouts discreetly even while sitting in your lecture hall with these nearly invisible pimple patches. Available at Ulta Beauty
14 Was $19 Shop Now

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