10 Best Beauty Products at Ulta’s Big Summer Beauty Sale 2026
There’s nothing that gets me going more than the prospect of saving money. Tack on the fact that those savings are on products that my beauty-loving heart was probably going to buy anyway? Take my money. This is exactly what Ulta Beauty intends to do with its Big Summer Beauty sale, and I have to admit: they got me.
Some of my favorite brands are on major sale right now, with deals of up to 40 percent off retail prices. The promotion will run until July 11 and will take place both in stores and online. So whether you want to settle into bed and curate your shopping cart or just run to your closest Ulta store when you have some time, don’t fret; you won’t be missing out on the chance to get hold of your must-have items.
If you’re not like me and don’t constantly have shopping carts full of products on all of your favorite websites (don’t judge me), then allow me to curate your Ulta sale cart for you. Whether you’re looking for new hair products, makeup, skincare, or—and I can’t believe I’m saying this—getting ahead on holiday shopping, keep reading for the best deals during the Big Summer Beauty sale.
Hair
Redken
All Soft Moisture Restore Leave-In Treatment With Hyaluronic Acid
While I do adore this entire line, if there were one product that I would get, it would be this leave-in treatment. No matter what shampoo and conditioner I use, this product keeps my hair feeling healthy, strong, and super hydrated, even when it’s been a while between my wash days.
Matrix
Food for Soft Detangling Hydrating Conditioner
I started using this line a few months ago, and my dry hair drinks it up. If I had to pick one product from the line, it would be the conditioner. Every time I use it, my hair feels healthy, strong, and most importantly, hydrated.
Makeup
Of course, this is also a fantastic time to stock up on your favorite makeup products and try a few new ones.
Kevyn Aucoin
Glass Glow Face
I love a glossy, editorial cheek, and if you do too, this highlighter should be in your makeup bag. Not only does it come in different shades, but you can also use it all over the body, so you can tuck it into your beach bag this summer for that out-of-office vacation photoshoot you have planned.
Rabanne
Mini Blushy Palette
Rabanne has incredible makeup, but this blush duo is one of my favorite offerings from the brand. There are two shades in the palette, a blush and a complementary highlighter, and it’s small enough to keep it stored in your makeup bag for easy touch-ups on the go.
Skincare
There’s no good makeup without a fantastic skincare routine, so shop the products below that I believe literally anyone with any skin type can benefit from.
Beekman 1802
Milk Shake Hyaluronic Acid & Squalane Facial Toner Mist
I have been using this toner for months. Not only am I just now reaching the halfway mark, but it also combines two deeply nourishing ingredients: hyaluronic acid and squalane, both of which my skin loves.
Elemis
Pro-Collagen Original Cleansing Balm
I, and pretty much every other beauty editor I know, love this cleansing balm, and it’s not hard to understand why. Not only does it last for months, but it also takes off all of your makeup without leaving any residue behind or making your skin feel completely devoid of moisture.
Fragrance
If there is a good deal on fragrances anywhere near me, trust and believe I will always scope out the scene. The two below boast fantastic formulas and notes. Tack on a discount, and you’re basically in fragrance heaven.
Clean
Classic Apple Blossom
Clean Classic’s Apple Blossom is a beautiful, fruity-floral scent that anyone can wear. Notes like apple and pear open the perfume before florals like watery jasmine and peony take over. Musk, amberwood, and musk water reinforce its slightly aquatic element, making the entire concoction feel cozy yet uplifting, like a perfect day in nature.
Yves Saint Laurent
Black Opium Eau De Parfum Glitter
Whether you know and love Black Opium or are just getting familiar with the line, everyone should own YSL’s Black Opium Eau de Parfum Glitter. It takes the original DNA of the fragrance and adds a delicious marshmallow musk accord that takes it even further into the gourmand family. Paired with the coffee and vanilla notes, you’ll basically become the human version of a delectable latte.
Tools
Some of the best deals will always be in the beauty tools section. I swear by the two below, and I’ve even put some of my best friends on to these two specific products.
RevAir
Reverse-Air Hair Dryer
This is one of my favorite hair dryers. It simultaneously stretches and dries your hair, but the magic is that you can customize both the amount of tension and the level of heat independently of each other. Meaning, if you want to rough-dry your hair at a low temperature but still get the stretch of a fresh blow dry, you can achieve your desired results without sacrificing your hair’s health. It’s honestly genius.
NuFACE
Mini+ Smart Petite Microcurrent Starter Kit
The NuFace is one of the better-performing tools on the market, and I’ve recommended it to almost everyone I know. Not only does it give an immediate lift on first use, but that lift also becomes permanent when you use it routinely. This is a product that truly works, but like pretty much all beauty tools, consistency is key.
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