I, being a curious beauty editor, am always wondering what celebrity makeup artists are buying from retailers like Sephora, Ulta, and even the drugstore. After all, they might be masters at their craft, but I often forget that they’re buying and using the same products that we are—just in a much better way.
As usual, that curiosity peaked and I reached out to celebrity MUA Lisa Aharon to give me the scoop on what exactly she would buy at Ulta. For starters, she’s always stocking up on sun protection, specifically, Supergoop! products. “I’m a sunscreen enthusiast and wear it daily to avoid immediate and long-term damage to my skin,” she says. “As a makeup artist, the selection of finishes Supergoop! makes are key for creating specific looks while [also] protecting my clients’ skin.” What I really wanted to know about, though, is what foundations from the retailer she thinks are the best buys. Because all great makeup looks start with a proper base, right? Aharon happily provided some solid picks. If you’re curious which Ulta faves she keeps in her kit, keep scrolling.
“It’s one of my favorite drugstore foundations for natural coverage and has a fantastic shade range for all skin tones!” — Aharon
“I love this because it does what it says and is super long-lasting. It leans matte but still leaves the skin with some life. The fragrance-free formula is also great for sensitive skin types.” — Aharon
“This is a great clean foundation option that leaves a beautiful luminous finish. It feels and looks really light on the skin.” — Aharon
“I love that it gives variable coverage and even at its fullest, it still looks natural. It’s also super hydrating for dry skin types.” — Aharon
“This works as both a foundation and a concealer. I use this for such a large range of options—touch-ups in small areas, all over the face blended in lightly over moisturizer, or at its fullest for skin that needs that coverage. It’s also amazing for sensitive and allergy-prone skin types.” — Aharon
“You cannot beat the price, and the finish is unreal! It leaves you with the most gorgeous glow. This has been a staple in my kit for light coverage and a dewy finish for some time now. It’s also fragrance-free and great for sensitive and allergy-prone skin types.” — Aharon
“This was the first foundation for darker skin tones that I ever had in my kit, and it’s incredible! It leaves a smooth, flawless finish, minimizes the appearance of pores, and the shades are beautiful.” — Aharon
This foundation is a favorite of mine because it’s noncomedogenic, truly lasts all day, and leaves a fresh matte finish but never dries out my skin. It also has a pretty good shade range and doesn’t settle into fine lines (something I’m now noticing the older I get).
This oil-free, medium-coverage formula from Too Faced can be built up to full-coverage and looks fresh up to 12 hours. Other lush ingredients like alpine rose and hyaluronic acid in the formula help give the skin a more youthful appearance and improve its overall health.
Clinique’s dermatologist-formulated foundation provides such natural-looking coverage and even has a bit of sun protection in it. It’s creamy, hydrating, and even helps reduce the appearance of dark spots, acne, and sun damage over time.
I love all things Anastasia Beverly Hills, from Brow Wiz to the eye shadow palettes and, of course, foundations. This formula is super lightweight, gives your skin a healthy-looking radiance, and doesn’t oxidize, so it’s true to color.
