Ulta's Sneaky Sale Helped Me Save $351 While I Was Shopping for the Holidays Early—Deals on MAC, Shark, and More Expire Tonight

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      I don't know about you, but it seems like this time of year passes by incredibly quickly. With all the festive holiday parties, hectic workdays, and final gatherings with friends before heading off to family time, it's easy to overlook gift shopping. To prevent costly rush shipping fees and a last-minute buying frenzy, I've discovered that the best strategy is to start collecting holiday gifts early. It's especially advantageous since the best discounts generally appear before Black Friday and Cyber Monday. A prime example is Ulta's Hello Holidays Sale, which offers up to 50% off on beloved beauty brands such as MAC Cosmetics, Shark Beauty, Clinique, and others, and wraps up tonight.

      This brief three-day event began on November 8 and ends tonight, November 11. However, there's still a chance to grab impressive deals before the Black Friday shopping spree kicks off. For the next few hours, you can find discounts on holiday wishlist items like Billie Eilish's No. 2 Eau de Parfum, take $100 off the editor-favorite Shark FlexStyle, and find makeup essentials for holiday parties starting at just $3. If you're a member of Ulta's rewards program (which is free to join!), you can unlock even greater savings during this sale—Diamond and Platinum members receive up to 40% off premium brands like MAC, Clinique, Pureology, and more. Additionally, you can save up to $20 on your entire purchase by entering the code GIFTS at checkout, which also applies to prestige beauty and fragrances.

      Think this deal can't get any better? Think again. Below, find the best bargains I've uncovered at Ulta's Black Friday-worthy sale, starting at just $5.

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      The Top Deals at Ulta's Early Holiday Sale

      Shark Beauty FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System

      The Shark FlexStyle has become a favorite among Who What Wear editors, earning a place in many of our team members' collections due to its versatile styling attachments that cater to various hair types (including a diffuser perfect for curly hair) and its price point compared to the more expensive Dyson Airwrap. Right now, you can snag it for $100 off—no membership necessary.

      Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau de Toilette

      A Who What Wear favorite, Dolce & Gabbana's Light Blue is available at a 20% discount for Diamond and Platinum members. This fragrance combines salty skin, juicy citrus, and earthy wood notes for a vacation-inspired scent with every spritz.

      Perricone MD High Potency Face Finishing & Firming Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30

      For those in search of luxury beauty, this is the place to be. Perricone MD's High Potency Tinted Face Moisturizer provides ample hydration while protecting from UV damage with SPF 30. Regular use can help plump, tighten the skin, and reduce the appearance of fine lines.

      Billie Eilish No. 2 Eau de Parfum

      You probably know someone who has Billie Eilish's popular woody-floral perfume on their holiday list. Shop before midnight to get this layered fragrance—featuring notes of apple blossom, palo santo, and wild poppies—at 30% off.

      T3 Airebrush One-Step Smoothing and Volumizing Hair Dryer Brush

      Why spend a fortune on a salon blowout when you can achieve it at home with this tool for a limited-time discounted price? Suitable for various hair types, it features a specially designed fan for gentle heat styling and is currently $40 off.

      Patchology Serve Chilled on Ice Cooling & Firming Under Eye Gel Patches

      These Patchology eye patches are a perfect "wake-me-up" solution for particularly puffy under-eyes, making them an ideal low-effort gift. I always grab a few for stocking stuffers.

      MAC Cosmetics Lip Liner Pencil

      I always stock up on MAC lip liners during sales, and Cool Spice is one of my favorites, aligning perfectly with the cool-toned makeup trend popularized by this year's internet It girls.

      Bed Head Hair Wax Stick for Strong Hold

      MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

      This pressed-powder foundation remains my all-time favorite—not only for its effectiveness in hiding blemishes, dark spots, fine lines, and texture but also for its versatility. I use it both as a finishing powder and a corrector when I apply too much blush or bronzer, and it's currently available for up to 20% off.

      Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray

      This beloved setting spray has been upgraded with 24-hour wear and a much finer mist, making your makeup both transfer- and sweat-resistant, and is currently priced at just $10.

      Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator Gel Moisturizer

      With over 3,000 five-star reviews reflecting its effectiveness, this oil-free