Ulta The Glow Up Kit Review + Coupon – March 2019

Ulta recently released a new sampler kit- the Glow Up Kit!

FYI – this box is still available for purchase!

My Subscription Addiction paid for this box. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.)

About The Box

The Box: The Glow Up Kit

The Cost: $20 + $5.95 shipping (this kit may also be available in store!)

Coupon: Check out the Free Gift with Purchase Page for all offers!

Ulta The Glow Up Kit Review

The back of the box had information about the products included.

We also received a $5 off coupon!

NARS Blush in Orgasm, 0.12 oz – Estimated Value $22.50 (buy the full-size version for $30)

This blush is a cult classic for a reason, and I am stoked that we got such a generous size (about three-fourths the size of the full-size version). If you like this blush, we're already over the cost of the box and we are on the first item. This pinky-peach blush with golden shimmer should work for a variety of skin tones, and I love that it can be applied lightly for just a hint of color.

Laura Geller Dewdreamer Illuminating Drops in Gilded Honey, Full-Size! - Retail Value $32 (found on sale here for $22.40)

This liquid illuminizer is a caramel honey shade, and the watery texture means this can be blended into your moisturizer or foundation for added glow. Of course, you can use it as a highlighter on its own, and I enjoyed how easy it was to blend while giving a natural glow.

LORAC Light Source 3-in-1 Illuminating Primer in Dusk, 0.33 oz – Estimated Value $11.67 (buy the full-size version for $35)

I was surprised by how much I loved this- I am seriously considering buying the full-size! Using this bronze shimmery primer underneath my tinted moisturizer gave me an absolute glow, but it didn't look too fake on my pale skin. This can also be worn as a highlighter or mixed into your heavier foundation, but I think this really shines (pun intended) under a light coverage foundation or BB cream.

Here are the Laura Geller drops, the Nars blush, and the Lorac primer swatched. I blended the drops and the primer out a little bit to show you the colors are more wearable than they look, but they can definitely be blended out even more

BECCA First Light Priming Filter, 0.5 oz – Retail Value $21

Here is another primer that looks amazing under light-coverage foundation! The lavender-pearl complex brightens dull skin while minimizing imperfections, making your skin look like you got 8 hours of sleep even if you only got 4. I love Becca, and this primer is one that works well under both light coverage and heavier coverage foundations (though the brightening effect can be masked if you go full-coverage).

Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray, 0.5 oz – Estimated Value $7.50 (buy the 1 oz version for $15)

This cult-favorite setting spray sets your makeup and makes it stay. I love using this in the humid Louisiana summers because without a good setting spray I am wasting makeup due to how quickly it will melt off. This is one of the better setting sprays I have tried, and I am always happy to have more samples (especially because I can't bring myself to pay the price for the full-size version).

Julep Boost Your Radiance Reparative Rosehip Seed Facial Oil, 0.14 oz – Estimated Value $5.04 (buy the 1 oz version for $36)

The ingredient list on this oil is fabulous - rosehip seed oil, bergamot oil, Vitamin E, and shea butter ethyl esters. I thought this was a great night time oil, but it would probably be a little too heavy for morning use unless you have dry skin. I also love adding drops of facial oils to my moisturizer at night, and another way to use them is by adding a few drops to your face mask to keep them from drying out your skin (if it is a clay mask) and adding extra moisture.

Here I am trying to use as many items from the box as I could! I used the Lorac primer under my tinted moisturizer, and then I added the Nars blush to the apples of my cheeks. I used the Laura Geller drops as my eyeshadow and along the high points of my cheekbones, and I set everything with the Urban Decay setting spray. Other than that, I used my own lipstick (from an upcoming Kokobox review!), mascara, and eyebrow gel. I literally was glowing, and I loved it.

The Verdict: I think this is my favorite set from Ulta that I have tried- I really enjoyed all of these products! I thought the sizes were generous, and it included a great mix of new-to-me products and cult classics. Plus, three different samples were worth more than the cost of the box by themselves. Value-wise, I calculated a total value of $99.71, which is a bit insane (and awesome!).

The Wrap Up:

Can you get this box if you sign up today? Yes, this box is still available!

Coupon: Check out the Free Gift with Purchase Page for all offers!

Value Breakdown: This box cost $25.95 and I calculated a total value of $99.71, which means you’re paying approximately the following per item (and less if you pick this up in store!):

• Nars Blush: $5.84
• Laura Geller Drops: $8.37
• Lorac Primer: $3.04
• Becca Primer: $5.45
• Urban Decay Setting Spray: $1.96
• Julep Oil: $1.31

What do you think of the Glow Up Kit from Ulta? Are you going to grab one?