After getting over the shock of all the awesome finds for myself, I realized this is also GREAT sale to stock up for Christmas too.
Then starting at the top left I bought 2 pink Candy scented body wash creme's by Ulta for .49 each (Retail price $4 each).
Next I bought 3 large '3 in 1' body wash, bubble bath and shampoos in Candy Cane Kisses. They were by
Ulta and only 97 cents each. ( Retail price $12.50 each). I really like the red, white and silver coloring.
I bought one Vanilla Spice shimmer lotion by Ulta. It was also only 1.97. ( Retail price $9.50).
I bought 2 green shimmer peppermint body sprays and 4 green shimmer shower gels for .47 each. (Retail price $3 each).
I bought 1 pink shimmer candy scented shower gel and 1 shimmer gingerbread scented shower gel for .47 cents each. (Retail value $3)
These are absolutely perfect gifts for people at work, family or those pesky Secret Santas. They would look festive in a little basket on their own or with a few other things. Or it can simply be tied with a ribbon and gift tag. They are practical gifts. Who doesn't use lotion off shower gel? They are good quality products too! No one would know I paid .97 cents for a $12.50 lotion. No one would know they were last seasons either. That's the great thing about lotions and gels. They won't 'go bad' after 1 season like chocolates or they aren't stupid Christmas knickknacks you have no use for and end up shoving in a drawer (Salt n Pepper shakers, figurines, tacky holiday themed jewelry)
I calculated the price if I bought all of these items retail. It came to $108. Wow.
After using the Ulta in ad coupon my total for all this, including my eyeliners and shadow) was $7.55. WOW!
I am definitely hitting up Ulta one more time before the weekend to pick up more of these. I'm turning into my mother by starting my Christmas shopping in the summer. But these are no-brainer gift ideas. No brainer budget beauty gift ideas might I add!