$30 Sephora vs Ulta shopping challenge 🛍️

Shopping at Sephora and Ulta with a $30 beauty budget
All products mentioned in this video have been personally purchased by me, and any opinions expressed are solely my own. I have included affiliate links below, which allow me to earn a commission if you make a purchase through them.
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Products under $30 (affiliate links):
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Huda Beauty Under Eye Color Corrector: shopstyle.it/l...
Huda Beauty Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder: shopstyle.it/l...
Glossier Cloud Paint Blush: shopstyle.it/l...
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Rare Beauty Highlighter: shopstyle.it/l...
Rare Beauty Cream Bronzer Stick: shopstyle.it/l...
Rare Beauty Eyebrow Gel: shopstyle.it/l...
Danessa Myricks Blurring Balm Blush: shopstyle.it/l...
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask: shopstyle.it/l...
Laneige Lip Glowy Balm: shopstyle.it/l...
OLEHENRIKSEN Lip Treatment: shopstyle.it/l...
Sol de Janeiro Perfume Mist: shopstyle.it/l...
Merit Solo Eyeshadow: shopstyle.it/l...
Milk Makeup Blush: shopstyle.it/l...
Milk Makeup Contour Stick: shopstyle.it/l...
Sephora and Ulta Haul (affiliate links):
Tower18 Lip Jelly (Almond): shopstyle.it/l...
Tower 28 LipSoftie (Dulce de Leche): shopstyle.it/l...
Benefit PlushTint: shopstyle.it/l...
Benefit SplashTint Dewy: shopstyle.it/l...
Ardell Press On Natural Lashes: shopstyle.it/l...
TIMESTAMPS
00:00: Introduction
03:14: Sephora Shopping
09:17: Ulta Shopping
14:17: Sephora Haul
21:01: Ulta Haul
ABOUT
Let's go on a $30 Sephora vs Ulta shopping challenge! If you're new here, I love posting shopping videos and trying new beauty products, all while encouraging financial responsibility. My goal is to help you find great beauty items without going into debt or overspending.
In this video, i'm going to cut down my budget and see what $30 can get me at Ulta vs. Sephora. It might be challenging to find multiple items at Sephora, but I'll share the best picks within this budget and some splurge products i'm considering for the future! 👀 Watch until the end to find out if I succeeded.
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[@GiannaBalliet]

Girl, I was not expecting you go over budget at ULTA lol. I totally thought it would be Sephora.

[@ellerchu]

Girl, you and me both!! 🤣😭

[@OBXworld]

I love your videos because you are not lying about what is worth it or not and also you are really kind,pretty and a good person keep it up! 🛍️

[@ellerchu]

I appreciate you, thank you for your comments. 🫶

[@OBXworld]

@@ellerchuyour welcome keep slaying!

[@Kitkat_luvs-Taylorswift]

​@@ellerchuI don't know if you already did it but can you please do a $70 budget?❤

[@lunaas1029]

I love these kind of videos! Ulta just had a 15 off 50 prestige so I was able to stock up on a couple good skincare products! It’s one of the reasons I love ulta

[@ellerchu]

Definitely, they usually have sales all year round.

[@KiwiGamer]

This was actually super helpful, I love your reviews and you explain things so well

[@ellerchu]

❤️❤️❤️

[@allisonjennise]

thank you for being so real! it helps us on-a-budget girlies!

[@ellerchu]

Happy to share this perspective with y'all ❤️

[@TwirlerTisi]

Great tip about buying in person! I find online shopping tricky because I’m not considering formula and color on my shade and undertone.

[@ellerchu]

That’s exactly why I have paused my online shopping. 😅

[@gasemzxcv4767]

I looooooovvvve these type of videos makes me feel included

[@ellerchu]

I got you ❤️

[@karlwithab4813]

as a teen who does not have a job and have to be careful how much i spend your vids are so helpful and i love them so much pls make more like this!

[@ellerchu]

Thank you for the love. I’ll definitely be posting more. 🥰

[@marieconnnors2959]

I love all your videos sm!! There very helpful knowing which products may be good! or bad. 😄

[@ellerchu]

Thank you so much for watching 🫶

[@endthepatriarchy8376]

Benefit lips are so pretty

[@ellerchu]

Rightttt ♥️

[@sistersidney_]

financial mindfulness and intentional purchases, i love this sm!!! my goal in being intentional while buying makeup & skin care is to find a handful of products i really like (while also focusing on budget friendly quality over brand names/viral products) and use them up before buying more rather than having a collection of the same kind of product and never getting through them all so this was really fun to watch!

[@ellerchu]

This 👏🙌

[@mediocrebankai]

What’s funny is I held out on buying glossier lip balms or summer fridays during the sephora sale. Well when they came out with strawberry and all the others in the OG formula I am so grateful I waited so many years. I am so happy and grateful I am in a place I can buy it now as I dreamed of such a thing when the brand started. It aint much, but its enough for me ❤

[@ellerchu]

The wait is usually worth it for times like this. 😊

[@bashful_mango]

I lowkey hate how expensive "high end" products are... Like, I will never pay over 15-20(usd) TOPS for a lipstick/gloss or mascara... like...

[@ellerchu]

I need to adapt your mindset 😅

[@user-lm6nz7rv8r]

love this video i cant shop at a budget at sephora and ulta lol

[@ellerchu]

I feel your pain lol

[@luni_kyuu]

i recommend the peripera lip tints!! they’re my favorite kbeauty tints

[@ellerchu]

Ouuu thanks for the recommendation ♥️

[@kathleenmoortel5449]

Yes to a budgeting beauty video 😊

[@iloveruu]

Does anybody else think it’s funny that it’s a 30 minute video too 😭

[@ellerchu]

Didn’t even realize that 😆

[@RyleePlaysToca]

I love how your so honest on what to buy and what not to! I was thinking about getting a few more blushes but you helped me remember how many I already have! Love your growing channel!😊💗

[@Gabri27.]

I love your videos they are so nice to watch and you are so honest with your audience, we really appreciate it! ❤

[@ellerchu]

I appreciate YOU too 🥹

[@4whiskers.]

i love the makeup brush mic 😭🫶🏻

[@TheRealTakiyahDenise]

I’m excited to see you hit your first 1 million subscribers! Your videos are edited in a VERY high quality way! I love it! 🩷

[@ellerchu]

I’m not at 1 million yet 😆 but thank you for the support either way!! Haha

[@TheRealTakiyahDenise]

@@ellerchu Yessss I’m speaking it into existence! I can see you hitting it a lot sooner than you think! 👏🏾👏🏾

[@ByKristinaStudio]

You’re legit my budget bestie- I’m trying to be more mindful this year and watching your vids is inspiring! With that being said, I love the products you picked! Tower 28 gloss in almond is top tier. And benefit ones are def kbeauty 😍

[@ByKristinaStudio]

Also, how do you film in store? I get so scared and chicken out 😅

[@ellerchu]

Ahhh, love that. I’m so happy to be a source!

[@ellerchu]

Love the benefit ones. Maybe something to compare in your k-beauty video! Yes, I film in store but with my iPhone so it’s less scary. 😭😅 I use to chicken out all the time too!

[@Omibalone]

You are so pretty! I love how you do your makeup it’s flawless 😊🫶

[@ellerchu]

Thank you so much!!

[@stellavillalobos1984]

U didn’t meet your goal .. u went over budget.. it’s hard to go into these stores and just spend $30 let’s be realistic!!

[@ellerchu]

I wouldn’t consider it unrealistic, but it’s not easy. 🫣

[@ashleyd2576]

I love your videos sooo much! Excited to see what is your next video ❤

[@ellerchu]

Thank you for your kind words ♥️

[@breannemurrell3026]

so excited for this!!! love all your videos :)

[@ellerchu]

Enjoy the video ☺️

[@memeshalee99]

romand, peripera, and dasique has rlly good lip tints! i esp love the dewy waterful tint from romand in custard muave (cool toned). i think u would look good in the shade canyon tho.

[@ellerchu]

Thanks for the recommendation 👀

[@maricelaest.]

I went to Sephora today and spent $110 after $10 in points on 4 items I cried on my way home lol I got my favorite Tower 28 concealer, Sol de Janeiro body spray, Tower 28 lip jelly in Wild, and a mini Huda Beauty setting powder.

[@ellerchu]

Oh no 😭

[@luni_kyuu]

oh geez- its time for a break but i hope you enjoy your products!!! wild is my favorite shade!!

[@MakeupCleaningAndCats]

Great video! I really liked the lipstick you had on at the beginning of the video and the first matte benefit lip stain! My goal is to go on a makeup no buy until Black Friday. I’ve been getting back into makeup this year but I feel like I’ve been buying too much

[@ellerchu]

Wishing you the best if luck on your no buy ♥️✨ You can do it!

[@angellegreenwood926]

I love your style of videos!! 🥰 Btw what lip combo are you wearing here? It’s so pretty! 💓

[@himegyaru7213]

I can’t blame you for spending over the budget. Because if I was in Sephora three items, depending on what I get, is like almost $60. But it’s a bit easier because they have the drugstore section. I feel like at the end of the day if you’re in your favorite store, you sometimes can’t control yourself. I enjoyed watching the video tho regardless

[@ellerchu]

I can definitely relate to what you said. I’m happy the content was still enjoyable for you. ♥️

[@MichaelTucker-hh4rk]

The way she was using the makeup brush as a microphone it got me laughing so hard

[@ellerchu]

🫣

[@starfiretitan]

I know i always go to Ulta because those points always come in handy for the holidays 😂

[@ellerchu]

Ulta points are the best 👏

[@chowfurnowmeow]

Love shopping on a (realistic) budget. With my rent, ph/power/internet, food, pet related items, transportation costs, medical fees, birthday gifts for families (almost every month), and paying back debts I only literally got $30 max per month on beauty items. Usually, I scroll through the internet for what I want and wait for a Sephora sale, then buy just those items meanwhile shop my stash. I do agree quality is better than quantity so I don't go for the cheapest thing or just buy random makeup on dirt cheap sale. Having said all this, I am waiting for the next Sephora sale just to get 4 natasha denona items so I am saving all the $30/month for this 😅 Love your videos

[@ellerchu]

Exactly the perspective I’m trying to share. 🫶 I hope the Natasha Denona products are worth saving for.

[@honeybee0526]

i would love to hear some of ur budgeting tips!!

[@ellerchu]

Okay ☺️

[@haileymeech]

THAT BRUSH SET!!! if u cant then i guess i'll have to do it oh no :,)

[@ellerchu]

Oh no 😅 I hope you like it!

[@baylee1717]

I got the Tower 28 concealer that you recommended me on your other video, it is wonderful! Thank u sm 🫶🫶

[@ellerchu]

Oh yay, I'm so happy you like it. ❤️

[@heatherkitty3782]

Idk. I got the wrong shade and am considering getting a new one BUT I think it might have broken me out.. help 😭

[@vervesla8689]

$500 target vs Victoria Secret love your channel ❤❤

[@ellerchu]

Great idea, but I don’t shop at Victoria Secret like that. 🤣

[@ScwRocks]

GIRL you are actaully so pretty LIKE-❤ I have really dry under eyes and I cant find a concealer that doesn't cake up and peal my skin under my eyes, do you have any recommends?

[@ellerchu]

I LOVE the Kufi concealer, it’s super hydrating. ♥️

[@ScwRocks]

@@ellerchu Thank you~ I will definitely try it out!

[@LemonadeEater]

aaaa first! Great challenge :DD

[@ellerchu]

Yay, thank you! 🥇

[@Sofia-qm3ii]

I love your videos ❤ So amazing to see you grow so quickly 😊 the about face foundation is amazing! It’s become my new fav, really nice coverage and finish! I have acne, textured and oily skin and it works so well. Got it in a trip to the US and it’s not available in the uk yet so hopefully I don’t run out soon 😅

[@ellerchu]

Thank you fir coming back to my channel. ♥️ I can’t wait to finally buy the about face foundation! Your insight gives me hope.

[@TheRealTakiyahDenise]

Quick question, what mic do you use!? If you don’t mind me asking! Your voice always sounds so clear!

[@ellerchu]

Rode Wireless Go II 🫶

[@TheRealTakiyahDenise]

@@ellerchu Omg thank you so much! I was looking into getting a Rode Mic and didn’t know which one! I appreciate you so much! 🩷

[@alishahaley2609]

12:40 nooooooooooo you just spolied 😭😭😭

[@CaseyDreyfuss]

it’s not inflation that has caused the rise in prices at Ulta and Sephora, it’s corporate greed :,(

[@ellerchu]

You’re right 😢

[@Nataliestars-ng9mr]

$30 bucks is so unrealistic for ulta and of course sephora but interesting challenge lol ❤ love your channel!🎉

[@ellerchu]

Thank you 🥰

[@lolwhat2628]

You should definitely check kbeauty lip products out!!! From the top of my head i would recommend brands like rom&nd, dasique, etude and peri pera for lip products. They have a lot of different lip product lines, formulas and finishes and like u mentioned a lot of shades (a decent amount that works on brown skin surprisingly!)

[@ellerchu]

It’s going to happen very soon. Thanks for the suggestions. 😊

[@Avery-Elizabeth]

How do u not have more subs?!

[@ellerchu]

I’m trying! 😅

[@MukbangMondays]

Drugstore foundations always seem to break me out wich sucks :/

[@ellerchu]

Oof 😭

[@lavayuki]

I would think you could only get maybe 1 thing in Sephora for 30 dollars, or 2 mini products. I am very money conscious and somewhat stingy with money. So I tend to feel guilty if I spend it on something not needed

[@ellerchu]

Yes exactly

[@MukbangMondays]

Do you have a foundation rec for someone with red and dark hair acne marks that NEVER get covered with any foundation or concealer. I have really acne prone skin and combo skin that gets oily over time in the t zone! I was looking at the hourglass ambient foundation but I want to think about other options ! I tried the merit stick but found it a bit too dry

[@ellerchu]

Most foundadiona and concealers still don't cover my hyperpigmentation, so I personally try to limit my expectations. But I'd recommend a peach concealer to cover dark spots (I use Huda) and I love the It Cosmetics Matte CC cream. My favorites are always linked in the description. 🫶

[@melancholic_ghostsss]

I can usually find a couple of things and be under 30 dollars at Ulta, but sephora🤧🤧🤧

[@ellerchu]

Right 🙃

[@kellyheynen4314]

😭 both of the things that I want where sold out

[@ellerchu]

Oof

[@Maddawgcreations]

Second 🎉🎉lovvveee❤❤❤

[@ellerchu]

🥈✨

[@nuham6055]

Hay rubing the perfume on ur arms can actually remove the first notes in the perfume

[@ellerchu]

It’s fine for me personally, but thanks for the note. ♥️

[@CaseyDreyfuss]

❤❤❤

[@FinnleyBecker-ru5yb]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 7:06

[@ellerchu]

😉

[@janedoe-ld5gt]

Spending less than $30 at Sephora is a choice between one full size product or two minis.

[@ellerchu]

You summarized this perfectly, thank you.

[@laurahinrichs-nr4do]

😭

[@ellerchu]

Thanks for leaving a comment ☺️

[@Valeri_2340]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@ellerchu]

Thank you for leaving a comment 😆

[@jas000n]

Is that a straight pride flag in the background? No its a Sephora bag

[@Bella-nc7gy]

😭😭😭😭

[@ellerchu]

Thank you for watching 🥰

[@lauren_e_a]

Glossier is overrated

[@ellerchu]

Thanks for sharing your opinion 👀

[@myaizamonae]

Revolution definitely has the worst shade range 😂

[@ellerchu]

Most of the shades were straight up pink and yellow/orange. I was shook.

[@Libbyy236]

😭

[@ellerchu]

Thank you for watching 🥰