I finally sat down to film again after being sick for what felt like forever (the worst cold that turned into allergies), and honestly… when I’m sick or anxious, I start buying stuff online. So I made a plan: I used Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty to grab the deals, then filled my cart with items from my loves list—prioritizing whatever had a gift with purchase—so I could stretch my points as far as possible. I cashed in $1,125 worth of Ulta points and about 4,000 Sephora points for roughly $200 in product, and I’m kind of sad I’m out of points now… but I got a lot of good stuff. In this haul I go category-by-category: body SPF for summer (including a “patio drinking” glow SPF moment), skincare restocks and minis for travel, and a ton of complexion and cheek products I’m excited to test when the weather warms up. I also share a sunscreen fail (the one that gave me painful under-the-skin blemishes), talk about why I personally do better with lighter, less-thick formulas, and show some luxury makeup picks that are way more fun to try when it’s not “money money.” Plus: gift-with-purchase strategy tips, and my honest first impressions on a few items—like a glittery Dior highlighter surprise and a MAC palette formula that feels dustier than what I’m used to.