Laura Geller Balance-n-Brighten Foundation

I'll be honest.

My face is a jerk. A completely confused dry/greasy/moody jerk.
I'm never quite sure if the foundation/concealer I've purchased will do a good job, if it will make me super cakey, if I'll look like a mime..basically, I play foundation roulette. Don't we all though? No? Just me? ...Alright then.

I went into Ulta the other day in search of one thing and ended up with a bunch of other stuff I had no intention of buying. One of them was Laura Geller's Balance-N-Brighten Foundation. I was browsing the aisle and one of the Ulta employees asked if I wanted to try one of their deals of the day. Being who I am, it's hard for me to say no when people want to put things on my face in stores, I just kinda go with it and then decide later if it's for me or not. 

Laura Geller's website describes it as:

Balance-n-Brighten Baked Color Correcting Foundation is a unique Baked powder that can be used on its own or combined with your favorite base for a flawless finish. This newly formulated foundation is mineral oil and paraben free. It is also loaded with the age-fighting, anti-oxidant protection of Centella Asiatica and White Tea. Designed with swirls of soft tan and cream, its luxuriously smooth and silky texture helps offset ruddiness, brightens sallow tones, and balances most complexions.

21 days of impulse shopping.

21 Days of Ulta is back for the fall! Since yesterday was the kick off of Ulta's 21 days, I'm sure the next 19 will be spent trying to figure out if I have enough time before work to stop by and buy things that I ultimately don't need.

Have you looked at the list of sales? Are there any that you just have to have? For me, I think I've talked myself out of everything except for 3 days.

My must-haves:

• Friday, Day 6: Smashbox Full Exposure mascara for $10. It usually goes for about $20, so half off and it's a good mascara that I don't think I'll be passing up. 
• Saturday, Day 7: Butter London Nail Lacquer for $10. Retails for $15 so it's not as much of a discount but it's Butter London and you know you want some more.
• Sunday, Day 8: Lights, Camera, Lashes mascara by Tarte for $10. Retails for $19 and I love love love this mascara. I picked up 2 of them the last 21 days and they are definitely in my regular arsenal of mascara that I use daily. Do I need another? I THINK SO.
• Thursday, Day 19: Cargo Vintage Escape Fall palette for $20. This sells for $39 on Cargo's site so nearly a 50% discounted price. I think it's a really pretty palette with nice smokey and neutral colors that can be worn year round.
• Friday, Day 20: Stila Stay All Day 10 in 1 HD Beauty Balm for $20. Retails for $39 so again nearly half off. I love the full light coverage this BB provides without feelings too heavy or making me look greasy like I've experienced with other BB creams. 

Soooo... that ended up being more than 3 days, haha. And 5 days was cutting it short and denying the temptation of all the pretty new things! If I purchased everything on my hypothetical list, I'd be spending $70 and that's one hell of a deal vs the retail total of $135.

Let me know what you pick up? Any other recommendations for me?