All three Ulta's near me were out, but I finally managed to snag one! Introducing Ulta's 2017 Birthday Gift:  The NYX Birthday Palette! This palette is available for free on your birthday if you are an Ulta Ultimate Rewards Member.

Ulta Birthday Gift 2017
Third Quarter (July - September)
NYX Birthday Palette $18 Value

Vavavoom!

Every year, Ulta Ultimate Rewards Members stare feverishly at their inboxes waiting for something wonderful to arrive - their Free Birthday Gift coupon.  Once I received mine, I went straight to the nearest Ulta; only to be met with disappointment:  All three Ulta's in my immediate area were OUT!  What do you mean?  What is this?  What is happening?

They are fixing the problem, but I was lucky to be near a fourth Ulta one day which thankfully had my gift in stock, and what a gift it was!  The NYX Birthday Palette is fantastic.  At an $18 value, there are many colors to choose from.  I like how I can opt for a subtle look or choose to add a little more vavavoom to my life.  Some of the colors are highly pigmented - mostly the metallics.  The other ones, not so much.  However, it's FREE and it's mine!  I cracked open the case and took the photos below to share with y'all :).

Now here is what you were waiting for...

PHOTOS

I'm ready for my close-up.

SWATCHES

NYX Birthday Palette Swatch in Natural Light

NYX Birthday Palette Swatch in Indoor Light

Becoming an Ulta Rewards Member is easy and free.  I definitely recommend signing up.  You can sign up here!