Ulta GWPs

[itscarin]

This thread will be for Ulta GWPs only.  Share ulta promos here.  

Please do NOT post requests for the spreadsheet in this thread.  Please post requests for the Ulta GWP google spread sheet in this thread: http://community.sephora.com/t5/Off-Topic/Ulta-GWP-Google-Spreadsheet-Request-Thread/m-p/2753063#M11...

A list of in store coupons is here: https://community.sephora.com/t5/Savvy-Shoppers/Ulta-GWP-Coupons-no-chatter/td-p/3866521

Let's keep this thread on topic!

Ulta points refresher (because yes, it is that complicated):

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Item #1 - $53.50

Item #3 - $108.50 (and is eligible for a certain item/brand 5x multiplier)

* There is also a 5x all purchase multiplier and you are platinum so you get 1.25x

Total Spent - $162

Base Points Earned - 162

Platinum .25x Earned - 41 (162 * .25 = 40.5, and rounding up)

5x All Purchases Earned - 648 (it ends up being 4x because you don't count the base points)

5x Item/Brand Earned - 434

Total Points Earned - 1285

Links are not allowed.  In lieu of links, please read this:

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Please add product id numbers and sku numbers so people can find items on ulta.  

Just to clarify, there is an item number that Ulta lists on the website, right under the picture of the item.

The product id is the number given to the item in the URL.  So Ulta's site follows this formula of having the url and then the very last part of the url is "productId=xlsImpprod" followed by an 8 digit number.  If you use that "productId" number you can get to the page of any item on ulta. 

It's not a search, but the direct url to the page. 

Click on any product, and then view the url in the address bar.  It will look like this: ulta's website (not using the actual domain because BT admins don't like that) /prep-prime-fix?productId=xlsImpprod15921204  Replace the 8 digit product id of the item you want to see with the id of the product you're looking for.

My very unofficial Ulta point multiplier to approximate percent discount chart:

(This is a number where I use the multiplier to divide by 2000 to see how many dollars I would have to spend in order to redeem a $125 reward.  E.g. 2000 points divided by 1 point multiplier means I have to spend $2000 to get the $125 reward.  Adding how much I had to spend ($2000) + the reward ($125), and then using the reward ($125) to divide the total purchase ($2125), I get a discount of approximately 6% based on the total purchase.  Note: the total purchase is based on the concept that you are spending just enough to reach the next $125 reward and combines the reward value with how much money you had to spend to get that reward.

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Multiplier	1	1.25	1.5	2	2.25	2.5	3	3.25	3.5	4	4.25	4.5	5	7.25	7.5	8	8.25	8.5	9	9.25	9.5	10	10.25	10.5
Spend	2000	1600	1333	1000	889	800	667	615	571	500	471	444	400	276	267	250	242	235	222	216	211	200	195	190
Points	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000
Redeem	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125
Total Purchase	2125	1725	1458	1125	1014	925	792	740	696	625	596	569	525	401	392	375	367	360	347	341	336	325	320	315
Discount	6%	7%	9%	11%	12%	14%	16%	17%	18%	20%	21%	22%	24%	31%	32%	33%	34%	35%	36%	37%	37%	38%	39%	40%

[alexasteph]

@ElleElleG I agree. It’s going to take awhile for people to hit that Diamond mark, and you’d think they’d want people to be able to reap the benefits right away to build up the program. I’m sure there are a lot of high spending members who would end up placing more orders with a $35 shipping minimum instead of keeping it at $50. That’s one of the reasons I don’t shop online with Ulta too frequently, but would more often if the shipping threashold were lower. Another is shipping literally takes a week and a half. But that’s a separate issue. My in store purchases from Ulta are much more common. 

[ElleElleG]

@alexasteph  Yes! A missed opportunity for people to reap benefits as you mentioned but also to encourage others particularly if they found the new tier beneficial.  Not to mention Ulta could have taken the opportunity to get feedback from people at that tier for improvement.

Each of the things you mentioned (lower amount to get free shipping and shorter shipping times) are what I thought would be the main benefits of a new tier TBH.  I find going in store a bit frustrating at time so most of my shopping with them is done online.  The $50 shipping has helped my wallet though because if there are any quality GWPs, freebies, and/or things I absolutely have to have then I won't order anything.  

[alexasteph]

@ElleElleG Absolutely. I didn’t even consider the feedback aspect. The top spenders are a great population to pull from for feedback. They are the ones who are the most informed customers. 

[missdarcy]

I'm also going to be grumpy if this is the platinum perk email for the month. It usually comes around the middle of the month on a Friday, so it still may come in a few days, but was hoping for a big gwp to use with the 5x multipliers I've got right now

[RGbrown]

@missdarcy

We had a pretty big Plat PErk day on the first this year, so I dunno what else Ulta may have in store for us...some months do have more than one Plat Perk something-or-other, so anything is possible.

Looking at last year's calendar, the next Platinum bag came out the Friday after Valentine's (20pc, $125).

There were a couple other smaller bags/GWP's between now and then, but I'm not seeing another Platinum events before then as I look back through the calendar and my emails. Of course, Ulta doesn't have to follow last year's schedule either, so who knows lol  

[writtenonpaiges]

My haul for this month. Had a coupon and points to use!

[dd0214]

Just wanted to let you ladies know the beauty break is counting towards the $70 skincare bag. I got all the gwps for around $50.

[quspork]

Thank you so much for posting this- I was hemming and hawing but seeing that the BB helped count towards the other GWP pushed me over the edge. In the end, I only ended up buying 4 things for $61 and got almost 500 points and *9* GWP freebies! So in short, I love you @dd0214! 

[lovesep1]

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dd0214 wrote:

Just wanted to let you ladies know the beauty break is counting towards the $70 skincare bag. I got all the gwps for around $50.

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Thank you for posting!🤗

My purchase below, plus, 271 points.😄

Your Items

Skincare

Skincare Sampler

Qty: 1

$0.00

Clinique

Deluxe Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenish Hydrator

Qty: 1

FREE

StriVectin

Beauty Break Step Up! FREE full-size Strivectin-SD Instant Retexturizing Scrub with any $50 purchase

Qty: 1

FREE

StriVectin

Beauty Break! FREE 3 Pc StriVectin Sampler with any $40 purchase, a $45 value!

Qty: 1

FREE

Online Only

FREE 26 Pc Skincare Sampler with any $70 skincare purchase

Qty: 1

FREE

Lancôme

Online Only Teint Idole Ultra Longwear Cushion Foundation SPF 50 Refills

Color: 250 Bisque W

Qty: 1

$39.00

Skyn Iceland

Face-Lift-In-A-Bag

Qty: 1

$9.75

Skyn Iceland

FREE Forehead Gels w/any Skyn Iceland purchase

Qty: 1

FREE

Yes to

Cucumbers Calming Super Eye Mask

Qty: 1

$2.99

Order Summary

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Subtotal	$51.74
Gift wrapping	$0.00
Shipping	$0.00
Tax	$4.27
Total	$56.01

[writtenonpaiges]

Love it!! Actually placed my order before reading this bit. Nonetheless, still excited for everyone and their goodies:)!

[RGbrown]

Two-part Beauty Break todayProduct ID 15191155

Product ID 15141081

[Susubee]

I desperately want an excuse to spring for some Philosophy to get their gwp (I got the same last time I restocked my hope in a jar, only that bag was blue and said hope; this one is pink! And says love ❤️. Someone tell me I don't need another bag!!!!!) Fortunately/unfortunately, I don't think this is going to be enough to nudge me off my no-buy. 

[RGbrown]

@Susubee

For the love of all things beautiful, I'm pretty sure no one here needs another bag 😛

[Susubee]

@RGbrown

*le sigh*

[BrwnSugaG]

@Susubee now i want it too!! someone posted that philosophy direct is giving away the hope bag w/purchase. i so don't need anything. must stop obsessing. 

[writtenonpaiges]

Disappointed that Ulta is recycling this GWP! I got the same one last year around this time. Makes me question if they’re expired! After working for Ulta, I know skincare GWPS were often expired. Also- to touch on the subject of Ulta reselling used makeup that was returned- we did all the time. Even if the customer said they used it we’d still put it back on the shelf. I cringed every single time and would often argue that it’s unsanitary and UNFAIR to the customers. If I were to buy a $42 eyeshadow palette, I better be the first one to be using it!! Word of advice from a former 2 year employee- order online. I did, even if it meant forfeiting my discount. Couldn’t risk shelling out $$ for something that’s already been used by who knows who.

[Ispend2much6]

I saw something in the new section (that is also a 5x multiplier item.) Lancome Ombre Hypnose Stylo Shadow Stick Matte Metallics.  I haven't tried this version, but I have tried the regular one, and it had pretty good staying power.

[Ispend2much6]

I had a scare earlier; my account summary said I had to spend about $400 to stay Platinum in 2018, when I know I had reached that level way back in the summer.  Now it's kind of fixed; I've reached Platinum, but it doesn't give me a year.

[Anonymous]

Thought you guys might want to know. Just came across this Buzzfeed article. Multiple Ulta's have been reselling used makeup. Link below. 

https://www.buzzfeed.com/danielacadena/a-former-employee-claims-ulta-cleans-and-resells-used-makeup?...

[ZombieMetroAnt]

well, that's disturbing.

[ZombieMetroAnt]

ha ha ha...nope