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%

[RGbrown]

New multiplier!

[treestar86]

the halloween headbands are adorable. 😛

[itscarin]

Funny story: I checked my app for this offer and didn't have it.  Then I got the email a little later and now I have it.  I'm not sure if it's because the app didn't update properly or if it's because ulta waited to release that multiplier with the email.

[Loretta55]

I received my shipping notice for today’s order 5 hours after placing it but I did not luck out getting my order from the Pa. warehouse because estimated date of delivery is October 22. 

Come on Ulta you have been spoiling me! I was used to receiving my orders the following day after placing it.

[alexalicious]

Looks like these were mailed out and should show up between today and Friday and have unique one time use 20% off codes. Not sure if everyone is getting this, or if it's targeted again. @ohheyitscindyk

[ohheyitscindyk]

@alexalicious Ooh thank you!! This wasn't in my Informed Delivery email today, so fingers crossed I'll get it soon!

[Loretta55]

I just received the same postcard @alexalicious,@ohheyitscindyk . This is a completely different code from the other 2 codes that I received & used. 

[Alicehoopz]

Heads up for anyone who likes the Living Proof brand: new GWP added today (really nice, it's basically the full volume kit!), stacks with the previous GWP of PhD shampoo/conditioner

 - get both at $30 LP spend. Plus 5x points, plus 20%, plus GWPs ($80 buy-in bag and Hempz are both available at time I'm posting). WHEW. 

[sarahshter]

I love the new Revolution Skincare hemp cream, you'll have to let me know if you end up liking it too @Alicehoopz

[Alicehoopz]

I'm beyond excited to try it - Revolution Skincare is looking so promising these days!

[Loretta55]

I am not sure if anybody else has noticed that when you attempt to redeem 4000 points, only 3950 points are deducted from your account. I guess that Ulta only wants us to redeem 2000 points at a time.

[mwg1]

One thing with points is that you basically have to spend over the $125 amount to get the full point to redeem. If it's a penny less it will go to the next point denomination down. That's been my issue in the past.

[Loretta55]

I was aware of that @mwg1. My gripe was that I was unable to redeem for the full 4000 points. This time I redeemed my points in store and I even mentioned that I was unable to redeem the full 4000 points. I figured that the SA who checked me out could possibly get the full 4000 points to work but she was unable to get it to work either.

So I will be redeeming my points in 2000 increments until this problem gets resolved.

[Maria88]

Did you ladies use the app or website? I placed an order on the website redeeming 2000 points and had no issues.

[Loretta55]

I used the website for the 2000 point redemption @Maria88. I thought that it took the first time but then I noticed that I was going to be charged more for my order than I thought. I then removed the points redemption and tried again then it would not go beyond 1950 points. On the final try it actually took so I placed my order.

 The larger redemption of points was in store because I wanted to get my birthday gift and to use the $10.00 birthday credit so I picked up 3 of the Pumpkin Foaming Hand Cleansers. I also do not use dry shampoo so my SA gave me multiple choices and I chose a Benefit set that contained a deluxe sized Roller Lash Mascara along with 2 Roller Lash Eyeliners, one each in black and brown.

[Loretta55]

I just used my other 20% off coupon in addition to 2000 points and I was able to stack the Beauty Break and the GWP’s. The system made it difficult to redeem in 2000 point increments. The system kept locking at 1950 points. It took multiple tries to get to the 2000 point redemption. Be careful when redeeming points because there is a huge discrepancy between 1950 points and 2000 points. 1950 points has a $86.00 value and 2000 points has a $125.00 value. That is a $39.00 difference.   

[Ashletta216]

Uh oh. I think I am banned from Ulta. I still recieve emails, but I spoke with a rep who said that I will not be able to place an order and that they will follow up with me in 5 to 7 business days. The funny thing is, I got a 70 dollar charge from Ulta.com last month, for a purchase that I did not make and now, I am unable to make a purchase. Unfortunately, Ulta may have just lost my buisness. Darn. I will miss the free gifts, but my wallet thanks them.

[magda124]

@Ashletta216 Ugh, I thought I was safe because I'm Diamond too... guess not! According to the threads, some have had success emailing the CEO directly, since the CS may not really have the ability to resolve this.

[AnneMCC]

@Ashletta216 sorry! I’ve heard details about this situation- Ulta ruthlessly purges any buyers with behaviors suggesting reselling or dropshipping. They will block your up address, shipping address and any accounts that you subsequently try to use, such as your friend or sister. Worst thing is they fully deny this practice. And they don’t care if you are not actually reselling, if they think you are, they cut you off. You can still shop in store and use your diamond account and rewards though, they only practice this discrimination online. There should be a class action lawsuit to force disclosure of this business practice.

[Ashletta216]

I agree, this should be disclosed. But can’t understand the motive behind it. I’m just curious how a company that is losing market shares, can afford to lose it’s best (Diamond) customers. 

[magda124]

Ugh, my biggest beauty fear...sorry. I've seen a couple of threads about this issue. Do you have the Ulta credit card and are you Platinum? Seems most peeps falls under these categories. So unfair your credit card gets compromised and YOU get punished.