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):

Spoiler

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%

[itscarin]

What were the diamond gifts the first year when they were random surprises?  I got an Lipstick Queen lipstick in "Ice Queen" which is a frosty blue/pink shade.  I didn't even open it I was so aghast from what I saw online.  LOL.  

I think have a random surprise is probably more fun than having an option out of ho hum options.  But who knows, maybe someone out there is really excited about the clinique foundation?

[ohheyitscindyk]

@itscarin I remember the Diamond gifts that first year even got worse as the year went on. There were FS of Clinique Eye Treatment, Laura Geller highlighter toward the beginning of the year. Then the gifts turned into DS Porefessional, Clinique mascara. I got DS of the Smashbox primer & NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment.

[alexalicious]

@itscarin I got a full sized Smashbox primer the first year in the surprise box. 

My favorite was when they had the living proof full sized dry shampoo choice.

But then again the monthly perks were pretty bomb in year 1 and 2, a lot of $$$ items and prestige brands.

I think the status perks upgrade was what made me focus my beauty shopping mostly towards Ulta, that and being able to earn lots of points.

The gwps on perks day seem to be getting smaller lately, deluxe samples mostly and the drugstore diamond perks aren't what they were.

I mean hempz lotion ($9-17) vs full size Dermalogica Sleep Cocoon ($80), just saying.

[alexalicious]

Rakuten just sent this in an email.

As far as I can tell it doesn't exist and I don't recognize this bag as anything we've seen recently. Do you?

So is this a leak of something coming (not terribly exciting to me personally) or is Rakuten dwelling in a parallel universe???

Curiosity has caught this cat.

$80 is a high bar for mostly foil packets, but inquiring minds and such.

[quspork]

The Ulta reddit says the Spring Haul sale starts tomorrow so I wonder if it's going to be an offer for that, @alexalicious. 

[RGbrown]

@alexalicious 

Ok, I went down your rabbithole, and have a theory 😆

I found these two listings on rakuten just now

Both lead to a 404 error page, sadly, but the 22pc/$80 bag was a real gwp...it was the one from last week, supposed to be available through the 9th as listed, but went NLA on Sunday. Rakuten just hasn't pulled it from their site yet.

I'm thinking maybe Rakuten mixed up pics in your email though? That pic has 23 pieces instead, so perhaps it's the mystery $35 bag they have listed but isn't working. Maybe it'll be available soon? Maybe it's an affiliate bag that we all completely missed somehow? No clue, but it might be something to watch for over the next few days.

I read on Reddit that Spring Haul starts tomorrow, so perhaps we'll have that $35 gwp to go with it!

[alexalicious]

@RGbrown @quspork totally makes sense and I think you nailed it with the theory it's a $35 gwp or affiliate bag because that's what it looks like. That's pretty cool if we just got an early sneaky peaky. Or if it's affiliate maybe it's visible on Mr. Rebates like last time (I don't have Mr Rebates).

Thanks for all your sleuthing!!!

That 22pc $80 mint bag that went OOS on Saturday looked promising, let's hope it lives up to it's photos and description. 🤞

[alexalicious]

ooohhh Mr. Rebates! 

Anyone use this?

I think we have a match. Good through 4/12

Looks like 23 items unless I can't count.

 

[RGbrown]

@alexalicious 

Is the Mr R link taking you to a valid page? I just get a 404 error with it as well, same as rakuten. 

I use them pretty extensively; outside of Rakuten having one of their larger offers, Mr R tends to have a higher % for most of the places I shop. 

[alexalicious]

@RGbrown  I don't have a Mr. Rebates account so I wasn't able to click the link. Sorry, I hadn't realized you already tried. Thanks for the heads up.

Dang it, well maybe we'll see some action with it tomorrow?

Not like I need to buy anything anyway. 😆

[juicytulip]

Dear Ulta, 

I would like to shop at your establishment and only pay 80% of the retail price for each item. Could you possibly make my dreams come true...? 

Hopefully, 

Juicytulip

[alexalicious]

Unicorns, that's what those 20% coupons are.

🦄🌈⭐🦄🌈⭐🦄🌈⭐🦄

It's unicorn season isn't it? Feels like unicorn season.

I'd like to pay 20% and get an awesome gwp. 

Bring on the zombie clearance prices and glitches! 🤣🧟🎁🧟

[treestar86]

@alexalicious Ive been waiting for that too...I got pts. to use, dammit!!! 😤

a good multiplier would be nice too...we havent had one of those for a while...it does feel like theyre getting stingier w/those, too.😒

I also noticed that they havent been having many glitches lately either...or any at all this year, that I can remember...😩

[natalyf]

I’d also like the same thing! Without the exclusion of Dyson lol

[civ2ru]

Beauty Break is up! Choose 1 of 4 options.

 

[Buootiful]

2 good  BB's in a week?! I have restrained myself but why when it is soo close to Sephora's sale. @civ2ru enjoy this BB, I hope you like the skin serum!

[civ2ru]

@Buootiful Thank you. Oh congrats on your new “ambassador” flair, looks super fancy! ☺️

[Buootiful]

Why thank you, m'lady @civ2ru ! 💗

[Sunnysmom]

I was able to use 2 of them @civ2ru , this one and the liquid foundation sample also. Wonder if a glitch or not! Lol. Will find out if they both arrive! 

[civ2ru]

@Sunnysmom It seems to me that it’s the same GWP just broken up into a customizable part (liquid foundation, 1 piece in 1 of 4 shades) and a non-customizable part (3 pieces). In the end, you get the advertised 4-piece GWP, so I expect you will be receiving everything as ordered! 

[Sunnysmom]

Oh @civ2ru ! Yes of course that makes sense lol, duh 4 pieces total then 🙂 a bit tricky in their wording and original picture too. My order shows the 3 pieces and then the other in separate picture as well 🙂 thank you! 😊