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

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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]

@StellaBG Haha, I know what you mean.  I'm impressed at the points you racked up!

[civ2ru]

@itscarin You did splendid on your points-to-dollar ratio! Mine is closer to 3x. But you should see my annual Shopkicks statement… That is where I shine. 😂

[ohheyitscindyk]

I don't think these have changed, but here are the current Diamond welcome gifts:

[RGbrown]

New multiplier 

[RGbrown]

New gwp

Item 2591635

[QueenMarceline]

@RGbrown I've been wanting to sample a couple of these. Specifically the lip oil, hopefully on my upcoming points/21 days purchase I can stack it with some other good GWPs.

[RGbrown]

New gwp

Item 2594176

The Beauty Break, retinol set, and $70 skincare gwps are all still available. In and of itself, this Juicy gwp is kinda pitiful, but makes for a nice stack!

[ohheyitscindyk]

[RGbrown]

New gwp

Item 2593946

And a couple of new multipliers 

 

[ohheyitscindyk]

I got this instead of the NYX:

[WinglessOne]

Cross-posting from the January hauls thread: here's the Smashbox GWP makeup bag that was offered with any $20 Smashbox purchase. (Some items in the first photo are from Sephora, others are from Ulta.) 

The only products I paid OOP for were the Smashbox cream shadow and ColourPop Lippie Stix.I'll have to see how much stuff can safely fit in this bag, since it's not very deep.

I expected a flimsy nylon bag, but this is much nicer than that. It has hard fabric sides (feels like there's stiff plastic inserted in the sides, plus decent padding), a removable zipper pouch, and brush pockets with bristle protectors. The only visible branding is on the zipper. I wish I'd placed a second small order just to get another of these bags as a gift for someone. 😄 

[RGbrown]

New gwp

Item 2591846

[RGbrown]

New gwp (note that it's an app exclusive)

Item 2587052

 

[civ2ru]

@RGbrown Listed as a “beauty break” but appears to be still available in-app today, like an all-day GWP.

So, no 4x/3x/2x point day today, unlike in 2021? At least, RMN is at 8%, so I’m still considering placing an order... Multiplier would sure make it sweeter!

[RGbrown]

New multiplier 

[QueenMarceline]

@RGbrown Unfortunately I didn't get this one 😕 which is a bummer because I've been wanting to re-purchase the foundation after not using it for a while and a 5x multiplier would've been a good enough reason for me to splurge. Oh well, maybe next time 😂

[RGbrown]

@QueenMarceline 

Double Wear? If you're in no hurry to get it, maybe wait for 10x day...it has been a staple in that promo for years now, and while I hate predicting future events, I think it's a fairly safe bet (hopefully lol). Or maybe there will be a sale or other reason to splurge between now and then too!

[QueenMarceline]

@RGbrown Honestly I have a couple of foundations to roll through so I definitely can wait til the 10x the points event (love that one). Plus I'm on a low-buy so honestly I'm trying to "shop smarter" and leave my purchases until the best sale or multiplier events.

[Ispend2much6]

I was wondering- what is the oldest return anyone has tried to make at Ulta?  I see a 60-day limit for same method of payment refund, but it seems like you can return older products for store credit.  Is this correct? 

I tried to look up some earlier orders, but they are marked as "not available" or something similar.  Thanks!

[treestar86]

@Ispend2much6  yes, but they only give u the lowest price in the last 90 days, I believe. 😕

also if u return an online order in store, u need to have the packing slip, too, or else they will just give u store credit I think.

[RGbrown]

@treestar86 @Ispend2much6 

Getting the lowest price from the last 90 days is what's called a "blind return", and it only applies if there's no receipt and the SA can't find the purchase on your account history (blind returns tend to be low value...if someone used points to get it for a penny, you're getting a penny...). Bring the order confirmation (or packing slip) for an extra bit of security and to make finding the transaction a little quicker, but even if you couldn't find either, they should be able to pull up your account/purchases and find it that way.

There was a recent thread on reddit (that has unfortunately been deleted, so I can't reference it anymore) with more specific timeframes from an employee, but I thiiink they said they can pull up a year's worth of transactions in-store. The 2 month time limit is for the purchase to go back on your original payment, but after that, as long as they can pull up the transaction in the system, you can still get a merch credit for what you paid.