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%

[alexalicious]

@Luvstravel well done on stacking those gwps! I love what you picked up. I had the benefit cheek mini set and the lip mask in my philosophy gwp order, perfect for Holiday travel! Kicking myself for not going for the benefit gwp, especially since that benefit set was a steal at $19. Glad you were able to snag those goodies. Thanks for posting.

[Luvstravel]

@alexalicious, I did have the Mac multiplier, but I tried not to go bonkers either 😉 I only purchased the Mac Holiday highlighter the week before with the $35 GWP.

[Luvstravel]

@alexalicious, A better steal that I used the $10 off $60 for prestige before they fixed it! I hate to admit but I placed three orders that morning ( one order was for a friend) Here's my 2nd order.

[alexalicious]

I'm guessing you got the MAC 5x too @Luvstravel  Wow, great items and like the Benefit bag, the MAC bag looks way better in your pic than the pic on the Ulta site. I really wish Ulta would let us pick our multipliers, I would have gone a bit bonkers ordering if I had that one.

[RGbrown]

That Benefit bag is nice! 😍

Was just about to post my bags as well! My silver one had 21 items and my hot pink one had 24. I haven't compared to the lists of what I was supposed to receive, but maybe I'll do that later and update. I knew there wasn't terribly much I was interested in anyways, and I've already forgotten which items I wanted, so I'm not terribly concerned about it 😋

Differences in the spoiler. Not surprisingly, one bag is particularly lopsided on the subs

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BEAUTY BESTIES (hot pink bag) differences:
-Eliz Arden Retinol Capsules: got plain Ceramide capsules instead
-TCFS Rules of Mastic IX Cream: received Egg Mellow Cream instead
-Alterna Caviar CC Cream was supposed to be a packet, but got a deluxe instead
-Boscia Black Hydration Gel: got Make Up Break Up Cleansing Oil instead

Extra: got John Varvatos EDT sample

Perfectly content with this one. The subs make sense and are equal (or even better)

PARTY CREW (silver bag) differences:
-Devacurl Ultra Defining Gel: got DevaFresh instead
-Clinique Supercharged Concentrate: got 96 Hr Eye Filler instead
-Weleda Skin Food Ultra Rich: got body butter instead
-IT Confidence in a Cream: got Gel-Lotion instead
-Buxom Wanderlust Blush: got lip polish pod sampler instead
I'm fine with the above subs. Now on to the disappointing part...

-No BTS mascara
-No ABH lip gloss
-No Seed Phytonutrients Scalp Mask
-No Vichy Mineral 89

Received but not listed (aka subs for the 4 missing items):
-L'Oreal Colorista hair makeup sample
-La Roche Posay Toleriane moisturizer

Vichy was supposed to be just a packet, but the other 3 missing items are larger (Seed is a packet format, but fairly generous at 0.5oz, and I don't think they do mini bottles anyways? They seem to be very eco-conscious). Two packet samples to cover 4 missing items is...well, sadly, it's very Ulta-like 😕  

[Luvstravel]

@RGbrown, dang I just noticed I was substituted for the CC Cavier, oh well🙂

[Jewelsvern007]

I got this pink one too, it looks great, I’m glad I picked it. My order should be here soon!!!

[ohheyitscindyk]

Product ID: =pimprod2012412

[RGbrown]

New multiplier!

[ohheyitscindyk]

It looks like the Thanksgiving Hot Buys are up at: ultaDOTcom/featured/thanksgiving_hotbuys

[niki172]

Ooohhh Kiko Milano is on sale. I've been eyeing their mascara for a while now. I wish Mad Hippie was going to be on sale also. I've fallen in love with their Vitamin C serum - it's fantastic for anyone looking for a good Vitamin C that's fairly inexpensive and has dry/sensitive skin.

[Luvstravel]

@niki172, When I was just glancing through I think I saw Mad Hippie on sale.

[Amakened]

I've gotta check out that Mad Hippie C cream. My dry, aging skin is starting its annual winter freak-out!

[RGbrown]

Can't wait to see what the discounts will be! I saw a few things I might decide to grab if the price is right 😛 It's a fairly small selection at 382 items (considering Friendsgiving was over 3k items), but I think it's a pretty nice mix, and not all the same-old-same-old stuff that seems to populate many events (except maybe the Hask lol)

[civ2ru]

@itscarin @RGbrown @ohheyitscindyk and all other beautiful Ulta veterans... On Cyber Monday $10 off $50 promo, does that include prestige or drugstore only?

And in general, is there usually more bang for the buck to shop non-flyer items on Black Friday or on Cyber Monday? Not factoring in the Ulta GWP with $60 purchase, as it doesn’t interest me at the moment.

Thank you!

[itscarin]

@civ2ru The coupon code was for non-prestige items.  Non-prestige includes some prestige hair tools, like T3 or Drybar tools, but it won't work on Drybar products.

In terms of getting the most mileage out of your money, I think there's no difference between the two days -- they both had offers for certain products, but there was no overall offers like coupons or multipliers.

I think it just depends on what you're looking for.  If there's a palette, for example, that you want, and it goes on sale Black Friday, just buy it then because I don't think there's any guarantee that it will still be on sale or available come Monday, or that there will be any advantage for you waiting until Monday to purchase it.

If you are looking to rack up points, I'd wait until the first Thursday of December for a targeted "pick you day" points multiplier.  They will let you pick your day to get 5/4/3x points.  Last year  it started 12/6 and it went through 12/24.  There was also a day where they had 7/5/3x points.  You could combine your 5x with the 7x and get 11.5x total (if you're diamond).  

I'm still trying to figure out what the best strategy for me is.  I'm sitting on 4k points right now.  Since we can't earn points on points anymore, I believe it only makes sense to use points when there's a 20% off coupon, or when there's a $175 buy in bag I really want.

Unrelated, but if you're looking for any dryer stuff, bloomingdales has several dryer items 50% off -- including products and tools.  50% off is a better deal than what you're going to get at ulta, unless you got super lucky and got a 10x multiplier to earn points, and then a 20% off coupon for the drybar item.  

[civ2ru]

@itscarin I was just thinking about our conversation regarding Black Friday the other day... Boy, Ulta sure threw the old rule book right out the window this year, didn’t they? (Plus those sweet website glitches). Sephora should be very afraid.

[Amakened]

Thanks so much itscarin! This is great holiday-time shopping advice. It can be very confusing trying to get the best deals for gifts.

[civ2ru]

@itscarin Thank you for that detailed answer! I think I’ll just buy the ad flyer stuff I’m actually interested in and hold off on the non-sale stuff until there is more incentive come December.

And you’re right, it does seem that your hard-earned points would go farthest when you have a 20% coupon. And a great GWP, preferably at the same time (I love how you can get BOTH at Ulta!). Otherwise, you’d probably be trying to rack up more points instead.

On another unrelated (or maybe related) note, a great way to save money at Ulta that I haven’t heard anyone mention lately... Shopkicks! Redeeming those for Ulta gift cards earns cash back AND points AND spend status on all purchases. Do you Shopkick? I imagine so, as deal savvy as you are...

Anyway, thanks again!

[RGbrown]

New multiplier!

And a new fragrance brand to go along with it: B.Bungalow by Beachwaver

[civ2ru]

@RGbrown The fragrance multiplier must be a targeted offer, I don’t have one listed...