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Ulta GWPs

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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Multiplier11.251.522.252.533.253.544.254.557.257.588.258.599.259.51010.2510.5
Spend2000160013331000889800667615571500471444400276267250242235222216211200195190
Points200020002000200020002000200020002000200020002000200020002000200020002000200020002000200020002000
Redeem125125125125125125125125125125125125125125125125125125125125125125125125
Total Purchase21251725145811251014925792740696625596569525401392375367360347341336325320315
Discount6%7%9%11%12%14%16%17%18%20%21%22%24%31%32%33%34%35%36%37%37%38%39%40%

 

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Like wise.....the only ones that got me excited were the all Nars and MAC lippies. I had already intended on getting those so it's nice to get the extra points.

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I’m running late for work because of this. But it’s still worth it! 

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Hrrmmm, points don't seem to be playing nearly as nicely as hoped. Best I can tell, it's almost like the 10x is split into something along the lines of 5x sitewide + 5x item-specific instead of 1x base + 9x bonus. It's still way better than it could be, but a bit disappointing nonetheless.  

 

As close as I can get:

$125 redemption * 5 = 625

$8.50 OOP * 10 = 85

Total 710 (vs the 713 displayed)

This still doesn't even make a lot of sense...not sure what to make of it or if this is even close to how its being calculated behind the scenes, but in any case, every cart I've played with, this formula gets within a few points of Ulta's number. 

 

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@RGbrown

Here's a $125 order with no point redemption - note: it's my bday month and all the items are 10x.

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Here's a $125 purchase with the same 10x multiplier, and it's still my bday month, this time using points:

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It looks like they're only giving 5x if you use points on the 10x multipliers, and no points if you "buy" a 5x item and redeem points.

 

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Anyone running into several out of stock products? Too cool for school masks, Clinique perfume sprays (at least the two scents I wanted), & the beauty blender case were some I was disappointed about. Maybe just bad luck on my part, but I’m otherwise super excited about racking up points on some hair products I needed to replenish!

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@lasweetvie @ @Maria8  There is a great deal on the beauty blender case, 2 beauty blenders and cleanser today at usgwp

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@lasweetvie Yea I wanted that that BB carrier and it's been out of stock for hours already. =/

I ended up getting one from their own line, it's cheaper and it comes with a sponge. Ill probably end up getting the BB version too at some point though.

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@RGbrown  The points are back to normal.  I made a cart (a wishlist, really,) that comes to $809.  I put in the 10x brand items and about $100 of non-10x items and it comes to 7783 points.

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@Ispend2much6Unidentified

Yes, earning is normal. I should have been clearer that I was talking about redeeming points...we're losing 5x instead of the 1x anticipated. 😒

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I think I cracked the code

 

They made the entire site 5x on all purchases. All "purchases" work with money only, not points. 

 

But the brand specific/item specific ones do count with points, hence why the customer appreciation day items are +5x points (6 points to adjust properly?? Maybe) and everything else in store isn't getting any points (unless it's clarins)

 

Ok wow I need to go to bed, that is my best guess after spending way too much time on this 😂

 

Edit: this is what you suspected exactly, isn't it haha

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I cashed in 2000 points and earned 640. All 10x offers in cart (but no Clarins- only bonus offer i have). I can’t figure out how they came up with 640, but even though I’m disappointed it’s better than it was last summer.

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@RGbrown Yeah, it's slightly disappointing... I was planning on redeeming some points for another order, but only 5X makes me hesitate since the other 10X events throughout the year were calculating at 9X when redeeming points (but who knows if that will continue).It's not much different than a brand specific multiplier where you could get 4X when redeeming points. I guess the GWP that's available can serve as motivation lol

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Ulta changed the link this year, but kindly spelled it out in the multiplier. Happy shopping everyone!!Screenshot_20180820-000138.png

 

 

 

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Hi, @RGbrown,

Did you notice that you got promoted to Boss 3?  Congratulations! 

 

Thanks for all that you contribute to this Thread!  You are Awesome!   🙂

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@tsavoriteUnidentified

I did, thanks so much 😊

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I can't get the link to work, not sure what I am doing wrong 😞 😞

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@fresa20  Do you mean you can't see the brands/products that are included in the 10x multiplier, or that the extra points aren't showing up yet?  The extra points are not showing in my cart right now.  

The link is:  ultadotcom/diamond-platinum-appreciation-day

Type exactly that in your address bar (except change the dotcom to the normal way of typing addresses in the address bar.)

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@Ispend2much6 Thank you! At first when I was typing the link Ulta kept telling m "page not found" I was able to get in after a few tries. Then I noticed that my points aren't adding up correctly just yet. This is my first year participating in this but seems like this is normal. "/

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I seriously can't contain my excitement! Ordering now to take advantage of the $75 gwp because I'm sure that will sell out quickly and I received a $15 off $50 that make's the deal even sweeter for me (yes, I'll get less points, but I love stacking a discount with extra points).

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Congrats @lippieaddict19!  That sounds like a great plan.

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LOL!  I missed that when I activated mine.  You have a great eye. @RGbrown

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