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%

[fieldsofclover]

@NatureGirlSD Oh, I don't have an attachment to their brand story... are they the type that tries to tout their "natural" cred? I buy Pacifica for that 😂 I just prefer salt scrubs to sugar ones so I got a few of those, and was excited to try the oil mousse moisturizer (the only one Sephora carries is the TCFS one which has a ton of mineral oil in it). Their facial skincare seems unimpressive for the price; not really my scene.

I don't know anything about the whole Disney thing... when I was going frequently I had a FL resident pass so I didn't stay in the properties. Are they the hotel toiletries there or something?

[NatureGirlSD]

@fieldsofclover  I mainly use the Sephora app where posts abruptly 'dead-end' with no option to reply, but the desktop version is just fine.   

H2O+ made it on my radar after a FutureDerm post about their Oasis set, but her blind spot is overlooking added fragrance ("natural" or synthetic) in leave-on products, so it took me a while to get samples and discover one of their signature fragrances is akin to powdered dish detergent. Bleh.

The H2O+ Beauty backstory is that they're into (gasp) using pure H2O and are a water-based skincare company. LOL. They exploded when they were picked up by Disney and are now found in their spas and hotel rooms.

That sucks about the mineral oil in TCFS. I'm also picky about ingredients after too many years in the "natural" industry and go bananas when I see companies touting naturals who then use petroleum bases. I have one product with petroleum oil that's useful and it's a Tokyo Milk lip balm I grabbed to get a feel for their perfumery. It's great for removing long-wear lip products when I'm sampling several in a row. Ha!

[NatureGirlSD]

Yay! Being strategic and timing purchases to get as many GWP's as possible while using the best promo code really is great fun. Those multipliers really add up! (I've finally started resisting the urge to buy multipliers unless I know I'll love & use them.)

[fieldsofclover]

@NatureGirlSD Fighting the urge is hard! The H2O one last week was the first one where I didn't feel like I would be justifying a purchase that had extra points 😂

[RGbrown]

It definitely takes a finding a balance between just "buying points" with mediocre stuff you might not want or using the points system wisely to really stock up on loves while there's a great bonus. Totally worth it though if you're able to avoid every single temptation and watch for the deals 😄

@fieldsofclover@NatureGirlSD

[fieldsofclover]

@RGbrown Exaaactly... I felt a little silly with my boatload of scrubs (I went back a second time after the one haul I posted) but they are definitely all going to be used and loved. 5x points and 20% off at the same time? I filled up a drawer in my bathroom haha 🚛

[RGbrown]

@fieldsofclover

As a former heavy couponer, I can assure you that there is absolutely nothing to feel silly about. Walking out with a pile during a deal is a badge of honor 😝

Unless you had the cashier ring each one up individually so you could get freebies with each one. Then that might be a bit overboard, even for me 😄😄😄

[NatureGirlSD]

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@RGbrownI do individual purchases like that at CVS to take advantage of ExtraBucks, but only when it's slow and I know the cashier. 😛

I can't imagine trying that anywhere else. 😮

[RGbrown]

@NatureGirlSD

Exactly...there's a time and place for everything, and I've never gotten the feeling that Ulta is where I want to spend hours at checkout 😅

I used to run 10 CVS cards and 30 RA cards once upon a time. I was friendly with practically every cashier in town and only spent serious time there if the store was slow or if there was a second cashier to handle other customers. Any other time and I was in and out, or else I'd stop my transactions and let the folks behind me go ahead if a sudden wave came through. But nope...never ever gonna do that at Ulta lol.

[fieldsofclover]

@RGbrown Nah, I only do that for Sephora online-only promos. The the UPS guy is the only one who knows my secret shame 😂📦📦📦

[RGbrown]

@fieldsofclover

I do 99% of my shopping online for the same reason 😋

[BrwnSugaG]

@fieldsofclover - oh good for you for sticking to your no-buy/low-buy! i just returned a buncha stuff i didn't really need to bring my status down as i already hit platinum and felt guilty about it! i did way too much damage over the holidays. 

[howconnie]

They have some fun things

[fieldsofclover]

@howconnie Ya, this is 80 percent Dr. Teal's and 20 percent "ooh shiny" 🙈

[howconnie]

I went in store to make my purchase and scored a $20 bottle of shampoo for $1. Plus got my 21 days of Beauty items. They had a huge box full of deluxe samples on the counter, I got a Clinique lipstick and a clarins eye cream with my $35 purchase.

Also got a philosophy gift bag full of travel size cleanser, exfoliate, and moisturizer when I bought two purity wipes half off for $7.50 each, so for only $15- score.

[BrwnSugaG]

i got the wipes and the cashier gave me the bag too! i totally wasn't expecting it since it was a $50 buy in online!

[RGbrown]

I was hoping for something more for the new week, but I guess this is it for now. Still keeping my fingers crossed for a good gwp, but until then, here's a new multiplier

Check the new arrivals page too...a few new offerings from UD (including the LE Outspoken lipstick and colored mascaras) Laura Geller, Julep and Dose of Colors.

[RGbrown]

Looks like it'll be at least a small Platinum Perk day...hopefully we'll have more deals in the email later, but I see early access to these for now

[NatureGirlSD]

ETA- sorry, wrong thread!

[KemoLove]

Hello all! I wasn't sure which thread to post this in but I wanted to lend a hand to everyone shopping this current 21 Days of Beauty sale at ULTA.... I'm not sure if anyone else noticed but in the advertisements as a Hot Buy was listed Smashbox's Always On Gel Eye Liners (marked down from $18 to $10). For some reason the sale isn't popping up online for this item and in it's place is Smashbox's Always Sharp Eye Liners (I'm not sure what the in-store purchase status is yet). I e-mailed them about it and have included the screenshot of their response here, instructing purchasers to e-mail ULTA CS once an order has been completed to receive a refund for the sale price. Hope this helps! Let me know if this should be posted elsewhere, and please pass on the info to others. Much love to all! 🙂

[NatureGirlSD]

Good catch! I thought liners were missing from the ad listing when I later saw that only their two different Always Sharp liners were on sale. I love the 3D shade in Berry, but reviews say they break easily & there's too little product, so plain pencil is way better for me. (I ❤️ Julep liners, but they haven't had berry in stock for ages.)