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%

[RGbrown]

I placed an order through them on the last day of a good multiplier a few months back, but then it took two days for the transaction to post to ulta, so I only got base points. Contacted Ulta and they were super awesome as usual, giving me the full points for the transaction (base + bonus, even though I'd already gotten the base points).

I don't understand why your points aren't showing up at all, but perhaps try to bypass GE and contact Ulta with your order confirmation and see if they can help instead?

I'm gonna ask one stupid question (sorry!)...you do have your rewards number attached to your GE account, right?

Frankly, this whole GE thing still confuses me in general. I don't understand how anyone's making any money. 🤔

[itscarin]

@RGbrown It's a typical silicon valley hustle where Google Express is just trying to acquire as many users as possible so they can go to the VC's and ask for more money.  What they want to do with more money -- I can't say.  Maybe they want to invest in drone technology so they can start delivering via drone?  XD  I'm just taking a wild stab at it.

But yes, I most definitely have the Ulta rewards number linked to the Google Express Account.  I made a purchase back in December or something where I did receive my points!  

That's what's driving me nuts.  It has worked in the past so why isn't it working now?!  I really believe like someone is going around using their own personal loyalty card to make these purchases and making out like a bandit!!!

I actually had the same thing happen to me where I only received base points, but was able to contact Ulta and had them add my multipliers, as well.  

The catch is that google express does not provide me with an Ulta receipt or transaction ID, and so Ulta cannot add points to my account if they have no record of a specific purchase.  Google keeps telling me to contact Ulta, but what can Ulta do when they have no way to link one specific purchase to my account?

[RGbrown]

@itscarin

While your GE receipts don't have your rewards number, the shipping notice does have your name and address. I'd suggest forwarding that to ulta with something along the lines of

"I'm having trouble with GE directly and wanted to see if you could offer some assistance instead. I placed this order on xx date and should have gotten xx points, but for some reason there seems to be a breakdown in the GE interface, as I have received 0 points on several occasions recently. GE has my rewards number on file but is refusing to assist me in correcting the issue, and told me to contact you instead. Is there anything you can do to verify the purchase and add the correct points to my account?"

I don't know the exact nature of the GE/Ulta relationship, and Ulta may or may not be able to help, but really the only absolute here is "if you don't ask, the answer is no". 

[itscarin]

@RGbrown I'm not even getting a google express invoice on my orders when they ship.  I think what happens is google express sends someone in store to make purchases, and then the purchases are shipped via fedex.  

In the past, I believe google express would go to the store and then make the delivery for you via one of those google express vans.  When they used the vans the orders always went well, but since they started using fedex I haven't been receiving the points.

I actually have tried calling Ulta before to see if they can add points but they have told me that the google express invoice means nothing to them and they can't help me.  I tried calling Ulta again on Friday to see if they could tell me anything more about the google express service and how purchases are made when google express is involved, but they couldn't tell me anything.

[RGbrown]

GE definitely does not have an outpost stocked with vans in my neck of the woods; all of my orders have always been shipped via FedEx, and I've always gotten a shipment notice (and the transaction has always shown up on my ulta account, even if points were wrong). So weird that you're getting shafted lately. I'm sorry ☹️

I do still think an email to Ulta is in order; even if they can't help, perhaps it helps them understand there's starting to be a problem that either needs to be fixed or the relationship terminated. 

[greeneyedgirl107]

@itscarin I had an issue with Ulta recently, and I contacted the CEO.  They got back to me very quickly; and although the resolution wasn't what I was hoping for, I can say that they worked with me.  I think they would help you!  🙂

[itscarin]

@greeneyedgirl107 The ceo's contact info is publicly available?  That seems odd!

[greeneyedgirl107]

@itscarin I will PM you 🙂

[RGbrown]

@itscarin

CEO contact info is surprisingly easy to find 😄

[ohheyitscindyk]

Upcoming GWP!

- Will go live on Monday & run through Tuesday

Product ID: 18321105

Details:

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[ohheyitscindyk]

Out of curiosity, has anyone been getting the free product with any purchase offers, but specifically the ones that require a unique code? There have been nine so far this year, & I've received none of them.

[NatureGirlSD]

@ohheyitscindyk Did you get the St Tropez code today?

[ohheyitscindyk]

@NatureGirlSD No, I didn't, did you? I am 0 for 11 now this year 😞

[NatureGirlSD]

@ohheyitscindyk Whoa, I think that's worth writing them about with screenshots of every offer you've missed! I haven't checked to see how many I've received since August, but I've had at least 2 this year. 

[ohheyitscindyk]

@NatureGirlSD I think I'll do that, thanks 🙂 I wouldn't complain if I had even just gotten one this year, you know? At least I'm not the only one. Hopefully they can give me an explanation.

[BrwnSugaG]

Yeah, now that you mention it .. I don’t think I’ve gotten any either 🤷🏽‍♀️

[NatureGirlSD]

@BrwnSugaG You should also get in touch with Ulta! At the least, it might help them change the way they distribute them.

[BrwnSugaG]

@NatureGirlSD - you know, i said that and then the next day i got one in an email. and then i forgot to use it! 

[PrettyPaint]

@ohheyitscindyk Nope, I don’t think I’ve received any this year. I’m platinum, although I’m not sure whether that affects the likelihood of receiving these. 

[Ispend2much6]

@ohheyitscindyk  I've only gotten a few.  But, I've gotten 2-3 from being Diamond.

[greeneyedgirl107]

@ohheyitscindyk It's interesting that you mentioned this, b/c I was thinking the same thing.  I would use the free product coupons with any purchase routinely, but it's been the longest time since I received one.  I saw the Pureology hair mask and NYX mascara posted on this thread, but I didn't personally receive them.  Just when I started doing more shopping at Ulta, it seems like things have tapered off.  IDK if it's a coincidence or not.