How to Save Money at Ulta

If you are like my daughter and me… you love love love beauty products and makeup. I am one of those gals who knows how to get the “good stuff” without paying what everyone does. Below are a few tips to get you start on how to shop at Ulta. {Click here to view the official Ulta website.}

Ulta Rewards

The first thing you want to do is to sign up with Ulta Rewards so you start earning immediately. Once you are a member, be sure to check out the bonus offers and activate them so you can start earning even more points.

Ultimate Rewards

Free and access to 15 special offers a year, including coupons
Earn 1 point for every dollar spent that you can redeem at any time
Be sure to activate your bonus offers
Make sure you opt in to receive emails as they send out coupons each week to members

Ulta Platinum Program

Spend $400 each calendar year and earn 25% points faster as a platinum level {$1.25 vs $1 for the regular program}
Your points never expire
Twice the gifts on your birthday

Let’s shop Ulta!

Now that you are signed up with to earn as you shop, let’s talk about shopping strategy! Before you start to gather the weekly ad and coupons by looking in the Sunday paper. NOTE: The Sunday paper will have the weekly sales ad and it will also have manufacturer coupons that you can use just like you do at retail and drug stores!

Once you have the ad, look to see what is on sale, what items are featured, and any free gift promotions. NOTE: You can also download the Ulta mobile app to view the sales and hot offers too on your mobile device.

For added bonus keep on the watch for value sets, especially during the holidays to get more product for less money.

Maximize Your Ulta Online Shopping

I always like to use a site like CashbackHolic.com to see how I can earn maximum rewards for my online purchases {which also works in the stores too sometimes!}. Example: Use ShopDiscover.com to earn an automatic 10% cash back on your online purchases. The bonus is by using the Discover center you will also be connected to special coupons and discounts. When you sign into your account, be sure to check to sew what offers are available to you.

Who Wants FREE Ulta!

If you are shopping online be sure to visit the free gift offers page to see if any of the items you might be thinking about purchasing comes with a free gift.

During your birthday month, you will receive a $20 gift of an Ulta Benefit Brow bar to get a free brow arch.

Ulta Clearance Section

No matter which store I shop, I always hit the clearance section first and Ulta isn’t excluded! LOL If you are shopping online visit the SALE tab to see what items they have that are deeply discounted.

Free gift during your birthday month

Follow on Social Media

Lots of brands will offer their followers discounts that are not seen anywhere else. Be sure to follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and more!

What tips do you have that help you save at Ulta? Please comment below to share with others!