How To Save $$ At Ulta

Take your manufacturer coupons to the store You can redeem coupons at Ulta just like at a drugstore or grocery store. So take your coupon binder and be ready to redeem coupons for makeup, nail polish, lotions, and beauty tools. I like redeeming coupons for Revlon makeup, Sally Hansen nail polish and Neutrogena sunscreen since these are hard-to-find product lines in my regular grocery store. Don’t forget other hygiene staples available at Ulta like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and deodorant. Ulta doesn’t have a typical coupon policy posted online, but you can read some rules here.

Wait for a special offer Ulta runs promotions for buy-one-get-one 50 percent off deals, BOGO free merchandise and more. See available offers here. The biggest deals are with the higher-end merchandise and brands. Additionally, when shopping online, consider combining deals to get free shipping, which is always available from Ulta with a $50 minimum purchase.

Use an online printable Ulta coupons, like this current printable for 20 percent off any item, are available for use in-store or online. What’s better is that this coupon can be combined with a manufacturer coupon — like one for Olay or Cover Girl — for extra big savings on a product you need. Another often-available Ulta coupon is for $3.50 off any $10 purchase.

Become a Rewards member It pays to become a Rewards member at Ulta. This free loyalty program allows shoppers (in store and online) to earn points for dollars spent. Points can then be redeemed for high-value free products! Participants also get special offers via e-mail along with access to members-only deals.

Don’t forget your free gift At any given time, Ulta offers several dozen free-gift-with-purchase promotions (scroll to the “Free gift with Purchase” section of this offers page) ranging from drugstore brands like Neutrogena and L’Oreal to higher-end brands like Philosophy, Michael Kors, Chi and more. So before you make a purchase, check to see if an offer aligns with your desired product. Don’t let a free gift go to waste!

Shop the sale/clearance All Ultas have a clearance section — and a killer post-holiday clearance that starts annually on December 26 with products up to 85 percent off. But if you can’t catch a good clearance in store, check the online “sale.” Sort by “price: low to high” to see the cheapest items, many of which make great travel items or stocking stuffers.

Free gift during your birthday month “Happy Birthday to me!” During your birthday month, visit the Ulta Benefit Brow Bar to get a free brow arch, which regularly costs $20. Sign up as a Rewards member to ensure you get the offer and reminder in advance of your birthday.

Buy with a Discover Card Use ShopDiscover.com to earn an automatic 10 percent cash back on all purchases. The Discover deal center also connects cardholders directly with special coupons and discounts, like a free beauty bag filled with samples, a 20 percent off coupon, and more. Sign in to your account to see available deals and their expiration dates.

Follow on Facebook Salon beauty deals, sweepstakes, new product promotions, and fun treats await at the Ulta Facebook page. Fun how-to videos, hair tips, and cosmetic tips are an added bonus!

Stop in for free samples Ulta wants customers to be confident in their purchases, so there are lots of try-before-you-buy opportunities in the store and in the salon area. Beauty associates can also fulfill some sample requests in store. Just ask! Samples are usually quite generous (more than a one-time use), so these are especially handy for travel.

Get cash back through Ebates Current members of Ebates receive 4 percent cash back through Ulta online when using their site. Those who are new to Ebates can earn a $10 gift card with the first $25 purchase through their site.

Special thanks to the Krazy Coupon Lady at http://thekrazycouponlady.com/2013/06/05/how-to-save-at-ulta/ for the tips!