Ulta Beauty Coupons & Promo Codes for October 2026

Ulta Beauty shopping guide: how to save more

Guide last reviewed: September 2026

How to save at Ulta Beauty: the smartest ways

Ulta's points program has one of the richest redemption ladders in beauty retail. Combine it with its signature sales for the best value:

1. Join Ulta Beauty Rewards. It is free and earns 1 point for every $1 spent on qualifying purchases.
2. Save points for larger redemptions. Rewards grow faster at higher levels: 100 points are worth $3, but 1,000 points are worth $50 and 2,000 points are worth $125.
3. Shop 21 Days of Beauty. The event features daily 50%-off deals on select brands and runs twice a year.
4. Buy during your birthday month. Members earn 2x points on qualifying purchases and get an annual birthday gift.
5. Reach Platinum or Diamond. Spending $500 or $1,200 in a year raises your earning to 1.25 or 1.5 points per dollar.
6. Use the Ulta Beauty Rewards credit card. Cardholders earn 1 extra point per dollar at Ulta Beauty on top of tier points.
7. Build orders to $35. Orders at or above the threshold ship free, which saves the $6.95 standard fee.
8. Pick up in store. Buy online, pick up in store or curbside avoids shipping costs entirely.

Shipping & delivery options

Ulta offers free standard shipping on orders of $35 or more as of September 2026. Free shipping promotions apply to the contiguous US and exclude Alaska, Hawaii, territories, P.O. boxes and APO/FPO addresses.

Buy online, pick up in store and curbside pickup are available at many locations. Same Day Delivery cutoff times depend on your local store's closing time.

Before holidays, check Ulta's shipping deadlines page. It lists order cutoff dates for each shipping speed, which helps you avoid paying for Premium delivery at the last minute.

Return & exchange policy

Ulta gives a refund to your original payment method for returns within 30 days. Returns from day 31 through day 60 receive merchandise credit.

• Requirements: Proof of purchase and a government-issued physical ID are required.
• Online orders: Can be returned in store or by mail.
• Refund timing: Depends on your payment type and bank.

Keep your receipt or order confirmation, and return items sooner rather than later to get your money back instead of store credit. Gift recipients and shoppers without a receipt should contact guest services or ask in store about their options.

Ulta Beauty Rewards explained

Ulta Beauty Rewards is free. Every member earns points on qualifying purchases, and higher spenders earn faster.

Points convert at checkout on a sliding scale: 100 points for $3, 250 for $8, 500 for $17.50, 750 for $30, 1,000 for $50 and 2,000 for $125. Points expire at the end of the calendar quarter following the 12-month anniversary of when they were earned, so use them before then.

The sliding scale matters. Redeeming 100 points returns 3 cents per point, while 1,000 points return 5 cents and 2,000 points return 6.25 cents per point. If you shop Ulta regularly, letting points build toward the higher levels, while watching the expiration date, roughly doubles their value. The Ulta Beauty Rewards credit card adds 1 extra point per dollar at Ulta Beauty.

Student, military, teacher, senior & other discounts

As of September 2026, Ulta Beauty does not publish an official student, military, teacher or senior discount. Its most reliable extra savings are the birthday gift, 2x birthday-month points, tier multipliers and member-only offers sent by email or through the app.

Price matching & price adjustments

Ulta Beauty does not publish a price-match or price-adjustment policy. If a product you bought goes on sale within your return window, you can return it and buy it again, keeping in mind that returns after 30 days are issued as merchandise credit.

Payment options

• Major credit and debit cards, including the Ulta Beauty Rewards credit card
• PayPal, Venmo and Apple Pay
• Buy now, pay later with Afterpay and Klarna
• Ulta Beauty gift cards
• Cash in stores

When Ulta Beauty has its biggest sales

• Spring 21 Days of Beauty (March to early April): Daily half-off steals on select products.
• Fall 21 Days of Beauty (late August to mid-September): The 2026 fall event started August 28 and wrapped up in mid-September.
• Black Friday and holiday gift sets: Value sets and doorbusters from November into December.
• Your birthday month: Double points and a birthday gift.

Event dates vary each year, so treat these as typical timing rather than guarantees.

How to use an Ulta Beauty promo code

1. Sign in to your Ulta Beauty Rewards account on the website or app.
2. Add items to your bag and open the bag or checkout page.
3. Enter the code in the coupon field and select Apply.
4. Choose whether to redeem points, then confirm your total.

Ulta coupons often exclude prestige brands, fragrance, gift cards and some salon services. Many coupons require a minimum spend, and a code may not apply to items already on sale. If a code fails, check its terms for excluded brands before contacting guest services.