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Ulta

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Ulta Reviews Summary

The overall reputation of the company reflects significant customer dissatisfaction, particularly regarding its online order fulfillment and customer service. Common complaints include delayed shipments, unresponsive support, and unresolved issues with missing or damaged products. Customers express frustration over the perceived incompetence of service representatives and a lack of accountability in addressing their concerns. However, some positive remarks highlight the company's diverse product selection and rewards program. Despite these strengths, the prevailing sentiment indicates a need for substantial improvements in customer service and operational efficiency to enhance customer loyalty and satisfaction.

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service
119
value
103
shipping
97
returns
79
quality
90

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New York
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Good service
August 12, 2017

My first time with my daughter in the store just do window shopping. But then we found clearance ailes and ended up buying many different cosmetics. When we paid, the cashier introduced us the membership card and helped us created an account with them. When we left, we decided to come back to buy more products for friends and family members. We then found ultra coupons online. We came back, and they gave us back the money happily. They are very friendly and care for their customers. From time to time they will have promotion of buying ultra products of $19 will receive a bag of cosmetic as a gift. We love shopping at Ulta.we definitely recommend!

Date of experience: August 12, 2017
Canada
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Good Beauty Salon
August 11, 2017

They have a beauty salon in each store. I have tried two hair dressers. Both were excellent especially with coloring hair.

Date of experience: August 11, 2017
Missouri
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Amazing products
August 8, 2017

Ever since I have been using Ulta's "Dermologica" products my skin has never looked better. I usually buy the travel kits that last a little over a month. Definitely worth the price!

Date of experience: August 8, 2017
North Carolina
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I love their rewards program but I have gone weeks without products because they have low inventory.

Date of experience: August 7, 2017
Wisconsin
4 reviews
8 helpful votes
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First of all, their "Ultamate Rewards" program is second-to-none now that you no longer have to use your points on selected items. They keep expanding (and sometimes reducing) the beauty/haircare lines they offer which allows you to see and sample a lot of the higher-end lines you're always hearing about or seeing in magazines.

They almost always have a coupon running, most often for $3.50 off a $10 or $15 purchase. Their Golden Ticket promo is a 20% off your entire purchase... of course you won't see them very often. Without a coupon, I'd recommend shopping around online for better prices as Ulta is consistently MSRP (retail price). I really hate to say this but try products in-store and then price shop other places.

Base Minerals, MAC, Clinique, Dr. Perricone, Peter Thomas Roth, Kenra, Joico, OPI, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Urban Decay... if I am "speaking your language," you probably already shop here? If you don't know about them, be very VERY excited when they open in your area. I promise that their signature orange color will become your new favorite color!

Date of experience: August 4, 2017
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have allergies to fragrance and keep a fragrance free home due to possible health issues. While I can walk thru the store without a problem (because I don't live there or go near the fragrance), receiving mail catalogs including fragrance inserts invades my home. I sent an e-mail to Ulta asking to have my name removed from the mailings and the reason why. When no action was taken, sent a letter reiterating the, also to no avail. Then I wrote a letter directly to the CEO asking her to intercede on my behalf to get my name removed and why. Just received another mail catalog and no response from the CEO. I'M DONE! Will close out my membership account to hopefully stop these mailings and only shop at Ulta if needed. There are plenty of other places to get what I need.

Date of experience: August 2, 2017
Washington
5 reviews
23 helpful votes
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Love Ulta, but love Sephora more for their free samples!
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Date of experience: August 2, 2017
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Always awesome!
August 2, 2017

Love the store, love the service, love the sales!

I always go to ULTA for my staples in my makeup case.

Date of experience: August 1, 2017
Georgia
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Super Satisfied
August 1, 2017

I order regularly from Ulta and always arrives quickly and in perfect condition. Plus, they always have a coupon and you build points as you buy. Always a great experience.

Date of experience: July 31, 2017
Georgia
3 reviews
11 helpful votes
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Great products
July 30, 2017

Always lots of help always items in stock always will return price range for all HELPFUL coupons plus sales

Date of experience: July 29, 2017
Oklahoma
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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I love Ulta
July 28, 2017

I love there makeup and the selection of products. The customer service was wonderful as well. I have shopped there many times in the past, and will continue to do so. Sometimes I just go and look around and we have one a bit farther, but presently they are completing a store just down the street from where (Thank God) I live which I great for me however no so great for my husband.

Date of experience: July 28, 2017
New York
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great for makeup
July 27, 2017

I love Ulta, actually so very much I should never, ever go into the store. I go in for one thing and come out $150.00 poorer. I can't resist all those goodies!

Date of experience: July 26, 2017
Texas
6 reviews
5 helpful votes
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Not bad
July 26, 2017

I get makeup when they have special promos otherwise it's not worth the price, occasionally they'll have Buy one get one half off or free

Date of experience: July 26, 2017
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I am very upset. There is a stylist by the name Shameka that was highly recommended for hair extensions. This is my first time visiting Ulta and I was excited about getting my hair done by her. When I walked in I was greeted by a young lady named Melissa and she was very pleasant, she greeted me and asked if I would like to book a service, I told her yes and who I was there to see, while talking to her a male stylist who later I was told was the Salon Manager came over and asked can he help me during my conversation with Melissa, so I told him I was looking to get hair extensions and he said in a very rude manner,'We don't offer those services here!" and walked away. Melissa apologized and said I will look to see when Shameka is coming in and I will book a consultation for you with her and she will be in Monday please give her a call. I was very offended by the response from the manager and would like answers! I called my friend who recommended Shameka and she had a similar experience and isn't happy about it. She said she was told the same thing. I have seen extensions done before at this location plenty of times and I would like answers especially because I have seen women with different texture hair get there extension there at that location of a different race, I want answers I feel like its discrimination and racist. Is it ok for one race to get there form of extensions but not another, I will never walk into Ulta again and its sad because Shameka is a wonderful stylist I have seen her work and wanted to be service but I didn't know The Salon at Ulta only choose to service a certain race, ethnicity, or hair type in the Bronx.

Date of experience: July 25, 2017
New York
2 reviews
10 helpful votes
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Products are actually really good, but the employees in every store so far I have stepped into believe they are Mary J Blige or Lady Gaga and treat you like you don't belong if you are not caked up like them. Remember who pays your bills.

Date of experience: July 24, 2017
Minnesota
8 reviews
22 helpful votes
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So what's the deal? No sales, no discounts, just standard products. Their own line, which is value priced, is awful. None of their makeup products stay on for more than an hour and packaging is misleading. The gals who work the store don't care. Guess they are not treated well and have no incentive to treat customers well. They just try to upsell or 'force' the most expensive products on you. I'd rather go to a drug store with no service. At least the drugstores have a return policy.

Date of experience: July 24, 2017
Washington
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Love
July 24, 2017

Love this place, buy all my girl stuff there, always friendly and even get my hair done there. Earn points and sometimes get free stuff. And a birthday gift.

Date of experience: July 24, 2017
Wisconsin
7 reviews
13 helpful votes
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I was looking for a new mascara. The door held open for me, immediate individualized special attention given. I am conservatively a novice, applying the least amount of makeup as possible. Kind, knowledgable ladies showed me the range of services, their specific fav's (the inside scoop-Love it), and application techniques. They carry almost every Brand! WOW! Full SERVICE! IMPRESSED!

Date of experience: July 24, 2017
California
10 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Terrible service
July 22, 2017

I went in to buy something, had it in my hand and the gal behind the counter said it wasn't enough for her to get involved in. I put the item down ($29) and walked out and never walked in again.

Date of experience: July 22, 2017
Maryland
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Ulta
July 23, 2017

They don't always have online what they have in-store and shipping usually takes longer than desired.

Date of experience: July 22, 2017