Ulta's 20% Off Sale

The last time Ulta had a big sale, I got "beyond frustrated." There were so many exclusions, I found that only one item in my cart qualified. It was seriously misleading, so I bailed and ordered nothing.

This sale, offering 20% off your entire purchase, is a little better. They must have heard us! Some of the "prestige brands," including Urban Decay, Elizabeth Arden, Stila, Purminerals, StudioGear, and SriVectin, are included. Before you shop, though, the exclusions include fragrance, hair artistry (high-end) brands, Bare Escentuals, Demalogica, Philosophy, Clarisonic, Thermaclear, and T3. For a complete and long list of what's excluded from this sale, go to this link. Do you still want to shop?

I like to pass along great deals, but I'm not sure this is a great deal. I'll let you be the judge. You can often do better at the drugstore BOGO sales on Revlon, CoverGirl, Maybelline, and the like. I'm really not sure - of the products I use - what may be left to qualify for this discount.

I love the Ulta store; it's a wonderland for beauty lovers. I just wish these sales were more inclusive. To get this discount, use code 20680 online. The discount will be offered until January 30.

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Ulta's Latest Color Extravaganza

Ulta has done it again! Their 69-piece Blockbuster Cosmetic Kit is $24.99. With a $5 coupon from InStyle or another magazine, it's $19.99! You can get $3.50 off online with code 21449.

The kit includes: 32 eye shadows, 12 lip colors, six cheek colors, four full size lipsticks, two mini lip glosses, two pot glosses, two shimmer powders, two eye shadow quads, two concealers, two dual-ended liners, two brushes - all housed in a train case with mirror and applicators. Who cares if you can't wear all the colors? It's a sampler's delight.

The Ulta kits make great Christmas presents. Last year, mine was a big hit with a young friend - and her mother! This year, I think I'll order two. I may have to try this one myself.

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Ulta Deals

Just when you thought Ulta had shown us everything with freebies, take a look at this. A free 15-piece Ulta gift with any $17.50 purchase of Ulta cosmetics, minerals, or Formativ Skin Care. I think Ulta makes nice color products at an unbeatable price point.

The peachy colors look really nice for summer, and the purple bags are so au courant (choose warm for the purple). They also have Bare Minerals and BOGO specials, including Revlon (remember those magazine coupons this month if you hit an Ulta store in person). Worth checking out Ulta soon.

Remember, use code 22669 at checkout, and you will receive $3.50 off a $10 purchase.

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Ulta Sample Bag Offer

Good news from Ulta! A sample bag, shown at left, is free with any $25 online purchase. It looks nice.

You can also get $3.50 off a $10 purchase at Ulta. Use code 22959 during checkout. It's valid until August 1.

Ulta allows you to choose three samples with your purchase, and they have some other great deals and new products right now. Time for a visit?

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