How To Stack Ulta Rewards and Save 20% or More This Summer
Most Ulta shoppers sign up for the loyalty program and collect points without ever realizing how much extra value is sitting in their account. If you have Platinum or Diamond status, you’re eligible for significant savings that go well beyond basic point accumulation.
Ulta’s Member Savings events are the highest-value moments in the loyalty calendar. Held multiple times a year, these events give all members a percentage discount on most purchases — and the higher your tier, the more you save. Diamond members can reach 20% off, which adds up fast on skincare, fragrance and prestige brands.
Here’s how to understand your tier, time your purchases and stack offers to maximize every Ulta dollar this summer.
Understand Which Tier You’re In
Ulta has three membership levels: Member, Platinum and Diamond. As a base Member, you earn 1 point per $1 spent. Hit $500 in annual spend and you reach Platinum, earning 1.25 points per dollar. Spend $1,200 or more in a calendar year to unlock Diamond status, which earns 1.5 points per dollar.
To check your current tier, open the Ulta app and look at your Rewards dashboard. Your tier is displayed at the top, along with your progress toward the next level and your current point balance.
Know What Each Tier Gets You at Member Savings Events
Member Savings events run several times a year and represent the biggest savings opportunity on the Ulta calendar. Discounts during these events are tiered by membership status: Members receive 10% off most purchases, Platinum members receive 15% off and Diamond members receive 20% off.
Watch out for these events by checking the Offers tab in the Ulta app or your email inbox.
Time Big Purchases for the Next Event
If you’re planning a skincare refresh, a fragrance purchase or a restock of prestige makeup, hold off until the next Member Savings event. A $150 basket becomes $120 for a Diamond member — a $30 savings just from timing the purchase right.
Ulta typically runs Member Savings events in spring, early summer and fall. Mark the dates in your calendar as soon as they’re announced in the app or via email to avoid missing the window.
Stack the Member Discount With Manufacturer Coupons
Drugstore brands like Revlon, Almay and L’Oréal regularly release manufacturer coupons that can be combined with your Member Savings discount at Ulta. This stacking approach can push your total savings higher on everyday drugstore essentials that are already part of the sale event.
Check the Ulta app’s Offers section before checkout and activate all relevant coupons. Scan your loyalty account at checkout so the points, coupons and your member discount all register at the same time.
Activate Your Birthday Gift Before It Expires
Every Ulta member receives a free birthday gift during their birthday month, but only if their birthday is saved in their account profile. Diamond and Platinum members receive an upgraded birthday gift compared to base members. Log into your account, navigate to Account Details and confirm your birth date is saved.
If your birthday is approaching and you haven’t seen a gift offer in the app, confirm your email preferences are turned on. The birthday offer typically arrives via email and requires a clicking a link to activate.
Track Your Progress Toward the Next Tier
If you’re close to the Platinum or Diamond threshold, a single large purchase timed around a Member Savings event can push you over. Platinum status requires $500 in annual spend, and Diamond requires $1,200 — both tracked in the Rewards dashboard in the Ulta app.
Jumping from Member to Platinum upgrades your event discount from 10% to 15%, and going from Platinum to Diamond raises it to 20%. On a $200 shopping trip, that difference translates to an extra $10 back — meaningful if you shop Ulta regularly throughout the year.
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