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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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California
4 reviews
23 helpful votes
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Replacement order sent also arrived damaged
September 11, 2023
Updated review

I stand on the first assessment of my review. They sent out a replacement shadow in the exact packaging they sent out the original palette. That Palette also arrived damaged. I sent and email in regards to not wanting them to send anything else. I'm finally just done with them.

Update: ULTA contacted me through email and apologized for the service I received. Offered cash back and giftcard which I accepted. I will not change the rating because it is what happened, however I updated to show they did reach out to solve the problem.

Date of experience: September 11, 2023

Shipping Resulting In Broken Items
September 7, 2023
Previous review

I've been with Ulta for a number of years. I am a diamond customer, meaning I shop quite a bit on their website. I shop mostly online, and sometimes things arrive broken. I contact ulta each time something arrives damaged for a replacement. Recently contacted them and I was told my name is on some kind of list for returning things. This made me so upset because of how often I shop with them. They throw the items in packaging with barely any protection expecting it to arrive intact. My purchases are not free, I paid for something new and that's what I expect to receive. They are the worst at shipping. I will not make diamond again because I've had enough. They are not the only ones, a lot of sellers send out expensive merchandise with barely any protection, and if it arrives broken expect you to accept it and move on. My money my problem, I'm not going to keep damaged items.

Date of experience: September 7, 2023
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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WRONG ADDRESS
September 4, 2023

I'm trying to change my address since the day I bought it, they don't have customer support, you call them they don't answer, you send an email they don't answer, you talk to the chat but it's an automatic message, now they're saying no you can cancel because time has passed, before time has passed I tried to get in touch, but no one helped me, I have all the evidences.

They say they'll send you an email but they never do

Date of experience: September 4, 2023
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Customer service AWFUL
August 27, 2023

I ordered two items. I received one. Mistakes happen. I tried the chat (bot) feature which asked me my name, order number etc. I texted all. It asked me my name (again), I texted it. It asked me my order number. I texted it. Then it thanked me and hoped the problem was solved! I tried this three times with same results. So, the. I emailed customer service with order number, the missing item number, screenshots of my exact order and what was received, all my contact info. I waited two days and received a response.asking me for my name! I responded again with the full information of the order number, all my contact info, and the exact order. Next day I received a response (with my previous email showing with ALL my info) asking my for phone number. Prior email showed it in the reply chain.

Obviously, there is no actual human we are talking or emailing. This is so frustrating. I was a premium customer who spent hundreds at Ulta every few months. Over a simple $25 mascara they have successfully pissed me off. Good job dummies. You lost a customer.

Date of experience: August 27, 2023
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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This review is for the customer service line, every time i call I'm on hold for over 30 mins just to find out why my reward points haven't been applied to my account and no one ever knows anything. Same story each time.

Date of experience: August 25, 2023
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Spent hours in store scanning all my products to purchase for curbside pickup because my card strip is broke and won't swipe.
After selecting the store I'm in for pickup the app decides to ship to my house!
Guest services says they can't cancel even though the order was made over an hour ago. I can't take my products home I paid for. I drove an hour here and I've been waiting outside on guest services line for over an hour now waiting for help I will not get!
I can't even cancel my own order to try to repurchase. I'm livid. Never again and now I'm on hold forever waiting for the corporate number. This isn't okay with me at all.
The employees did the best they could to help they saw what happened even I selected in store pickup! Oh great and now after being on hold for over an hour I am disconnected again because she didn't wanna give me the corporate number. I don't think I will shop at ulta again!

Date of experience: August 22, 2023
Armenia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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This Website is total scum.
I've encountered an error during checkout twice, resulting in the failure of my order completion. However my account was charged for $42.89 every time. Adding to the frustration, the support team seems to be conveniently ignoring my ticket, so it is impossible to get a refund. This experience has led me to waste nearly $86 for absolutely nothing.
If you have extra funds, I'd strongly advise considering a donation to charity instead. Otherwise, you might find yourself falling victim of Ulta Beauty scammers.

Date of experience: August 20, 2023
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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First of all Ulta stores that I've visited is great, but online I've experienced something I've never experienced, I ordered an item, went through all the prompts and hit the proceed to check out, it stated try another card, I knew my card was good and had available credit, so I hit the proceed to check out several times, not knowing it was like I ordered this item several times, I called online customer care, I was told they didn't see where I placed the order, I asked could they help me place the order, I was told no, I called Ulta they saw where looked as though I placed the order several times, I told them on several calls it wouldn't let my order go through, I was told my Ulta card was in good standing, I asked could they take the extra items off they couldn't, I called comenity bank for Ulta payments, the nice lady told me she saw what happened I was sending it to a different address than my address, it's a gift, I've done this before, she couldn't help, I was told I might can go in the store and try buying the item but have money incase my card didn't work. I've never had any problems like this, what am I to Ulta haven't helped, I'm very disappointed.

Date of experience: August 12, 2023
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I recently had the pleasure of shopping on ulta.com, and I couldn't be happier with my experience. From the vast selection of beauty products to the user-friendly website, everything about my shopping journey

Date of experience: August 9, 2023
Ukraine
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I'm satisfied
August 9, 2023

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer I got from Ulta is a staple in my makeup bag. It covers imperfections flawlessly. The store was well-stocked, and the staff gave me tips on how to use it.

Date of experience: August 9, 2023
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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El Segundo store terrible customer service
August 3, 2023

I shop at ulta all the time and I've never had a problem with workers are always super friendly and helpful But the store in El Segundo was a horrible first bad sign was nobody said hello or welcome went up to counter to ask for help I was pointed in the direction where I needed to look for it myself still couldn't find it the girl at counter said I will send someone over I waited more than 5 minutes I still got no help I gave up went to pay my stuff I mentioned to cashier about poor service she just sorry charged me and sent me on my way I left upset

Date of experience: August 3, 2023
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Aa a consumer and a woman, I want make up brands to represent women. Having a man dressed up like a little girl to promote the brand is abhorrent. I will be shopping IT cosmetics direct moving forward.

Date of experience: July 8, 2023
Minnesota
2 reviews
9 helpful votes
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False BOGO Promo
July 2, 2023

Bogo promotion is false advertisement
Bogo promotion is false advertisement. Don't waste your time, picking out your favorite minis for the Bogo promotion because it's not honored as Bogo; rather, they'll take the cheapest items off and charge you the most expensive items. This is the case when you're buying multiple products.

Date of experience: July 1, 2023
RU
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I recently purchased the [Product Name] from this seller on eBay, and I must say it has been a fantastic experience. The product arrived promptly and was exactly as described in the listing.

The [Product Name] itself is of exceptional quality. It is evident that the seller takes great care in sourcing their products. The item was well-packaged, ensuring it arrived in perfect condition.

Date of experience: June 22, 2023
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Placed a large order, never delivered. Called Ulta, they were insensitive to the amount of money I lost placing my order and told me there was nothing they could do.

Date of experience: June 5, 2023
Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Ulta shipped my package to the wrong address, to my physical/billing address instead of my P.O. Box. I just received a package from them a week prior with no problems. Now they sent this one, it ended up at the wrong post office. And they will not reship it back to the right address at all their saying they can only refund my money … I ordered my second package on a day they were giving a 5 piece gift set away with a $65 purchase so now I'm not getting anything and they will not give me any choice to still be able to get the gift set! Absolutely ridiculous. And the people that work for customer service are terrible! The two I talked to atleast. Very disappointed and will never order from Ulta again.

Date of experience: June 4, 2023
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Ulta beauty
May 22, 2023

Ulta has a rating of 3.27 stars from 540 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Ulta most frequently mention high end, beauty products, and rewards program. Ulta ranks 13th among Skin Care sites.

Date of experience: May 21, 2023
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Online orders...
May 18, 2023

I just ordered a dermalogica face wash and it said a free full size moisturizer comes with it because of the price I spent... instead they sent a 5 dollar mascara instead of the free moisturizer. This isn't the first time something like this has happened while ordering off site! Do not post those offers if you cannot send them!

Date of experience: May 18, 2023
Wisconsin
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I've been a loyal customer of Ulta for years. However, the company has really disappointed me in about 80% of my transactions over the past year. My last order came with a shattered candle, which spilled glass all over my floor and cut me when I opened the package. I cleaned that up and let Ulta know, and then they resent the package where the SAME ISSUE HAPPENED AGAIN, resulting in dangerous broken glass all over my house AGAIN! They were supposed to contact me regarding an investigation of this due to the severity and danger of the broken glass, but I have not been contacted since. Now I received another order and multiple items are missing, resulting in my having to contact customer service AGAIN. This is ridiculous and disappointing.

Date of experience: May 17, 2023
Mexico
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Glitchy app and same glitchy website. Impossible to connect PayPal to pay - just kicks you back to check-out page. They won't allow you to place an order if you are traveling and trying to do it outside of USA even though it is not mentioned anywhere and even though you try to pay with your American bank cards. Customer support tells lies and many of the "specialists" have no clue what's going on and just give random reasons and excuses that have nothing to do with an actual situation.

Date of experience: May 12, 2023
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Just stop with the catchy emails and coupons. You exclude all the brands everyone wants to purchase from your 20% off. If you offer a coupon, make it valid for what your customers want to purchase. Trust me, there are many other places to shop for beauty products.

Date of experience: May 4, 2023