At their core, Sephora and Ulta Beauty have a lot in common. For online orders, both stores offer free shipping on orders over $50 and lucrative loyalty programs. But when it comes to said loyalty programs, Ulta has Sephora beat.
Both companies reward customers with points for every dollar spent (via USA Today). Sephora's Beauty Insider program affords customers a free birthday gift, small samples and, if you occupy a higher tier within the program, you can get access to special store events and products (via Sephora). Ulta's Ultimate Rewards program, however, gets straight into discounts, ranging from 100 points, which equals $3 off your purchase, all the way to 2,000 points, which equates to $125 off. As for discounts, Sephora is quite sparse, while Ulta offers coupons in easily accessible weekly ads (via Ulta).
So, with the wide range and discount deals at every corner, Ulta offers the biggest bang for your buck.
