February 17, 2015

BEAUTY: Ulta Birthday Gift 2015

In case you missed it, I recently shared my joy over the 2015 Sephora birthday gift (NARS lip pencils!) and I thought you might also like to see my free birthday gift from Ulta. Much like Sephora, once you're signed up with Ulta Rewards (a free service which gets you points for dollars spent and fun coupons) you will receive a coupon for a free birthday gift during your birthday month. The gift for those with birthdays in January, February and March 2015 is the Ulta Complete Eye Palette in Indie:
Oh, why thank you, Ulta!
Last year, Ulta gave out a free full size CK One mascara for every birthday, so this year is a bit of a departure in that they seem to be changing the gift up quarterly. Not sure what the idea behind this thinking is, or if they'll actually follow through with it, but every source I've seen has specifically listed this gift as intended for those with birthdays in January-March.
The good news is that if you like this eye palette and happen to have a birthday outside of those months, you can purchase it outright for $12.00 here. {Side note: last year's mascara gift was valued at $18.00 for those counting at home.}
This palette has a mix of 4 shimmer and 1 matte shades (only the medium brown is matte). The texture is smooth and blend-able, and pigmentation is very nice. None of these shades is patchy or sheer, and there are enough colors to create a nice brown smoky eye situation. Overall, this was a nice, albeit kinda boring, gift. But, hey - free eyeshadow is free eyeshadow, right?
This palette reminds me of one of my drugstore favorites, Wet n Wild's Silent Treatment, which I swatched here a million years ago.
SWATCHES: Ulta Complete Eye Palette in Indie
ON MY EYES: Ulta Complete Eye Palette in Indie
To get this gift from Ulta you WILL need a coupon they send via email (unlike Sephora, where you can just walk in and ask). I got mine on my birthday, so expect it on or around the big day. For those of you with birthdays later in the year, make sure to sign up for Ulta Rewards now and wait to see what your gift will be...I hope I'm not jealous of it!
Do you get free birthday gifts from Ulta? What other awesome free birthday finds have you scored?


40 comments:

  1. Stephanie RobertsFebruary 18, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    Ha! Thank you again for a reminder!!! I haven't received the coupon but I'll be actively looking now with your post-reminder. I'm wondering if I'll get the same gift? Is it month by month that they change or is it yearly? Love the look you did with the eyeshadow palette!!

    Much Love,
    -Stephanie Eva

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    1. MichelleFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:26 PM

      No problem! This gift is for birthdays in January, February and March, according to Ulta's website. Hope you like it when you get it! xo

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  2. R.February 18, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    Free birthday gifts are fun. I probably won't be getting this because the closest Ulta is kind of far away from me, but still, fun. Changing up the gifts quarterly seems like a bad idea though... there are going to be some folks who get jealous of what the other quarterly gifts were, I suspect!

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    1. MichelleFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:29 PM

      Totally agree about the quarterly gifts - not sure what the point of that even is? If you offer one gift per year, everyone always gets the same thing - that's what they did last year. There's no need to change it. I'm curious what the other gifts will be though! Bummer that you can't get to an Ulta easily, but I wouldn't say you're missing much on this (nice, but simple) gift! xo

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  3. Yours Truly, NYFebruary 19, 2015 at 12:51 AM

    Oooh what a great gift! I like the colours in the palette. :)
    ♥Natalie
    Yours Truly, NY


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    1. MichelleFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:29 PM

      Yes, it's a nice neutral set to have around! xo

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  4. LenyaFebruary 19, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    The shades of the palette are gorgeous on you. Cool gift.
    xox
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

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  5. JennyFebruary 19, 2015 at 4:12 PM

    These shadows are beautiful! I never think to try Ulta's eye palettes, but this has definitely made me want to pick up a few! For my birthday gift, Ulta gave me a free CK One mascara (it's one of my favorite mascaras now!).
    xx
    Jenny // Mish Mosh Makeup

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    1. MichelleFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:31 PM

      This is actually the first Ulta brand item I've owned and the quality is nice. I would try some of their other stuff, especially since it goes on sale pretty often! xo

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  6. Vale ♥February 19, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    Never tried Ulta, I need to anyway !!! Beautiful present =)

    Fashion and Cookies
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    1. MichelleFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:33 PM

      You definitely need to! I'm getting more and more obsessed with it. It's great because they have drugstore brands (including TONS of NYX) but also have high end stuff and crazy amounts of hair products and nail polishes. It's fun to just browse forever! xo

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  7. miasmodeFebruary 20, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    Amazing b-day gift. The palette looks beautiful on you. Sadly we don't have an Ultra over here :D

    xx glamdevils.com / miradevils.blogspot.com

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    1. MichelleFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:33 PM

      Thank you! Bummer, I don't know what I'd do without an Ulta nearby! xo

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  8. Elle SeesFebruary 20, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    don't think i've ever gotten the ULTA bday gift! i'll be on the lookout for sure this year!

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    1. MichelleFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:34 PM

      I don't know how long they've been doing birthday gifts, but I got my first one last year. I had no idea it was an option before that, but now I'm on top of it! xo

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  9. AgataFebruary 20, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    It is a nice gift. MY birthday is in December and I got a coupon for this palette but none of the stores carried it yet before the coupon expired. So I was never able to redeem my birthday gift. How long did the eyeshadows last on you?

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    1. MichelleFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:36 PM

      Awww, that's too bad! They should have done something for you, considering it was their error. I found these shadows to be fairly long lasting, and the look was still nice when I washed my face at night. Primer helps too! xo

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  10. JessicaFebruary 20, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    Amazing palette and makeup! =)

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    xoxo,
    Jessica

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  11. UnknownFebruary 20, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    Great post! Join my giveaway:

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  12. JessFebruary 20, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    Haven't shopped at Ulta but now I have so many reasons to start.

    http://mimiandchichi.com/

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    1. MichelleFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:37 PM

      Yes you do! I really love their mix of high end and drugstore products. Plus, if you ever need a hair tool or specific nail polish their selection is huge! xo

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  13. April NunezFebruary 20, 2015 at 7:05 PM

    Loving this! And what you did on your eyeshadow. Amazing!

    April of: https://beybiapril.wordpress.com
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    1. MichelleFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:37 PM

      I'm happy with the palette - and thank you! xo

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  14. UnknownFebruary 21, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    That palette is looks amazing and your eyes look absolutely gorgeous!!!! What a fantastic free gift!

    http://katsbeautytales.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. MichelleFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:38 PM

      Aww, thank you! Yes, I love pretty much any free gift, but even better when it's a quality one that I'll actually use! xo

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  15. UnknownFebruary 21, 2015 at 6:22 AM

    That palette is looks amazing and your eyes look absolutely gorgeous!!!! What a fantastic free gift!

    http://katsbeautytales.blogspot.co.uk/

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  16. UnknownFebruary 23, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    Such a great birthday gift. Love these shades, they look great on you.

    Jasmine xx

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    1. MichelleFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:39 PM

      Thank you! Yes, these shades are useful on their own or as a complement to other palettes. Plus, the matte brown would be a good brow filler if the shade is right for you! xo

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  17. Eye See EuphoriaFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    Nice gift idea and I love the colors. Thanks for sharing and have an amazing day.

    Eye See Euphoria | http://eyeseeeuphoria.com/post/addicted

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    1. MichelleFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:39 PM

      Yes, this is a fun gift for sure! Have an amazing day too :) xo

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  18. SybilFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:03 PM

    gorgeous eye makeup!!! wow!

    have a great week!
    Animated Confessions

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  19. UnknownFebruary 24, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    Great birhtday gift :) Love that palette!

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  20. awhiteFebruary 24, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    Such a pretty neutral palette- love the eye you created with it!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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    1. MichelleFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:41 PM

      Thank you! I've worn this palette a few different ways and I'm finding it to be pretty useful. xo

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  21. Shayla WebbFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    That shadow looks so lovely on you! I've never used their products aside from the sculpting palette for the highlight. I'm kind of glad they're switching it up though. My birthday is in June and honestly, this eye palette really isn't my thing. Thanks for sharing!

    Shayla
    shaylamwebb.blogspot.com

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  22. HopeOAugust 3, 2023 at 1:29 PM

    Such a nice idea for a birthday gift. You can also gift a nice phone case with it, as it can also make the outlook more aesthetic. Check out some of the best wood phone cases.

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