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Ulta return policy

Verified from official page · Last verified 2026-10-14

Ulta’s current published rule is 30 days for original-payment refunds and merchandise credit from day 31–60 for most new/gently used beauty.

Standard return window
30 days for refund to original payment; days 31–60 merchandise credit (new or gently used, original components)
Receipt / no-receipt
Proof of purchase expected. In-store or mail for ulta.com (customer pays mail shipping). DoorDash/Instacart/Uber Eats: in-store with marketplace receipt (credit rules vary). TikTok Shop: return only in TikTok app.
Opened / used items
New or gently used OK within windows. Non-returnable: gift cards; salon wigs/extensions; intimate wellness devices; Mini Brands Capsules must be sealed.
Exceptions
  • Past 60 days: mailed returns not refunded (sent back)
  • UB Marketplace: within 60 days via Happy Returns process
  • Shipping charges non-refundable for ulta.com
Refund method
≤30 days: original payment (with listed PayPal/Afterpay/gift-card nuances). 31–60 days: merchandise credit / e-gift card for mail.
Holiday extensions
Not specified on the Guest Services returns section we loaded (third-party news has mentioned past holiday windows—confirm on Ulta for current season).

Official policy: https://www.ulta.com/guestservices/all

Ulta return FAQs

Can I return opened makeup to Ulta?

Yes—Ulta allows most new or gently used products within 30 days for an original-payment refund, or merchandise credit if returned days 31–60.

Is Ulta still 60 days for a full refund?

Ulta’s Guest Services page states full original-payment refunds within 30 days; returns from 31–60 days get merchandise credit, not a cash/card refund.

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