I'm giving the store five stars because the ultimate result from my visit was a five star experience I've been frustrated when I've been walking around at least eight aisles and I couldn't find one employee. I finally went up to the registers and asked for help. I'm guessing they might be shortstaffed, but Camille came over and Camille deserves a raise Unlike at Sephora, where they immediately come up and want to help you because they are required to so that you use their name at the register not so they get commission so that their employer knows they're working, but are they really working? They quickly come up try to shove product at you And walk away. Camille was not such an employee. She spent over 30 minutes with me turning her arm into a pallet, helping me with concealer, tinted, cover up sunscreen and full coverage. She was top rate and explain explaining all of the products the pros and cons she knew her Sephora may have lost a customer today read more

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I loooooove this location! I feel comfortable walking in here bare faced, running my errands without feeling judged for not being full glam (cough cough valley fair sephora). Anyway. This location is often well stocked, has everything I need, and they are super quick at filling online order pick ups! read more

Special shot out to Daniela who tried helping a middle-aged man look younger with make-up. Thank you for the recommendations and more! Excellent customer service read more

Their hour are back to normal and the staff is super friendly and helpful! I've noticed that they are better stocked, tho still a little sparse sometimes. Also the company supports DEI efforts which is important to me. read more

I walked in and there was an employee at the front entrance and asked if there was someone who could help me with concealer. The employee asked another employee to help me. I immediately noticed her whole body and face change in dismay. I asked her about Tula concealer. She said she wasn't familiar with it. But she didn't just state this in an informative way, it was with an attitude. It was obvious she was begrudgingly trying to help. She directed me to the Tula concealers and handed me the tester. I asked if she could help me with applying it. I've had nothing but great experiences with employees kindly helping me at other stores. It was my first time at this particular location. She seemed annoyed and took me to a "station" to help me. I decided I didn't want to feel bad about asking for her help anymore because she has plenty of time to change her attitude. I asked her if she could have someone else help me and she immediately asked me "why" with a sarcastic tone. I politely told her I didn't felt like she was not really willing to help me. I felt like we weren't really working well together. My boyfriend was with me and he's not one to say much about these things but he sure did agree about this situation. He was glad to see I wasn't going to stand for this kind of treatment. Her name is Angelina and she finally did go and get someone else. The sales manager, Samara, was so pleasant. She was very friendly and helpful and even offered a different suggestion after having explained what I was looking for in a concealer. I love that. That is exactly the kind of experience I've had at other stores. Knowledgeable about the products they sell. Excellent! Thank you for your guidance and help Samara! read more

Went back to her (Erica) a couple times because it's so hard for me to find a hairstylist I can trust and that will listen to me. Most recently I could tell she was in a rush because she didn't want to blow out my hair like usual; started to get a bad feeling. Should have trusted it and got up. She completely botched my bangs and had to get them fixed afterward. She cut them terribly short and angles were way crooked, she kept going out it in an attempt to "fix it" sickened me to my stomach. She couldn't even style it in the moment and let me walk out the salon looking crazy. Wanted to cry. will never go back to her. She broke my trust the moment she made me feel like a chore even though she had 2 hours before she "had" to leave. Terrible service read more

came in here to pick up some makeup with friends and was getting followed . 2 workers kept popping up in aisles me and my friends would go and asked us like 3 times in 5 minutes if we needed help. also i went to go put the makeup products back because i forgot my card and one of the workers ask us "what are you guys doing? you're walking around aimlessly." it's not a fun shopping experience when it feels like you're being watched and them acting like you're stealing. read more

I had a very negative experience at this location. I purchased a product that turned out to be defective: the cap melted, and since it's an alcohol-based product, it largely evaporated. When I tried to return it and clearly showed that it was damaged, they refused to accept it. Furthermore, the service from the girl who helped me was appalling: unprofessional, unwilling to help, and rude. Instead of offering a solution, she simply refused to exchange it, showing no empathy or interest in resolving the issue. I will definitely not shop here again and do not recommend this location for its poor customer service and failure to respond appropriately to a damaged product. Since it's alcohol-based, much of it evaporated, and the cap melted. When I tried to return it, they told me they wouldn't accept it because "it wasn't 75% full," which is absurd considering the damage was obvious. The worst thing was the service: the person who helped me had a very negative energy, was despotic and arrogant, with no intention of helping or offering a solution. I do not recommend this place or its products. Very bad experience in customer service and product quality. read more

Oh how i love this ulta good deals good brands always get some nice stuff and better than sephora Good service and check out fast read more

I dont usually leave a lot of reviews, but I just needed to say this. I'm not a huge makeup person, and I dont want to spend much. I went to Ulta and I asked for help from this young lady...Victoria I believe, and I can't thank her enough. I have always had trouble getting a color match for my face until she helped me! She got me good products for an inexpensive cost. She was so nice about my little knowledge. Will definitely go back! read more

it's always fun during an ulta run! Lol but Crystal was really helpful throughout the store and made my experience really joyful!

This is the closest Ulta to me and every time I shop here Im always getting followed by either clearly an employee or some kind of decoy that I eventually see talking with employees or standing behind the register with them. They dont try to hide it or anything, they have zero trust in their customers. Makes me not want to support this business anymore. read more

I don't have an Ulta near me, so I decided to go in. The store was very clean and organized. I wandered for a bit just looking and found they carry a line of lip gloss & lotion I had only seen on line. That was nice. But, not a single employee approached me to offer help or show new products. I was in the market for new perfume but only purchased a clearance product since nobody ever tried to get me to demo scents to me. read more

This review is based on our one visit to this location at El Paseo de Saratoga. Our experience during our visit was fine, and certainly nothing like some of the other negative reviews here. We were able to browse at our leisure and play with the testers displayed. We were aware there was a security guy at the store, but he kept his distance and we never felt we were being watched or followed by him. It's possible we were completely oblivious of the security guy while we were browsing through all the aisles. Plus we picked up their shopping basket which held all the little items we wanted to purchase, so it was clear we were making no attempts to surreptitiously pocket anything. They have friendly and helpful staff here. One walked by and asked if we needed help. We were looking for some foundation for my daughter and weren't sure which shade to get. She steered us to a tinted moisturizer that would be a better choice for my daughter and we found a good shade to match my daughter's skin tone. It's fun browsing through the store. I like how they have a wide range of products, from affordable "drug store" brands to more expensive higher end brands. There is something for everyone's budget. Price signage is very good so you won't get sticker shock when you are checking out. However, the many of the shelves weren't well stocked or were completely out of products (empty). This made finding particular colors challenging. Also some displays were messy and not very organized. Part of this could be from other customers not putting back products back in their correct spot. They have a hair salon at the back of the store, but it didn't seem open at the time we were there (or maybe nobody had an appointment at the time). Parking at this location is no problem at all. The payment machines at checkout weren't fully functional. Many of them had a sign taped to them that said "tap to pay" was not working. I've gotten so used to waving my phone over these payment machines, so was a bit annoyed that I had to dig out my physical credit card. read more

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The young lady who helped was very knowledgeable about the products. I actually bought the beauty products she recommended. She was also very pleasant and has good social skills. I was very happy with the service. read more

This is my preferred location for Ulta. I have always found what I needed/wanted. The store is spacious. Parking is not a problem at all. My order is ready within 2 hrs to pick up, almost always. There were a couple of issues that I faced, once when I bought a product off the shelf which seemed opened and used, however I was able to return it, they were really quick and efficient about it and even suggested something better instead. The other time, I went there to pick up my order but they couldn't locate it and I spent a lot of time waiting for them to figure out what went wrong. The staff genuinely seemed to be trying to help and eventually fixed the issue. I hope that they resolve these internal issues with used products on the shelf and making sure order pick up is smooth. I have always gotten good recommendations from the staff on the floor. read more

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1/31/22 I had the worst, most uncomfortable shopping experience of my life here tonight. I won't be returning to this store or any Ulta location for that matter. ULTA. TRAIN YOUR SECURITY TO NOT HARASS YOUR CUSTOMERS! Seriously. This dude was closely following me & my friend the moment we walked in, like damn, are we the only ones in the store orrr? He first came up to us and asked if we needed help from any of the ladies working, we politely said no. (Also, he was talking so loudly on the phone with someone in his earphone, so unprofessional). He proceeds to follow me into the next aisle, watching my every move. Finally as I'm smelling a f*cking candle, dude comes up to me and quietly says, I quote, "Hey homegirl, you didn't take anything right?" ......... Excuse me? I asked "Did it look like I stole something?!!" And emptied my pockets. "Oh sorry just making sure." Believe me when I said I was PISSED. I was ready to drop a bag in this store but that ruined my entire mood. I went straight to the register, paid for my sh*t and got the hell out of there. How unprofessional, rude and embarrassing. I also noticed the last few times I was here that the woman security was also closely keeping an eye on us and following us the entire time. It's seriously so uncomfy. After this incident I will not give anymore of my money to this company. read more

Honestly choose wisely on your hair stylist they fr fried my hair and left me with botched and ugly highlights. $200 on the worst hair possible. read more

I've been purchasing makeup online since the pandemic hit and I finally decided to pay a visit in store. Finding the right color match online would be impossible... so I went in hoping to find the right match. Thank you Monica! Monica is seriously the most genuine, sweetest, and helpful makeup artist here. I've been coming for years and always left a bit disappointed with customer service... but not this time! I'm so happy Monica helped me. She helped me find the perfect foundation to match my color and skin type as well as other items I needed. I was very pleased with my item purchases and can't wait to go back in the future now that I got some helpful tips! read more

Always like to coming to this ulta. It's very spacious, the amount of brands they have are good, and mainly the lighting in here is perfect so you can shade match yourself and view it in the mirrors with natural lighting from the outside and lighting from the inside. However, the products they have can either be too much or too little. I don't know if Ulta is receiving less supplies from popular brands because every time I go in on different weeks and dates it's the same amount of products they still have. Overall love coming to this location I am not being bothered by anyone and I am able to look at all of the selections they have. read more

The selection was good. Customer Service bad. One of the sales girl was pretty helpful to set up a brand new tester for me when I mentioned other stores had the tester. Unfortunately the other girl who helped me check out even bothered to give me the qualified gifts even though she knew I qualified. So buyers, remember to request whatever you think you are qualified for. Otherwise they would assume you don't know and wouldn't give you what you deserve. read more

Walked in with one product in mind, walked out with 5 items! Love this place as it had several sales from BOGO to clearance items at a very reasonable price for great label brand items like SheaMoisture, the Body Shop, etc. I didn't really go there for makeup items, but other cosmetics so I didn't need much customer service in making a decision. Even so, I was approached by staff if I needed any support. Definitely appreciated that. One advice is if you have an Ulta account, check for any in-store or online discount code before you shop! ;-) read more

Auri was is so great and patient! She helped us color match and find things in the back that was out of stock. I've never received good customer service until her! I'm giving it 4 stars because the other store associate was not good after color matching, but she's still nice! read more

Overall way better selection than the Sephora nearby. Customer service here is very helpful when you find someone. I recommend this store... Mornings are best. Everything is put away and organized. I have been here later in the day when things were a mess. read more

Five workers behind the counter, one register open, and a growing line. Customer service is definitely an area for improvement.

Service here is non-existent. You can be running around the whole store and still not find any employee to help you. And when you do finally find someone, most of them give attitude. Not to mention, this location has awful inventory. A lot of items are out of stock (definitely try calling to see if they have your item before driving there). It sucks because this is the only Ulta in the area, so I'm excited for whenever the Sephora across the street opens. read more

I brought my two young children to Ulta this morning for a kid's haircut ($30). I have only recently started using Ulta salon but this was my first experience at the Westgate/Saratoga location. Upon check in I asked the lead stylist Brittanie (sp?) if she could dye a strip of color into my childrens' hair. She abruptly said that they didn't have time since a cut was only 30 minutes and I didn't say much in response because the reason Brittanie gave me made sense and was fair - I hadn't booked a color so I didn't press the issue - and figured I would book another appointment later. Immediately after that exchange, my kids sat down and the stylists started combing out their hair. At the salon in Campbell Ulta they wash, cut and blow dry the girls hair but when I asked - the stylist said they could not do all of that because it was a 30 min appointment. Brittanie was extremely rude about it and when I asked why it was included at the Campbell Ulta location and not at this salon she kept on saying "because it's only a 30 min appointment". She must have repeated that statement at least five times in the span of a 3 minute discussion and then I finally pushed back firmly and told her that I understood that it was 30 minutes but was just wondering why it was different at two ulta salons. She rudely said she didn't know and that's - just how "they always did it". The rest of the experience was silent and awkward. And I felt really upset because my girls (age 6 and 9) were so excited about getting their hair done. Everyone sat in silence and despite the Brittanie's meager efforts to rectify her absolutely rude behavior by asking short questions, my 9 year old daughter started crying when we left. Their hair looked decent so I still tipped them 20% but I hope Brittanie uses that money to take some training on customer service and how to handle customers. I'm sure that even a $6 class would result in a vast improvement on her person skills. Clearly kindness and decency in working with the general public are not factors in the certificates of excellence that Ulta posted at her station. Ulta has forever lost a customer and I will never recommend them to my family or friends again. read more

Be aware of the bait and switch. Their shelf prices say one thing, but it's a lot higher once you get to the register.

Visited this evening to quickly pick up a specific product. We didn't realize the store was closing within 10 minutes- but as soon as I walked in was ambushed by what I suppose was their "security" letting us know to "be quick since they close soon." Then an associate ran over to me and with aggravation demanded I tell her what we need because they close soon. I let her know I knew what I need, I understand you close soon. (I only needed 1 product & knew exactly where to go) But both of their unwelcoming attitude and rudeness left us leaving the store within the minute without getting to pick up my product. They watched/followed us (my husband and daughter) the entire time we walked to pick my product and back out the door. While as a former Beauty Retail Store Manager of 10 years, I 100% understand wanting to shut down and get out as quickly as possible, but at the same time, the store is still open until your doors lock. And customer service should still be a priority until then. As we walked out of the store the entire team was behind the registers watching us walk out. We weren't even the last customers as we saw people still shopping. Again - I can understand the frustration of wanting to close exactly on time - but if your store doesn't close until 8pm then until 8pm your job is to be AT THE LEAST - friendly to customers. read more

I'm a minor, and they would not stop peppering me for my personal information such as: Address, phone number, birthday, email etc. I don't know if they are this invasive around adults, but I felt it was bad that they wouldn't let me buy an item without signing up for a loyalty program. Keep away. read more

Let's just say my purchase today has been disappointing from the beginning. To top it off, I got home, opened up my Benefit Brow Zings to find that someone had used it and returned it. Gross. Don't the cashiers check that when make up is being returned? I have never had this issue with Ulta before today. I've been shopping with Ulta since 2003, that's 16 years now. No longer do the cashiers ask you if you want to use your points or tell you how many points you have. This location store #492 has gone down hill now for the last 7 years I've been shopping there and to make matters worse the aisles are so cluttered you can barely walk they them. Just overall super disappointing in today shopping experience. I will be heading back to this sloppy store on Tuesday when I have time to get a non-used Brow Zings and hope I have better luck and a nicer cashier. read more

Ulta Beauty - Opened up the Benefit Brow Zings to find it was already used. Gross - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - San Jose, California

Friendly staff and lots of brands to try Clinique mac . A great alternative from mall and no need to pay for parking

I've been coming here for YEARS. My visit is always a crapshoot. Sometimes the employees are kind, and sometimes they sure know how to make you feel low. Please be kinder? You don't know what people are going though in their daily lives and your store is supposed to be a sanctuary. read more

Shelly is the best! I absolutely adore her customer service and friendly positive attitude! She goes above and beyond to help me everytime and always helps me to leave satisfied and happy! They have a huge selection and is always stocked! This is my go to location now and I'm on a mission to build up all my points! I love Shelly please head to this location and thank me later! read more

There was no receipt. The management failed to provide one. I was not offered the option to return without receipt for the lowest price in the last 90 days. I was told I could not return or exchange at all. I'd like a refund on having to pay for the same pencil twice due to your store's error. read more

I had just had my hair colored and wasn't happy. I went to Ulta and Monica was really really helpful! She was knowledgeable, patient and very sweet!!! Destiny was at the register and she was the icing on the cake! I was asking tons of questions and kept having to redo my application..and she was very kind! I walked out very happy-wonderful customer service and great products!!!!!!!! read more

I have been to MANY Ultas in my life. Today (4/3/23) I had an incredibly poor experience. I was attempting to purchase a $7 lip gloss when the cashier DENIED me the ability to purchase it. This cashier DEMANDED that I sign up for a rewards program with either my phone number or my email. I did not want to do that so I told her no, and in return she told be to go buy the lip gloss at target. This cashier was a female with NO name tag working at roughly 3:35. My perception of Ulta is forever ruined and I will not be a returning customer. -Betsy Smith read more

Bad. I left empty handed. Moron helped me out, and I am being really kind with that description. Friday night, December 8th around 8:30. Let me preface this story with the fact that I am ALWAYS KIND to people especially in retail. Always hello, please and thank you. Greeted by the front door with the "Deal of the day!" Ooh, Mineral foundation, is on sale? No price, anywhere. Empty plastic sign holder, no big deal, I'll wait in line to ask how much as there was NO ONE around even greeting me. One little goth looking Ariana Grande wannabe with PILES of makeup on working there looked too cool to talk to, poker faced walking right past me, blank stare so I decided to wait in line to ask someone else. No big deal. Made my way back to the salon. Another genius standing at that counter (tall, frumpy Hispanic chick about 5'8, long curly hair) but I got the impression she worked in the front registers. "Hi, do you have a brochure list of your services?" (Blank stare, silence.... no joke) Genius #1 turned around in distress to the hairdresser doing someone's hair. "What do you need?" "A brochure, do you have a brochure of your services?" Genius #2 hairdresser says; Like a photography book of hairdos?" "A BROCHURE WHICH LISTS YOUR SERVICES that you offer, you know, like hair cut and color prices?" By this point, the woman getting her hair done has a look on her face like "Oh my god, my hair is being done by tater tots." So as we are all working on this high level NASA experiment I NOTICE a F'ing brochure right by the braindead human helping me (genius #1) and I had to reach past her to grab the F'ing brochure but by this point there was; #1) NO WAY in hell I was getting my hair done here and 2) NO WAY I was buying my half price/unpriced makeup here. My God, how did these people ever fill out a job application????? Education; Yes Work experience; Yes, I have experienced work Hobbies; I like lipstick. Horrible. read more

Yesterday I came into this location sick. I was doing some early Christmas shopping. I was coughing & I had a runny nose, but it's not like I was so sick that I was vomiting on the floor, lol! Anyways, this older lady there seemed concerned about me & asked me what's wrong. I told her that I caught a bug from my husband & that it's probably for the best if she kept a little distance from me. She didn't. Looking back, that might've been a 'red flag' to her even after she heard me make a last minute Drs. appointment. She was everywhere I was most of the time. I'm shocked that she didn't follow me to the bathroom, but I did leave the bag put there like I was supposed to, do perhaps she was examine the contents then, lol! I did ask her to price check a few things & I put a few things back. We all change our minds, so as long as you put items back where they belong, it's no big deal. She then had the nerve to tell me that I should've left those items up front fir her to disinfect! She said that she had to take those items back so that my germs don't make anyone else sick too. I know for a fact that the managers & employees at this location DO often laugh at the customers behind their back, even the managers. I've heard them say one time in the break room, omg, this lady won't stop asking me questions, it's like, go away already! Another one laughed at a lady who wondered why she had makeup all over her, another talked about some creepy guy who was always there, etc... So instead of wasting my time, I decided to bring my badass Kat claws out & cleverly told her this: Perhaps you should've mentioned that a lot sooner! She said nothing to me then & left, lol! Eff you bitch! Also, eff the bitch who complained about me using up the tissues. Isn't what they're there for customers to use? Ugh! I did cover my mouth. I made my friend & husband laugh when I told them what happened. I should've also told her that she now needs to Lysol the whole place, especially since I forgot to take my rabies shot this year, LOL!!!! Wow, how rude! I've dealt with a few rude customer service people in my life, but this was a first for me! No one else was followed around that I could tell. I look like your typical shopper btw. If any employee ever asks you for help or happens to be near you all the time, then that means that they suspect you of being a potential shop lifter. It's retail 101. Everyone who has ever worked in retail knows that. I know that working retail sucks, but don't be mean to the nice good customers, especially the sick ones. Maybe hand them some tissues instead of offering fake sympathy before they end up spending lots of $ there! The turnover rate is high at this location & theyre usually almost understaffed. Try shopping at the Cupertino location instead as you'll get way less attitude & more actual help, plus the store there is bigger too with more stuff there. I'm kind of hoping that bitch caught my bug, lol! read more

Ok, so -- I'm not a big "yelper" but you guys have got to know about my hair beauty secret: Her name is Melissa and she works/manages the Ulta Salon. Ladies, look, I know, going to get your hair did at Ulta seems suspect, but she took me from a level 2 brown to a level 10 blonde (buttery and gorgeous blonde for my Vegas birthday weekend) and then when I brought in Guy Tang Balayage extensions, Melissa color matched me to my extensions like a QUEEN!! I'm telling you, she is a miracle woman and 2 hours in her chair feels like 5 minutes. My hair always looks and feels great after a session with Melissa. read more

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