Same Energy, New Year: The 2026 Ulta Beauty Birthday Gifts

Ulta Beauty is kicked off 2026 with a familiar (but still exciting)  set of birthday gift options. Once again, members can choose a birthday gift from a lineup of popular brands, plus enjoy extra perks during their birthday month.

Update 4/2026: New Ulta birthday gifts have been added!

Check out the brand new Q2 (April, May, June) Ulta Beauty Birthday Gifts for 2026!

Dermalogica Ulta Birthday Gift

 

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 Deluxe Sample (0.24 oz / 7 mL) — $12 value.  A lightweight moisturizer with SPF 50 that protects without feeling heavy. The texture is thin with no white cast, making it a great option for melanin-rich skin.

 

Tatcha Ulta Birthday Gift

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream Deluxe Sample (0.17 oz / 5 mL) — $7 value. A rich moisturizer that gives skin a soft, glowing finish. It’s a small sample, but a little goes a long way if you’re just testing the formula.

 

Elizabeth Arden Ulta Birthday Gift

Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Deluxe Sample (7 count) — $12 value. These single-use capsules combine retinol and ceramides to smooth and support the skin barrier. The pre-measured format makes them easy to use, especially if you’re new to retinol.

 

Maelys Ulta Birthday Gift

Maelys B-TIGHT Lift & Firm Booty Mask Deluxe Sample (estimated 0.5 oz / 15 mL) — $8 value.  A targeted body care treatment designed to firm and smooth the skin. It’s a more niche option, but interesting if you’re into sculpting-focused products.

 

Verb Ulta Birthday Gift

Verb Ghost Oil Deluxe Sample (0.54 oz / 16 mL) — $5 value. This lightweight hair oil smooths frizz and adds shine without weighing hair down. It also works well as a finishing oil for type 4 hair, especially for adding shine without buildup.

 

Polite Society Ulta Birthday Gift

Polite Pout Glossy Lip Balm in Birthday Frosting Travel Size (0.16 oz / 5 g) — $7 value. Back again from Q1, this glossy lip balm makes another appearance in the birthday lineup. This Ulta birthday exclusive shade is described as a shimmering golden pink, giving lips a soft wash of color with a glossy finish.

 

Previous Ulta Beauty Birthday Gifts 2026

Ulta kicked off 2026 with a lineup of birthday gifts for January, February and March, featuring a mix of familiar favorites and a few new additions. Since Ulta rotates gifts throughout the year, these were the options available before the latest update.

Take a look at the previous birthday gift lineup below.

Fresh Beauty Ulta Birthday Gift

Fresh Soy Face Cleanser Deluxe Sample (0.5 fl oz / 15 mL) — $4 value.  A longtime cult favorite and a familiar Ulta freebie.  If you’re already a beauty regular, there’s a good chance you’ve tried this cleanser before through a gift with purchase.  It’s gentle, reliable, and a safe pick for most skin types.

 

Kopari Ulta Birthday Gift

Kopari Pink Guava Hair & Body Mist Deluxe Sample (1 fl oz / 30 mL) — $10 value.  A fun, sweet fragrance option that works for a wide range of preferences. The scent is light and tropical, though it doesn’t last very long on the skin IMO.  Still, it’s a playful choice and an easy, low-commitment way to try the brand.

 

Eva NYC Ulta Birthday Gift

Eva NYC Therapy Session Hair Mask Deluxe Sample (3.3 fl oz / 100 mL) — $10 value.  This marks Eva NYC’s first appearance on the Ulta birthday gift list (from what I can remember). While I haven’t personally tried this mask, the brand has several popular hair products, making this a solid option for anyone looking to switch things up.

 

Olaplex Ulta Birthday Gift

Olaplex No.7 Bonding Hair Oil Deluxe Sample (0.25 fl oz / 7.5 mL) — $7.50 value.  She’s back again. This mini version of their No.7 Bonding Oil has appeared as a birthday gift before, but it remains a strong choice if you already know and love the formula. Lightweight, smoothing, and easy to use.

 

Peach & Lily Ulta Birthday Gift

Peach & Lily Ginger Melt Oil Cleanser Deluxe Sample (estimated 0.5 fl oz / 15 mL) — $7 value. Peach & Lily showed up on Ulta’s birthday list last year and for good reason.  This K-beauty oil cleanser is gentle, effective, and great for breaking down makeup without stripping the skin.

 

Lancôme Ulta Birthday Gift

Lancome Lash Idôle Curl Goddess Mascara Deluxe Sample (0.07 oz / 2 mL) — $8 value. This is a new product (launched December 2025) from Lancome! The brand is known for reliable mascara formulas, and this one looks tiny but its still generous enough to get real use out of especially if you’re looking for that “1.5x curl boost and +800% volume” (according to the product description).

 

Milk Makeup Ulta Birthday Gift

Milk Makeup 2-in-1 Cream Blush & Lip Tint in Werk Deluxe Sample (0.1 oz / 3 g) — $12 value.  A popular Milk Makeup staple—but it’s worth noting that on brown and deep skin tones, this shade can read very sheer and subtle. Still, it’s a well-known product and an easy way to test the formula.

 

Polite Society Ulta Birthday Gift (Q1)

Polite Pout Glossy Lip Balm Deluxe Sample (0.16 oz / 5 g) — $7 value: This glossy lip balm is designed to soothe and hydrate dry lips while adding a sheer, juicy wash of color.

 

 

What do you think at the new 2026 Ulta Beauty Birthday Gifts?

So far, the 2026 Ulta Beauty Birthday Gifts feel very on-brand: familiar favorites, low-risk picks, and just enough variety to make choosing your gift still feel fun.

 

Want More Ulta Birthday Gift Info?

If you want to see what Ulta offered in previous years, check out my other Ulta Beauty birthday gift posts linked below, where I break down past options, values, and how the program has changed over time.

And if you want to stay updated on all birthday gift changes, confirmations, and quarterly updates, make sure to join the Nubelease email list—that’s where I share updates first!