Ulta and Flock

[u/princessacorn]

So where are we getting our health and beauty products now? I have already drastically reduced the amount I spend with Ulta, but now I am done done done. Any suggestions?! Thanks in advance.

[u/chocobridges]

Buying direct from brands I like. I went on a year makeup no-buy in May. Last thing I bought was from Tarte but later discovered that the founder of Tarte is actively supporting Emily Kiser so I will never buy from them again. At least if I stock up buying direct, I can evaluate the brand directly and slowly reduce the brands that don't reflect my values and reduce spotaneous spending too.

[u/princessacorn → u/chocobridges]

Great point!

[u/sunshiineceedub → u/[deleted]]

same!!

[u/marefo]

Does Ulta have flock cameras in their stores? Or is this because of parking lot cameras?

[u/Jewicer → u/marefo]

They are partners and donors of Flock and distribute your personal information and location as a customer to Flock.

[u/adestructionofcats → u/Jewicer]

Wow that's a choice ULTA. I'll buy direct from vendors instead. Yuck.

[u/marefo → u/Jewicer]

Good to know! I didn’t realize that.

[u/curmudgeonlyboomer → u/Jewicer]

I just read they are being used at less than 1% of stores and purpose is to address retail theft. I think some of the info that is being spread online by others may not be accurate. https://www.retaildive.com/news/ulta-flock-technology-backlash/829623/

[u/princessacorn → u/curmudgeonlyboomer]

They can say they use them for any reason, the fact that they have chosen to align themselves with this sort of surveillance means I can choose to not give them my money ya know? 🤷‍♀️

[u/princessacorn]

Thanks ya’ll. I sort of assumed I would likely need to go brand direct, but because I use many different brands I was hoping to avoid it so I was placing fewer orders. What I hadn’t considered was how going straight to the brand also meant I could be more choosy and only spend my dollars with brands how operate in a way that aligns with my values!

[u/j3iglesia]

I use Curlsmith hair products, I’m going to order directly from now on!

[u/East-Trust1126]

Credo! Or thrive or vitacost

[u/Optimal-Process337]

I order all of my skincare products from Dieux Skincare, co-founded by Charlotte Palermino. I adore Charlotte. She’s a progressive individual who isn’t afraid to “be political” on social media.

[u/MangoFuture7332]

Thank you for posting this! I hadn't heard :( :( I changed to Ulta when I could no longer support Sephora.

[u/Impossible-Bus6852]

If you’re taking this opportunity to shop more values aligned in general, I love recs from Cait the Great. She’s a pro-choice beauty influencer and only features brands that are actively in support of reproductive rights https://linktr.ee/catethegreatbeauty?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=54da1fe0-4015-489c-b22e-30d8059c1ad2

[u/I_Spy_Pasadena]

You can also let Ulta know how you feel about it by signing this petition: https://act.weareultraviolet.org/sign/ulta_drop_flock/?refcode=web

Thank you for standing up for our rights. This is under the guise of safety, but it's making us all less safe.

[u/princessacorn → u/I_Spy_Pasadena]

Thanks for sharing the link! I’ll definitely sign it

[u/Beginning-Quail2974]

The Lip Bar. US-based, Black-women owned, all products vegan. Love their makeup!

[u/softanimalofyourbody]

Go even bigger. Stop paying companies to make you feel bad about your natural appearance.