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Creator Reminder: Ulta Beauty Collective Applications Are Open

Some opportunities are worth pausing for.

The Ulta Beauty Collective applications are open for the 2026 cohort, and this is one of those creator opportunities that makes sense for beauty, hair, skincare, makeup, lifestyle, self-care, and community-centered creators to pay attention to. Ulta describes the Collective as a creator community built around beauty, creativity, and inspiring others, with applications closing July 20 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

And I want creators to understand something:

Brand partnerships are not just for people with perfect feeds.

They are for people who know how to tell stories.
They are for people who understand product trust.
They are for people who have built community, even if that community is still growing.
They are for people who can make beauty feel real, useful, personal, and connected to everyday life.

The Ulta Beauty Collective is a year-long creator program for beauty lovers, storytellers, and community builders across the country. Members may get opportunities to collaborate with Ulta Beauty through campaigns, brand experiences, product discovery, creator-focused programming, and connection with other creators.

The benefits are also worth noting. Ulta lists the program as a paid, year-long partnership with access to events, experiences, exclusive opportunities, insider moments, member perks, and creator community. Members may also receive paid campaign opportunities, product gifting, PR mailers, quarterly gift cards, insider access, masterclasses, and access to the UB Creates affiliate program.