# /ulta/products/search

`POST /api/ulta/products/search`

Price: 20 credits

Search Ulta Beauty products by keyword, with brand, price, rating and attribute filters

## How to use it

Search the Ulta Beauty catalogue by keyword. Several values in one filter match any of them and different filters combine; brand names must match Ulta's spelling and case, or nothing matches. A keyword that names a brand returns that brand's whole listing, which department and brands cannot narrow. Pass a returned id to the Ulta product endpoint for shades, sizes, ingredients and description, or to the Ulta reviews endpoint.

## Parameters

- `access-token` (string, required)

## Request body

- `timeout` (integer) — Max scrapping execution timeout (in seconds) (default: 300; min: 20; max: 1500)
- `count` (integer, required) — Max number of products to return (min: 1)
- `min_price` (integer, nullable) — Minimum price in whole USD (min: 0)
- `max_price` (integer, nullable) — Maximum price in whole USD (>: 0)
- `min_rating` (integer, nullable) — Minimum average star rating (min: 1; max: 5)
- `is_waterproof` (boolean) — Only waterproof products when true (default: false)
- `skin_types` (array, nullable) — Skin types (one of: "all", "combination", "dry", "no_spf", "normal", "oily", "sensitive")
- `concerns` (array, nullable) — Skin and hair concerns (one of: "acne_and_blemishes", "anti_aging", "blackheads_and_visible_pores", "color_protection", "curl_enhancing", "damaged", "dandruff", "dark_circles", "dark_spots", "dark_spots_and_uneven_skin_tone", "dry_scalp", "dryness", "dullness", "frizz_free", "heat_protection", "oil_control", "oiliness", "puffiness", "redness", "shine", "straightening", "thinning", "tone", "uneven_skin_tone", "volume")
- `hair_concerns` (array, nullable) — Hair concerns and effects (one of: "anti_aging", "color_safe", "curl", "curl_enhancing", "detangle", "heat_protection", "hold", "hydrate", "repair", "shine", "smooth", "straighten", "texturizing", "uv_protection", "volumizing")
- `preferences` (array, nullable) — Ingredient and product preferences (one of: "aha_glycolic_acid", "alcohol_free", "antioxidants", "clean_ingredients", "collagen", "contains_cbd", "cruelty_free", "fragrance_free", "give_back", "gluten_free", "hyaluronic_acid", "matte", "mineral", "natural", "niacinamide", "non_comedogenic", "oil_free", "paraben_free", "peptides", "phthalate_free", "radiant", "retinoid", "salicylic_acid", "silicone_free", "squalane", "sulfate_free", "sustainable_packaging", "talc_free", "vegan", "vitamin_c", "zinc")
- `benefits` (array, nullable) — Benefits (one of: "active_lifestyle", "boost_energy", "brain_and_memory_support", "curling", "digestive_health", "dramatic", "full", "hair_nail_and_skin_support", "heart_support", "hydration", "immune_support", "lash_enhancer", "lengthening", "liver_and_cleanse", "longwear", "magnetic", "menopause_support", "metabolism_and_weight_support", "mood_support", "multivitamin", "natural_look", "pms_support", "post_partum_care", "prenatal_care", "respiratory_support", "sexual_health", "sleep_support", "stress_support", "tubing", "vaginal_health", "volumizing", "waterproof")
- `forms` (array, nullable) — Product forms (one of: "aerosol", "balm", "bar", "capsules", "cream", "foam", "gel", "glitter", "gloss", "gummies", "liquid", "liquids_and_syrups", "loose_powder", "lotion", "mousse", "non_aerosol", "oil", "oil_and_serum", "patch", "pencil", "pomade", "powder", "powders", "pressed_powder", "scrub", "serum", "spray", "stain", "stick", "wax")
- `finishes` (array, nullable) — Finishes (one of: "cream", "glitter", "high_shine", "matte", "metallic", "natural", "radiant", "sheer", "shimmer")
- `coverages` (array, nullable) — Coverage levels (one of: "buildable", "full", "light", "medium")
- `spf_levels` (array, nullable) — SPF levels (one of: "15_30", "15_plus", "30_plus", "50_plus", "70_plus", "above_30", "below_15", "no_spf", "under_15")
- `colors` (array, nullable) — Face makeup color families (one of: "black", "blue", "brown", "clear", "gold", "green", "grey", "multi", "neutral", "orange", "pink", "purple", "red", "white", "yellow")
- `eye_colors` (array, nullable) — Eye makeup color families (one of: "auburn", "black", "blonde", "blue", "brown", "brunette", "clear", "gold", "green", "grey", "multi", "nude", "orange", "pink", "purple", "red", "silver", "taupe", "universal", "white", "yellow")
- `lip_colors` (array, nullable) — Lip color families (one of: "beige", "berry", "brown", "clear", "coral", "multi", "non_traditional", "orange", "pink", "purple", "red", "wine")
- `nail_colors` (array, nullable) — Nail color families (one of: "beige", "black", "blue", "brown", "clear", "gold", "green", "grey", "multi", "orange", "pink", "purple", "red", "silver", "turquoise", "white", "yellow")
- `hair_colors` (array, nullable) — Hair color families (one of: "auburn", "black", "blonde", "blue", "brown", "brunette", "clear", "gold", "green", "grey", "multi", "orange", "pink", "purple", "red", "silver", "white", "yellow")
- `scents` (array, nullable) — Scent families (one of: "floral", "fresh", "fruity_and_citrus", "sweet", "warm_and_spicy", "woody_and_earthy")
- `fragrance_types` (array, nullable) — Fragrance concentrations (one of: "eau_de_cologne", "eau_de_parfum", "eau_de_toilette", "eau_fraiche", "parfum")
- `purposes` (array, nullable) — Tool and nail product purposes (one of: "application", "blending", "contouring", "curling", "fast_drying", "growth", "highlighting", "lining", "matte", "shading", "sharpening", "strengthening")
- `treatments` (array, nullable) — Body treatments (one of: "acne", "anti_stress", "brightening", "cellulite", "dryness", "hand_and_foot", "stretch_marks", "tightening")
- `product_types` (array, nullable) — Product types (one of: "body", "brushes_for_body", "brushes_for_cheeks", "brushes_for_eyes", "brushes_for_face", "brushes_for_lips", "ceramic", "coily", "curly", "digital", "dual_voltage", "face", "gold", "infrared", "ionic", "kids", "makeup_bags", "organization", "reef_safe", "sponges_and_applicators", "sport", "straight", "temporary", "titanium", "tourmaline", "train_cases", "water_resistant", "waterproof", "wavy", "wet_dry")
- `brush_types` (array, nullable) — Makeup brush types (one of: "angle", "bronzer", "cheek", "concealer", "eyebrow", "eyeliner", "eyeshadow", "foundation", "highlight", "lip", "powder")
- `hair_brush_types` (array, nullable) — Hair brush types (one of: "detangling", "styling")
- `hair_brush_shapes` (array, nullable) — Hair brush shapes (one of: "comb", "paddle", "round")
- `mascara_types` (array, nullable) — Mascara types (one of: "curling", "lengthening", "volumizing")
- `eyelash_types` (array, nullable) — False eyelash types (one of: "magnetic", "natural", "strip")
- `materials` (array, nullable) — Materials (one of: "acrylic", "bamboo", "foam", "glass", "marble", "metal", "plastic", "rubber", "silicone")
- `shopping_preferences` (array, nullable) — Shopping preferences (one of: "dermatologist_recommended", "fsa_hsa_eligible", "k_beauty", "online_only", "only_at_ulta", "refill", "refillable", "replenish_and_save_eligible")
- `special_offers` (array, nullable) — Special offers (one of: "buy_more_save_more", "gift_with_purchase", "on_sale")
- `brands` (array, nullable) — Brand names as Ulta spells them (examples: ["Morphe"], ["Clinique","Estée Lauder"])
- `query` (string, required) — Search keywords (examples: "vitamin c serum", "lipstick"; minLength: 1)
- `sort` (string) — Result ordering (default: "relevance"; one of: "relevance", "best_sellers", "price_low_to_high", "price_high_to_low", "new_arrivals", "top_rated")
- `department` (string, nullable) — Store department to search within (one of: "body_care", "dermatologist_recommended", "fragrance", "gifts", "hair", "k_beauty", "luxury_at_ulta_beauty", "makeup", "men", "skin_care", "tools_and_brushes", "travel_size_and_mini", "wellness_by_ulta_beauty")

## Response

### 200 — Successful Response

- `@type` (string) (default: "UltaListingProduct")
- `id` (string, required)
- `sku_id` (string, nullable)
- `url` (string, nullable)
- `name` (string, nullable)
- `brand` (string, nullable)
- `image` (string, nullable)
- `rating` (number, nullable)
- `review_count` (integer, nullable)
- `list_price` (number, nullable)
- `list_price_max` (number, nullable)
- `sale_price` (number, nullable)
- `sale_price_max` (number, nullable)
- `discount` (number, nullable)
- `kit_price` (number, nullable)
- `price_label` (string, nullable)
- `variant_label` (string, nullable)
- `promo_text` (string, nullable)
- `offers_text` (string, nullable)
- `badges` (array) (default: [])
- `is_limited_stock` (boolean, nullable)

## Errors

### 422 — Validation Error

The keyword opens a brand listing, which department and brands cannot narrow.

What to do: Check the fields against this schema. A URN with the wrong prefix is the most common cause.

- `detail` (array)
  - `loc` (array, required)
  - `msg` (string, required)
  - `type` (string, required)
  - `input` (any)
  - `ctx` (object)

### 408

The request ran past its time limit

What to do: Raise `timeout` in the request body, up to the maximum this endpoint documents. Lowering `count` or turning off the `with_*` flags also helps, because less work finishes sooner.

### 412

The entity was not found, or a precondition failed

What to do: Retrying will not help: either the entity does not exist, or the input points at a different one.

### 429

Too many requests: a rate limit or a usage window is exhausted

What to do: When the response carries an X-Retry-After header, wait that many seconds and retry: the same number is in the body as `detail.retry_after`, and the limit clears once that window passes. The message in the body names the limit that was hit.

### 500

Something broke on our side

What to do: Retrying will not help. If it keeps happening, send us the X-Request-ID from the response headers.

### 529

Rate limit reached, or the endpoint is overloaded

What to do: Wait at least 30 seconds, then retry.

## Response envelope

Success: Array of objects (may be empty if no results)

Error: Error may coexist with partial results if it occurs mid-execution. Check X-Error header and status code.

Every response carries these headers:

- `X-Error` — Error message text (present only on error)
- `X-Request-ID` — Unique request identifier
- `X-Execution-Time` — Execution time in seconds
- `X-Result-Count` — How many records the body carries. 0 means an empty result, which is a normal answer and not by itself an error. A non-zero count can come back together with X-Error when the failure happened partway through — read this header and X-Error independently.
- `X-Total-Available-Results` — How many records exist for this query, when the endpoint can say. On a `dry_run` request this is the answer and the body is empty. It saturates: the endpoint's documented maximum means 'at least that many', any smaller number is exact.
- `X-Warning` — Present when the request body carried keys this endpoint does not document. They were ignored, so any filter you meant to apply through them did not apply. Check the spelling against this schema and retry.
- `X-Retry-After` — Seconds to wait before retrying. Present only on 429.