I have visited other Ulta locations Chandler Blvd and the 101) and because of the crappy experiences I had I didn't think I liked Ulta. Although I did like Lacey at the Market street (San Tan, Gilbert) location, but she is a stylist.
The wonderful service I got at this location totally changed my opinion of this store! Amanda (I hope I'm getting the name right!) was very friendly, patient, helpful and knowledgeable. I was on the hunt for a new foundation (again) and wanted to try Bare Escentuals. I tried and hated it... looked like a mask eew! So Paula and I asked Amanda for her advice... luckily she and I are about the same color and she pointed me to Smashbox Halo powder. She demo'd it on me and I loved it. She answered any and all other questions we had and checked up on us frequently.
**Halo didn't work for me in the end. It was too dark and made me break out after 2 days of use. I have ultra sensitive skin can only use MAC Studio Fix. I don't know what it is about it, since so many people say how bad it is for your skin? My skin apparently likes bad stuff. Someday I will learn my lesson and stick with what works... someday.
Store #057 is now MY ULTA location (I still love Sephora though)! Thanks a million Amanda... you rock!