Ulta Beauty is the largest specialty beauty retailer in the United States, offering a wide mix of mass-market and prestige cosmetics, skincare, haircare, fragrances, and in-store salons. Headquarters: Bolingbrook, Illinois. Founded: 1990 (originally known as Ulta3 and later Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance). Store Footprint: More than 1,500 retail locations across the U.S., plus a presence in Mexico, the Middle East, and the U.K./Ireland through subsidiary Space NK. Product Selection: Carries over 25,000 products from roughly 500 established and emerging brands, ranging from budget-friendly to luxury price points.