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Win It! $250 Sephora Gift Card!


Win It! $250 Sephora Gift Card!

We have an awesome prize for one lucky winner — a $250 Sephora gift card, courtesy of Ebates!

If you’re not familiar with Ebates, it’s a program that allows you to earn cash back on your online purchases whenever you shop through Ebates. For example, if you sign-up, click-through their Beauty.com link, then you would get 6% cash back on any purchase you make. Every three months, Ebates pays you (via check or PayPal) any cash back you’ve earned. To sign-up, head on over to Ebates.

Right now, Ebates is offering cash back on the following beauty retailers:

  • Beauty.com (6%)
  • Clarins (7%)
  • Clinique (6%)
  • Drugstore.com (6%)
  • Lancome (14%)
  • The Body Shop (10%)

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To enter & read official rules… 

The approximate value of the grand prize is $250.00. This prize is non-transferable. There are no cash or other substitutes of prizes by winner. Temptalia reserves the right to substitute similar prizes of equal or greater value in the event the above prize is unavailable for any reason. Individual, parent, or legal guardian of the winner is solely responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes with respect to the grand prize. Prize will be mailed to the winner’s physical mailing address. Please allow six (6) to eight (8) weeks for delivery.

By entering or accepting the prize in this contest, winner agrees  to be bound by these Official Rules, Terms, and Conditions and to conform to all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

No purchase necessary to enter or win. This contest runs from November 7th, 2012 through November 15th, 2012 at 12:01AM EST.

Eligibility

This contest is open to U.S. readers who have a valid Ebates account unless prohibited by their local state/country. Prizes won by minors will be awarded to their parent or legal guardian on their behalf. For reference, the age of majority is 18 years old in the United States, with the exception of Alabama (19), Delaware (19), Mississippi (21), and Nebraska (19). The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Eligible participants are allowed to enter up to one (1) time, as per the section below.

How to Win

One (1) winner will be selected through a random drawing from all eligible entries after contest closes to win. In the event that the original winner does not meet eligibility requirements or he/she forfeits the prize, the prize may be awarded to the next randomly drawn eligible participant. All entries must be received on or before November 30th, 2012 at 12:01AM EST. The winners will be notified via e-mail or message (as applicable). Winner will have 48 hours to claim prize after initial notification. If winner fails to claim within 48 hours, an alternative winner may be selected.

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Cindy Avatar

Dermadoctor Calm, Cool, & Corrected, Stila eye pencil in Stingray, the Sephora Disney eyeshadow palette, Illamasqua nail polishes, and other things that I use on a regular basis.

Elizabeth Ocampo Avatar

Some the holidays gifts sets on their website. I have been wanting to try the Dior Nude foundation the tarte blushes, well alot of things.:)

Ashley Avatar

I’ve been eyeing the Make Up For Ever 12 Flash Color Case for such a long time now, and I would LOVE to be able to get it in time for the holidays. Thanks so much! 🙂

Kristabelle Avatar

I would use the 250 on all the stuff I want but don’t have the extra money for…the UD Smoky palette, Guerlain Meteorites, UD Naked Skin, etc.

Cinthia Garcia Avatar

I would spend my money on brushes for my clarisonic, a new bb cream, exfolikate, too faced chocolate bronzer, some fall lipsticks, a new perfume, and some hair and skincare products

Shamim Avatar

I would get some a couple of foundations(MUFE, Lancôme) BE bronzer and some Nars Blushes I’ve been eyeing oh and probably the Lorac Pro palette.

MJ Avatar

Oh, there are a whole bunch of options. X3 I think I’d probably do a bit of gift shopping with it. As a treat for myself, I’d try out a higher end makeup brand, like Guerlain. 🙂

GUSnail Avatar

Oh how exciting! I’d definately use it on some skincare items that are on my shoppping list: Murad, Caudalie, Bliss, and then maybe some color from MUFE 🙂

Kim Avatar

Thanks for the opportunity!

If I won, I’d use the gift card on items I have always wanted but were too pricey to try like Guerlain, YSL, Dior as well as stock up on my all time faves such as Jack Black lip balm and Clarins cleanser!

Melissa Avatar

I’d use to gift card on a bunch of things I need, like new a new like a new blush, concealer, and foundation but also something fun like lipstick.

Kim Avatar

I have a cart-full of goodies and fragrances I’ve had my eye on for a while, so I would treat myself to a few early birthday presents and some holiday gifts for friends.

Stephanie C. Avatar

$250!! I’d probably use it to stock up on Yves glossy glosses, pick up the COACH scent I adore, and get all the Benefit blushes I don’t already own!

maddy Avatar

I’d definitely use the gift card to buy myself some pampering. It has been so gloomy here in the north east with all the bad weather. thanks.

Eliza Avatar

I’d use the $250 to buy some Christmas gifts and for myself I would indulge on some of the holiday value sets. Oh, and get some new occ lip tars!

Ellen Avatar

Right now my Sephora cart has $777 worth of stuff in it – I’m dying to try the Guerlain Meteorites, Bobbi Brown BB cream, and tons of new lipsticks!

Samantha F. Avatar

I would buy a naked palette because I have yet to get one and I love love love neutrals. Might get a gift set or two to give to family or friends for christmas. Perfume. Nars blush. Have yet to try because it’s out of my range and I would really like to try one, at the very least. Not sure what else at the moment. This would be amazing!!!

Heather USA (fb:rosie areola twitter @aitch77) Avatar

I’d buy
* Kat von D foundation.
* Naked 2 palette.
* Lorac Eye Candy Full Face Collection
* Tarte Carried Away Collectors Set.
* Tarte Fantastic Foursome 4-Piece Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush Enthusiast Set.
*YSL ROUGE VOLUPTÉ – Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick
*TOO FACED – Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzing Powder

Lindsay Avatar

I got the Lorac Eye Candy FF Collection as a gift and I’m sad to say the quality just isn’t there, especially compared to the amazing Lorac Pro Palette people have been raving about. Probably will return it 🙁

virginiaisforluvrs Avatar

I would love to buy a fancy new hair dryer, probably from T3. My BabyLiss hair dryer is pretty beat up now 🙂 With any money left over, I’d like to buy my sister a nice present for helping me so much at my wedding.

Rachel Avatar

The first thing I would get is the Urban Decay Vice palette, and then I would restock my face and eye primers, plus a concealer and probably a new nail polish or two!

queenielizzie Avatar

I’d spend it on my current makeup obsession, covering or getting rid of my dark under eye circles! I know there’s a treatment or concealer out there that is right for me! And with any left over I’d get some lipstick of course!

stephanie Avatar

I would definately purchase NARS, MUFE, and OCC items I have been adding to my wishlist. I would also pick up a few gift items for my family.

Mariam Avatar

I’m looking for a new fragrance for the winter so I would probably use the gift card to snatch up that & my favorite Perricone MD Face Finishing Moisturizer.

Heather L Avatar

I would use the $250 to buy Christmas gifts this year! Almost everyone I know wants a new perfume for Christmas.. and I would probably pick something pretty up for myself too! 🙂

Chelle Avatar

I would use it on Clinique skin care & make-up because I entered a premature full on menopause almost 2 years ago at the age of 39 & it has wrecked havoc on my skin. Everyone who knows about the menopause at this age says they envy me for no longer having to deal with “Aunt Flo” but they have no clue ho much your body & especialy your skin changes. There’s almost more female maintenance to deal with than before. Now all of my make-up & skin care breaks me out or causes an allergic reaction & that’s even when using a well known brush cleanser & only synthetic brushes. It sucks.

Yomna Abu-Issa Avatar

I really need good skin care products. I have very dry skin in the winter and in NEED of a good moisturizer as well as eye cream. Also the Hourglass foundation! its so $$$ but beautiful!

bxboricua Avatar

I’d get the OCC lip tar in Black Dahlia, some MUFE Aqua Liners for myself (love!) and get some Christmas presents for my sister and best friend

Emilee Avatar

$250 sure would go a long way at sephora! I’m about to start my first “big girl job” so I would definitely stock up on some new grown up makeup and skin care!

Joy T Avatar

The Cinderella palette, bareMinerals Star Treatment palette, the new gold Sephora brush set… I could spend that $$ in a New York minute.
All as gifts, of course.

Nicole M. Avatar

I’ve been dying to purchase myself a Clarisonic so that would definitely make it into my haul. Also need new perfume, new eyeliners & blush. Oh the joys of a shopping spree!!

Brandy Avatar

I would use it for the “posh” brands that I only own a few items from. I would also explore new brands I haven’t tried yet. Or….I have been wanting a clarisonic. So many great choices. Great giveaway!

mai Avatar

i would use to buy urban decay vice palette ,sephora it brush set
sephora favorites superstar set, paco rebanne perfume for my brother and lady gaga perfume and sephora eyeliner set

Mikhaela Avatar

I would finally get some skin care items I’ve been eyeing but have been totally out of my budget. And of course, TONS of stocking stuffers for my friends and family!!!

Kathleen Andrews Avatar

I would love to start trying all those products I’ve wanted for so long! The Naked Palettes, Kat Von D concealer, NARS Laguna Bronzer, etc

Shayna Avatar

I’d probably use it to get most of my christmas shopping for the females I’m buying gifts for. Would get the lorac pro palette for my mom. Some of the smaller urban decay giftsets for female friends and family members… I’d probably get myself a little too.

Nicole Avatar

Wow, well, being that I’m preggers, I’ve had to had my eye on all things baby at the moment and not enough funds to support my makeup habit and the upcoming arrival of the baby. I’d go BANANAS at Sephora with this gift card, stocking up on holiday sets!

Jammie Avatar

I’d get the naked palettes for my best friend. And I’d stock up on my essentials like bare minerals foundation, eyebrow products (MUFE Aqua Brow) and new holiday sets

Kelly Avatar

I would buy some NARs lipsticks, a new perfume, and a Dior lipstick for my sister for Christmas! She never buys make-up for herself so I like to spoil her on holidays =)

Kira Avatar

Guerlain! Lots of Guerlain. Meteorites and a Rouge G De Guerlain L’Extrait for sure, and probably a Rouge G lipstick too. And I think YSL Mat lipstick in Rouge Rock too. It’s fun to dream.

Sandra Avatar

I would buy all the skin care products I really wanna try out. Probably buy one of the Naked palettes too and some foundation too since I still haven’t found my perfect color 😀

Danielle T. Avatar

I would love to buy some items that I normally withhold on because of a higher pricetag. Some items that come to mind are NARS blush, MUFE lipliner, and finally a Urban Dacay Pallete! I have a Sephora wishlist that begs to be moved to cart! THANKS CHRISTINE!

Safiyeh Avatar

Wow this is an amazing giveaway :)! I would probably get the Naked palettes from UD and a new foundation because I’ve never been able to buy a high end foundation. I would also buy my sister some things she’s been wanting but can’t afford 🙂

Nicole Avatar

I’d build a few Urban Decay palettes on Mac refill compacts 🙂 I built one for shades I normally use for eyeliners (brown, black, purple and gray) and it’s pretty pricey. I considered using Mac eyeshadows but in my opinion they aren’t as great as UD’s. *fingers crossed*

beautybabbling Avatar

I’d use the gift card on UD Naked Skin Foundation, BE’s pressed holiday palette, BE’s correcting concealer, Lorac Pro Palette….other fun value sets (love value sets and palettes).

Lina Shliomovich Avatar

I would use the money on Bobbi Brown’s new line as well as Nars Illuminators, I can’t live without them. I’d also pick up some make up forever lip liners my moms been begging me for!

Amber Avatar

I would use the $250 to overhaul my skincare routine! I suffer from really bad hyperpigmentation and would like to try to clear it up once and for all. Serums are expensive, though, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed to win!

Jessica K. Avatar

Ahhh, there’s sooo many things I want to get at Sephora! I’d pick up some Nars blushes (Orgasm, Sin), the Naked 2 Palette, maybe the Smoked palette, and a few Bobbi Brown High Shimmer glosses.

Sandy Avatar

I’d love to buy some outlandishly expensive perfume for my best friend, who never buys herself a darned thing! $250 would make her smell simply FAB!

Lulle Avatar

I’d get some Dior, Illamasqua, Urban Decay, OCC, Ole Henrikson, Guerlain maybe… I see endless possibilities here 😀
I’d also like the Sephora favourites set with face products. It looks pretty good!

debra Avatar

I love the kits that Sephora makes up with great samplings from a wide range of companies, ie. the liner, or the lip, or the mascara kit. Also, I have to get the Fresh Holiday set with lip fresh.

Mari Avatar

I would get some caudalie skincare products, the Dior BB cream, the UD Ocho loco eyeliner sets and hair products and more skincare products until I run out haha

Brandi H Avatar

I would buy some of the new holiday gift sets they have out and I would definitely get the Disney Cinderella palette and the Too FacedShadow Bon Bon palette

Alexandra Miller Avatar

I would use the $250 Sephora Gift Card on high end products that I couldn’t afford otherwise! I work so hard (60+ hours a week) and I’m a full time student. It would be nice to be able to pamper myself and my loved ones with the holidays being so close!! xoxo Alex

Lindsay Avatar

I would use the giftcard to buy some Christmas gifts and pick up a Christmas set for myself as well! Interested in the Sephora-Cinderella collaboration!

Sarah Golightly Avatar

I would use a $250.00 Gift Card from Sephora to buy all my favorite brands of high end nail polishes, pieces from the NARS Anay Warhol Collection, Lady Gaga Fame perfume, Perfume for my mom of her choice & some gifts for my best friend! 🙂 Good luck to all! I love Ebates, Temptalia & Sephora!

Marcia Trinidad Avatar

I would def snatch up as many Holiday limited edition sets! I have my eyes set on some of the Benefit & Tarte sets. Or finally get the Clarisonic I so much need! 😀

Stephanie Avatar

Brushes, eye shadow palette, skincare products!! I’m relatively new to makeup and I feel like I’ve learned enough on drugstore products to graduate to Sephora stores.

Rebecca -Kristi Avatar

I’d spend my card on some longed for Tom Ford perfume, only a small bottle (so I can buy makeup too). I have a list of brands I want to try.

Anastasia Avatar

I’d get the essentials – foundation and concealer in the perfect shade, neutral eye shadow and a great mascara. The rest would be splurging out on some high end luxurious goodies like Chanel and Dior.

Adrianna D. Avatar

I would love to try something totally different! I would love to buy a new perfume/gifts or get more familiar with Hourglass. Hmmm….the possibilities are endless!

Naomi Schey Avatar

I would definately invest in some skincare items to help with my post baby body and find some new makeup to give me a new look to wear for my husband’s eventual deployment homecoming 🙂

Amanda Avatar

I would definitely splurge on some higher end cosmetics…Guerlain lipsticks, Hourglass, YSL Glossy Stains…maybe a couple nice brushes to add to my set or a luxe moisturizer! This girl could think of many things to use $250 on!

Michaela Degenaro Avatar

I would use the $250 Sephora gift card to purchase items on the high end side that I always wanted to try but could never find myself to pay that much for. By winning this gift card I would by one of those products. Also, I would love to buy a few items as gifts for my friends and family.

Lisane Létourneau Avatar

omg 250$ I don’t even know where to start! I’ll defenetivly buy the naked palette of UD, I’ll some cake products and the clarisonic for sure!!! Maby some nail polish and make up forever stuff too!

Adaya Avatar

My wishlist is so long, that it’ll still be difficult to chose. I will definitely buy some products from Nars, Too Face, Urban Decay, Tarte and Laura Mercier. Thank you so much!

Veronica Avatar

wow. I would definitely buy some Makeup Forever HD foundation and try out cle de peu’s concealer that i’ve heard so many great things about! (and some nars lipsticks here and there would be purchased as well 😉 )

abha Avatar

I’m gonna buy all those things which I been wishing to buy from so long like hourglass eyeshadows or may be guerlain lipsticks or some make up for ever products!!!

Erica P. Avatar

I would purchase some gifts for my mom and bff for Christmas.. I’d buy my mom Marc Jacobs Dot and I’d buy my bff some Urban Decay stuff like the Smoked palette and eyeliners. I would buy Givenchy Play for myself.

Thanks for the giveaway!

Jenny Avatar

I would use the $250 Sephora gift card on the Urban Decay Naked 1 and 2 palettes and the LORAC Pro palette. If I had any money left over, I would use it on a pencil smudge brush and Clarisonic brush heads.

Cecy Avatar

Oh boy! With $250, I could do a lot of damage. There’s a few holiday sets that I’ve been eyeing, such as the Benefit glosses. I’d probably pick up a few MUFE liners and Lady Million perfume. But I might just gather my besties and take them shopping 🙂

Kelly G Avatar

I’d use it to buy some awesome holiday gifts (Naked palette, sephora favorites, mini travel sets) for my friends, family and myself! 😛

Amber Avatar

Oh! There are so many things I want! I’d definitely buy myself a Clairsonic Mia and I’d probably buy something for my sister and daughter!

xamyx Avatar

I recently purged my lip products, so I’d pick up some Lip Tars, and some NARS lippies. If I had any left over, then maybe some NARS shadows, or LORAC palletes.

Angie Avatar

I have a looong list of wishlist items that spans thousands of dollars worth of product so $250 would make a nice dent. I have been wanting to try a BareMinerals READY eyeshadow palette and the Lancome Teint Idole foundation. I would also get my first YSL Rouge lipstick in either Rose Paris, Central Silk or Peach Passion. If there’s any left, I would get some NARS products that I’ve been coveting and/or a few of my favorite BUXOM lipglosses. Thanks for the giveaway!

Jamie Avatar

Oh wow, I would be in HEAVEN with this gift card. I’d probably buy some products that have previously been juuust out of my price range, like Kat von D foundation, NARS eyeshadows, maybe a Too Faced Palette… I’d honestly probably cry if I won, lol.

Nicole Danielle Avatar

I’d use the money on skincare! I hit 25 and started aging rapidly, lol. I need some awesome eye cream (especially), day, and night cream to keep the wrinkles at bay.

Victoria Avatar

Definitely some Guerlain lipsticks, eyeshadow palette and foundations because I am so obsessed with them. And then some Clarisonic brush heads, NARS and Hourglass eyeshadows. Hummm, or maybe some Chloe perfume.

April Avatar

My heart stood still when I came across this opportunity….the pinnacle of product shopping. I would certainly use the card to purchase so really great skin & body care products & update my makeup palette. I would take the opportunity to pamper myself (& my mom ;o) <3 (Love L'Occitane, NARS, Pacifica, Caudalia, Josie Maran, Jurlique, Korres, LAVANILA, F.A.B., Smashbox, Lorac, Tarte,Laura Mercier, Bliss!) oh my!

Christy Burrington Avatar

I’d pick up the Vice Palette and the OCHO liner set for sure. I also need a new eyelash curler and I want to try the Naked foundation as well.

Emma Avatar

I would use the $250 by getting a new brush set, some colored and black liquid eyeliner, try out some of the Dior mascaras, and probably get some Bite Beauty lipsticks! And Make Up For Ever pressed shadows – those are my FAVORITE.

Susan West Avatar

A holiday palette like the one from tarte and the 24/7 pencil set from urban decay and I have never tried make up forever or laura mercier so would like to try them and I would love to try a really nice lipstick from dior or ysl maybe : )

Amanda O Avatar

Oh man… I’d probably splurge on something fancy like a Rouge G lipstick. And then get a new fragarence. And definitely more Illamasqua nail polishes!

Melanie R Avatar

I’d pick up some of the products and palettes I’ve been staring at for months… and then use the rest cleaning up in the sale section!

Nicole Avatar

I would pick up some of the NARS products I’ve been dying to get my hands on, as well as a TOCCA fragrance that I really liked the last time I was at the store.

EmJay Avatar

I would definitely use this card to buy a products for a skin care routine and some make-up I’ve been wanting to try. It would be perfect to help me as I’ve just now gotten into skin care and make-up.

Marisa Avatar

I’d use it to buy Xmas gifts for my friends and family. I’m always doing their make-up, but they’re all fair skinned, so my make-up choices are limited when I’m doing them up.

Emily Avatar

I’d love to get my mom a clarisonic for Christmas, and I’m sure I’d splurge on a few items in the holiday collections for myself as well. 🙂

Michele America Avatar

i will buy the new Kat Von Dee foundation i heard a lot of good reviews about it! and murad mattifier! and Urban Decay Products 🙂

Tammy U. Avatar

I would definitely buy a few things I use regularly, like Too Faced Shadow Insurance, and maybe some Guerlain lipsticks or Meteorites 😀

Cassandra Wells Avatar

Nail Polish for me, makeup for my daughter, perfume and skin care for my mom, let’s just say a little bit of this and that!

-Cassandra Wells

Amanda Avatar

I’d use my giftcard for eyeshadow base, eyeshadow brushes and nail polish! Maybe some perfume, lip balm and hand lotion if there’s anything left ;D

Monifa Joseph Avatar

If I won, I would get the new Clarosonic Aria. I need to step my skin care game up. I would also try a new primer from Smashbox. I’m loving all the new plums and wines for the seasons, so I would get some new lipsticks.

Heidi Avatar

I’d just love a spending spree 🙂 Some UD shadows and liners are at the top of my list but I’d love to try some new brands to me as well such as Illamasqua. I’ve been dying to try the skin base foundie.

Tiffany Avatar

I would get new Clarisonic brush heads. Maybe one of the new Tarte Glamazon lipsticks, a couple OCC lip tars (Strumpet & Lydia), and there’s a really cool looking limited edition brush set from the Sephora I.T. line… I think that’s it. LOL

Teresa Avatar

I want to use it on some nice foundation and concealer. I have a lot of eye and lip stuff but I have almost no foundations or concealers that I like or use.

Stephanie Avatar

I would use the gift card to buy some items for my little cousin Natalie who is 12 years old and she is starting into the world of makeup! & off course, I would so totally get some goodies for myself as well 🙂

Steph Avatar

I’d purchase some stuff from my wishlist that I’ve been itching for! The Urban Decay Vice Palette & Too Faced Shadow Bon-Bons in particular. I also wanna try some high end stuff, maybe Dior or Guerlain, and some new lip products.

Sally Avatar

I would get a MUFE Flash Palette, a few NARS eyeshadow duos, some Benefit boxed powders and some Bobbi Brown cream eyeshadows. Probably some Illamasqua blushes and liquid eyeliner.

auroragyps Avatar

I think I would use the $250 Sephora card to buy some skin care items that would take care of some of my skin issues, because I could take advantage of the salespeople there to help me pick things out for my specific problems & could try samples first.

Hannah Rosen Avatar

I would definitely spend the $250 on purchasing items such as Clinique dramatically different moisturizer, Tarte Lipsurgences, Philosophy Skincare Items, and NARS blushes(:

Jennie Avatar

I’ve never spent that much at Sephora (not for lack of wanting too), so I’d probably go nuts! I’d get backups of my MUFE foundation, and I’d love to try some of their other products since I never have.

Becca @ The Beauty Sample Avatar

Yay–awesome giveaway! I’d use it to stock up on all my essentials that I’ve been skimping on because I’m too broke–like replacement brush heads for my Clarisonic, Caudalie S.O.S Thirst Quenching Serum, Urban Decay Urbanbrow Styling Brush & Setting Gel, and a new foundation. Plus, with so many amazing holiday gift sets out, I might treat myself to one or 2 of them…:D Thanks Christine!!

Amanda Avatar

I’ve been really good in the last year or so at only getting things I MUST HAVE but recently realized because of this I am missing some “basics” (things that are basics to beauty addicts that is LOL). I just tried a sample of the new Kat Von D foundation and was shocked at how much I liked it. It’s pricey though! So I would get that. Also, one or both of the UD Naked palettes (leaning toward N2), and some Illamasqua goodies (highlighter, liquid eyeliner)!! It’d be awesome!

Victoria Avatar

I have been wanting to try out some new skincare due to my problamatic skin nd winning the giftcard would be a great opportunity to do so. I would Probably purchase the Korres Quercetin anti wringle night cream, Shisheido’s fluid sunscreen, origins spot treatment and perhaps the strivectD Eyecream 🙂

Kiah Avatar

The question is what WOULDN’T I spend it on? Probably use it to buy Christmas presents, since I don’t have a lot of money at the moment to spend on gifts. Then maybe some skin care products, since mine has a LOT of problems going on all of a sudden!

Tsubomi Avatar

I would slowly use it on things that catch my eye, possibly on higher priced items I normally have a hard time justifying the cost (such as Guerlain powders).

Jackie Avatar

Honestly, I’d use mine for Christmas gifts! I have so many ladies in the family who I know love things from Sephora and since I’m on a tight budget, I’d love to have it for Christmas gifts this year. 🙂

Shannon L. Avatar

I’ve been eyeing a lot of skincare so maybe the SK-II products! or maybe just go nuts on the holiday collections that’s been so dazzling lately~

Lindsey R. Avatar

I would definitely purchase the Tarte, TooFaced, NARS and Laura Mercier items on my wishlist. I would also pick up some items for my hubby. There are some great skincare items that I think he would love!

monica guzman Avatar

I would love to use the gift card on urban decay nnaked foundation the naked palette. Also some laura mercier nars and a fragrance. 🙂

Amy Avatar

I would definitely (FINALLY) pick up OCC lip tars, Ellis Faas Red in 201, the big Sephora Cinderella palette (I picked up the compact and it’s so beautiful), Becca’s Shimmering Perfecter in Pearl, some Tarina Tarantino liners (probably blue, green, and white, blushes, and Ruffle lipgloss; and some Spring colored stuff when the Spring collections start popping in!

Thank you and Ebates so much for the giveaway!

Nicole Avatar

I would use it on a neutral eyeshadow palette (since I still haven’t bought the Naked palette) and try the YSL Glossy stains! 😀
And also do some Christmas shopping!!!

Rahainah Avatar

I would love to spend the $250 on cosmetics such as MUFE, Nars or Benefit. And all those that I bought with the gift card, I would surely be gifting them out to family and friends. What better way to share you winning than to share with loved ones! 😀

Michele Avatar

I am looking forward to the Korres Lip Butter and Lip Glazes gift sets along with other gift sets! I am also in the need of some new liquid eye liners…..

rachel Avatar

i would purchase some new high end skin care and buy a few makeup products i want from benefit, urban decay, lorac, bite beauty, ysl, stila, and too faced. i’d also pick up a few holiday sets to split among my friends and get my stepmom and dad a new fragrance; i’d get my mom an anastasia palette and starter brush set.

Angela Avatar

I’d definitely use this for my mom. A high-end palette & a bunch of new, everyday basics. Or, maybe even just the Chanel No 5. that she used to wear.

She’s been taking care of my sick dad for the past 3 years & never buys herself anything anymore. That was my holiday plan for her anyway…to put a little glamour & sparkle in her life = a big Sephora box under the tree! Woo hoo!

Good luck to everyone! Awesome giveaway!!

Jessica Rafalski Avatar

I’ve been wanting to get Flowerbomb, the Cinderella eye pallette that was so highly recommended and some killer skin care. My beauty bank could sure use the points! 🙂

Stephanie Avatar

Christmas shopping for my mom/sister, plus a little restocking on my Shiseido urban envir. spf 42, black jack lip balm, and UD e/s in secret service if there is anything leftover of course 😉 Thanks!

TygerKitty Avatar

Holy smokes, what a generous offer! I am lemming some hello kitty safari eye shadow palettes (too cute for words!) and I’d also like to restock my Flowerbomb perfume. I’d also like to try some of the new Cinderella products! They look so pretty 🙂

Tina Avatar

I would spend the gift card on some new skincare items. My skin has been changing and it’s time for a new regimen. It would be nice to get everything all at once.

QL Avatar

i’d get some skincare (kate sommerville, philosophy). also, some nars blushes, mufe eyeshadows. Geurlien (jacked the spelling) bronzer. ysl lippies. OR a clairisonic, i mean y not lol

Cheryl M Avatar

I would love to be able to get some of the BareMinerals, Tarte & Urban Decay holiday sets! Also need some Boscia & Origins skincare refills. Love Sephora & EBates. Thks!

Whitney Avatar

I’d use the gift card for some skincare that I’ve been wanting to try out, like moisturizers, toners, and other creams. 🙂 I would also get a Caudulie Beauty Elixer!

Valerie Avatar

I appreciate the fact that you always give goodies away to your loyal fans! I would love to have a $250 Sephora gift card to do some Christmas shopping for my mom and sisters in law! They all deserve some pampering!

Stephanie Avatar

I’d definitely purchase the Naked 2 palette, the LORAC Pro Palette, some OCC Lip Tars, and the Ralph Lauren Big Pony Women’s Collection #2 perfume! 🙂

Beatrice Kappeli Avatar

How awesome! I would LOVE to win this wonderful giftcard, I have been dieing for some products I cant afford at the moment. I would love to get some ud product and ole henriksen. I would looove love love to win this!! thank you so much for this great opportunuty!: )

Ashley Avatar

OCC Lip Tars, Illamasque nail polishes, an Urban Decay palette, and I’ve been meaning to pick up from products from Make Up Forever… I’m sure I could very easily blow it in one go.

Vi Avatar

Korres Quercetin & Oak Antiaging Antiwrinkle & Firming Face Serum: makes my face smooth, even out the skin tone (tend to get red…roscea?), little bumps and what-nots. Love it as a night-time moisturizer but this is expensive to splurge on. xD

Mar Avatar

Picking up my moisturizer and honestly just having a little fun with the rest. I’ve finally found myself wearing nail polish consistently and dabbling with more of that would be a joy. Sephora by OPI has some beautiful and fun looking colors. Perhaps a good Nars red lip (I’ve been looking at getting Terre de Feu)!

Amanda Avatar

First thing I’d go for would be the MUFE Flash Color Case! I’m fortunate to have a job that allows me to show up with editorial-esque makeup looks, but many times I find I simply don’t have the color I want, or I do but it’s low quality (I’m looking at you, no-name megapalette from Hong Kong….). I would LOVE to have this in my toolkit.

AndreaB Avatar

i would get the works! mufe foundation, nars e/s primer, nars blush in torrid dior black out mascara, an occ lip tar, laura mercier lipstick and a lip conditioner, UD deslick and UD e/s in loaded! I had to spend my make up money on new eyeglasses! gotta be able to see…. lol

Melody Mojica Avatar

I would definitely use the $250 Sephora Gift Card to purchase high-end products such as the T3 Voluminous Hot Rollers Set, Dior makeup, Guerlain bronzers & Meteorites, and Caudalie skincare.

goldberryfaery Avatar

I would use the $250 card for the Cinderella Storylook pallette, Urban Decay Deluxe shadow box, tarte blush & Kat Von D liner & probably get a couple gifts. 🙂

Nicole O. Avatar

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I’d use it to get a Clarisonic, some OCC Lip Tars & some MUFE Lipsticks & Lip Liners!

Jacqueline Avatar

I would purchase a new perfume, the new Lorac pro palette, a better eyelash curler (I don’t even bother using mine anymore because it’s so terrible!), and some tarte amazonian clay blushes – they’re so amazing!

Janet Sullivan Avatar

Wow what a great giveaway. I’d love to win it. I’m in the market for a new foundation and some new skincare-specifically for the eye area. Eye serums/creams are so expensive-I’m thinking Lancome, Peter Roth. For foundation-I’d like to try Laura Mercier, Bobbi Brown, MUFE, and Nars. If there’s any money left I’d like to try the Nars Lip Gloss pencils or the new Hourglass lip creams. Heck I’d like to try just about everything-I’m so in need of a makeover. Thanks for the opportunity.

elrus Avatar

UD Ocho Loco pencils to start! Been coveting those since I got my first Perversion pencil…then I got distracted by Tarina Tarantino pencils. But I must get back to the 24/7s! 🙂

Maggie Avatar

This time of year, I’d use the gift card to get a few of the gift sets as a way to try out a variety of products! Plus I’d probably get an Illamasqua polish or two since I love them so much.

Darrick Avatar

Definitely some of the OCC lip tars, there have been a couple MUFE items i’ve been eyeing for awhile now too and also maybe some of the new UD eyeshadows, I haven’t tried any of them yet.

Reese Avatar

I would use the gift card on a few perfume sets like MJ Dot, the Coach set & Prada Candy. I would also stock up on my favorite Philosophy products 🙂

Arianna Avatar

I know I’d purchase some Illamasqua – my favorite makeup brand I can’t afford! – but I’d love to dabble in some Nars, or maybe MUFE. Oh, and I NEED the Black Dahlia lip tar from OCC! Rawr!

Kimberly Avatar

I’d love to get a couple of the gift sets Sephora offers this time of year, especially the mascara one. I’d also love to try a high-end foundation, which I’ve never done before!

LAtPoly Avatar

Note: I use a different email for eBates than this one…
I’m pretty stocked up on most of my Sephora “needs” and also wants. I actually think I’d save it for a bit to refill those items I use a lot like ExoliKate, Murad face shizz, and my Josie Maran body whip cream. I always use those last two for promos from Sephoras where there is a minimum purchase since I always have a need for them both!

Maria J. Cardoza Avatar

I would use my Gift Card to buy some limited edition holiday sets I’ve had my eye on and a LORAC Pro Palette that I’ve been wanting since it came out! and Of course be able to redeem my 100pts free gift =D

stephanie Avatar

I think I’d finally buy some OCC and Becca products, as well as replacement brush heads for my Clairsonic. I would also pick up a rollerball of the new Issey Miyake floral fragrance.

Genevieve G. Avatar

Hmm… I’d use it on things that have been on my wish list for a while (like various MUFE eyeshadows, the Urban Decay Dangerous Palette or Smoked Palette, Kate Somerville CytoCell Eye Cream), some of my “essentials” (DiorShow Waterproof Mascara, Anastasia Lash Genius, MUFE Sens’Eyes), and perhaps some high-end brands I have yet to try.

rachel Avatar

So many things I want! I’d buy a couple YSL lipsticks #9 and #23. Nars blushes, MUFE foundation, Tarte lip products, UD liners, and lorac 3d lustre.

LH Avatar

I would get a bottle of Tom Ford Violet Blonde which I have been saving for and have yet to reach my goal anything left over I would get my mom something or an eyeshadow 🙂

Nikki Dobos Avatar

I would love to use this giftcard to try some Illamasqua products and those Sephora’s Favorites gift sets. I love trying new products.

Valerie Avatar

If I won the gift card I would buy the Vice Palette by Urban Decay and I would stock up on all of my favorite Tarte products including the Smooth Operator Tinted moisturizer and the Amazonian Clay blush in Tipsy. I would give the remainder to my mom who just started getting into the makeup at Sephora! She could use some more products! 🙂

Danie Avatar

I’m pretty sure I need the Too Faced Better Than False Lashes set, but I don’t want to spring for it, myself. I’d get a couple of lovely MUFE liners in ridiculous colors I definitely wouldn’t wear every day. And then I’d get a bunch of little L’Occitane shea butters or hand lotions to bring to the folks in the Rockaways, where conditions are still harsh beyond belief.

Riana Avatar

EVERYTHING. I’ve been so lemming different items and tried to be very good and not purchase too much. I’ve been curious to try the Illamasqua brushes, more Urban Decay Shadows, and Nars blushes.

Annemarie Avatar

I would give the giftcard to my mother and grandmother, they have never been to Sephora or tried products from there so it would be a nice gift to them 🙂

debbb Avatar

I am in desperate need of some new skin care! Only a couple of the things I have tried so far havn’t caused my skin to freak!!!! So that’s what I’d spend the money on!! Ohh and some Becca stuff, I reallly wanna try some:)

kendallt Avatar

I would love to try this on some new items! Being on a tight budget doesn’t allow me to go to Sephora often! I also want to stock up on everyday things like Clarisonic brush heads!

Michelle Avatar

there’s a lot of holiday stuff from everyone that seems interesting. although i’ve been eyeing the occ lip tars lately. but yes, will need to make out my list just in case i win!!! 🙂

Audrey Avatar

I’d use it on some of the things I love but that I haven’t been able to get, like some nars blush, definitely the nars kit with the silver factory illuminator, and just basically some new bold lipstick/glosses, in addition to some awesome eyeshadow colors I don’t own. (:

Shannon Avatar

Some holiday sets, Tarte, Too faced, Sephora favorites, Anti-aging skincare (seems to be a small obsession of late) and Fresh Sugar lip balms, scrubs and lotions. I’m sure I’d still walk out with a hefty credit card bill, lol.

Darcy Avatar

I would love to try the Guerlain Météorites Powder because I’ve heard such great things about it, but the price tag has always intimidated me. I would also use it for some heavy duty moisturizers perfect for a cold NY winter.

Laura Schmaltz Avatar

I would use it to buy all the awesome sets/kits that are out for the holidays! I love so many of them – but hubby would kill me if I bought everything I wanted. 🙂

KaylaP Avatar

Goodness, if I got $250 at Sephora I would blow it on Guerlain, Bobbi Brown, Urban Decay, Too Faced, and maybe finally try the Clarisonic…possibilities are endless! lol

Nikki Avatar

Some palettes for myself but a bunch of things for my mom cause she doesn’t really buy herself stuff.
I don’t really need it as much as I’d like to get her stuff haha

Jacee Avatar

I think I’d first get the Naked2 palette (I already have the Naked palette, but my skin is very neutral, and I’ve been really into cool colors lately) and the Tarte Amazonian Clay 4-piece blush set that recently came out! I’d also look at some Soap & Glory products.

Natalie Avatar

Sephora has some killer holiday exclusive gift sets that I’ve been dying to get my hands on. I’ve also been wanting to try AmorePacific skincare (especially their top-rated Enzyme Peel) and the Cleansing Balm from Omorovicza has been on my shopping list for far too long! Can’t go wrong with anything from Nars, YSL or Bobbi Brown, either… I’m like a kid in a candy store at Sephora so trust me, it’d be put to good use! Haha.

Jessica Avatar

I’ve been looking at some new hair and skin care products. I also have quite a few perfumes on my list and would love some of the Holiday gift sets.

Allison Avatar

I would use this giftcard to make my very dreams come true! I would purchase finishing powder, primer and hand cream. I would buy a few quality nail polishes for myself, and a few for my little sister as well. I would buy lip products because I’ve always liked my smile out of all the features on my face. hehe. Just thinking about it is making me excited.

Taylor Avatar

I have a huge Shopping List on Sephora…I would use the gift card to buy things off of it! Fragrances, nail polishes and a couple of Clarisonic replacement brush heads would be mine 🙂

Cathy Avatar

I would get
– a new foundation, since I am in the market for one.
– some blushes, since mine seem to have disappeared.
– and some gifts for my sisters.

Melinda Avatar

I would definitely use the money for a Clarisonic Mia, for starters. I think for the rest of it, I would just give myself a chance to go wild and clear some things off my long wish list.

Anne Avatar

I’d spend it on products I would not normally buy–splurges, stuff I can’t justify spending my own money on. For instance, I have a couple of good foundations that are very reasonably priced, but I’d love to try MUFE’s HD Foundation. And I’d get some bath and body products, like those from Philosophy’s Inner Grace line.

Lisa Avatar

I would definitely sit with someone and discuss skincare with a specialist at Sephora. At 42, my skin is going haywire and nothing seems to work anymore…so I need to build from ground up again 🙂 This would totally help me!

Tricia Avatar

I would stock up on my favorite philosophy products, might finally splurge on Flowerbomb perfume, and maybe get some Bobbi Brown or Laura Mercier items. Thanks for the giveaway!

Chalsae Darr Avatar

I’ve never been able to purchase anything from Sephora, so I’m not sure. I need some new tinted moisturizer though. As well as a face scrub, blush and some fall lipsticks.

Fabienne Avatar

I love Kat Von D products. I have a few of her palettes and one of her perfumes. I would like to expand my collection with some of her lipsticks. For example, her foiled red lipstick. Of course there are some other sets from different companies I have had my eyes on. I also need new brushes, so I would use it for that too. Being on a tight budget due to being in school and paying for rent, etc., makeup is not a first priority on my budgeting list. I think food and other things are higher up on the list lol.

Marissa Avatar

I would most definitely branch out and try tons of new different things! And buy some items for my family for the holidays! This is so generous of you

Daniela Avatar

I’d use it on some of the Cinderella collection and also some new Too Faced things that I’ve been excited about. Maybe I’ll splurge on some more OCC Lip Tars….love those 🙂

Mercedes Avatar

I would use the gift card to get some more OCC liptars because I am currently obsessed with them (no pun intended), I would probably use it to get some palettes with brighter colors, I’ve also had my eye on the Tarte blushes and Too Faced primed and poreless for a while so I would add those to the haul.

Ha Nguyen Avatar

I’d definitely spend the money on Christmas gifts for my mom! I want to buy her a great serum and eye cream. The rest would be spent on skin care and maybe a matte bronzer for myself.

Yena Avatar

I would definately purchase the Laura Mercier Silk creme foundation! It’s over 50$ here in Canada and I haven’t been able to buy it for a long time :(!

Lyndee Avatar

I would use the $250 to get: Ole Henriksen’s three little wonders, Kate Somerville Dark Circle eye cream, Urban Decay Vice Palette, Korres Lip Blockbuster… and it would bump me up to be a VIB!!

Nicole Avatar

I would purchase several of the Benefit combination sets (
Laura Mercier cake liner, Cinderella Storybook Palette, tarte eyecatchers smoldereyes and skinny smoldereyes set, lorac pro palette, urban decay the vice palette

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