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It’s Fall Fashion Week at Ebates!  To celebrate, we’ve partnered with Ebates to give away one $200 Sephora Gift Card and three $100 ULTA Gift Cards! Now through September 22nd, 2014, get double cash back on some of the top beauty and fashion retailers like Sephora (8%), Neiman Marcus (8%), Bloomingdale’s (6%), Nordstrom (6%), and ULTA (6%).

If you haven’t joined Ebates, now’s a great time to join — it’s free to join and free to use. The way Ebates works is you sign-up, and when you shop with Ebates, you can get a percentage of your order total in the form of cash back. They’ll send you a check or pay you via PayPal each quarter! For instance, if you shop at Sephora and spend $50 today, you’ll get $4 in cash back!

Here are some of the top double cash back offers going on for Fall Fashion Week!

  • Bloomingdale’s – was 3.0%, now get 6.0% Cash Bak
  • eBay – was up to 1.0%, now get up to 4.0% Cash Back
  • Rodale’s – was 5.0%, now get 10.0% Cash Back
  • HSN – was 3.0%, now get 6.0% Cash Back
  • Piperlime – was 2.0%, now get 4.0% Cash Back
  • Saks Fifth Avenue – was 4.0%, now get 8.0% Cash Back
  • ShoeBuy – was 6.0%, now get 12.0% Cash Back
  • Neiman Marcus – was 4.0%, now get 8.0% Cash Back
  • Neiman Marcus Last Call – was 2.5%, now get 5.0% Cash Back
  • Sephora – was 4.0%, now get 8.0% Cash Back
  • Groupon – was 3.0%, now get 6.0% Cash Back
  • Forever21 – was 2.0%, now get 4.0% Cash Back
  • Nordstrom – was 3.0%, now get 6.0% Cash Back
  • Lancome – was 5.0%, now get 10.0% Cash Back
  • American Eagle – was 2.0%, now get 4.0% Cash Back
  • Macy’s – was 3.0%, now get 6.0% Cash Back
  • ULTA – was 4.0%, now get 6.0% Cash Back
  • eBags – was 6.0%, now get 12.0% Cash Back
  • Express – was 6.0%, now get 12.0% Cash Back
  • Lands’ End – was 3.0%, now get 6.0% Cash Back
  • Levi’s – was 4.0%, now get 8.0% Cash Back
  • PacSun – was 3.0%, now get 6.0% Cash Back
  • Amazon Shoes – was 0.0%, now get 3.0% Cash Back

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Amelia Avatar
Amelia

This is an fantabulous giveaway! If I won either the Sephora or Ulta gift card I would use it to stock up on beauty essentials such as the Lancome eye make-up remover or a Bite lipstick. As I am in school full-time (11 months to go!) and working part-time, I really don’t have the funds to support my beauty needs. It would be great to actually go shopping and look put-together for school and clinicals!

Brittany Avatar
Brittany

I would use the gift card for a high end concealer! For some reason I’ve only ever used drugstore and I think it’s time I splurge and try…maybe NARS!

Serena Avatar
Serena

I’d use the Ulta card to get the two Lorac Pro Palettes, and the Sephora ones for all the holiday palettes including the Hourglass Ambient Lighting blush and Tarte Holiday Set!

Staci Avatar
Staci

I would use the gift card for to check out some of the skin care products. I always go for the makeup section. lol Also check out some of the holidays sets. Awesome time for my bday (Oct 26) & Christmas. 🙂

Audrey Avatar
Audrey
Lightest, Neutral undertones. Combination skin. View Audrey Full Profile

Ooh, and I would use the Sephora gift card to buy the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush palette, the Tarte blush palette, the Vice 3 palette, and some Bite or YSL lipsticks! Or more of the Laura Mercier caviar eye sticks. I WANT THEM ALL!

At Ulta I’d use the gift card for It Cosmetic’s Naturally Pretty palette, and I would love to try some of the Lipstick Queen lipsticks.

Janna Avatar
Janna

Oh boy! I would definitely use this gift card on either holiday set that will be coming out or use it to splurge on some nice cosmetics (like Dior, YSL, etc.) that I wouldn’t normally purchase!!
Thanks for the giveaway! I hope I win!

A Avatar
A
Very Light, Neutral, slight pink undertones. View A Full Profile

If I won a gift card (hopefully to Sephora, because Ulta does not ship internationally and I live in Canada-!) I would use it for my all-time big wishlist items which I cannot usually afford – high quality brushes, the NARS Multiple, Stila’s foiled eyeshadows, and many things from Urban Decay and OCC, whose brand philosophy I appreciate and whose products rarely irritate my sensitive skin. I would also love to buy gifts for my friends. I am a student and I work part time but I will soon be unemployed and have to cut down on all non-essential spending… This would help me out so much!

Bianca Avatar
Bianca

I would love to try out some of the Glam Glow masks and there is this awesome kit at Sephora for $69 that has the thirsty mud mask full sized plus two deluxe samples of their other two masks (the black and grey ones). I would also love to buy the full size of the Elizabeth & James Nirvana White perfume – I have the rollerball version now and I am in love with the scent!!

Erica Avatar
Erica

I would love to get the Sephora gift card as i have 3 just turned teenage girls who can never have enough makeup let alone mine! Would love to use it towards Christmas gifts as I am a single mom struggling to keep up with the wish lists yearly.

LMM Avatar
LMM

I’d get some new skincare, a Josie Maran Coconut Water eyeshadow or two and a replacement tinted moisturizer from her line, replace my BeneFit Porefessional and Urban Decay eyeshadow primer as well as my Clarisonic heads, try a new lipstick and eyeliner. To start…

amy Avatar
amy

I freaking love ebates!..considering how much $$$ ima be spending on all these holiday collections…and if i was a rich girl (with a gift card)…the Hourglass Ambient Blush and Tarte blush palettes. *heart stops*

Melissa Greer Avatar
Melissa Greer

Ooo I have a long list of items I’d buy both at either Sephora or Ulta! I’d love more real techniques brushes.. I’d love the try the Hourglass Ambient Blushes.. I love any lipstick.. hahaha.

Cindy Avatar
Cindy

Oh i would love to win! I’m from the Netherlands, and we don’t have Sephora or Ulta. Today i booked a trip to Florida, and it would be awesome to shop there with a giftcard!

Krystel Avatar
Krystel
Medium Deep, Yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. View Krystel Full Profile

I’ve been having some serious skincare issues these last few weeks. I’m not sure if it’s the weather change but it’s bee a battle. I’d use this gift card to most likely purchase a Clarisonic and some other skin care products. Thanks for the chance!

G Avatar
G
Light Plus, Yellow undertones. Dry skin. View G Full Profile

Ooh, at Sephora I’d finally be able to get YSL lipstick in Rouge Bergamasque. I try it every time I’m there but can’t justify it yet.

From Ulta, I’d get an apocalypse supply of Burt’s Bees Blemish Stick, and Lancome Rich Cashmere.

Sae Avatar
Sae

Ack I definitely have to enter this!
In regards as to what I’d use the giftcard for —

It’s actually my 23rd birthday on September 23 LOL! If I were to win this, it would be the ultimate birthday present! I’ve recently taken a break from university in order to look for a full time job to help continue to pay for university (ironic right?). If I were to win this gift card I would definitely spend it on buying work appropriate cosmetics for the office! Just the other day my mom was telling me that I’d have to tone down my makeup for work (goodbye neon lippies and glitter nails, I will always love thee). I’d spend it on some toned down blushes and lipsticks most definitely.

Andrew Avatar
Andrew
Light Medium, Pink, moderately pink undertones. Normal-to-Oily skin. View Andrew Full Profile

Right now I’m taking donations for new, like-new, and gently used personal care items to donate to charities like Dress for Success, and any of the gift cards would help but staples that I’m falling short on, like mascara, shampoo, foundation/powder, etc. Kind of a silly way to use a free gift card, but I’ve got more than I need already; these women are starting over and need any and all help they can get!

Hannah Avatar
Hannah

I tried out the Black Orchid Tom Ford perfume, and THEN found out how expensive it was! So I’d totally use the Sephora gift card for that. Or I’d buy some liquid lipsticks from ULTA 🙂

Megan McCrea Avatar
Megan McCrea

I’m not sure what I’d use the gift card for. I think I would save it until the holiday palettes come out and use it to buy Christmas gifts for my mom and grandmother! 🙂

Kim Avatar
Kim

I would use my sephora gift card on guerlain meteorites from the holiday collection and gifts for the holidays! Thank you so much for the opportunity to win a gift card in time for the holiday season!

Hanusia Avatar
Hanusia

I would use the gift card to buy the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette (if to Sephora), the UD Vice3, and a new tube of my Tarte Amazonian clay foundation- I’m almost out!

Drea Avatar
Drea
Medium, Yellow undertones. Normal-to-Oily skin. View Drea Full Profile

I’m running low on foundation! I just started using sunscreen everyday to protect my face, but the kind I like turns my face white, and I’m using some leftover loose powder foundation that I had stopped using previously… so yeah if I don’t want to look like a ghost I gotta get foundation. I also have never owned an eyeshadow palette so I was hoping to invest in one and some good brushes, depending on how much I have left over!

Diana Avatar
Diana
Light Tan, Yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. View Diana Full Profile

WHOA! Those are some awesome prizes! Thanks for doing this!
Ummm now to the juicy stuff…I’d use the gift card for skincare, foundation and lipstick but probably mostly on skincare. Specifically, I’m interested in trying some Caudalie and Kate Somerville products…and more Mario Badescu.

Laurissa Avatar
Laurissa

I would buy the new Hourglass Ambient Blush palette, NARS Audascious Lipstick in Angela, OCC Vain, OCC Pagan, Dior 5 Colour Eyeshadow Palette in Carre Blue and HOURGLASS
Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Canvas (Travel Size).

Jordan Snyder Avatar
Jordan Snyder

I would use it on a hair straightener I so desperately need! Mine has been broken for a few years now and doesn’t perform very well at all.

Lynn Avatar
Lynn

I would use the gc to buy more facial and body oils, for me it’s better than lotion because it softens my skin and keeps its moisturized. But oils are so much more expensive and you get so little.

Lizz Avatar
Lizz

I would use the gift cards for more high end type makeup. I usually stick with a lot of drug store makeup, so it would be nice to be able to try different high end products.

Meg Avatar
Meg

Thanks for the great opportunity to win! At Ulta I’d get some Stila and Mally holiday sets. At Sephora, I’d totally splurge on an Hourglass collection – primer, foundation, ambient lighting powder, and the new blush palette!

Michelle Avatar
Michelle
Light Plus, Yellow undertones. Normal-to-Oily skin. View Michelle Full Profile

I would most likely restock on Verso skincare with the Sephora gift card. Their Super Facial Serum has done wonders for my skin. It has cleared my whiteheads! And maybe some lipstick like NARS Audacious in Deborah. And Kat Von D Studded Kiss in Cathedral, Lovecraft, or Lolita.

Kristin Avatar
Kristin

I would definitely use the gift card to get the Tom Ford bronzer in Gold Dust, and the new Christian Louboutin nail polish in that beautiful bottle.

Brittany Avatar
Brittany

This is such an awesome giveaway!!!! From Sephora, I would love to pick up some Make Up For Ever eyeshadows and foundations. From Ulta, Becca cosmetics has been calling to me! Of course the new holiday sets are on my wishlist and the Urban Decay electric palette!

Hope Avatar
Hope

If I had a gift card, I would buy the Lorac Pro 2 Palette, Urban Decay Naked 3 palette, and lots of Bite beauty lippies! But all these suggestions of the holiday sets has me rethinking it… 🙂

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candleashes

Hm…. Lorac pro 2 and something from It Cosmetics or Mally beauty at Ulta. As for Sephora, OCC Metallic Dahlia lip tar, UD Vice 3 palette, MUFE fir tree green shadow, Kat Von D blush in heartagram, YSL lipstick in fuchsia in excess, and Nars sheer glow foundation.

Quinctia Avatar
Quinctia

Cool contest. And no debate, I think either gift card would be used to buy more Urban Decay. (Though the Sephora one might also be used for Guerlain, if I got it. 😉 )

Charlotte Avatar
Charlotte

I would use it to buy some makeup to get ready for fall! Warm blushes, and berry lips! And possibly some skin care…i do need a new moisturizer soon.

Karen Avatar
Karen

Love using Ebates every time I shop online! I would use my gift card on the new YSL foundation; unfortunately, it’s a pretty awesome foundation (found out from using numerous samples) with a hefty price tag.

Kandice Avatar
Kandice

I would buy a birthday gift for my best friend (probably something from Urban Decay), a few of the new Kat Von D lipsticks, and the new Benefit eyeliner.

Meyra K. Avatar
Meyra K.

I would love to be able to buy my mom Christmas presents. She supports my love for makeup and has even begun to ask me for trips to Sephora. It means so much to me. It’s such a special time I get to spend with her and I’d love to tell her she can buy what ever her heart desires.

Sarah Avatar
Sarah

I would love to try one (oh, who am I kidding, how about a few at least!) of the new Nars Audacious lipsticks. Also eyeing the new Hourglass blush palette!

cha cha Avatar
cha cha

I’m a recent college grad with no job (YET.. still being hopeful haha) but this would really be a blessing and I could get my sister and mom some really nice gifts 🙂

Evelyn Avatar
Evelyn

Thank you for the opportunity to enter in this great giveaway. Love both sephora & Ulta, but ebates has my heart they save me money everywhere I shop online.

kelly Avatar
kelly

$294.36 in Ebates cash back and counting…

If I won a card, I would spend it on some serious masks and other facial treatments. This last year has been rather bad for the family. I would like to treat them to some well needed pampering!

Christa Avatar
Christa

Wauw this would be such a great win… I’m so in need of some new skincare so I’d love to rebut some Philosophy skincare… And I’m really digging lots of the upcoming holiday limited editions so… Perhaps Vice 3 maybe?? Waah so hard to choose!

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Lifestyle by Numbers

Why I want to win this giftcard: to finally be able to splurge on some make-up and skincare. Being a student, I have responsibilities first before I can buy extra things – rent, bills, tuition are all priority. This would be a nice treat to start the academic year off right 🙂

Alli Avatar
Alli
Medium, Olive undertones. Combination skin. View Alli Full Profile

Ooh what would I use this gift card for? Hmmm. I’d get a few Clarisonic brush head replacements, if love to get a Guerlain 4 Seasons bronzer and try one of those Ardency eyeshadows you’ve reviewed. They look GORGEOUS!

summerblue Avatar
summerblue

I would get Becca’s Perfect Skin Mineral Powder Foundation, Becca’s Ultimate Coverage Complexion Crème, either 1/4 oz. Chane lN°5 Parfum or 3.4 oz Eau de Toilette Spray & another item from my Sephora Love’s Wish List. 🙂

Isabella Avatar
Isabella
Light Medium, Neutral undertones. Combination skin. View Isabella Full Profile

Fab price to win!! Just in time for the holidays!
I will use the gift card to get some of the limited edition pieces such as the hourglass blush palette for myself(I REALLY CANNOT PASS ON THIS ONE!), some too faced sets for friends and family.
Got to share and gift with the holidays right? 😉

Brittany Avatar
Brittany
Very Light, Yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. View Brittany Full Profile

Hi there! Thanks for the opportunity! For Sephora – I’d use it for the a Hourglass Blush palette, Kat Von D Liquid Everlasting Lippie in Bauhau5, Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation, NARS Audacious in Catherine & Audrey, Fresh Sugar Holiday Lip Set… a lot of stuff 🙂

Mariella Avatar
Mariella
Very Light, Pink undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. View Mariella Full Profile

If I won a Sephora gift card, I’d probably buy half of the new Nars shadows (can’t recall their names) and several of the new lipsticks (Janet for me and Audrey for my daughter and that’s just for starters!) And I’d get me the big bottle of Josie Maran Argan Oil.

Lesley Avatar
Lesley

Too many things to get at Sephora! I’m waiting for their 20% off to stock up on essentials as well as a few new treats (was just browsing Sephora and adding items to my “love” list!), ex. Hourglass ambient lighting blush palette, maybe the new foundation from Dior or YSL and my dependable PTR glycolic 10% moisturizer. May pick up Burberry’s storm grey e/s since there’s 6% cashback now at Nordstroms (:

Kayt Avatar
Kayt
Light, Neutral undertones. Normal-to-Oily skin. View Kayt Full Profile

I would love $200 to spend at Sephora! I wouldn’t spend a cent on myself, either (as much as I’d love to, with my wishlist growing and growing!). I have a lot of ladies to shop for at Christmas time, and this would help a lot! There are so many lovely looking LE Holiday Collections coming out this year, and I know they would make perfect Christmas gifts.

Sarah Avatar
Sarah

With all the holiday sets coming up, it would be hard to choose exactly what I would get but I would definitely make sure I picked up some UD lipsticks!

Vanessa C Avatar
Vanessa C

New foundation! I’m currently in between my summer and fall colors so I’ve been going bare faced with just primer the last few days. Momma needs some new foundation asap lol

Emma Avatar
Emma

I would get the Sephora Favorites Give Me Some Lip set, the Hourglass Ambient Light Blush Palette, the Fresh Sugar Lip Legends and the Guerlain Rouge G de Guerlain Jewel Lipstick Compact! Some of these would be gifts and some would be for me 😉 !

Saskia Avatar
Saskia

What would I buy with $200 at Sephora… Difficult question.
I’m From germany and the france sephora hasn’t this much cool makeup Brands and Since a few month sephora ships to my country.. Wow.. So much things to choose.. I’m Sure a lot of holiday specials would go into my cart!!’ 😀

Alexis Avatar
Alexis

Wow, I would probably use the gift card for my foundation and a MUFE brush set… or shadows… or a Tarte holiday set… the possibilities are endless! 😉

Lyn Avatar
Lyn

Would definitely use the gc for some bareMinerals holiday goodies, but would also spread the love with some gifts for loved ones. Thanks for the opportunity.

Raechel Avatar
Raechel

I haven’t had money to buy makeup lately, so I would stock up on my favorites. There are also a few holiday sets that I would love to buy! Thanks you:)

Cindy Avatar
Cindy
Light Plus, Neutral undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. View Cindy Full Profile

Love ebates! I would use the gift cards to get some stuff that I’ve been dying to get. Like Becca highlighter and blush, backups of some of my favorite products, Christmas presents for friends and family and to get some holiday sets.

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Turquoise G

I would use the Sephora gift card to get some of the items from various holiday collections and some cult classics that I haven’t been able to get my hands on!

Nibeya Avatar
Nibeya
Deep Tan, Yellow undertones. Combination skin. View Nibeya Full Profile

i would use this for all the amazing Christmas collections that i cant afford to get myself, as this is the time of the year i am getting read for family … I love them dearly and do anything i can for them.. this would be and amazing win for anybody who loves sephora or ulta

Erika Avatar
Erika

omg what wouldn’t i buy with the gift card?! i’d definitely get that chloe trio. i’ve had my eye on it for months. also many many lip products.

Cristina Avatar
Cristina

I would buy myself something and spend the rest and friends and family Christmas gifts! I didn’t get the Tarte Off the Cuff blush palette last year so I need to get the Pin Up Girl palette this year!

Jazmin Avatar
Jazmin
Light Tan, Neutral undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. View Jazmin Full Profile

Thank goodness I saw this post before I made my purchases! I love ebates!
I would use the gift card to restock my kit in preparation for military ball season and holiday season.
Tends to get pretty busy. And if that didn’t use it all I’d get some Christmas gifts for my mom. ❤️ She deserves to be treated to some higher end cosmetics :)❤️

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Lottie
Lightest, Neutral undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. View Lottie Full Profile

Thank you for the chance to win, Christin!
I don’t live at the US (my family does), so many of the products at sephora I can’t find at my country.
If I would win, I’ll buy The cheek pops by clinique, naked 3, tatre products and so many more!!

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Jocelyn
Light Plus, Pink undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. View Jocelyn Full Profile

I love the idea of Ebates and I try to use it, but I always forget to activate it once I start a real shopping trip! My heart always sinks when I submit my order and realize I never activated cash back while I was ordering. This is such a great prize!

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BeautyCandie

I would use the card for the new NARS Audacious lipsticks, the new Too Faced Carousel Palettes, some Clarisonic brush heads and a bottle of Elizabeth and James Black Nirvana.

Anka Avatar
Anka

I think the first item would be the one of these beautyful holiday sets every brand is launching. Too Faced Lipstick set or the blush palette from tarte would be nice to have <3

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