Win It! $200 Sephora Gift Card or $100 ULTA Gift Card!

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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

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

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

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

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. 🙂

Jennifer
Medium, Olive, warm undertones. Combination skin. »

Oops! I would use the gift card to pick up some Marc Jacobs Beauty (just got an email that there are new polishes – and I want a couple more Twinkle Pops) plus some Givenchy Le Rouge lipsticks. Add a Guerlain Rouge G or two if there’s room haha.

Audrey
Lightest, Neutral undertones. Combination skin. »

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.

Christina
Very Light, Olive undertones. Combination skin. »

I would use the card for skincare. I’m on a real skincare kick right now, after having bought so much makeup in the past 2 years, that is! Can’t get enough of the latest and greatest skincare!

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

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

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

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

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…

Nguyen
Light Medium, Neutral undertones. Combination skin. »

I want to use the sephora gift card to purchase nars blush, mufe full coverage concealer and tarte amazonian clay foundation. I’ve been desired to try them for so long

Shana
Very Light, Pink undertones. Combination skin. »

If I won I would for sure get the Laura Mercier Fluid Foundation I’ve been eyeing up! I’ve also been wanting the Clinique Black Honey lipstick and the cheek pop blushes!

Cindy
Light Plus, Pink undertones. Dry skin. »

Would use the gift card for the Vice 3 palette, Clinique Black Honey Affair, NARS Philip Lim polish, Too Faced Everything Nice set, Urban Decay 24/7 Velvet Glide-On pencils, oh there’s a LOT of possibilities . . . 😛

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

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

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
Medium Deep, Yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »

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!

Emily
Lightest, Neutral undertones. Normal-to-Oily skin. »

I could replenish my supply of MUFE High Def foundation. I’ve also always really wanted a salon quality blow drier, but I’ve never been able to splurge. Oh, and I would stock up on Zoya polish if I won an Ulta card!

G
Light Plus, Yellow undertones. Dry skin. »

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

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
Light Medium, Pink, moderately pink undertones. Normal-to-Oily skin. »

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

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

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! 🙂

Helena
Very Light, Olive, neutral undertones. Combination skin. »

I would use the gift card to put a small dent in my Sephora wishlist, ha ha. OCC’s Technopagan and UD’s Ten set would be miiine.

Diane
Light, Neutral undertones. »

There are so many fabulous lines this year particularly YSL, Dior, Marc Jacobs, to name a few. I’d have no problem spending this gift card plus more at sephora. Good luck to all

Diane
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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!

Kelsey
Very Light, Yellow undertones. Normal-to-Oily skin. »

If I got the Sephora card I’d use it for the hourglass blush palette, a couple UD eye pencils (psychedelic sister, electric, and yeyo), and some new clarisonic brush heads.

Danielle
Light Plus, Olive undertones. Dry skin. »

I absolutely LOVE Ebates! I do most of my online shopping through them, especially when they have double cash back! I wish they would add Beautylish to their list of cash back!

Danielle
Light Plus, Olive undertones. Dry skin. »

Sephora: I would definitely use the gift card for the Too Faced Everything Nice holiday palette and if there’s a new Kat Von D palette for the holidays.

Ulta: I would try some of the new It for Ulta brushes!

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
Medium, Yellow undertones. Normal-to-Oily skin. »

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
Light Tan, Yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »

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

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

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.

Ashley
Lightest, Neutral undertones. Combination skin. »

Well, from the last contest I entered I still haven’t bought what I would use the gift card for: skincare products! That and maybe some holiday releases! Thank you for these contests btw 🙂

Alegria
Light Medium, Neutral undertones. Combination skin. »

awesome giveaway!

I’d definitely go for a couple of the holiday stuff from ud, too faced & tarte. and the hourglass ambient lighting palette from last year

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

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

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
Light Plus, Yellow undertones. Normal-to-Oily skin. »

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

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

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

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… 🙂

Dyan
Medium, Olive undertones. Combination skin. »

I would use the gift card to get a skincare regimen going. My face is currently in limbo – one day my skin is dry, then oily…it’s driving me crazy!!

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.

Paguio
Medium, Yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »

Ebates is getting bigger and better. i wish i can do a lot of shopping but im a stay at home mom. if i can will definitely use Ebates. Thank you Christine for this contest

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 🙂

impekkable
Medium, Olive undertones. Normal skin. »

I’d get Naked!
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Or Blush Palette
A couple of Sephora eyeliners
A couple of Yves Saint Laurent Eyeliner Effet Faux Cils long wear cream eyeliners
Bobbi Brown Corrector

impekkable
Medium, Olive undertones. Normal skin. »

From Ulta, I’d get
Olay Pro x skin care
It Cosmetics, CC cream
and maybe an eyeliner
– Clinique Brush-On Cream Liner
– Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liner with Double-Ended Brush

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

$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!

Johnna
Light Plus, Pink undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »

I would use the gift card to finally buy a new foundation. I have been searching for the perfect foundation, and I just haven’t found it yet.

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!

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
Medium, Olive undertones. Combination skin. »

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

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
Light Medium, Neutral undertones. Combination skin. »

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
Very Light, Yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »

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
Very Light, Pink undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »

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.