Win It! $250 Sephora Gift Card or $50 ULTA Gift Card!

Site News
Contains: Sponsored
Christine |

It’s Beauty and Spa Week at Ebates! To celebrate, we’ve partnered with Ebates to giveaway one $250 Sephora Gift Card and five $50 ULTA Gift Cards! Now through June 23rd, 2014, get double cash back on some of the top beauty retailers like Sephora (8%) and ULTA (8%). If you haven’t joined Ebates, now’s a great time to join if you haven’t already — 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 back., they’ll send you a check or pay you via PayPal every quarter! For instance, if you shop at Sephora and spend $50 today, you’ll get $5 back! Here are some of the top double cash back offers going on for Beauty and Spa Week…

  • Amazon Local – was 3.0%, now 6.0% Cash Back
  • Avon – was 3.0%, now 6.0% Cash Back
  • The Body Shop – was 4.0%, now 8.0% Cash Back
  • Elizabeth Arden – was 5.0%, now 10.0% Cash Back
  • Expedia – was 4.0%, now 5.2% Cash Back
  • Lancome – was 5.0%, now get 10.0% Cash Back
  • MYHABIT – was 0.0%, now get 3.0% Cash Back
  • philosophy – was 2.5%, now get 5.0% Cash Back
  • Sephora – was 4.0%, now get 8.0% Cash Back
  • SkinStore – was 6.0%, now get 12.0% Cash Back
  • ULTA Beauty – was 4.0%, now get 8.0% Cash Back

a Rafflecopter giveaway

We hope you'll consider supporting Temptalia by shopping through our links below. Thanks!
SephoraSephoraBeautylishUltaNordstrom More
Explore Temptalia

We're here to help you make better beauty purchases that you'll enjoy and love! We recommend signing up to take advantage of personalized features like tracking products you own, viewing dupes that you already have, and more!

Here are some useful resources for you:

Foundation Matrix™

Find your next foundation or concealer match!

The Dupe List™

Find a product dupe or compare two palettes.

Swatch Gallery™

Find swatches by color, product, formula, etc.

Compare Any Two

Curious how two shades compare to each other? Type in the shades below to get instant side-by-side swatches!

539 Comments

Comments that do not adhere to our comment policy may be removed. Discussion and debate are highly encouraged but we expect community members to participate respectfully. Please keep discussion on-topic, and if you have general feedback, a product review request, an off-topic question, or need technical support, please contact us!

Please help us streamline the comments' section and be more efficient: double-check the post above for more basic information like pricing, availability, and so on to make sure your question wasn't answered already. Comments alerting us to typos or small errors in the post are appreciated (!) but will typically be removed after errors are fixed (unless a response is needed).

We appreciate enthusiasm for new releases but ask readers to please hold questions regarding if/when a review will be posted as we can't commit to or guarantee product reviews. We don't want to set expectations and then disappoint readers as even products that are swatched don't always end up being reviewed due to time constraints and changes in priorities! Thank you for understanding!

Comments on this post are closed.
We hope you'll consider supporting Temptalia by shopping through our links below. Thanks!
SephoraSephoraBeautylishUltaNordstrom More
Virginia

If I had $250 at Sephora, I would definitely buy a couple Givenchy Le Rouge lipsticks. I’d also buy my husband and myself new fragrances.

Alexandra
Lightest, Pink undertones. Combination skin. »

I would probably try a bunch of Bite Beauty, try some of the new Givenchy even though I know for a fact they won’t work for me, pick up some face primer, *definitely* get some backups of NARS Smudgeproof, and maybe some of those new YSL quints!

Cindy
Light Plus, Pink undertones. Dry skin. »

Would use the Sephora gift card for some more of the Bite Beauty Cashmere Lip Creams, the new Sephora collection color lip last lipstick, Bobbi Brown lipgloss, Deborah Lippmann nail polishes, and the skin cream I use, Dermadoctor’s Calm, Cool & Corrected. I’d use the Ulta one for those Lorac Alter Ego lipsticks (LOVE the formula) and Lipstick Queen’s Jungle Queen!

Rebecca
Lightest, Pink, moderately pink undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »

Wee so excited! I would use the Sephora gift card for a long-wanted Clarisonic! The Ulta one would go towards a salon visit. 🙂

Madison

I would use the gift card for lancome mascara, urban decay electric palette and I have been dying to try the Boscia skincare line!!

Rocio

Sephora Gift Card?!!! That’s a dream!. I would get a couple of foundations (My weakness), maybe a Givenchy lipstick, Bite lipsticks and surely something from Laura Mercier or YSL.

Ivana

With the Sephora Gift Card I would like to purchase a few things I can´t get in Germany, like Bite Beauty or Kat von D. You know, because I don´t have enough lipsticks 😀

Mara

I’m currently hunting for a foundation that doesn’t break me out so I would use it to try out a couple of foundations I’ve been eyeing!

Cassie
Very Light, Neutral undertones. Very Oily skin. »

What a great giveaway!!!! If I won either gift card, I’d probably get skin care and maybe some of the Too Faced melted lipsticks and I’d probably get Replica Beach Walk if I won the Sephora one. I’d also get my friend some stuff for her birthday. 🙂

Carolin

I would order some Tarte and Hourglass Blushes, and of course the Tarte Foundation and the Hourglass Ambient Palette 🙂 And if the money reach for more then i would love to order the Marc Jacobs The Lolita Palette!
Temptalia, you rock! 🙂

Calee

I’d use the $250 Sephora Gift Card to stock up on a bunch of my skin care necessities! Josie Maran Argan Oil, Soy Face Cleanser, Ole Henriksen Wipes, and more..and of course all the makeup I’ve been dying to have (those which I’ve been keeping in my cart for so long)–a couple KVD Everlasting Love Liquid Lipsticks, KVD Monarch palette, Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette, Laura Mercier products, perfume, and lipstick and blushes from Nars!

Sarah
Very Light, Pink undertones. Combination skin. »

I would definitely use that Sephora gift card for the Guerlain Meteorites! I’ve wanted them for so long, but just can’t bring myself to spend $60 on one thing!

LoveLike WAR

I’d be so blessed to win. It would help out alot considering my father left me my mother and little brother.. Not trying to make this a pity party cause Lord knows it’s the truth. It would help alot for me and my mother since we don’t get much time for ourselves. And she honestly deserves it. She’s the best woman in the world. Has a heart of Gold. Even if it ain’t us congrats on whoever wins!!

Lindsay

I am moving to NYC for my first post college job soon and it’s expensive so honestly I’d probably spend it on essentials like my foundation!

kodomo ja nai

I would get more of the GIvenchy Le Rouge lipsticks from Sephora!! <3
If Ulta, then I probably would get more of the L'Oreal Infallible eyeshadows 🙂

Lindsay

I would use the gift card to buy more Too Faced melt lipsticks, the UD Electric palette, and to replace my GlamGlow Mud Treatment.

Brianna
Light Medium, Pink undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »

I would definately get the Chocolate Bar palette by Too Faced, the Lorac Pro for my mom, and probably some other things lol. It would definitely get spent fast between me and my mom.

Liz
Very Light, Pink undertones. Normal-to-Oily skin. »

I’d use this to get a really really bright lipstick- I just got a brave new haircut and I think I need a brave new lip color to go along with it!

Michelle
Light Plus Normal-to-Dry skin. »

I would use the gift card for tarte blush and to try some of the new too faced stuff coming out, and maybe get a fragrance for myself and for my boyfriend

Larissa
Very Light, Yellow, slight yellow undertones. Combination skin. »

I would use the gift card to stock up on some Guerlain Meteorites, Terracotta bronzer, and Rouge G lipstick!

Ana

I would totally use the sephora gift card to spurge on some amazing foundation that matches my skin perfectly and I finally wouldn’t have to mix for the right color! I would also try some really great skincare products that I’ve wanted to try for ages! With the Ulta card, I would definitely use it towards the new lorac pro palette of course!

Missy G

What a great giveaway! I’d probably buy a few of the Too Faced Melted lip colors, a couple of NARS blushes, and some Soap & Glory Righteous Butter. Maybe an Urban Decay Basics palette, too.

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

I would love to win the $250 gift card, because never splurge anything for myself, I always think for my kids first and save up the rest for their future. It would be a miracle if I would win, but I would try my luck… it would be a mommy day for me, if I would win….♥

Luisa

Theres so many products I would love to try but are a little out of my price range, that this gift card would allow me the opportunity to finally try some great products!

eb
Deep Tan, Yellow undertones. Combination skin. »

I would love to use the gift card to enhance my skincare routine and add items to my regimen that I’ve had my eyes on for a while.

Jeremie
Medium, Yellow undertones. Combination skin. »

If I had a $250 dollar gift card to Sephora, I would share it with my mom whose makeup collection is very minimal. This way she can try some high end products to add to her collection.

silvia

It its the Ulta giftcard I would use it for some salon services. If it was for Sephora I would definitely try out some Hourglass products and maybe a fragrance

Luka

I’m curious to try the new BareMinerals foundation, I’d probably spend the rest upgrading some of my brushes or maybe being really decadent and blowing it all on a very high end moisturizer

Lisa
Very Deep, Yellow undertones. Combination skin. »

If I won the gift card from Sephora I’d purchase the bronzer from Guerlain, I’ve had my eye on it for some time.

Hanusia

I would probably save the gift card for now, and use it this fall when I’m feelin’ the financial crunch of being a college student! 😉 Or, maybe try out a new foundation or primer…ooh, or finally get the Hourglass Ambient Lighting palette!

Ashley

I would try new brands and buy the Kat von D Monarch and Chrysalis palettes! I’d probably get some glamglow too:) or save it for holiday palettes

Kelli H.

I would splurge on some brands I’ve been looking at but just don’t “need” stuff from, like Marc Jacobs, Bite Beauty, and Hourglass

Taylor

oh my god, I would use it on skincare! lately I’ve been trying all of these samples that have changed my skin/life. Perricone MD Blue Plasma and Chloro Plasma, Sunday Riley Good Genes. AND THAT HOURGLASS PALETTE.

Luzia
Very Light, Yellow, moderately yellow undertones. Oily skin. »

I would use it to get one of the UD Naked palettes (I left mine in Brazil…) aaaaand finding an HG foundation for my pale skin!

Tashauna

I have coveted the Naked 2 palette forever! That is what I would purchase with a gift card, and maybe some Josie Maran or a Lorac palette…orrrr maybe some Kat Von D! Ahhh, I can’t decide!

I love Ebates though. It is nice to know when you spend using Ebates, you can get a little something back. Makes the pain of big spending a little less severe. Haha!

Melody
Very Light, Pink undertones. Normal skin. »

I’d stock up on some of my favorites from Urban Decay, Hourglass, and Smashbox. Maybe try something new, like one of the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blushes!

Trang
Medium, Neutral undertones. Combination skin. »

If I get the gift card, I will buy mostly gifts for my friends and family 🙂 a lot of these product are not available at their country, or where they live.

Dina

With the Sephora gift card I would get some really great skincare products most likely from murad so that I’d feel more comfortable without foundation during the day. Maybe something from Fresh and Bite beauty as well. As for ulta it would definitely be Nyx lip products and something from the skincare section. I hope I win!

Chelsea
Light Plus, Neutral undertones. Combination skin. »

I would use the gift card to get some hourglass blushes and finishing powders. I have been wanting to try them for a while!

Lauren

I’ve been feeling like I’m in a perfume rut, so I’d so use this to pick up a few fragrances to change things up a bit. I always hate when I forget to use Ebates when shopping online, I always feel like I cheated myself out of some money!

Jordyn

I would use the gift card for skin care items, like the Peter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell Mask. Among others like OCC Lip Tars from their summer collection.

Kathleen
Light Plus, Pink undertones. Very Oily skin. »

I recently ran out of a lot of my daily make up products, and I haven’t been able to repurchase them. So I would loooove to win this gift card and get lots of good stuff 🙂

Emily

I’d splurge on the Naked 3 palette, the new Dolce fragrance (such a pretty bottle!), and probably some skincare. I think maybe a few gifts for some friends as well. Might as well spread the love!

akanksha
Light Medium Combination skin. »

I would use it to buy the hourglass ambient powders palette, some G rouge lipsticks, a couple nars blushes I have been eyeing for a while, and naked 3!

Lisa
Light Medium, Olive undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »

If I got the $50 Ulta card I’d definitely use it to buy the new lorac pro palette. If I won the Sephora card I’d buy a Clarisonic and use the rest on miscellaneous other things I’ve had on my wish list forever.

L

I want to buy some Guerlain meteorites! I have a sample and love them but they are pretty costly. I also want to try some new skin care and the Josie Maran cheek gelee! What a great giveaway!

Maddie

I would use this gift card to buy items from luxury brands like YSL and Dior because those are the things I normally can’t bring myself to spend the money on!

Ariasjn

I would use the giftcard on a couple of the marc jacobs brushes, the urban decay naked skin loose powder, and a couple of the YSL lipsticks.

Shars
Very Deep, Neutral undertones. Normal-to-Oily skin. »

June is my birthday month and I have a couple of things lined up in my wishlist that would love to come home with me if I won anything!

Lotus
Lightest, Pink undertones. Combination skin. »

Wow! This is so lovely! Thank you! But it’s AFTER I spent way too much and forgot to go through ebates that this happens? And my money, gone, sees this happen?!!! GRRRRRR! 😀 I could SO TOTALLY USE THIS to return many things to help my bank! And I’d repurchase using this, especially gifts for my mom. It’s almost her birthday! 🙂 <3

Chelan
Light Plus, Neutral, slight pink undertones. Combination skin. »

I’d probably buy some perfume for my mom, and a set of brushes since the ones I have are really terrible.

Gwen
Very Light, Pink, moderately pink undertones. »

I’m supposed to be on a Sephora/Ulta hiatus this summer – we’ve just moved to an apartment that is much more expensive than our previous place, and we have to replace some furniture that isn’t working in the new place. So we’re focusing our money on trying to maintain savings, and work on making this a home (with furniture that’s not perfectly calibrated to only one space, this time). In the meantime, we are trying to cut out almost all other unnecessary expenses (also: cable, and eating out), and really re-evaluate our financial priorities once we’re settled in the new space. After significant makeup shopping for my wedding in May (where I did my own makeup, and helped with makeup for several people in the wedding party), it’s probably good to step back for a bit.

But if I won a gift card, I’d probably spend a LOT of time ‘window’ online shopping, and spending it a bit at a time, with the free shipping. Either that or I would buy the Sunday Riley Artemis Oil that Kerry at SkinAndTonics has recently raved about.

regina

Awesome giveaway – thanks!! I have had my eye on the Narsissist palette and the My Little Chloe fragrance trio at Sephora for a while!

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

If I had a $250 Sephora gift card, I’d use it to buy the smaller bottles of Atelier Cologne in Mistral Patchouli and Grand Neroli and the rest I’d use to purchase Nars Baalbek (which I plan to pick up this week or next in any case).

Can Canadians join Ebates? And how do I access all the other ways to win if I don’t really want to join?

Cindy
Light Plus, Yellow undertones. Combination skin. »

If I had the chance of winning the Sephora gift card, I’d like to purchase a few palettes and beauty items that has been raved by everyone! (ex: Naked 1; Nars Eye shadow base; YSL lip stain.) But if i luckily won the Ulta giftcard, I think I would probably get the Lorac Pro 1 Palette since I’ve been eyeing it for a really long time 🙂

Margaret
Light Medium, Pink undertones. Very Dry skin. »

I would use it to stock up on my essentials (Urban Decay Chill spray, ABH brow wiz, etc.), and try out some Bite Beauty products…maybe splurge on some Nars. 🙂

Euin

I would use the gift card to get my mother Lancome Visionaire products for anti-aging since her birthday is coming up and I would also try the new BareMinerals bare skin liquid foundation and maybe a new liquid eyeliner from Stila since mine is running out! Thank you!

Kelly
Very Light, Neutral undertones. Dry skin. »

I would totally use this to check out some of the new products I have been dying to try like some face wash and hair products. Maybe even a new set of brushes.

Lexi

I would use the ULTA giftcard towards eyebrow shaping and a 20 min. treatment. 🙂 The Sephora gift card…oh boy, so many things! Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette, new brushes, Becca products…the list goes on. Thank you so much for doing this giveaway, Christine!

Bronwyn
Very Light, Pink, moderately pink undertones. Combination skin. »

If I had the Sephora gift card, I would buy Hourglass Immaculate, UD naked skin, Nars creamy concealer, Hourglass mineral veil primer, UD setting spray, and probably some high end lipsticks.

Nikki
Very Light, Pink undertones. Dry skin. »

I would use it to get some of the Hourglass blushes and highlighting powders and a bunch of skin care I can’t normally afford.

Juliana
Light Plus, Yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »

I would definitely use it to get the new too faced country palette and some of the soon to be fall launches. Great contest !

Cami

I would probably use the Sephora gift card to get a new perfume or maybe a curling iron.. and the Ulta gift card for something at Urban Decay.

Jennifer Lee

I don’t even know where to begin. I really don’t. I’d def purchase some Bite lip products, Hourglass ambient lighting palette, Smashbox Primer…and probably a million other things.

Aisha

I would use the Sephora gift card to purchase something for my mom and an Hourglass Ambient lighting powder palette for myself 🙂

Kayt
Light, Neutral undertones. Normal-to-Oily skin. »

I would use it to grab all the wishlist products that have been sitting in my shopping cart forever now! The BAREMINERALS Bareskin Perfecting Face Brush for one; I’d love to try the new GLAMGLOW POWERMUD Dualcleanse; and then add a couple Marc Jacobs palettes to my collection. What I really want is to try BAREMINERALS Bareskin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation as I heard that it was good for oily/acne prone skin, but alas… it’s not available in Canada yet!

Susan West

I would use the gift card to purchase something that I normally never could get otherwise, brands that I have always wanted to buy but were out of my price range and I would like to buy a few gifts for some deserving people!

Virginia

I would use the gift card on some new perfume and the last few pieces from Stila, Urban Decay and Too Faced to round out my collection!

Annushka

Can’t wait to have some things from rare brands in my country like Becca or laura mercier. In particular the shimmering perfect or or lid tint of the former and secret camouflage of LM. also dreaming about smashbox primers of all kinds!

Chi
Very Deep, Neutral undertones. Very Oily skin. »

If I were to win the sephora gift card I would get my grandmother her favorite red kat von d lip stain, I would also get dior, guerlain and SK-11 products to try out. If I won the ulta gift card I would get all NYX or maybe a bottle of perfume

Cindy

I would use the Sephora Gift Card for a new skincare regimen from SK-II. I would use the ULTA Gift Card for the new Lorac Pro Palette 2! Thanks!!

Sylvia
Very Light, Neutral undertones. Normal-to-Oily skin. »

At Sephora I would get a Clarisonic and a foundation or two I’ve been eyeing. If Ulta I would try some It Cosmetics products.

Roberta

Would definitely want to pick up some things I’ve had on my wish list like the boscia cool cleansing oil, becca ever matte primer, hourglass ambient powder, shiseido eyelash curler, and makeup for ever hd foundation!

chericheri

Oooo, there are so many things I’d love to get.
Some of YSL lip colors are calling me. I am also in need of a great black eyeliner for those with unsteady hands. Pencil doesn’t work well on my lids so I need liquid or gel.
Thank you for the great opportunity!
Cheri

aeri

I’d get another Hourglass Ambient Light powder for sure, the KVD Monarch palette, ANOTHER Ladybird, some OCC Lip Tar and more Tokyomilk Tainted Love.

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

I would use it to get the Hourglass Ambient lighting palette, anastasia brow wiz, clinique peach pop blush, the naked 2 palette, and clinique moisture surge extended thirst relief moisturizer… or maybe nars sheer glow foundation.

Kristin
Light Medium, Yellow, moderately yellow undertones. Combination skin. »

fingers crossed i jus want to win something please!! I need a lot of stuff from sephora right now too. and want some other things lol

jazzy fresh

I would get everything on my wish list with the gift card! Its hard to buy nice things when bills keep magically appearing.

Yvette

I would definitely use the gift card to stock up on my favorite Shiseido skincare and to finally get my hands on the Naked 3 palette!

Thanks for hosting this giveaway!

Nicole
Lightest, Yellow undertones. Dry skin. »

I would use the gift card towards the Tria hair removal laser. I would still have to put some of my own money towards it, but this would help for sure.

Reiko

I really want skin care products like Ole Henrikson Sheer Transformation Cream and Purity Cleanser! And more lipsticks (from Givenchy)!!

Danielle

I would use the gift card to finally be able to purchase all of the products on my “loves” list on the sephora site. Thanks so much for sponsoring this awesome contest!

melissa

i would love to try some BB creams for summer. i would also really love to try the Perricone MD ‘no foundation foundation’ & ‘no bronzer bronzer’!

Kappa

I’d snatch up the Urban Decay Electric Palette and splurge on a pricier fragrance (like Chloe) that I wouldn’t normally buy for myself.

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

Ah, such an exciting giveaway! I would use either to try out some new products that I’ve been hesitant to buy myself, like possibly a Bite lip product or the Hourglass ambient lighting powder. Or stock up on my favorites! Either one would be fantastic 🙂

Linda
Light Plus, Yellow undertones. Dry skin. »

I’ve really been wanting the Lorac Pro Palette over at Ulta. If I should hit the jackpot and win the Sephora gift card, I think I would hold it till the fall sale. There are so many little things that I want from Sephora but it all adds up. By practicing delayed gratification I could get more bang for my buck!

Lulubelle

At the top of my current wishlist is the BECCA beach tint/eye cream set at Sephora. But, I’d also like another Hourglass Ambient Lighting blush, and at least one of the OCC Stained Glass lip tars.

Lisa
Light Medium, Yellow, moderately yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »

I would definitely pick up things that I’ve had on my wish list forever. Would also like a few new items.

Amapola

Incredible! I am going to use Ebates on my next trip (expedia!) and If I get the gift card I am definetly buying some things I’ve been eyeing for a while.. UD naked pallete anddd some YSL stuff seem nice. Love your blog!

Nicole
Light Plus, Pink undertones. Combination skin. »

I was a little leery of using ebates but seeing more people talk them up has changed my mind. Looking forward to experiencing them for myself.

Marisa Payne

Awesome giveaway! I would splurge on the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette, Bite lipsticks, and some Versace and Clean perfumes!

Carolyn

Definitely skincare items — I’m starting to ramp up wtih anti-aging as I’ve been seeing fine lines over the last year unfortunately!

Ashley
Lightest, Neutral undertones. Combination skin. »

This is awesome, thank you for offering this! I still have yet to find my HG skincare products-so I would probably use the gift card to get some of those products, and also stock up on my regular items for when I go on trip later this year!

Niki T.

I’ve been dying to try the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette, as well as the blush. I’d also love to try more cosmetics from Tarte because I fall in love with everything I try from them. Thank you for having this lovely giveaway! =)

Cirena

Makeup: Hourglass’ Ambient Lighting palette, UD’s Naked 2 palette (still can’t believe I don’t own it), Becca’s highlighter in Moonstone, Becca’s blush in Flowerchild, YSL Rouge Volupte in Opera Rose and an Anastasia eyebrow powder! *dreeeeeeams*

There are wayyyy too many things to choose from.

The Ulta giftcard would definitely get me a Lorac Pro palette!

Erika

I would use it to get high end skin care like the bobbi brown extra eye repair cream which I love but its sooo expensive! oh and also some perfume 🙂

Dyan
Medium, Olive undertones. Combination skin. »

I would use the gift card to get skincare as I have enough makeup for 100 lifetimes!!! I use all the skincare samples I get from various places (I order wayyyy too much makeup online!) but I’m feeling like I need a real routine. My skin has been hormonal/dry/oily/aging/etc and I can’t take it anymore!!