Category: News, TV Author : JR Posted: January 20, 2009
Tags : bloomingdales free makeup, cosmetics giveaway, free cosmetics, free makeup, free makeup lawsuit, free makeup samples, free makeup settlement, free makeup tomorrow, macys free makeup, makeup giveaway
Want free makeup? Today’s your day. Thanks to a class-action settlement, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Dillard’s, and other stores are handing out millions of dollars in free cosmetics — and all you have to do is show up and ask.
Free Makeup Settlement
The free makeup comes from a 2004 lawsuit over unfair pricing on department store cosmetics. Stores and manufacturers were accused of fixing prices in violation of antitrust laws. The companies agreed to give away $175 million in free makeup to consumers to settle the complaints.
Free Cosmetics: Which Stores Are Included
The following stores are participating in the free makeup settlement:
• Bergdorf Goodman
• Bergner’s
• Bloomingdale’s
• Boston Store
• Carson Pirie Scott
• Dillard’s
• Gottschalks
• Herberger’s
• Macy’s
• Neiman Marcus
• Nordstrom
• Parisian
• Saks Fifth Avenue
• Younkers
How the Makeup Giveaways Work
The makeup giveaways are limited to specific products, a full list of which can be found here. The items available at Macy’s stores include products from Estée Lauder, Clinique, Lancôme, Clarins, Guerlain, Givenchy, Chanel, Boucheron, Coty, Calvin Klein, L’Oréal, and Christian Dior. The items at Bloomingdale’s stores include Estée Lauder, Clinique, Lancôme, Clarins, Guerlain, Chanel, Boucheron, L’Oréal, and Christian Dior.
Only one free makeup sample will be given to each person at each store. Technically, the free cosmetics are limited to people who bought the products at the stores between May of 1994 and July of 2003; however, you don’t actually have to present a receipt or any form of purchase proof. All you have to do is sign a form stating that you did buy one of the products within the aforementioned timeframe.
The giveaway will last for seven days starting today (January 20) — but the free makeup will also be limited based on store supply, and no rainchecks will be given out.
More Information on the Free Cosmetics
• More info from the official settlement site
• View the makeup settlement document in its entirety
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Jan 22, 2009
Do we have to go “to one of these stores to get our settlement of free cosmetics” ?
This is a whole lot of information, and run-around-websites…..leading one to “WHERE???”.
One website, has several links and each is non-related, only to get you into their “web”……literally.
It is all a scam, as far I can see.
Jan 23, 2009
This is a bunch of BS!!!! I used to work for the Estee Lauder company and I would never buy a thing from them again. THey have price fixed products and this is not a fair settlement. THey didn't want to have to pay for legal fees and they just wanted to get rid of products that sit on the shelves for years. OLD Product!! I think they need to be sued again. They shouldn't be selling face creams for 30-100 some odd $$$. IT doesn't cost that much to make and YOU the consumer are paying commission for the sales people and also for the modles they use and the name! WAKE UP PEOPLE! Drug store makeup is just as good!
Jan 24, 2009
I purchased many Chanel Inc body lotions but was unable to go to the locations on the 20th due to the fact that I have been suffering since 2/08. I have been suffering from abdomonal pain since 4/08 until today's date. I have had 3 surgeries and many tests and am still undergoing tests. The pain has basically paralyzed me as I cannot walk, sit nor stand for long periods of time. My pain dictates what I can do from day to day.
The reason for this letter is that I know that there were many of people who waited in lines who probably never purchased any of your items and due to my conditions I was unable to stand in line to receive my free item to which I was entitled.
I was hoping that your organization would send me the special offer due to my condition. I think that it would lift my spirits as this pain is basically destroying me financially, mentally and emotionally. It would give me something to look forward to. If i was in any shape I would have been in line.
If you could see you way clear, it would be very greatly appreciated.
Jan 25, 2009
I was told that you have to sign up for a makeover in order to get the free makeup at Dillard here in Jonesboro ar. I didnt want to go through that. Is that legal?