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blindpassion · 08-18-2008, 06:37 PM #1 (**permalink**)

Hey all. Thought you might find this interesting, if theres a thread about this already, I'm sorry! I haven't seen anything yet.

According to these sets of articles (links below) all of you wonderful US citizens are entitled to 25$ worth of free make-up. (totally worth it.)

I'm not sure of all the details, so far from what I've read, it seems that department stores and cosmetic companies were price fixing, and a class action suite was filled against them all and now they have to give back 175$ million worth of products.

Heres the links... the last link (Cosmetics Settlement - Information Website) is the most legitimate site and is the place where you enter your information to receive your settlement.

Links:
http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2008/08/department_stores_and_cosmetic.html
http://consumerist.com/5038107/class-action-settlement-sets-up-massive-cosmetics-giveaway
http://www.cosmeticssettlement.com/

Source: Department Stores and Cosmetic Companies Cheated Us, So We Get Free Makeup! -- The Cut: New York Magazine's Fashion Blog

Quote:

Beauty Marks

8/18/08

5:35 PM

Department Stores and Cosmetic Companies Cheated Us, So We Get Free Makeup!

Guilty as charged.Photo: Courtesy of Prescriptives, Clinique, CK, M.A.C, Chanel

We hate legalese as much as the rest of you, but when we heard about the possibility of free makeup, we jumped headfirst into the jargon. And here's what we found out: Department stores like Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Filene's, Lord & Taylor, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue cheated consumers by making a pact that they'd only sell cosmetic products at the suggested retail price. By doing so, there is no competition between stores, no discounts, and the consumer loses out. It's called price fixing, and it's a violation of antitrust laws, if you want to sound cool. And it happened with big cosmetics brands, too! CK One, CK Be, Eternity, Chanel No. 5, M.A.C, Clinique, and Prescriptives were all involved. And more.
The news of the settlement is old hat, with judges ordering this is 2004. But now, finally, the stores and companies are paying for it. The stores are ordered to give away $175 million worth of products starting in 2009, a mere four and a half months away. Plus, they have to pay almost $24 million in attorney fees. (They're also never allowed to engage in price-fixing again, but that's pretty much a given.)
And come 2009, the giveaway begins! Don't lose out on what you're entitled to. And free makeup is free makeup. Here's how to score your own $25 worth:
1. Sign a form that says you purchased the covered products between May 29, 1994, and July 16, 2003, and you're a resident of the United States.
2. Enter in your e-mail and mailing address here or call 877-604-5776 to leave your name and mailing address.
3. Wait for the alert that tells you you're eligible.
4. Then get $25 worth of free makeup!
Learning the law never felt so beautiful.

NicksWifey · 08-18-2008, 06:49 PM #2 (**permalink**)

That's awesome! Thank you for posting this!

I wonder how long it will take to get stuff?

NicksWifey · 08-18-2008, 06:52 PM #3 (**permalink**)

Ok, maybe it's just me, but even with my high speed internet & fast computer, the link on the cosmetics settlement page to leave my info will not work, hmmm.

Divinity · 08-18-2008, 06:57 PM #4 (**permalink**)

^^
Werd. I'm having the same problem

blindpassion · 08-18-2008, 07:01 PM #5 (**permalink**)

Theres a phone number you can call

Its in the article I quoted.
The email thing worked for me after a few tries.

MrsRjizzle · 08-18-2008, 08:44 PM #6 (**permalink**)

So does this mean prices will change or mac or prescriptives, etc may actually go on sale??

purrtykitty · 08-18-2008, 08:48 PM #7 (**permalink**)

Umm, sweet!

mizuki~ · 08-19-2008, 03:15 AM #8 (**permalink**)

Nuts! The page doesn't work for me either =/

blindpassion · 08-19-2008, 01:35 PM #9 (**permalink**)

Thats so strange guys, it works for me.
Maybe try the phone number?

nursee81 · 08-19-2008, 01:39 PM #10 (**permalink**)

i think the deadline is over

blindpassion · 08-19-2008, 01:45 PM #11 (**permalink**)

Quote:

Originally Posted by nursee81

i think the deadline is over

I dont believe so. That news article that I quoted in my post, and gives the phone number and website, was from August 18th, 2008... yesterday.

The lawsuit is over...
But if you are or maybe aren't familiar with those types of things, usually it takes the companies a year or two to comply with the ruling. As of 2009, they are following the ruling. (and giving away the products.)

hhunt2 · 08-19-2008, 06:26 PM #12 (**permalink**)

Quote:

Originally Posted by blindpassion

I dont believe so. That news article that I quoted in my post, and gives the phone number and website, was from August 18th, 2008... yesterday.

The lawsuit is over...
But if you are or maybe aren't familiar with those types of things, usually it takes the companies a year or two to comply with the ruling. As of 2009, they are following the ruling. (and giving away the products.)

Yea... why would the Class Action Lawsuit be mentioned on national news on Aug. 18, 2008 and say that the start of the claiming process would be in the beginning of 2009? I defenitly think the lawsuit is still open. The settlement website might say "Last updated on December 13, 2007" but there's always holes in the system.

I've been through a class action lawsuit with Abercrombie & Fitch a few years back. The lawsuit lasted for maybe 2 years, then I recieved $2,000 in the mail.
Don't under estimate a Class Action Lawsuit... it may take up to several years to settle.

starangel2383 · 08-19-2008, 06:42 PM #13 (**permalink**)

i finally got through on the website and left my email address and zip code.

esmeralda89 · 08-19-2008, 09:02 PM #14 (**permalink**)

soooo..... what if you didint buy makeup in those years can you still do it?

blindpassion · 08-19-2008, 11:05 PM #15 (**permalink**)

Quote:

Originally Posted by esmeralda89

soooo..... what if you didint buy makeup in those years can you still do it?

I doubt theres many women in the US who haven't purchased makeup sometime between May 29, 1994, and July 16, 2003...

Thats 9 years.

CantMAKEUPmyMIND · 08-20-2008, 10:38 PM #16 (**permalink**)

Awesome, so that means cosmetics will now go on sale or have different prices at different stores??

esmeralda89 · 08-20-2008, 11:03 PM #17 (**permalink**)

Quote:

Originally Posted by blindpassion

I doubt theres many women in the US who haven't purchased makeup sometime between May 29, 1994, and July 16, 2003...

Thats 9 years.

thanks but do you think people like myself (18, 4yrs in 94 and 13 in 03) could apply i myself didint buy in those years but my mom did and honestly who wouldent like to receve free makeup? (me!!)

blindpassion · 08-21-2008, 01:15 AM #18 (**permalink**)

Quote:

Originally Posted by esmeralda89

thanks but do you think people like myself (18, 4yrs in 94 and 13 in 03) could apply i myself didint buy in those years but my mom did and honestly who wouldent like to receve free makeup? (me!!)

You could just ask your mom to apply

maybe she'd do that?

twilightessence · 08-21-2008, 01:52 AM #19 (**permalink**)

It says the judgement was made in 2004. I read this on LJ and some of the girls remembered it, but they said its old. It seems like a site took the article, miss read it and posted it as new to me...

reesesilverstar · 08-28-2008, 04:35 PM #20 (**permalink**)

Wow...

Kiwiberries · 01-03-2009, 09:18 AM #21 (**permalink**)

(borrowed from another site)

As part of a class action settlement, many major retail stores will be handing out up to $25 worth of free cosmetics starting January 20 to each customer. No prior proof of purchase or receipt is required to take part in this settlement offer. All that is required is that the customer show up at the stores and fill out a short form stating that they had bought something at the store during the period of 1994-2004 (no proof required).

Stores include Macy's, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, among others.

More information can be had here.

This will be a first come, first served event. No rainchecks will be given.

From The settlement details:

"The following is a list of the Manufacturer Defendants and their products that will be distributed, while supplies last, through the stores listed above:

* Boucheron (USA) Ltd.:

Femme Eau de Toilette (1 ounce/30 ml)

* Chanel, Inc.:

Coco Mademoiselle body lotion (3.4 fluid oz)

* Christian Dior Perfumes, Inc.:

J’Adore Eau de Parfum (15 ml)

* Clarins U.S.A., Inc.
(customers will have a choice of ONE of two products, while supplies last):

Clarins Energizing Morning Cream (30 ml)
OR
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm (not BOMB) (30 ml)

* Conopco, Inc.
(distributed by Coty, Inc. on behalf of Conopco, Inc.)
(customers will have a choice of ONE of three products, while supplies last):

Calvin Klein Euphoria Bath and Shower Crème (6.7 oz)
OR
Vera Wang Princess Body Polish (5 oz)
OR
Lovely Sarah Jessica Parker Shower Gel (6.7 oz)

* The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
(customers will have a choice of ONE of two products, while supplies last):

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair (15 ml/0.5 oz)
OR
Clinique Moisture Surge (30 ml/1 oz)

* Guerlain, Inc.:

My Insolence Eau de Toilette (15 ml)

* L’Oréal USA, Inc.
(formerly known as Cosmair, Inc.)
(customers will have a choice of ONE of eight products, while supplies last):

Lancôme UV Expert 20
OR
Lancôme Cils Design Pro Mascara
OR
Lancôme Fatale Mascara
OR
Lancôme Courbe Virtuose Mascara
OR
Lancôme Primordiale Skin Defense
OR
Ralph Lauren Romance Shower Gel (6.7 oz.)
OR
Giorgio Armani ACM Shower Gel (6.7 oz)
OR
Lancôme Hypnôse Shower Gel

* Parfums Givenchy, Inc.:

Very Irresistible Givenchy Eau de Toilette (15 ml)

These are the only products that will be distributed, while supplies last, as part of the settlement product distribution. Not all products are available in all stores; rather, stores will be distributing products from the participating brands that the particular store ordinarily sells. "

Link to PDF with more details