FREE Revlon Matte Makeup
Walgreens just released its January EasySaver Catalog and much to my excitement, among the “free after rebate” items are lipstick, blush, eyeshadow and eye pencils from Revlon’s new Matte Collection.
I was introduced to the EasySaver program in September and since then I’ve gotten free L’oreal facial moisturizer ($20 value!), Revlon nail polish, Crest toothpaste, L’oreal cleanser, Almay mascara and Rimmel foundation…all told, about $70 worth of free products in four months!
Honestly, I have no idea how Walgreens can afford to offer such deals, but my job is not to ask how but to take advantage of the savings! :-] So, here’s how you can take advantage too:
1. Visit your nearest Walgreens and pick up an EasySaver Catalog near the entrance of the store. According to this month’s catalog, there’s $577 worth of savings inside. Typically, though, I only use one or two of the coupons and the rebates that make the items free after purchase.
2. Find the items and make sure the price sign underneath shows the “free after rebate” tag. Be sure to double-check that the item is exactly the same as the one listed in the catalog – size, brand, color, item type, etc. – since they will not reimburse you if the product is not the same.
3. Once you’ve purchased the item, log onto Walgreens.com and click on the Easy Saver Catalog icon, then “Claim Rebates.” The first time you visit you have to enter your profile information but it takes less than five minutes and the site walks you through everything. Input your receipt details, choose how you want to receive your refund and then sit back and enjoy your savings!
Some Saver in the City tips:
*Try to visit the store as soon as possible after the new catalog launches since the “free after rebate” items tend to sell out quickly (go figure…)
*If you shop at Walgreens for other purchases, opt for your refund to be deposited onto a Walgreens Gift Card rather than a rebate check since you receive a 10% bonus.
*Look to see if you have any manufacturer coupons (or you can find coupons online) for the items that are free since there’s no restrictions on using such coupons. I did this with the L’oreal cleanser and after receiving my rebate, they’d actually paid me $2 to buy the product!
*Most important of all: If possible, submit your receipt online and wait to receive confirmation that the rebate is approved before you use the product.
I bought Pantene shampoo and conditioner back when I was an EasySaver novice and much to my surprise the check came back without my promised $5 rebate. In a huff, I called Walgreens only to learn I’d bought the wrong product type and that they were not eligible for the discount. Nor could I return them since I’d already used the product…it was an expensive lesson to learn!
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