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Starting tomorrow, January 20, you could be eligible for free cosmetics thanks to a large class action settlement. As part of the settlement, several department stores have been ordered to give away $175 million worth of free cosmetics. The lawsuit, which settled back in 2004, alleged that department stores and cosmetics companies conspired to sell products at the manufacturers' suggested price only - never at a discount. It also alleged that special promotions were coordinated in a way that ensured there would be no competition among stores.

Any person who purchased cosmetics from any of the defendant stores, which includes high end retailers such as Macy's, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Dillards, among others, between May 1994 and July 2003 qualifies for the freebie. You do not need to show a receipt, but you will have to sign a form saying you received your free cosmetics. This offers is limited to one $25 product per person from only one of the stores. Free cosmetics will be distributed to class members for a maximum of seven days, while supplies last, on a first come, first served basis, beginning on January 20, 2009, so don't miss out!

Please click here for a list of retailer defendants that will be participating in the settlement product distribution and a list of the products that will be distributed.