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Sephora takes up to 80% off select cosmetics and beauty accessories as part of its Big Beauty Sale. Even better, get three samples with any purchase for free. Shipping adds $5.95, or spend $50 or more to qualify for free shipping. That better than last month's 75% off mention and is the best percent-off discount we've seen from Sephora this year.

A best bet is the Hello Kitty Wild Thing Makeup Palette (pictured) bundled with three free samples for $34 with free shipping. That's tied with our January mention as the lowest total price we could find, now by $21. It features 12 eye shadows, complementary eyeliner, and matching mirror.

The Body Shop takes up to 70% off items in its Outlet section, with prices starting at $5. (Prices are as marked.) Plus, select items qualify for buy one, get a second for 50% off, or buy two and get the third for free. (Qualifying items are noted as such on the product page.) That beats our March mention which just saw up to 70% off and is the best deal we've seen on outlet items from The Body Shop this year. Shipping starts at $5.95, but orders of $50 or more qualify for free shipping.

A best bet is to buy three Colourglide Lip Color Lipstick in over 20 colors (Rose Pink pictured) for $12.50. (Add three to your cart separately to see this price.) With $5.95 for shipping, that's $6.15 per lipstick, $25 off list, and the lowest total price we could find. This moisturizing lipstick is dermatologically tested and safe for use at murder mystery parties.

Clinique offers three Clinique Minis for free with any order of $35 or more. Plus, all orders receive free shipping. That's the best freebie deal we've seen from Clinique since February, when we saw a free 3-piece makeup mini kit with an additional free sample included. Choose from Clarifying Lotion (pictured), All About Eyes, Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector, High Impact Mascara, and more.

At Perfumania, buy one select fragrance or gift set and get a second fragrance or gift set for 50% off. (The discount will be reflected in cart.) Even better, coupon code "SAVE10" stacks with the above discount to take $10 off purchases of $50 or more. Plus, receive a Tote Bag for free with your purchase of $75 or more. (It's added to your cart automatically.) That's tied with our mention from three weeks ago and the best buy-one-get-one offer we've seen from this merchant so far this year. Shipping adds $5.95, or get free shipping with orders of $50 or more. Perfumania sells genuine designer fragrances, bath and body, cosmetics, and skin products for men, women, and children. Deal ends May 22.

Below, we've listed several apparel sales and discounts. The deals, with expiry dates noted:

• The Limited: 40% off regularly-priced items via "MAY40" + extra 25% off sale items (ends 5/15)
• Aeropostale: Up to 70% off clearance + 20% off full-priced dresses via "DRESSITUP" + 30% off full-priced swimwear + free shipping via "SWIM" (ends 7/23)
• Lucky Brand: 20% off sitewide + free shipping (ends 5/14)
• Ulta: 20% off one item via code "102029" (ends 6/1)
• Cusp: 25% off select swimwear (ends 5/17)
• Sephora: Free gift with orders of $25 or more via code "YOURGIFT" (ends 5/29)
• Florsheim: 50% off belts and accessories with all shoe orders via code "MAY13" (ends 5/20)
• DogFunk: Up to 50% off select items (ends 5/27)
• Target: 10% off swimwear of $50 or more + free shipping with $50 (ends 5/18)

Estée Lauder offers five samples with any purchase of $50 or more via coupon code "4AND1". Even better all orders receive free shipping. That beats our April mention, when we saw three free samples with $50 or more, and it's one of the best offers we've seen from Estée Lauder.

Below, we've listed several Makeup Gift Set freebies with select orders. The deals:

• Lancôme: Free 4-piece sample + free shipping w/ $49+ via code "LANMAY" (ends 5/31)
• Clinique: Free sample + free shipping w/ any order (ends 5/12)
• Macy's: Free 6-piece gift set w/ any 2-product Lancome purchase
• Bliss: Free luxe beauty bag w/ $150 or more via code "MOMLOVE" (ends 5/12)

Most or all of these merchants guarantee delivery by Mother's Day; consult each site for more information on deadlines and shipping costs.

At Bath & Body Works, buy three Signature Collection Body Care products and get two more for free. (Add five items to your cart to see this discount.) Plus, coupon code "SPRINGPICK13" takes 20% off your entire order. That's among the best such sales we've seen from Bath & Body Works in recent weeks, although we saw buy three, get three free with 20% off and $1 shipping in March. Shipping starts at $5.99. Coupon expires June 10.

Below, we've listed several apparel and beauty sales and discounts. The deals:

• Alloy: 15% off no min, 20% off $100+, or 30% off $150+ via code "DEAL30" (ends 5/5)
• Jones New York: 40% off all full-price styles (ends 5/8)
• DownEast: 30% off select dresses and skirts
• Finish Line: $20 off $100 or more via code "1124VLGFXED" (ends 6/11)
• Stride Rite: Up to 50% off baby and kids' shoes
• Spencer's: Buy one pair of sunglasses, get 50% off 2nd (ends 7/4)
• Aeropostale: Up to 70% Off clearance
• The Limited: 50% off 3 or more regular-priced items, 5-cent flat shipping via code "NIGHT" (ends 5/6)

e.l.f takes 40% off all e.l.f. cosmetics orders of $25 or more via coupon code "FORTY". That's one of the best percent-off discounts we've seen from e.l.f so far this year, although we saw 50% off a selection of cosmetics (with no minimum purchase required) last month. Shipping starts at $6.95.

A best bet is this e.l.f. Studio 141-Piece Master Makeup Collection (pictured) for $35 before the above coupon, or $21 after. With $6.95 for shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find for this collection. It includes eyeshadow, lip color, blush, bronzer, face shimmer, and eyebrow powder.

Nordstrom offers a L'Occitane 6-Piece Skincare Gift Set (pictured) for free with L'Occitane purchases of $85 or more. Plus, you'll also qualify for an additional three samples for free. (Choose your samples at checkout.) Even better, all orders receive free shipping. That's the first L'Occitance gift set offer we've seen from Nordstrom. (For further comparison, we saw an Estée Lauder 8-Piece Gift Set for free with Estée Lauder purchases of $45 or more last week, since expired.) The gift set includes the L'Occitance 0.5-oz. Immortelle Precious Cream, 1.7-oz. Imortelle Brightening Cleansing Foam, 1.1-oz. Almond Shower Oil, 0.3-oz. Shea Butter Hand Cream, 0.3-oz. Shea Butter Foot Cream, and carrying pouch. The free samples include a selection of 12 moisturizers, perfumes, sunscreens, cleansers, and more.

A best bet is the L'Occitane 1-oz. Divine Extract Serum bundled with the L'Occitane 6-Piece Skincare Gift Set and three samples for $110 with free shipping. That's a $41 saving and the lowest total price we could find. The serum contains immortelle essential oil, myrtle essential oil, and hyaluronic acid.