Sample Society

[ladygrey]

I took the little stopper off the top. You can get the rest out, but it's pretty messy.

Just from looking at this month's box, I'm pretty happy I cancelled since I have no use for more skincare and nothing in this box is a must have for me. 
 

Originally Posted by snllama /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I agree! I still have the bottle of lipgloss but there is no way that I can get anymore out of it and its more than half full! What do you do to get the rest out? 
 

 

[Magdalijena]

It's hard to tell after only 2 months but it looks like Sample Society is gonna be mainly skincare-oriented, which is not going to be ok with all. Personally I'm happy since I'm always kinda resistant about buying expensive skincare, I don't know why but I don't have any problem with spending 40$ on face powder but when it comes to moisturizers...eh Plus I still did not found my HGs in many categories so I'm actually pretty pleased with this box. 

Anyway, mine is supposed to be here tomorrow and acc to trackin nr it's actually almost here. What's funny I ordered few things the same day that my box was shipped and they shipped my order via fedex and the box is shipped via ups, kinda funny. Also I was quite amazed by the super fast time of processing. I placed my order around 4:20 and at 4:52  (!!) I got an email that my order has been shipped ! I have NEVER seen such a quick service ! Good job beautybar !

 

[Dena Fletcher]

as long as my buddy is happy!!!  thats all i care about!  teeeheeee   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
 

Originally Posted by Playedinloops /img/forum/go_quote.gif



Haha for sure! Let's just say I've been having TOO much fun though, lol. I'm also interviewing for a promotion that would help me pay off this debt REALLY fast, so hopefully that will happen and I can be back in the land of going out too often and having too many beauty subs. 

 

[Dena Fletcher]

so far i am pretty happy with them.. even tho i am one to not be happy with too much skincare, i think they have very quality brands and the sizes are great..  the sizes are so good in my opinon, they could make cute lil gift bags to have for emergency gifts.....

 

[calexxia]

I can't even COUNT how many times my samples and makeup stash have saved the day when I needed an emergency gift or when someone I know just needed a little BOOST, ya know?

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Originally Posted by sleepykat /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote: Originally Posted by calexxia /img/forum/go_quote.gif



I admit, I had smacked it on just to see if it would work as a primer but as pale as I am, it worked fine as a very nude eye shade. Just a PINCH of glow, you know?
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Originally Posted by ladygrey /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Oooh, I'm stealing this idea. That thing is too darn tiny to use all over the face as a moisturizing tint. 

I must have a freakishly small face. I got five full applications out of that tiny Jouer LMT. I loved it. I've also gotten several uses out of the lipgloss. Maybe I apply really lightly? I am irritated, however, with any lipgloss with that type of applicator. It is so sad to see half an inch of product that you will never get without doing something extreme.



You know, I griped about how tiny that sample was and said/thought "how am I supposed to really try this, it's so small!" but I ended up getting like 4 full uses out of it and still had a tiny bit left to highlight my brow bone, and I don't have a tiny face by any means.  I was surprised and I learned not to gripe about size until I try it!

The Pixi eye primer I got from Sindulge, though? Barely squeezed two full uses out of it, largely because of the annoying wand. Sad.

 

[Playedinloops]

Originally Posted by Dena Fletcher /img/forum/go_quote.gif


as long as my buddy is happy!!!  thats all i care about!  teeeheeee   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

hehe, thanks lady! I ended up getting the promotion I was talking about, which has resulted in a raise of much  more than the cost of my beaut subs a month, so I might resign up for things, though I still can't really justify the need for it, lol.

 

[AngeBrooklyn]

I'm guilty of the same griping, but I do get more uses out of the samples than I think.  I got the Juice Beauty serum (0.17 oz) in my March BB, and I've been using 2x/day for 2 weeks and still going strong!  Don't tell the subs though  

  I'll always want bigger samples given the choice!

Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif


You know, I griped about how tiny that sample was and said/thought "how am I supposed to really try this, it's so small!" but I ended up getting like 4 full uses out of it and still had a tiny bit left to highlight my brow bone, and I don't have a tiny face by any means.  I was surprised and I learned not to gripe about size until I try it!

The Pixi eye primer I got from Sindulge, though? Barely squeezed two full uses out of it, largely because of the annoying wand. Sad.

 

[glamourdolleyes]

hehe, thanks lady! I ended up getting the promotion I was talking about, which has resulted in a raise of much  more than the cost of my beaut subs a month, so I might resign up for things, though I still can't really justify the need for it, lol.

Congrats!! And I say do it. I've been known to be an enabler. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[yanelib27]

I guess it might just be me, but I feel weird giving away these samples as a gift. How do you know they will like them? lol

Originally Posted by calexxia /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I can't even COUNT how many times my samples and makeup stash have saved the day when I needed an emergency gift or when someone I know just needed a little BOOST, ya know?

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Well, really, how do you know anyone will like ANY gift? lol. I give mine to my friends all the time, and they're always excited.  I usually just put a few various samples in a little gift bag with some chocolate and give them to people as a "pamper yourself" gift when they're having a hard time or stressed. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
 

Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I guess it might just be me, but I feel weird giving away these samples as a gift. How do you know they will like them? lol

Quote: Originally Posted by calexxia /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I can't even COUNT how many times my samples and makeup stash have saved the day when I needed an emergency gift or when someone I know just needed a little BOOST, ya know?

 

[AngeBrooklyn]

That's a great idea!  I think I'll send my bestie a little care package this week!

Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Well, really, how do you know anyone will like ANY gift? lol. I give mine to my friends all the time, and they're always excited.  I usually just put a few various samples in a little gift bag with some chocolate and give them to people as a "pamper yourself" gift when they're having a hard time or stressed. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
 

 

[yanelib27]

I guess for something like that it would be ok. Not to replace a real gift, but a nice extra 'just because' gift.

Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Well, really, how do you know anyone will like ANY gift? lol. I give mine to my friends all the time, and they're always excited.  I usually just put a few various samples in a little gift bag with some chocolate and give them to people as a "pamper yourself" gift when they're having a hard time or stressed. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
 

Quote: Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I guess it might just be me, but I feel weird giving away these samples as a gift. How do you know they will like them? lol

Quote: Originally Posted by calexxia /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I can't even COUNT how many times my samples and makeup stash have saved the day when I needed an emergency gift or when someone I know just needed a little BOOST, ya know?

 

[sleepykat]

Originally Posted by AngeBrooklyn /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I'm guilty of the same griping, but I do get more uses out of the samples than I think.  I got the Juice Beauty serum (0.17 oz) in my March BB, and I've been using 2x/day for 2 weeks and still going strong!  Don't tell the subs though  

  I'll always want bigger samples given the choice!

Yes, my tiny tube of Juice Beauty lasted forever. I have this Neutrogena eye cream that won't die, however...I've been thinking it's my last use of it for at least a week. Even the foil packets I usually get multiple uses.

 

[sleepykat]

Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif



I guess for something like that it would be ok. Not to replace a real gift, but a nice extra 'just because' gift.

I think any of my friends would like the deluxe samples as gifts, except the one who doesn't do beauty unless I style her hair and put makeup on her.

 

[calexxia]

Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif



I guess it might just be me, but I feel weird giving away these samples as a gift. How do you know they will like them? lol

Well, I usually put in enough that at least ONE thing is gonna please them; it's sort of like how we makeup addicts are about the samplers, you know? We're willing to take a shot on something if we didn't pay full retail for it. Plus, I know my friends well enough to be able to make educated guesses on what they will or won't like--for example, one gal I'm tight with is willing to try ANYthing with glitter in it--and has LOVED some of the glitter stuff that I HATED.

 

[calexxia]

Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif



I guess for something like that it would be ok. Not to replace a real gift, but a nice extra 'just because' gift.

Mostly it's "just because" gifts, but like for a Christmas stocking or an Easter basket, you betcha!

(And when I have a full-sized product that I KNOW I won't use, it's usually relatively high-end, so when presented nicely, I don't feel bad about it at all.)

 

[yanelib27]

Maybe thats my problem, i dont usually know what ppl will like, except for maybe 2 or 3 friends and my sis, who will like anything, not picky at all.

Originally Posted by calexxia /img/forum/go_quote.gif



Quote: Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I guess it might just be me, but I feel weird giving away these samples as a gift. How do you know they will like them? lol
Well, I usually put in enough that at least ONE thing is gonna please them; it's sort of like how we makeup addicts are about the samplers, you know? We're willing to take a shot on something if we didn't pay full retail for it. Plus, I know my friends well enough to be able to make educated guesses on what they will or won't like--for example, one gal I'm tight with is willing to try ANYthing with glitter in it--and has LOVED some of the glitter stuff that I HATED.

 

[samplegal]

Originally Posted by Playedinloops /img/forum/go_quote.gif



hehe, thanks lady! I ended up getting the promotion I was talking about, which has resulted in a raise of much  more than the cost of my beaut subs a month, so I might resign up for things, though I still can't really justify the need for it, lol.

Congratulations! 

  More make up for you!

 

[calexxia]

Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif



Maybe thats my problem, i dont usually know what ppl will like, except for maybe 2 or 3 friends and my sis, who will like anything, not picky at all.

That's fair; I mean, I'm the kind of person who would BUY beauty products as gifts for my near and dear, so it's no biggie to me or to them if I didn't pay out of pocket for it. It's amazing how many subtle clues you can pick up on, to the point where some of them refuse to beauty shop with me because I ALWAYS find stuff they hadn't tried that they wind up loving. But everyone is different--I mean, I wouldn't package up a gift bag full of packets, but deluxes or full-sizes? Heck YES