What companies have you gotten samples from?

[Jamie P]

For acne I use Paula's choice. The drying stuff from Mario badescu did nothing for me.

I guess I should add I use the bha liquid or lotion twice a day. Pores are clear and no breakouts.

 

[korsis]

Originally Posted by Jamie P /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I finally heard back from VMV Hypoallergenics (again). They are SO informative. They emailed me tons of information about possible reasons for my dry/red skin including issues that may be from my medications. I appreciate the samples, but I also appreciate them taking the time and effort to educate me about my skin from a perspective I may not have heard before. They want me to do a 7 day cleanse on my skin... but that is no makeup for 7 days! Yikes! I am not looking forward to that one, but I would love to see how my skin reacts to their products after a true skin fast. They said my samples will be shipping soon. I can't wait!!

So, did you start yet with the no make-up routine? Just curious. BTW I have not heard back from VMV since July, 29th!

 

[korsis]

Originally Posted by Jamie P /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I guess I should add I use the bha liquid or lotion twice a day. Pores are clear and no breakouts.

Me too! I am in love with the BHA Dark Spot Remover. That is 2 in 1! I see they offer right now free shipping on all orders. In your experience, does that  really go away or do they always offer free shipping?

 

[Charity1217]

For acne I use Paula's choice. The drying stuff from Mario badescu did nothing for me.

Thank you! I've seen her site. I guess I need to try it. I've also had no improvement from Mario Badescu or any others. But I'm sure it's hormonal so I'm not sure if anything will help.

 

[Jamie P]

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


So, did you start yet with the no make-up routine? Just curious. BTW I have not heard back from VMV since July, 29th!

No, they have not sent my stuff yet. I actually haven't been wearing foundation though because my skin has been looking decent.

 

[Jamie P]

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


Me too! I am in love with the BHA Dark Spot Remover. That is 2 in 1! I see they offer right now free shipping on all orders. In your experience, does that  really go away or do they always offer free shipping?

There is usually some sort of deal, but not always free shipping on all orders. Usually only orders of $50 and over. Sometimes they will have 20% off cleansers, or a specific line. New deals all of the time. I'm actually needing to place an order soon. My last order was in November and I JUST now ran out of my cleanser and serum. I still have plenty of my lotions and mask. 

 

[Sage32]

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


So, did you start yet with the no make-up routine? Just curious. BTW I have not heard back from VMV since July, 29th!

I hadn't heard back from them for a while either, so I just called the # they gave me in the email and the lady looked up my ticket so she knew what I was looking for. I got my samples in 3 to 4 days from that call!

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Originally Posted by Jamie P /img/forum/go_quote.gif

For acne I use Paula's choice. The drying stuff from Mario badescu did nothing for me.

Awesome, thanks! I'll check it out!

 

[korsis]

I hadn't heard back from them for a while either, so I just called the # they gave me in the email and the lady looked up my ticket so she knew what I was looking for. I got my samples in 3 to 4 days from that call!

I'm always scared to be on the phone cause I have this accent! Lol

 

[Sage32]

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

I'm always scared to be on the phone cause I have this accent! Lol

Accents are cool! Where is your accent from?

 

[korsis]

Accents are cool! Where is your accent from?

They are only cute as long as you don't have one yourself! Lol! I'm German!

 

[Sage32]

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

They are only cute as long as you don't have one yourself! Lol! I'm German!

I like German accents! And I do have an accent to everyone else that has a different one then me! Haha! Just a little philosophical stuff right there /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[jayeme]

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

They are only cute as long as you don't have one yourself! Lol! I'm German!

Everyone has an accent, but no one notices it if you never leave home! I'm American and, to top that off, have a bit of a Southern accent--at home that means "no accent," but I travel a lot and actually I spend a lot of time in Germany (Bremen area) so when I leave, I do have an accent /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[korsis]

Haha! Thank you both!!

 

[Misdameanor]

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

I'm always scared to be on the phone cause I have this accent! Lol

I love accents too! I was born and raised in Minnesota, but have been living in Texas now for about 2 years....imagine my accent! It is a crazy mix of northern and southern; almost sounds like half Boston, half country girl. I get teased about it all the time but I think it's cute 

 

[korsis]

I love accents too! I was born and raised in Minnesota, but have been living in Texas now for about 2 years....imagine my accent! It is a crazy mix of northern and southern; almost sounds like half Boston, half country girl. I get teased about it all the time but I think it's cute 

Haha! Well I guess we all have an accent after all! 😜

 

[Alessandra321]

WOW: my return email from a company mentioned this thread by name in a way that feels like a smackdown. I don't like the assumption that I am not "truly . . . interested" because I subscribe to this thread! Jeez! Maybe I'm just sensitive but I am sort of mortified by this response:

Ziaja Cosmetics is a skin care company that offers quality products at reasonable prices, based on natural ingredients . All our products are under $10. Because our product are priced at such reasonable prices we do not send out sample products to perspective clients through the mail. It is cost prohibitive to do so (we did send samples in the past) We have had a spike of email traffic requesting samples and have seen our product samples on websites like makeuptalk.com "what companies have you gotten free samples from?" I apologize if you truly are interested in Ziaja product and now can not receive more info about us by mail. As mentioned above our products are priced from $4.99 to $9.99 well within financial reach of anyone! We do send out lots of samples to our ordering customers! We send deluxe samples of face creams and sachets of new product in all of our orders. Feel free to order at Ziaja USA http://www.zjashop.com Sincerely, Ziaja USA

I would like to point out that it is "PROSPECTIVE" vs. "perspective clients" and that thanks to this email I am not one. On a positive note, I have three Birchboxes and one Glossybox overflowing with free samples. I shall continue this quest for HG products.

 

[Jamie P]

I think that's funny. I won't buy products without trying them first. Even if it is under $10. Most companies will not allow returns if opened. I have fallen in love with multiple companies and spent hundreds of dollars after receiving samples. If you want my opinion... if you feel it is cost prohibitive to send samples... your product is nothing worth purchasing. If it was you would see sales go up from sending samples. Ask Paula's Choice. I spend $100-$200 1-2 a year on their stuff. It all started with a few samples. I take every sample I receive as a chance to try something new. I have purchased from every single company that sent me samples that I enjoyed. EVERY SINGLE ONE!!!! So honestly-I could care less what they think about this group. Or their company.

 

[Jamie P]

That said... I'm ordering from John masters organics soon. I LOVED the body wash they sent me. Also my husband is enjoying the men's science stuff. I may be placing an order for him as well.

 

[jayeme]

Originally Posted by Alessandra321 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

WOW: my return email from a company mentioned this thread by name in a way that feels like a smackdown. I don't like the assumption that I am not "truly . . . interested" because I subscribe to this thread! Jeez! Maybe I'm just sensitive but I am sort of mortified by this response:

Ziaja Cosmetics is a skin care company that offers quality products at reasonable prices, based on natural ingredients . All our products are under $10. Because our product are priced at such reasonable prices we do not send out sample products to perspective clients through the mail. It is cost prohibitive to do so (we did send samples in the past) We have had a spike of email traffic requesting samples and have seen our product samples on websites like makeuptalk.com "what companies have you gotten free samples from?" I apologize if you truly are interested in Ziaja product and now can not receive more info about us by mail. As mentioned above our products are priced from $4.99 to $9.99 well within financial reach of anyone! We do send out lots of samples to our ordering customers! We send deluxe samples of face creams and sachets of new product in all of our orders. Feel free to order at Ziaja USA http://www.zjashop.com Sincerely, Ziaja USA

I would like to point out that it is "PROSPECTIVE" vs. "perspective clients" and that thanks to this email I am not one. On a positive note, I have three Birchboxes and one Glossybox overflowing with free samples. I shall continue this quest for HG products.

I'm the person that originally posted Ziaja samples on here, and I was going to purchase the full size day cream when I run out of the sample I'm using now--but now, I'm not so sure. Like Jamie P, I don't purchase anything I can't try first when it comes to skincare, and I truly believe that those of us who are interested enough to ask for samples are just the sort of beauty junkies you want to be your loyal customers! Sending a few sample packets once can get you a repeat customer for years if your product is good. We just spend so much money on beauty products, we want them to be products that work!