What companies have you gotten samples from?

[Jamie P]

I have really fallen in love with Acure Marula oil. It's helped my dry face since winter is coming!

 

[Tigerlilly6309]

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I have really fallen in love with Acure Marula oil. It's helped my dry face since winter is coming!

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I love the kits DermOrganics sends!
DermOrganics and Acure are now two of my favorite brands.   Both have awesome products and exceptional customer service!

I love that both brands are affordable as well.

 

[Tigerlilly6309]

If anyone is interested, here is a code for 15% off a first order at acureorganics.com "TRYACURE".

This doesn't appear to be a one time use code.  I just used it for their amazing facial scrub and Marula oil.

 

[Jamie P]

If anyone is interested, here is a code for 15% off a first order at acureorganics.com "TRYACURE". This doesn't appear to be a one time use code.  I just used it for their amazing facial scrub and Marula oil.

Thanks!!

 

[dressupthedog]

I have really fallen in love with Acure Marula oil. It's helped my dry face since winter is coming!

Me too! I wasn't a fan of their argan oil. It smelled just terrible to me, but the marula oil works like a charm on my dry face. I might have to buy some.

 

[zuribabyyy]

I wrote to a whole bunch of companies last night and already got 12 yes's! Jane Iredale Murad Archipelago Botanicals DermOrganics Ren Wei East Dr. Hauschka NeoStrata Red Flower Paula's Choice Mereadesso Vbeauté

 

[Tigerlilly6309]

I received a couple packages with samples in my mail today.   Time Bomb sent me 3 good sized tubes (20ml each) of their anti-aging products - day cream, night cream and a neck/décolleté cream.  They also sent a nice brochure with all their products.  I read some really good reviews about Time Bomb's anti-aging products.  I'm excited to try their products.

Sans{ceuticals} sent a package with several packets of their facial oil and body creams.

 

[mcammack1952]

I really wanted to try LAFACE so I emailed today and the owner asked if she could call me. After a 20 minutes conversation she said if I bought her $48 cleanser she'd throw in a couple samples. Sadly I wanted to TRY the cleanser first before I buy it because I have crazy sensitive skin. I explained that and she just said she was 100% certain it wouldn't have a bad effect. I mean I get backing ur product but u don't know my skin. Anywho I told her I'd think about it.

 

[Tigerlilly6309]

I really like to try products before I purchase them, so getting samples has been great for me.  I very rarely have reactions, but I tried the Paula's Choice Resist night time regimen on Friday night, and had the reaction from hell.  I've been using a prescription steroid ointment and taking antihistamines for 2 days now, and the swelling in my face and the rash is finally subsiding.

Out of all the samples I have tried, I really thought Paula's Choice would be the least likely to cause a reaction.  I think it may have been the weekly glycolic treatment that did it, but since I used all the night time products as directed its hard to pinpoint just one product.  I really, really wanted to like these products.  I had heard such great things about Paula's Choice, but I guess its just not for me.

Since having the rash from hell, I have been using the DermOrganic cleanser and the moisturizer that came in the Try Me kit during the day, and the prescription ointment at night.  The DermOrganics are very gentle and don't seem to further irritate my skin. These are just really good basic and gentle products.

As much as I like the DermOrganics, I really want products that are anti-aging, firming and anti-wrinkle!  I'll always keep the DermOrganics in the house though, in case of another reaction.

 

[Tigerlilly6309]

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I really wanted to try LAFACE so I emailed today and the owner asked if she could call me. After a 20 minutes conversation she said if I bought her $48 cleanser she'd throw in a couple samples. Sadly I wanted to TRY the cleanser first before I buy it because I have crazy sensitive skin. I explained that and she just said she was 100% certain it wouldn't have a bad effect. I mean I get backing ur product but u don't know my skin.

Anywho I told her I'd think about it.
I got the same thing a few months ago, after contacting La Face, and then some follow-up emails.  I was kind of turned off by it.

I don't have sensitive skin, but I just had a horrible reaction to Paula's Choice Resist, which is supposed to free of irritants.  I don't think anyone can guarantee that any product wont cause a reaction.  I read tons of good reviews on Paula's Choice and never read of anyone having a reaction like the one am having, but here I am with a swollen, red, itchy and rashy face.

 

[Jamie P]

I really like to try products before I purchase them, so getting samples has been great for me.  I very rarely have reactions, but I tried the Paula's Choice Resist night time regimen on Friday night, and had the reaction from hell.  I've been using a prescription steroid ointment and taking antihistamines for 2 days now, and the swelling in my face and the rash is finally subsiding. Out of all the samples I have tried, I really thought Paula's Choice would be the least likely to cause a reaction.  I think it may have been the weekly glycolic treatment that did it, but since I used all the night time products as directed its hard to pinpoint just one product.  I really, really wanted to like these products.  I had heard such great things about Paula's Choice, but I guess its just not for me. Since having the rash from hell, I have been using the DermOrganic cleanser and the moisturizer that came in the Try Me kit during the day, and the prescription ointment at night.  The DermOrganics are very gentle and don't seem to further irritate my skin. These are just really good basic and gentle products. As much as I like the DermOrganics, I really want products that are anti-aging, firming and anti-wrinkle!  I'll always keep the DermOrganics in the house though, in case of another reaction.

I react to all of the glycolic products. I only use the bha. If you have sensitive skin you should introduce one new product at a time.

 

[Tigerlilly6309]

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I react to all of the glycolic products. I only use the bha. If you have sensitive skin you should introduce one new product at a time.
That's good advice.

My skin isn't normally sensitive, and I had the samples for the entire line and wanted to try them out as I was planning on purchasing.  Live and learn!  I should know better than to try out a whole regimen all at once.

 

[Jamie P]

I didn't realize how sensitive mine was until I switched to Paula's choice. The only thing I can't use is glycolic acid and for some reason the resist brightening stuff. Otherwise I've been good.

 

[marybbryant]

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  I received a couple packages with samples in my mail today.   Time Bomb sent me 3 good sized tubes (20ml each) of their anti-aging products - day cream, night cream and a neck/décolleté cream.  They also sent a nice brochure with all their products.  I read some really good reviews about Time Bomb's anti-aging products.  I'm excited to try their products.

Sans{ceuticals} sent a package with several packets of their facial oil and body creams.
I received the Time Bomb samples too.  The tubes were generous and I really like the products.  I also received a bunch of samples from Verso.

Sephora has a choice of sample bags with a 25.00 purchase as one of their weekly specials.  There were 4 sets to choose from (one is sold out) and they are mostly deluxe size samples.  They have another special with a choice of makeup bags and 12 sample packets too.  I chose the Glowing Merry Radiance  with a deluxe size Algenist firming cream, Ole Henriksen Truth Serum, Nars Smudgeproof eye makeup base and other samples.

I also just purchased the HSN Total Beauty Collection.  It has a nice variety of products for 19.99 that includes shipping and a 10.00 gift card to purchase a full size item.  I'm also expecting my 2 Birchboxes in the mail soon.  I'm going on a cosmetic "no-buy" after this little sample bonanza!

 

[mkatkelley]

Hey everyone! I emailed a company that sells dutchess marden about where to contact them, and they told me that to their knowledge, Dutchess Marden doesn't exist anymore. I was so sad!! I really wanted to purchase some of their stuff!

 

[Irina Kravets]

Can you tell me where to request Perfume deluxe samples?

 

[GBJunkie825]

It's my first day on this site and I've spent the last 2 hours stalking sites asking for samples haha! But I love it. I hope I get some good ones and will post pics of the goodies if I am lucky enough to receive them. Also, I did get the last 2 sephora sample gift bags that were mentioned. The one where there were 4 choices I got the one that came with the origins and living proof, I don't remember the name of it but it was awesome and has some nice sized samples. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I just got the 12 sample bag today in my package. I'm dying to try the yves st Laurent correcting stuff. I got my sephora package, glossy box, and citrus lane for my daughter today. It was like a mini Christmas! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[lindzebra]

Anyone have tips on companies that give out BB or CC cream samples? Other than Studio Gear. Thanks!

 

[Deareux]

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  Anyone have tips on companies that give out BB or CC cream samples? Other than Studio Gear. Thanks!

Jane Iredale might. I had requested foundation samples and they sent that and BB cream samples too.

 

[GBJunkie825]

Try peter thomas Roth for cc cream. I had a sample and went right out and bought it, I love it.