What companies have you gotten samples from?

[beautyaddict64]

I am still getting things. I have gotten my Becca stuff as well, got a palette of numerous shades of foundation, highlighter and tinted moisturizer.

I got my EL stuff and three others. Still waiting on a bunch of companies though. Really excited for Paul & Joe.

Exciting! Tell me what you get from Paul and Joe also I think Malin and Gotez officially is just ignoring my complaint still haven't received a reply!

 

[ahannlv]

I hope Malin & Goetz reads this thread. Too bad but not surprised they didn't respond. IMO their stuff is too expensive to buy without trying first. There are a lot of organic, all natural companies out there and their products are very inexpensive. I actually don't even ask for samples from them because I don't mind spending $5-6 to try their products.

Anyways --- thanks for the info on Becca and Paul&joe and Benefit. I haven't tried them yet!!

 

[Mickayla-Kat Dussault]

I hope they do as well. It's so stupid. Anyway if anyone wants to share lists that's cool. A lot of companies have sent me things. C:

 

[AustinMakeupMaven]

Sephora will give you 3 samples when you purchase online. Also, if you go into their store, they will give you samples of stuff you want to try. I was undecided between two bb cream colors so they gave me samples of the fair and light to try for a few days at home before deciding if I liked the product. Red apple lipstick sells samples of their lipsticks to try and also gives you one with every purchase. Perricone sends samples with their orders as well. Loccitane is good about giving samples in store.

 

[Bflopolska]

Very, VERY pleased with Colorescience! I emailed Wednesday afternoon; Thursday morning got a response asking my skin tone and type and mailing address; and this morning received an itty-bitty jar of Sunforgettable sunscreen powder, a foil each of Illuminating Serum and Skin Brightening Primer, and four packets of foundation. On top of this, I was emailed a 15% off coupon code. The prompt response alone is worthy of a purchase, but if this stuff is as good as I hear, well so much the better!

With the exception of Erbaviva, who sent a rather terse and snippy email stating they don't make facial products (sorry, I wasn't aware that sunscreen wasn't a facial product) and that my allergic husband should read the website and purchase for himself, the companies who have responded were outstandingly helpful. I mention from the start in my emails that DH is so sensitive to many face and body products and perfume that I'm essentially required to sample first to rule out any product I buy causing a reaction in him. With few exceptions it takes more than a single visit to Macy's to spray a tester bottle, to determine whether I'm flaring his eczema; if a breakout pops through his medications, we know it's bad enough to avoid like the plague. Cheers to Colorescience, Thymes, Koh Gen Do, Joie, Studio Gear, SanRe, Acure and Bronner's, who were prompt and above all courteous! Jeers to the smarmy-mouthed little skank at Erbaviva--in the future, a simple "We don't offer samples" will be sufficient and will not reflect poorly on your already substandard customer service. I have yet to hear from Crabtree and Evelyn and Elysee.

 

[djonae18]

I've been following this topic for a while & I've gotten samples from a lot of the companies. Here are some companies that I've emailed that weren't mentioned: Eco Styler(very generous & nice), Desert Essence, Nutiva, Wholly Hemp, Veria Innerdosha(very generous & nice), Uniquely Emu, Tu'el Skincare, Tree Hut, The All Natural Face, Texture My Way, Tend Skin, Syntonics(generous), Stassels, Solay Wellness, Smooth n' Shine, SimplyOrganic(oil), Seventh Generation, Sancueticals, SamyFat, Replens, OSEA, nuNaat, nfbotanicals, Mega Growth, Maven, Mane & Tail, Little Green, La Bella Donna(not easily), KeraCare, JustNeem(oil), Hempz, Helios, Curlisto, Curl Care, bulknaturaloils.com, Blue-Emu, Bio Elements, Auromere, Aunt Jackies, Agave(oil), and African Pride.

 

[Mickayla-Kat Dussault]

I've been following this topic for a while & I've gotten samples from a lot of the companies. Here are some companies that I've emailed that weren't mentioned: Eco Styler(very generous & nice), Desert Essence, Nutiva, Wholly Hemp, Veria Innerdosha(very generous & nice), Uniquely Emu, Tu'el Skincare, Tree Hut, The All Natural Face, Texture My Way, Tend Skin, Syntonics(generous), Stassels, Solay Wellness, Smooth n' Shine, SimplyOrganic(oil), Seventh Generation, Sancueticals, SamyFat, Replens, OSEA, nuNaat, nfbotanicals, Mega Growth, Maven, Mane & Tail, Little Green, La Bella Donna(not easily), KeraCare, JustNeem(oil), Hempz, Helios, Curlisto, Curl Care, bulknaturaloils.com, Blue-Emu, Bio Elements, Auromere, Aunt Jackies, Agave(oil), and African Pride.

Thank you for letting us know! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[beautyaddict64]

@@Bflopolska That's really odd that Erbaviva said no. The lady that helped me was very nice. She said she only had samples of sunscreen hand cream and the baby line, and if I wanted she'd send me some. It must really depend on who you talk with, because I didn't even write a long email. Really weird.

 

[beautyaddict64]

I just got a package from bio elements and oh my goodness they will hook you up with samples

 

[ahannlv]

@@Bflopolska That's really odd that Erbaviva said no. The lady that helped me was very nice. She said she only had samples of sunscreen hand cream and the baby line, and if I wanted she'd send me some. It must really depend on who you talk with, because I didn't even write a long email. Really weird.

I also received samples from Erbaviva but I did ask for baby line samples.

 

[Mickayla-Kat Dussault]

I just got a package from bio elements and oh my goodness they will hook you up with samples

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How long did it take for you to get it? It's been like 13 days and I still have no package.

 

[beautyaddict64]

How long did it take for you to get it? It's been like 13 days and I still have no package.

Maybe you should contact them again I got mine with in a week.

 

[ambeenicole8843]

Yay! Today I opened the mail and had a nice little pile of samples from Eyslee and La Prairie. Also I guess I won a sample of brightening spot cream from Burt's Bees. 

 

[beautyaddict64]

Yay! Today I opened the mail and had a nice little pile of samples from Eyslee and La Prairie. Also I guess I won a sample of brightening spot cream from Burt's Bees.

How did you get the Burts Bees sample?

 

[Krystyn Lowe]

Mario Bedscu, Studio Gear and Sachajuan were in my mailbox today. Sachajuan sent over 30 packets of hair and body care. Studio Gear sent primer and mascara and Mario, 6 products. Woohoo! Jane Iredale and Sisley were here Saturday.

 

[Krystyn Lowe]

I also spoke with someone at BioElements today via phone, super nice and helpful!  Excited to try some stuff.

Thanks for all these lists and work you guys have done.  I ended up loving the Jane Iredale mineral foundation and I would never have given it a shot without sampling.  A few companies have been downright rude, but no worries.  Got lots of fun stuff coming my way.

 

[Mickayla-Kat Dussault]

I got a ton of samples. I get about four packages a day. Still waiting on a lot of makeup companies. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Hope they come soon Im excited!

 

[beautyaddict64]

I got a ton of samples. I get about four packages a day. Still waiting on a lot of makeup companies. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Hope they come soon Im excited!

That's great! What companies? Also if you want a small sample from olay you can request one on target.com

 

[Mickayla-Kat Dussault]

That's great! What companies? Also if you want a small sample from olay you can request one on target.com

Already got it! Uhmm, I should update my list! One sec. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Anyone else who gets "yes" from new brands should tell me! I just emailed all the people

I've been following this topic for a while & I've gotten samples from a lot of the companies. Here are some companies that I've emailed that weren't mentioned: Eco Styler(very generous & nice), Desert Essence, Nutiva, Wholly Hemp, Veria Innerdosha(very generous & nice), Uniquely Emu, Tu'el Skincare, Tree Hut, The All Natural Face, Texture My Way, Tend Skin, Syntonics(generous), Stassels, Solay Wellness, Smooth n' Shine, SimplyOrganic(oil), Seventh Generation, Sancueticals, SamyFat, Replens, OSEA, nuNaat, nfbotanicals, Mega Growth, Maven, Mane & Tail, Little Green, La Bella Donna(not easily), KeraCare, JustNeem(oil), Hempz, Helios, Curlisto, Curl Care, bulknaturaloils.com, Blue-Emu, Bio Elements, Auromere, Aunt Jackies, Agave(oil), and African Pride.

above that I thought was a good fit for me!

 

[Mickayla-Kat Dussault]

Yup! A lot of people got 'no's' on the companies I spoke to actually.

I want to work in retail and marketing though so I think I have a bit of an edge when I write my letters! ^.^"

Although that being said I've also gotten plenty of no's! In fact, Viktor and Rolf was one of them!

But I have 31 boxes coming my way and I still have companies to contact.

What you want to do is take the online Erno Lazlo test first, then say which one you got (Oily, slightly oily, Dry, ect.) Mention they don't sell near you (unless they do) and ask for a few samples. Which has worked for me. That being said if a ton of people start doing that, they may tighten their belts and say no.

Anyway, more companies I'm getting stuff from!

Hermes,

Mario Bedescu

Oscar De La Renta

Evologie

Sebela

Becca

Erbavia

21 Drops

Beauty Society

EvolutionMan

ManScience

Skyn Iceland

Malin and Gotez

Moody Sisters (Facebook promo)

People who have said "Yes" but I still haven't got things:

Ellis Faas 

Bare Minerals

Moody Sisters (I signed up for the newsletter so I get a free sample)

Epionce 

Erno Lazlo

Ole Henriksen

La Prairie

Eve Lom

Aubry Organics

Omorovicza

Kate Summerville 

Thymes

Bronner's

TPR Holdings

Elemental Herbology

XtendLife

The ones I have gotten samples from:

Restorsea

KohGenDo

Acure

Kerstin Florian

Joie perfume

Wei

Weleda

Jane Irdale (Deluxe Size) {2 boxes!}

Juice Beauty,

DermOrangics (Deluxe Size)

Oribe Haircare

Murad

NIA 24

Living Proof

Nareopathica

Phermagel (I don't think they contacted me, they just sent them?)

Dermalogica

Studio Gear

Color Science

Companies that said yes but I am still waiting from:

tprholdings,

Bronner's,

Kate Sommerville,

Ellis Faas

Hermes,

BareMinerals,

Oscar De La Renta,

21 Drops,

MenScience,

Paul & Joe,

Napoleon

Caldera Company,

Napoleon Perdis,

Sunology,

Arcona,

syntonics,

Kjaer Weis,

OSEA