What companies have you gotten samples from?

[jayeme]

I started this thread to review some of the products we've sampled:

https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/137064/free-sample-reviews

 

[jayeme]

Originally Posted by Sage32 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Yeah, my favorite was from glo and My Chelle was a close second. They smell so good!

Awesome! I don't see it on the glo website, though. Am I missing something? The closest thing I found is the pumpkin enzyme scrub, but it's not that, is it?

 

[jayeme]

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

The big box was my birchbox order. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> The rest were samples! 

Nice! What are the cardboard packets in the center of the first photo? I think I recognize everything else, but I'm not sure about that one!

 

[Sage32]

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



I just got a skincare sample from them, one of the full infusion serum, so no baggies. Kinda glad I didn't ask for makeup; I know it's usable like that, to put into other containers, but I probably wouldn't have used it when compared to all my other, prettier makeup lol.

I guess it doesn't bother me that much cause I'm used to getting samples like that from smaller indie makeup companies. When they give them away for free, they put them in baggies to save on money. I also have a ton of tiny containers to put them in. I am looking for my HG blush, so I want to try all that I can and I love mineral blush and foundation.

 

[Sage32]

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

Awesome! I don't see it on the glo website, though. Am I missing something? The closest thing I found is the pumpkin enzyme scrub, but it's not that, is it?

Yes! I think that is it. You scrub your face then leave it on for a few minutes.

 

[Sage32]

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



Nice! What are the cardboard packets in the center of the first photo? I think I recognize everything else, but I'm not sure about that one!

I believe those are hand cream samples from Archipelago. I got the same ones.

 

[jayeme]

Originally Posted by Sage32 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I guess it doesn't bother me that much cause I'm used to getting samples like that from smaller indie makeup companies. When they give them away for free, they put them in baggies to save on money. I also have a ton of tiny containers to put them in. I am looking for my HG blush, so I want to try all that I can and I love mineral blush and foundation.

Yeah, it makes sense, and I get why they do it. I guess I just care a lot about packaging, I have definitely purchased makeup just because of pretty packaging before--what can I say, I'm kinda shallow lol.

 

[jayeme]

Originally Posted by Sage32 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Yes! I think that is it. You scrub your face then leave it on for a few minutes.

Oh, okay, that makes sense. Thanks!

 

[jayeme]

Originally Posted by Sage32 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I believe those are hand cream samples from Archipelago. I got the same ones.

Oh, I only got the weird wickless candle wax samples from them! Still not sure what to do with those....

 

[korsis]

Yeah, it makes sense, and I get why they do it. I guess I just care a lot about packaging, I have definitely purchased makeup just because of pretty packaging before--what can I say, I'm kinda shallow lol.

That's me!!! I feel kinda relieved I'm not the only one feeling like that!

 

[puffyeyes]

*updates*

The last really cool sample I got was from Bobbi Brown (a FB thing I think).  

 

[Sage32]

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

That's me!!! I feel kinda relieved I'm not the only one feeling like that!

Oh believe me, you guys are not the only ones! I have a hard time buying things if the packaging isn't nice looking lol! Especially when it's my money I'm spending, but if I get it for free, i'll use it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Jamie P]

I believe those are hand cream samples from Archipelago. I got the same ones.

Correct!!

 

[decayeddoll82]

The archipelago candle things are good in tart burners.

 

[korsis]

Oh believe me, you guys are not the only ones! I have a hard time buying things if the packaging isn't nice looking lol! Especially when it's my money I'm spending, but if I get it for free, i'll use it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Hahaha!!!

 

[korsis]

*updates* The last really cool sample I got was from Bobbi Brown (a FB thing I think).  

I love Bobbi brown! What did you get?

 

[meaganola]

SO BIZARRE! I just have to share this: I got a response from The Laundress (a yes, as everyone else has been getting) from SOMEONE WITH MY NAME! Shortened version of my first, full version of my last.

 

[NotTheMama]

SO BIZARRE! I just have to share this: I got a response from The Laundress (a yes, as everyone else has been getting) from SOMEONE WITH MY NAME! Shortened version of my first, full version of my last.

Maybe she'll send you lots of goodies!!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[DisorderlyVic]

I've emailed probably somewhere in the upper 20's of these companies and a few have been very helpful and willing to send samples. I'll post again once I receive them and let you guys know what I had success with and what I didnt! Thanks to everyone who has posted and is posting the names. So helpful.

 

[korsis]

Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
SO BIZARRE! I just have to share this: I got a response from The Laundress (a yes, as everyone else has been getting) from SOMEONE WITH MY NAME! Shortened version of my first, full version of my last.

WEIRD!!!