Try Some Samples

Friday 26 October 2012

I think that samples are some of the best ways to sieve through the beauty industry's mass of products in order to find things that you like and don't like. It is quite frequent that magazines and beauty counters give away small samples of their products especially if it is new on the market. I normally stash these up in a draw and never get around to using them but it has only been in this year that I tried to use these products and I have found some which have been great for my skin and some which haven't. Also some that I thought were going to be great and without the sample I would had still purchased it, but thank god these little sachets have saved me from losing a lot of money.   

Here are a few of the foundation ones which I have tried recently:
Chanel Perfection Lumiere: 
AVERAGE
I love Chanel as a brand, if I had all the money world then I would be decked from head to toe in it. I tend to be a fan of the Chanel Make-up generally because I like the packaging and most of their products. Now this one was on a 'Next To Buy List'until I tried this sample . I really didn't like this formula, I found it too thick and it kind of left my face feeling rather cakey but it did hid a multitude of sins.

Clarins Skin Illusion:
LOVE
I haven't really ever tried Clarins products before, I've only ever used the odd body product here and there. However this foundation was light and blending into my skin flawlessly. It lasted all the day and didn't highlight my dry or oily patches (as I have combinational skin) I would definately purchase the full size of this!

Clinique Superfit Make-up:
HATED
I have used different Clinique products before and have really gotton on well with them and I used Perfectly Real foundation before (See Post). I found that this foundation just slid off my skin and I don't particulary have oily skin. I tried it again, because you can usually get a couple of uses out of these little sachets, but that time I used a primer and it lasted a little longer but still not good enough for what I would expect a foundation of this standard should last. It also made my skin feel shiny and needed touching with powder through the day and despite the foundation sliding it left a greasy residue.
 
Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid:
GOOD
For a highstreet brand this foundation came with both a light consistency and a medium coverage. I found that I need to work this product into my skin in order for it to get a flawless finish and it did feel like that I needed quite a lot to cover my face. Though after the work it does leave a bright flawless finish and would be defiantely worth a purchase.

Nivea Visage Q10 Pore Refining Day Cream:
THE BEST
I know this one is particulary relevant to this post, however I had collected three sachets of this product and when I ran out of my favourite day cream I thought I might as well try it. And honestly it was the best face cream that I have tried. I presummed that because it was Anti-Wrinkles that it wouldn't be used to my skin type. I generally love the Nivea 'smell' that the brand has and the day cream really helped sort out my blemishes as well as working as a great foundation break. 

Do you try your samples or do they end up in the back of your draw?

23 comments:

  1. I still have samples from like, 2008, lol. But I don't have the heart to throw them away...

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  2. I'm terrible with trying these sachet samples, I usually just throw them away, but I'll definitely give them a try in future. You never know if you're going to love something if you don't try it, right? Love the sound of the Clarins foundation, I really love them as a brand!

    Jennie xo | sailorjennie.com

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  3. I actually adore Perfection Lumiere! It stays on my skin all day, gives great coverage, and has a luminosity that I love. I'm bad with samples though - I have so many I end up giving them away!!

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  4. Ooh, nice to know the Nivea was so well-received by you! Just goes to show expensive does not necessarily equal the best, like the case with the Chanel foundation being disappointing. I love and regularly use Nivea Soft - it's such a good moisturiser. I want to try Clarins skin care and makeup - I've been hearing more of this brand on blogs lately :)

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  5. I love getting free samples! It's fun to try out new products that way :) I also use samples when I travel, it's more convenient and saves space.

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  6. The Clarins skin Illusion works on me, but it was way expensive here in my country, SO saad.
    Just found your blog, maybe wanna follow each other? Let me know. Stay pretty :)

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  7. I always keep & try out samples - I tend to save the expensive brands for a night out! :-) best way to looking glam for less IMO!

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  8. I'd like to try a Clarins foundation. I've made a conscious effort to start using samples!x

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  9. I've accumulated tons of samples as well, mostly skincare and I'm making an effort to use them up. I love when I get eye primer samples! xx

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  10. I used to always use Clinique dramatically different moisturiser then one day I bought the Nivea moisturiser & I've never looked back!saved myself a fortune haha :) I love samples though!i have really sensitive skin so it's always handy to try some before I invest in a full size product!xx

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  11. I have a whole box full of samples and I just never use them! Should probably get around to it tbh!
    xox

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  12. it's nice when little samples work out :)

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  13. I'm terrible for saving samples but never getting around to using them, must start going through my stash!

    Caroline x
    Caroline's Catwalk

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  14. I always have samples, I sometimes keep them if I'm running low on a product and use them instead. Their also good for handbags!

    I'm following your blog now, love it :)
    X

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  15. I have perfection lumiere, it's definitely a shock to the system if you like lightweight natural foundation because it is very matte and can feel cakey and dry but Skin Illusion is lovely.

    themaibug.blogspot.com

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  16. I never get samples... usually since I know very little about make up I get sweet talked into buying the whole deal. .... ?! I'm gonna get samples first, saves me buying things then never using them

    http://thelittlebigobsession.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Magazine usually have them inside which is handy :)
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  17. Those are some pretty good stuffs! My sister is using it and I think it's really good since you purchased it really!

    xoxo

    epitomeoffeminineallute.blogspot.com

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  18. Thanks for this! Does the Nivea cream actually work as pore refining? xx

    ferdies-place.blogspot.com

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    1. Yeah it is really good. I noticed a difference and it actually shocked me because it is so cheap...
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  19. I normally leave sachets for ages but lately I'm trying to use them up, you can make some great discoveries! xx

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  20. I end up leaving sachets in a drawer and then finding them ages later! Woops! I love Nivea products. :) xo

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  21. I always think they're great testers before splurging on a product. I really want to try the Clarins Skin Illusion now, great reviews :) x

    http://bowtiedbeauty.blogspot.com/

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