How to Get Free Makeup Samples

I must admit that “try before you buy” is a phrase that brings out my inner thrifty-girl. And “free makeup samples” has me looking a bit like Pavlov’s dog. (But cuter, less hairy.) Anyway, I have some great ways to get free and almost free makeup samples online, or down the street. Here are my favorites.

1. Find a coupon- There are a lot of free coupons available online if you just visit the right website. The key is finding the samples you want to try, not the cheapest makeup on earth. But it can be done. Try www.retailmenot.com and it will give you those elusive coupon codes for online purchases. Anything from Bliss to Philosophy is up for grabs. Let me know your best win from this site.
2. Meet a professional- If you go online to your favorite vendor and type in “stores and events”, or something similar you’ll find out when professional makeup artists will be in your area. Not only do you get great beauty tips and makeup advice, a lot of the time you will get free makeup samples. For instance, www.sephora.com has both a dermatologist talking about sun sense and a workshop on the Bare Escentuals line touring this summer. Now there are some samples I’d like to get my hands on.
3. Secret Freebies- Sometimes you just have to know where to look. Try typing “free samples” into the find bar at whatever site you visit. While most people never even think of this, it’s a great way to test out new products.

You can also try sites that offer a wide range of free makeup samples and other freebies. Just a word to the wise here, a lot of these sites are looking for your contact information to sell you more stuff. So be careful of how often you send your private information into cyberspace. But overall there are some really good free makeup samples out there once you know where to look.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

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