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March 2017: Sample Challenge

AMK721 — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 17:41:12 GMT

March Challenge is to dig into all your samples and try them out. Post here what sample/foil pack you used and your thoughts about it. Would you consider buying the full size?

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JenniferOhJenny — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 17:56:37 GMT

Oh this is great - I'm always looking for ways to motivate myself to get through my samples!

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AMK721 — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 18:25:07 GMT

@JenniferOhJenny me too. I have a box full and they just sit there. Seems a shame so hopefully this will be a good way to open them up and try them out.

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jen143xo — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 18:31:29 GMT

I am soooooo IN!!! I need to get rid of some DS/Foils!!! YAY 😄

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NotCrocker — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 18:38:27 GMT

I am definitely in for this. I've been informally trying to get through my insane-o number of sample packs over the last little bit. But the fun of sharing my experiences will hopefully further motivate me to get through them!

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oceanics — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 18:40:22 GMT

This will definitely provide me with the motivation to sort and use up my foils/DS samples. Count me in😀

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joie07 — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 18:41:51 GMT

I'm in too!! I've got a shoe box full at this point 🙂

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smf16 — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 18:44:33 GMT

Oh I like this challenge. I have an insane amount of samples that I never try but I really want to try them out so this is great motivation!

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Mcakes — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 18:47:39 GMT

I'm in! Thank you for starting the challenge @AMK721 💖

Day 1: Amore Pacific Cushion sample pack from my Play! Subscription a few months back.

I actually am pretty impressed by this. The coverage is really nice, has SPF 50 and this may sound weird but it smells expensive lol. Pleasantly surprised that the shades they sent work for me. Made for pink undertones. I will see how it wears for the full day but I would consider purchasing the full size if it holds up. I like how lightweight it feels on my skin. That's what I look for in foundations!

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txcatx — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 19:09:19 GMT

Love it! It'll push me to use items from my Play box, not to mention the gazillion foils I have.

Sadly, my sensitive skin limits the extent of which I can participate in this challenge, but hopefully I can find a few product to love.

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Seymore3 — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 19:57:41 GMT

This is a great idea I have so many foils and deluxe samples.

I tried a foil of Estee Lauder nightwear plus 3 minute detox mask last night so that can be Day 1.I usually prefer clay masks that don't get dry and this one does but I really liked the texture of it,not sure I would buy full size but would use another sample.

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AshleyYVR — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 20:47:53 GMT

Great idea for a challenge @AMK721! I will definitely try to participate, starting tonight or tomorrow.

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MariekeBT — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 21:34:17 GMT

Hi @AMK721, this is a great challenge! I actually have a foil pack in my makeup bag that I've been avoiding using since I've been a little lazy recently. I'll try it out soon and post about it here! 🙂

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Samtian — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 23:05:45 GMT

This is a fantastic challenge! I have almost all those foils in the photo too! I recently organized my skin care foils. I've started trying to use them, but slowly so I don't anger my skin. I'm trying to be able to participate in the empties thread lol, and this will help. Foils usually last me a bit, so I'll be slow to post.

Day 1: Yuza Sorbet Featherweight Emulsion.

What it is:
A daily moisturizer enriched with yuza and microcapsules with antioxidant properties to help nourish and reveal skin's radiance.

I haven't noticed any difference. Alone it dries my combination face out. I have to use my regular moisturizer over it.

http://www.sephora.com/yuza-sorbet-featherweight-emulsion-P406939?skuId=1793769&icid2=products%20grid:p406939

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virgo87 — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 01:58:00 GMT

I have been trying to use up my foils/deluxe size samples as part of my project pan (I do write them down in my journal so I can keep track) so I will post if I remember :S

I finished a foil of Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Night Cream the other day. I also have another one I am currently using up, I can get over a week's worth of use out of each foil since so little is needed to cover my entire face.

While I LOVE her Magic Cream (daytime version) and don't want to live without it I can't justify spending the amount for the Night Cream when I have tried so many other night creams at lower prices. It isn't bad, a bit sticky at first but melts into the skin, it doesn't break me out or anything.

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Anonymous — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 02:06:47 GMT

Yes! SAMPLES!!!

I will shoot for a foil-a-day!!! lol!!!!

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angel7594 — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 02:10:38 GMT

I shall commit to trying one foil a day! 😆 I have no excuses, lol.

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joie07 — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 02:27:14 GMT

Day 1 (part 1):

I went a little crazy today at the thought of clearing these out. Here are the first three I tried:

1. RMS Beauty Makeup Remover Wipe - This did a poor job of removing my relatively light make-up, and left my face feeling uncomfortably oily. Won't purchase.

2. Too Cool for School Egg Mellow Body Butter - I liked this. It absorbed quickly and had a refreshing scent. Nothing amazing, but I would consider buying this if I ever used up my stash of body lotion.

3. Tosowoong Cocoon Monster Pack. This did a great job cleaning out my pores and firming up my skin. It felt strange on and really tightened up as it dried down, but it washed off easily. I will probably buy this.

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mishanyc — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 03:14:05 GMT

I love this idea! I have a ton of samples (good stuff too) that I always mean to get to but never do. This will motivate me to use them.

Day 1: Brazilian Bum Bum cream. Don't know about the tightening and smoothing part- but it smells like summer!

Looking forward to hearing what everyone has to say about their samples this month.

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joie07 — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 03:32:18 GMT

Day 1 (part 2):

1. The Face Shop The Smim Firming Care Essence. Light scent, a bit sticky, didn't absorb as fast as most essences. Can't tell if it would provide firming benefits from one use. Wouldn't buy.

2. Bliss Triple Oxygen Radiant Protection Energizing Serum. Generous sample - covered face, neck, and forearms. Crazy color - iridescent peach. absorbed fast with minimal stickiness. Skin feels plumped up and moisturized, but it almost seems like there is a faint shimmer left over from this product which I dislike.

3. Tata Harper Elixir Vitae. Very strong scent. Minor sting and cooling sensation. Probably wouldn't consider due to scent.

4. Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm. I liked this more than I thought I would. It was very moisturizing and cooling, and absorbed better than some other eye creams I've tried. Not oily. It didn't make my eyes tear up. I'd consider buying this.

5. Tatcha Indigo Soothing Triple Recovery Cream. I like this cream fine, and at a lower price point might give a full size a shot. It's not oily, and gives me skin a nice finish. However, I really like some lower priced creams - like J. One Hana, so I'm unlikely to buy this.