Love At First Sample!!! 🥰

[heartsmyface]

I know you’ve tried a sample (or ten) of something and it was so magical it made you stop everything and buy a product cause it was love at first sample!  What was it and did the full sized version live up to your initial heart-melted impression? Or is it still on your shopping list to pick up at your earliest convenience?  

The first time I can recall this happening to me was when Sephora still carried Dermadoctor.  I had a sample of their KP Duty Body Scrub.  I used it just to push it through my stash and was absolutely blown away by how immediately soft and exfoliated my skin was!  Instant purchase!   It’s been six years and I have yet to find any body scrub that compares -and I’ve tried!

A more recent love-at-first-sample is the Dior Backstage Face and Body Primer!  It’s a slightly peach tinted,creamy gel consistency and is mega hydrating while blurring subtle imperfections on its own but making foundation apply so smoothly!!!  Plus it has a beautiful floral fragrance which may not be everyone’s cup of tea but it’s very pleasing to me. 🙂  

Dior BACKSTAGE Face & Body Primer 1.6 oz/ 50 mL 

 

 

[JoSometimes]

@heartsmyface It’s a nice lotion for sure! I spent a few more points to get a second sample size but I think they’ve removed it as one of the options now. 

[CookieGirl1]

@JoSometimes I just used up a mini of this myself!  It honestly wasn't my absolute fav but I did appreciate that it didn't feel greasy.

[JoSometimes]

Out of curiosity, what’s your go to hand cream @CookieGirl1?

[CookieGirl1]

@JoSometimes you know, I don't have a specific one.  I've tried several that I like but TBH I'm really bad about using hand creams 🙄

[Titian06]

That's great to know, @JoSometimes !  I have been wondering just how good this hand cream is.  I have extremely dry and cracked hands and serious issues with fragrance.

[heartsmyface]

@Titian06  Add a few drops of oil to your unscented hand creams;). 

[Titian06]

@heartsmyface - Thanks!  That is so obvious, but not something that ever entered my mind!  You're so smart! 😘

[JoSometimes]

@Titian06 When I first tried it, I was ready to run to the washroom so I could wash it off if my hands became irritated but they were completely fine!

[itsfi]

I don't think I fully appreciated the original version of the serum when I first tried it @heartsmyface. But I remember enjoying the benefits of the serum. The reformulated version is even better than I remember the original being, or, it could be that I'm older now, making the results of the serum more meaningful and noticeable. And what are the results?

Hydrated, radiant, firm & plumpy skin. 

Dior Capture Totale Le Sérum Anti-Aging Serum 

[heartsmyface]

@itsfi maybe or they could have improved on the formula…though I did recently revisit the CT Magic cream which I used to find too heavy and have been immensely enjoying it, so aging moisture thirsty skin may be a factor;>

[itsfi]

The combination of this reformulation and my aging skin make a beautiful pairing @heartsmyface. 😆 

[Krismorganj]

Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer  I got it in a mini jar and went ahead and paid the money for the full container. It’s such a good moisturizer I have dry skin and it’s not too heavy and it’s not light where I feel my skin tighten up a few minutes later. It’s a holy grail for me. 

[CookieGirl1]

@Krismorganj that's a nice one!  I know that I've been through at least three of these in the past.

[Cissy63]

@Krismorganj  Glad you found it made your face happy 🎊

[CorgiMommy]

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Hyaluronic Cloud Mask Hydrating Gel 

Great product that my husband and I love.  Very moisturizing even in our dry heated winter home.  Plus it feels great going on.

[Cissy63]

@CorgiMommy  I have heard many good things about this product 😀

[CorgiMommy]

Definitely Maison Margiela 'REPLICA' Beach Walk .  I adore this fragrance 

[Cissy63]

@CorgiMommy  Isn’t it wonderful when you find a great fragrance 😀

[CorgiMommy]

Yes it is

[Krismorganj]

It’s the Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer  for me!! One sample and a pea sized drop for my face night and day lasted over a month or two. I went and bought the full size and never looked back! 

[Cissy63]

@Krismorganj  Wonderful 😀