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 

 

 

[Titian06]

@JessKors - At least you gave them to someone and didn't throw them out! 🙂

[arrecife]

My top three favorite samples of all times are:

- NARS Velvet Matte Lipstick Pencil Cruella (only red lipstick that’s ever worked on me, amazing bday sample gift).

- Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Translucent (another amazing bday sample).

- Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Face Butter Unscented (one of the most luxurious moisturizers I’ve ever tried, but it’s definetly a splurge)

[Cissy63]

@arrecife  Oh these are all great products 😃

[heartsmyface]

@arrecife  Oh yea!! The Nars lip pencils are gorgeously pigmented and have such beautiful texture!  Plus such a good stain to the lips!  

[lavendersmoke]

I was able to grab the Sephora Favorites Year of the Water Rabbit Little Luxuries Set and discovered some new must-haves. 🐇

Dr. Barbara Sturm The Better B Niacinamide Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL& Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Night Cream 1 oz / 30 mL 

These two products gave me the ultimate glass skin. I used them in combination with my regular skincare routine, listed in my post history, and even my friends noticed a big difference.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Gel-Cream 0.5 oz / 15 mL 

I always thought eye creams were silly, but this one proved me wrong. Incredibly moisturizing and this sample lasted me ages - great value.

Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream 

I used to be super into K-beauty and I can't believe I never tried this brand. The smell is definitely polarizing, some may or may not like this, but it sinks in beautifully and I always woke up with plump skin after using this in my PM routine.

Clé de Peau Beauté The Serum 1.7 oz/ 50 mL 

OK, this ranks with La Mer in terms of affordability but if you are going to spend $$$ on skincare then this is for you. Gorgeous bottle and very hydrating.

[Guessgal]

@lavendersmoke Wow, you’re making these sound absolutely incredible! I’m taking notes for my next haul! 📝 💕

[heartsmyface]

@lavendersmoke  Ouhh glass skin you say?  okay I’m convinced.  just one little splurge;) 

[lavendersmoke]

So hydrated and glossy! Just make sure SPF is your final step 😊

[Titian06]

@heartsmyface - With my last order, I picked the sample set of Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair!™ Super Moisture Shampoo for Damaged Hair , Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair!™ Super Moisture Conditioner for Dry + Damaged Hair 16 oz/ 473 mL , Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask 8 oz/ 237 mL.. I've been using the mask on and off for years, but I've never tried the shampoo and conditioner.  I really liked how well they cleaned and moisturized my dry, fine, thin, wavy, curly hair and dry, itchy scalp.  Next sale, I will probably get the full size of both to see how they work over the long haul.

[itsfi]

I love the idea of fragrance discovery sets! I may not always find a scent I love, love, looooove ♥️ but I enjoy being able sample a few scents from a line or collection without having to pay for full bottles. The DedCool Discovery Set was great in that regard @heartsmyface . I’d never heard of the brand until I saw this set online.

Fragrance 01 “Taunt” is my favorite - it’s fresh, sweet, soft and creamy blend of vanilla and amber. 🥰 I’ve purchased the scent in an DedCool 01 "Taunt" Air Freshener for myself and as gifts and recently picked up the DedCool 01 "Taunt" Eau de Parfum Travel Spray .5oz / 15 mL - wouldn’t be surprised if a full size makes its way here at some point. 

[cianni]

@itsfi taunt and milk are on my must try list!!

[itsfi]

@cianni, I love the Taunt scent. I’m contemplating picking up the scented detergent. You know, I wasn’t sure about the Milk layering scent, but it really elevates the Taunt scent. I would not have believed it if I hadn’t tried them in the set. With my body chemistry, the Milk really paid well with Taunt. I don’t get that with the other Dedcool fragrances, which is actually okay by me because my word!! My wallet is taking a beating this holiday season. 💸💸💸

[cianni]

@itsfiomg I know, I thought I was doing so well with not picking too many things up this year till November rolled around…. and it’s been downhill since then 😩 I’m back on a fragrance kick apparently!

[Cissy63]

@itsfi  This sounds wonderful 🥰

[itsfi]

It was at lot of fun to go through this discovery set @Cissy63! 😍

[Cissy63]

@itsfi  This sounds wonderful 🥰

[itsfi]

This one was fun to try @Cissy63! Interesting how the layering scent affected the notes in the other fragrances. 

[Titian06]

@itsfi - This set is on my Loves list.

[itsfi]

@Titian06, this set surprised me, in a good way. 😊

[heartsmyface]

@itsfi  Vanilla amber sounds sooo good!!  Have you tried Kayali Invite Only Amber 23?  I’m wondering how similar the two would be…  KAYALI INVITE ONLY AMBER | 23 

[itsfi]

@heartsmyface, I have not tried the Kayali. I didn’t even know about it until you mentioned it. I’ll be downtown at the end of the week and may have to see if I can scurry over to a store during lunch to test it out. 🤔