Sephora

heartsmyface · ‎04-13-2022

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

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@itsfi I am running into the same problem!! My list has grown for sure!!

CynthieLu · ‎08-09-2024

Thanks for the tag @itsfi

Ooh that SDJ pictured in the photo is so good! I loved it so much from a mini, so I bought it in a full size during the during spring sale. 😉 That's a great gift 🎁

I do have a recent foil love to share, it's the:

Oribe Hair Alchemy Heatless Hair Styling Balm 5 oz / 150 ml

I have it on my loves list, it's o/s currently but I most likely will buy this full size. It's really impressed me. I loved my air dryed hair when I use this. 👌

CynthieLu · ‎08-10-2024

I'm definitely impressed @itsfi @Sunnysmom

I have had samples of the strengthening treatment and shampoo + conditioner but not the mask. I'm going to look through my stash just in case.

itsfi · ‎08-10-2024

That entire line is fantastic @CynthieLu @Sunnysmom I’m particularly fond of the mask from the collection but everything I’ve tried from the Alchemy line has been lovely. Oribe as a whole has been good to my hair.

Sunnysmom · ‎08-10-2024

Me too @itsfi . Everything I try is just so good. I love the Brilliance &Shine formula the most I think with Beautiful Color a close second! @CynthieLu

Oribe Shampoo for Brilliance & Shine 8.5 oz/ 250 mL

Oribe Conditioner for Beautiful Color

Sunnysmom · ‎08-09-2024

Me too @CynthieLu ! This is great stuff!!!

faeriegirl · ‎08-09-2024

@itsfi Beija Flor is one of my favorite scents! My love at first sample is DIOR J'adore Eau de Parfum

itsfi · ‎08-09-2024

Beautiful photo @faeriegirl!!! 😍 Your Dior J'adore family pic is giving me happy feels. That fragrance was how I first got into Dior fragrances. Those are J'adore L'Or bottles in the middle, yes? The one from Francis Kurdijian? That one smells lovely, too.

faeriegirl · ‎08-09-2024

They are @itsfi ! L’or is good but I love the original and parfum de eau more.

itsfi · ‎06-15-2024

I picked up a deluxe sample of the Ceremonia Guava Hydrating Leave-In Conditioner 6.7 oz / 200 mL at the brand's booth at Sephoria and loved how it felt, smelled and performed. So much so that I've picked up a few promo gwp when they've become available online. I finally caved and went for a full size last month @heartsmyface - as part to the buy clean at Sephora hair product for the current Beauty Insider Challenge (running through the end of July) - it has a creamy, but lightweight consistency. It smells good; feels hydrating and moisturized without being greasy or heavy; and leaves my hair looking and feelling siky smooth, soft, and shiny. 💗

itsfi · ‎04-21-2024

My intro to NEST New York Sunlit Yuzu & Neroli Candle wasn't a true sample in the sense it wasn't a foil or gwp promo size of the candle @heartsmyface. It was the mini 2.0 oz version of the scent. The cold throw had me super excited to light it and it did not disappoint when I did. The mix of yuzu, orange and a sweet honeyed floral which I'm assuming is the neroli is lovely - spring sunshine and florals is how I'd describe this one. It's a beauty for spring and summer.

Purchased a full size during the sale. This is part of the Nest Wellness line - I've tried all but the charcoal candle from that collection and really enjoy all of them - if I'm remembering right, you're a fan of the brand's Himalayan Salt & Rosewater scent, yes? I saw they have a candle duo with that one and this Sunlit Yuzu & Neroli - on a low buy, but that duo is on my list. We'll see if it is in stock when I'm ready to pick up more candles.

CorgiMommy · ‎04-23-2024

@itsfi sounds like a real winner, I love citrus scents

itsfi · ‎04-25-2024

@CorgiMommy, there’s a bright burst of citrus but not too sweet or tart; I think the mix of yuzu and mandarins create a nice balance. I don’t know about the larger candle but as I’m nearing the end of the smaller size, the citrus scent burns off more quickly. I like the honeyed floral scent but just know that’s the one that lingers. Still beautiful but less citrusy.

CynthieLu · ‎04-23-2024

This candle sounds lovely @itsfi 🌸💛

itsfi · ‎04-23-2024

@CynthieLu, it’s a pretty citrus floral for the warmer months.

Cissy63 · ‎04-22-2024

@itsfi This scent sounds so wonderful 🥰

itsfi · ‎04-23-2024

@Cissy63, Nest did a great job with combining these scents. 💛 I’ve really enjoyed the candles I’ve tried from this collection.

CynthieLu · ‎03-27-2024

I'm so happy I have something to post on this thread 😄

I had a sample of BondiBoost Volume & Texture Hair Styling Cream with Aloe Vera + Rosemary 4.05 oz / 120 ml . I don't know how long it's been in my stash but wow it definitely impressed me. My hair felt soft and manageable and it added a little life and oomph to my flat hair.

It even kept that going a few days after wash day. It reminds me alot of JVN Mini Complete Blowout Styling Milk but without needing as much time with the dryer. I'm a little in love and I think this is going to go into my cart for the upcoming sale.