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Love At First Sample!!! ๐Ÿฅฐ

I know youโ€™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!   Itโ€™s been six years and I have yet to find any body scrub that compares -and Iโ€™ve tried!

 

A more recent love-at-first-sample is the Dior Backstage Face and Body Primer!  Itโ€™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 everyoneโ€™s cup of tea but itโ€™s very pleasing to me. ๐Ÿ™‚  

DIOR BACKSTAGE Face & Body Primer 1.6 oz/ 50 mL 

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@itsfi  Most are new to me. I tend to save my favs for travel! I have grouped it again and how in the heck did my foils get out of hand again???? I had that one year I double downed and got through so many and bam they are all back. Hmmm I need to get better at saying no! Although I have had a rough month and my skincare has not been as good as I like. I need to start to prioritize my skin again. And get better. Things will be better! New month new me!!! 

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lol, "how in the heck did my foils get out of hand again????" I hear ya @ather and if you can figure out a way to keep it from happening, you let me know. I have passed on some gwp bags (or have passed them onto others immediately when they arrive) but still, I look at the foils and think, "when exactly did I get aaaaallll of this?" It sneaks up that's for sure. I'm getting out my bins again and every foil is going into one of them - donate, give away, or keep/use. Time to rein it in!!! ๐Ÿ˜… 

 

Yes to prioritizing skin!! Winter can be rough on it. You'll settle into a routine and your skin will be happy.

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@itsfi  I guess it gets the best of us! 

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@itsfi - Gifted is lovely on you and right up my ally!  Thanks for sharing. ๐Ÿ’•

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Aw that is so sweet ๐Ÿฅน I really appreciate it!!! And I think Gifted is so beautiful on you! I know what you mean about that sample card it lasted so long it was helpful to determine from that sometimes samples arenโ€™t like that. Iโ€™m glad you found such a stunning fit it looks amazing!! @itsfi 

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Awww, thank you @peculiarzmakeup. You're too kind. I really like the formula on this lipstick.

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Yes Iโ€™ve been liking it as well it has a nice feel to it! @itsfi 

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I've been coloring my hair for a good couple of years now, possibly more. There are times when my hair starts to feel more crunchy, dry, knotted? knotty? from the various processes. I've been happy with how the Pureology Strength Cure Shampoo for Damaged Hair and Pureology Strength Cure Conditioner for Damaged Hair has addressed all of that - my hair looks and feel less fried, and looks and feels soft, silky, smooth and shiny - it looks healthy. 

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There's a mask in this collection that I've added to my list after I make my way through some other hair care products, and the Pureology Strength Cure & Color Fanatic Value Set for Damaged Hair also looks good - I like the Golden Gate Bridge in the artwork. ๐Ÿ˜‰

 

Out of curiosity @heartsmyface, do you have any go-to hair care products for keeping your tresses happy and healthy?

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@itsfi  Hehehe the duck cameo made my day!   I was just considering this brand in a super fun and mildly irresponsible haul I just made (I made Rouge in one go but also havenโ€™t been able to sit down and shop for fun in a while) and then reminded myself I bought backups of the Shu Uemura I love so much.  but also, now I want to try it.   Damaged hair that looks healthy? Yay!!!   

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@heartsmyface, this post just reminded me I have a Shu Uemura shampoo and mask set that I need to move to the shower - itโ€™s not going to get used sitting in the back of the hall closet. ๐Ÿ˜

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This is awesome so glad to hear it works for you the duck is so cute I love how samples are so helpful in navigating good finds! @itsfi 

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Thank you @peculiarzmakeup! I don't pick up as many samples as I did in the past, but I do love being able to test out products that way first. At some point, I'll try the volume line from this brand, but I have several shampoos and conditioners to work my way through first.

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@itsfi  I just did a hair product declutter/donation cause I had a whole cupboard of items I wasnโ€™t ever going to get through and I know Iโ€™ll want to try a bunch of new products this year.  

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Samples are such a great way to off fdiscovery! I donโ€™t either as much! I actually use pureology as well I have the darker pink one Iโ€™ll have to check which one I think itโ€™s smooth or something ๐Ÿซถ such a neat experience @itsfi 

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@peculiarzmakeup, oh, a dark pink one? I've only recently realized how extensive their line is - I initially thought my hair would like the one in the purple bottle which is a fave of many but it's this blue one. So glad to have picked up samples of both beforehand. Do you rotate through shampoos and conditioners? If so, do you mind me asking how many you usually have in your rotation at a given time?

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Yes itโ€™s a darker pink bottle I usually use the same but sometimes I only wash with conditioner ๐Ÿ™‚ @itsfi 

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I love the duck, @itsfi !  Too cute! ๐Ÿฆ† I may have tried a sample of this brand years ago.

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@Titian06, the duckie is definitely a cutie; she stands out in the sea of blue Pureology bottles. 

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54 Thrones African Beauty Butter Mini Gift Set 

 

I ordered this set after trying the sample it is so smooth and smells amazing ๐Ÿ™‚ 

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@peculiarzmakeup  That sample is adorable!  I have yet to try this one! 

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This product is fantastic I adored it from the moment I tried it such a good formula too and cute packaging is an added bonus ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿฉท @heartsmyface 

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