When you think of where and how to get free makeup samples chances are you think of certain loyalty rewards programs that give you samples when you earn certain points for purchases, such as Sephora’s Beauty Insider program, or you think of filling out surveys and forms online. You can also typically get samples when you make purchases at stores such as ULTA or when you buy certain brands directly. These are great ways to score samples of your favorite brands of cosmetics, skincare, hair care, and everything else you love.
However, many department stores and mass market retailers also offer free samples online even for those who don’t shop there. The trick is to find the right page of their website and to check out their offers often enough so that you find the samples you love! Here are some quick tips for finding those samples from stores like Target, Wal-Mart, and everywhere else you love to shop.
- Know how to search.
If you visit the online site for Target, Wal-Mart, or other such stores, you may search forever looking for those free samples! Usually they’re buried under other pages on their site and not always easy to navigate. Instead, know how to search and use your search engines effectively so you get to the page you need right away. At your search engine, try the phrase “Target samples” or “Wal-Mart free samples” and this should take you to the right page on your first try.
- Search often.
Most stores have free makeup samples available but you often need to check every day, as their inventory will vary according to the manufacturers offering the samples, their overstock, and other such factors. You can’t just search one day and expect to find all the samples you want or to have them there day after day.
Make a plan for how you’ll search those sites for the free makeup samples you want. You might try during certain days of the week such as every Monday or Thursday. If you use your search engine properly it won’t take long to find the right page, so use your lunch break or set aside just a few minutes on those days to search. This will ensure you get the samples you love and that you always score great new samples every week!
