How often do you get free beauty samples in the mail or when shopping in person? Most women love to take advantage of the freebies you’re offered with each purchase or when you sign up for a rewards program, or for taking surveys online. Getting freebies can help you to decide on a purchase before you invest any money in a product and can also help you to save money on the cosmetics you buy every day. You might also discover new products you would never try otherwise, such as an eye shadow base or foundation primer.
While most women love to take advantage of offers of free beauty samples in stores and online, it’s good to stop and think about the samples you get before you sign up or make your selections. Even though they’re free, you still want the samples to work for you and to be beneficial. Check out these quick but important reminders about taking advantage of freebies when it comes to cosmetics, skincare, hair care, and fragrances.
- Choose the right type for you
Even freebies will often give you a choice when it comes to blends for oily versus dry skin, limp versus colored hair, and so on. Before you just take your freebies at the store or when shopping online, read the fine print of each product. If you can make a selection, choose the blend or type that is best for you and your skin tone or hair type. Do the same with fragrances; note the description and choose a blend that you know you’ll enjoy, whether that’s something floral or fresh and clean, or something with a fruit blend scent.
- Carefully note colors and shades.
As with types and blends of makeup, you need to carefully note colors and shades. Even a slight difference in color or shade can make a difference in how makeup looks once it’s applied. A red lipstick that’s too dark might seem too artificial for more porcelain skin, and your foundation needs to match your skin tone as closely as possible.
It might take you an extra few minutes to check these details of the free beauty samples in stores and online, but those few minutes are worth it! This will mean finding freebies that really work for you and that look good on your skin.
