For $15 a month, Sample Society will ship you 5 deluxe-sized samples from brands like Murad, Stila and Oscar de la Renta along with a code for $15 off a $50 purchase that includes any item from the brands you sampled that month. In terms of pricing, it's in the middle of the pack. August was my first box and I'm pretty pleased with everything I received. I have not included in referral links, since I want to form my opinion based on three months' worth of boxes.
I took these pictures after I'd already used some of the products so forgive the quality of the pictures. Next month, I'll try to do better! :)
Elemental Herbology Cool & Clear facial cleanser. I've never heard of this brand before but I liked the cleanser. It's great for sensitive skin and smells a bit like lavender. It's sulfate and artificial fragrance free and uses water lily, green tea and alove vera to soothe skin as well as olive oil to cleanse and purify. I think it did a great job cleaning off my make up and it was very gently on my skin. I have a ton of cleanser samples right now, but I'll keep it in mind when I run out.
Jane Iredale Longest Lash mascara - this little mascara sample came in a tube and though I've heard great things about Jane Iredale, I wasn't too impressed with the mascara. The mascara is supposed to be thickening and lengthening but honestly, I didn't see much length. It was also a bit dry. I am very picky with my mascaras though and have quite a large collection. This one just didn't make the cut for me.
Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer in Private Dancer - This was a full sized item valued at $18 so worth the price of the box. It's a very pretty purple color that has a chrome finish. I'll come back and post pictures of the lacquer on my nails. The polish glides on very smoothly and the brush picks up just enough lacquer to finish your nail in a few strokes. Love it!
Phyto Phytonectar Oil - another brand I'd never heard of. This is an ultra nourishing oil treatment for hair. I've never admitted on here, but I completely ruined my hair trying out a free keratin treatment from a certain company. I mean ruined with a capital R - enough that I had to chop of most of hair. Since then, I've been very particular about what I use on my hair. I've never used an oil treatment on my hair at home (I have done it before at the salon but it's been a few years) so I wasn't sure what to expect. I honestly didn't see that much of a difference in my hair but I don't think I used enough product. I'll try it again and report back.
Arcona Cranberry Toner - I've tried a moisturizer from this line before and while I don't normally use toner (I know I should) I was pretty excited to try this. The bottle was full but I'd already used some when I photographed it. The three-in-one formula hydrates and tones your face while also working to remove your makeup, oil and dirt from the day. I love the way it feels on my face but it does have a strong scent that lingers long after you have used it. I can't describe what it smells like - it's like cranberry but not fruity. I like it but then I don't. I'm weird like that.
I also received a small packet of a moisturizer that I used up and don't remember the brand. LOL..
I was sort of disappointed that I only received one full-sized item but the value of the box (based on sample sizes) was still about $48. We'll see what next month brings!
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