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What sample have you ever got that’s has made you a devoted user of that product?

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TheExclusiveSandwich · 24/04/2024 20:12

i’m obsessed with a perfume called ghost of Tom that came in the liberty advent calendar. What product have you ever had a sample of that has made you a devoted user?

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user4762348796531 · 24/04/2024 20:14

Elemis. Or rather would like to be if I could afford it!

Diversion · 24/04/2024 20:15

Cheese! I love cheese shops and stalls where I can try before I buy 😂

AchillesHeelys · 24/04/2024 20:17

I had a sample of Baccarat Rouge 540 that I fell in love with, then realised the price of the actual bottle!

Brrrrrrrrrritscold · 24/04/2024 20:20

Baccarat rouge dupe from jubilee scents is amazing @AchillesHeelys I came on to say the same.

LordSnot · 24/04/2024 20:21

Janiera day bright cream. I used it for over a year until my skin suddenly started reacting badly.

PercyPhelps · 24/04/2024 20:21

I got a free pair of BAM socks in the post and loved them so much I bought some. I’ve bought several things from them now and they haven’t ever sent free ones again. DH bought one pair and they’ve sent him several more free ones. Where are my free socks?!

Crowgirl · 24/04/2024 20:23

user4762348796531 · 24/04/2024 20:14

Elemis. Or rather would like to be if I could afford it!

I wish I didn't love Elemis as much as I do.

It's so overpriced but I don't get on with most moisturisers at all.

TheYearOfSmallThings · 24/04/2024 20:24

YSL Nu (tinted moisturiser). I only took the sample because I felt sorry for the girl trying to give them out in John Lewis, but I've bought and rebought it ever since.

HenryCavillsPerfectTeeth · 24/04/2024 20:27

Fenty Beauty lipstick

MegaClutterSlut · 24/04/2024 20:55

J lo promise perfume that I got a free sample of. Have bought several bottles since. I'm always get complements when I wear it

PrincessHoneysuckle · 24/04/2024 20:56

Portrait of a Lady perfume

LindorDoubleChoc · 24/04/2024 20:57

Moschino I love love perfume.

PrimalLass · 24/04/2024 20:58

Medik8 - I got freebies and have reordered the full sizes

Meandyouandyouandme · 24/04/2024 20:59

Another one here for Elemis, QVC have good deals on it frequently, and it lasts for ages so works out not too bad, and I think it works, well it smells nice and doesn’t give me spots!

Gobolino80 · 24/04/2024 21:10

I blooming love The Ghost Of Tom! Like you I got it in the advent calendar. I'm saving up for a bottle.

Worriedmum40284 · 24/04/2024 21:12

Joy by Dior perfume - accepted a tester spray in a department store and loved it, used it as my wedding perfume Smile

DrunkenElephant · 24/04/2024 21:42

user4762348796531 · 24/04/2024 20:14

Elemis. Or rather would like to be if I could afford it!

I love Elemis!

can only afford it when QVC have it on easy pay or special value though

INeedABackeoctomy · 24/04/2024 22:01

Gatineau aqua cream. I love it. But £60 for a tiny tube 😭

TheExclusiveSandwich · 25/04/2024 05:34

Also. Tilda rice.
was quite happy with own brand but now I’ve a penchant for Tilda

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CHEESEY13 · 25/04/2024 05:40

Decades ago a Scratch'n'Sniff sample of Esteè Lauder's White Linen EDP in a magazine just sold it to me for life.

Trufflepizza · 25/04/2024 05:41

Fenty lip bomb and Adam Reed Arkive dry shampoo

LateMumma · 25/04/2024 05:50

Elemis glow priming moisturiser. I got a small one in an advent calendar a few years ago and I've been a convert since. Amazon sometimes have a flash deal on it, not sure if they do with other Elemis products?

Expo23 · 25/04/2024 05:52

Here with the Ghost of Tom appreciation. I bought up a few from the calendar that were reasonably priced on Vinted. When I buy the next Advent Calendar I will use the rest of my beauty box balance towards buying a full size as a Christmas gift to myself. I find it so captivating 💖
@Gobolino80 @TheExclusiveSandwich

notthatperson · 25/04/2024 05:52

Farmacy green clean

Lengokengo · 25/04/2024 06:00

Claris’s cleanser and toner. Used for the last 30 years, since those first samples.