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Foundation Samples?

neongreenboxneongreenbox member
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Is it common to get samples of foundation at the make-up counters in Sephora/Ulta/Nordstrom? I would like to invest in some good make-up like Smashbox, Laura Mercer, etc. (any suggestions welcome.) But I am worried that I won't like a brand and I don't want to waste that much money buying a whole bottle or be commited to make a purchase if the MUA at the counter did my makeup. 
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  • freebread03freebread03 member
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    Most will give you a sample in a little tub if you ask.  Not sure about the more self-serve places like Sephora or Ulta, but I'd think that if you brought little tubs (you can actually get great foundation travel tubs at REI), I can't imagine that it would be an issue.
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  • Cony&BenCony&Ben
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    I've never tried getting samples at Ulta but Sephora will give samples if you ask.
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  • ceh789ceh789 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_wedding-beauty_foundation-samples?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:358Discussion:251508dd-d17c-4582-b6c1-acf70f6f46fePost:605c9390-73a0-4428-bf65-3c39b191d7f5">Foundation Samples?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Is it common to get samples of foundation at the make-up counters in Sephora/Ulta/Nordstrom? I would like to invest in some good make-up like Smashbox, Laura Mercer, etc. (any suggestions welcome.) But I am worried that I won't like a brand and I don't want to waste that much money buying a whole bottle or <strong>be commited to make a purchase if the MUA at the counter did my makeup. </strong>
    Posted by neongreenbox[/QUOTE]
    Always ask before you sit, a few places are like - $40 for the application redeemable in product - most places are free.<div>
    </div><div>That said - Laura Mercier is amazing - go there.  The foundation primer is life changing.  I am so, so cheap - so cheap.  But I spend a freaking fortune on her primer/tinted moisturizer and absolutely love it.  Ask them to show you tight lining, too.  (I swear I don't work for or sell this stuff!)</div><div>
    </div><div>ETA - LM will definately give you samples, and ask them to let you do the application with their guidance.  If you go when they're not mad busy I'm sure they'll let you.</div>
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  • 73jewels73jewels member
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    I just recently switched to Laura Mercier and bought it at Sephora- I wasn't sure between 2 shades and they told me I could return it if I didn't like it once I got home and used it.  So I would say try at the store then bring it home and try and if you don't like it, just return it!
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  • LittleMrsACLittleMrsAC
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    My favorite foundation is actually only available out of the states - becasue of this, they offer samples you can order for $1. totally worth it if you ask me.


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