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#616
I got my order:
Lancome mascara base
Dior Waterproof e/l in black (needed another)
Boscia's new black mask

With Boscia's product, I fulfilled my skincare challenge and got to choose one of 3 full-size products. The only one I could use was the DDF Protect and Correct moisturizer. ** I thought you could choose what you wanted? **

I got my birthday gift of the Sephora eye kit which includes sample e/s in Aspen Summit, sample e/l in Silver Green and sample lash plumping mascara. ** I think I liked last year's Bliss Body Butter better. **

I chose one free sample - Caudalie Vinoperfect masque.
 
#617
exotikittenx said:
Might I remind everyone that when you spend like $25 or $30 at Lancome or Clinique, they give you amazing gifts with purchases, like full size lipsticks, eyeshadows, face creams, blush, mini mascaras, etc. All for around 30 bucks! But Sephora expects you to spend $500 for a gift that isn't even as nice as those department store gifts with purchase. I still like my 500 point gift, but when I compare what I get for $30 at department stores, it kind of makes me look at it a little differently.
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This is so true. I was just going through all of the stuff I have from Sephora. I have TONS of samples and 4 of the 500 point things that I have never even used. Most of the samples never get used either. It's such a waste.
 
#618
exotikittenx said:
Might I remind everyone that when you spend like $25 or $30 at Lancome or Clinique, they give you amazing gifts with purchases, like full size lipsticks, eyeshadows, face creams, blush, mini mascaras, etc. All for around 30 bucks! But Sephora expects you to spend $500 for a gift that isn't even as nice as those department store gifts with purchase. I still like my 500 point gift, but when I compare what I get for $30 at department stores, it kind of makes me look at it a little differently.
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You bring up a great point.

I think I really only shop at Sephora because it is so easy. Everything I could want is in one location unlike dept stores that may not carry every brand I want, and I can try it all on. Plus I can get 20% off one season per year. That is the main draw for me. I shop for the entire year during F&F/VIB. I can't beat the 20% off deal.
 
#619
^You can get some of the same deluxe samples wit hpurchase by going to each brands website, ie lancome.com, esteelauder.com, chanel.com. I like to shop at these sites, the gwp are awesome and some of them have free shipping.
 
#622
As far as samples go, I've never had an issue with going into the store and asking them to make me one. I mean I went this year for F&F and I wanted to order this cream, and they were out, but the tester was there so she filled up two of the largest jars for me with that. And last year everything I bought for F&F I also got a sample of so I could try it out and if I didn't like it returned the unopened product.
 
#623
Received my second F&F order today. They replaced this Clinique sample I requested with the Flowerbomb sample. I've never smelled it before (I've been avoiding perfumes, I have too many!), but it smells good and I'm not angry about this substitution!
 
#626
My order was shipped today, can't wait for it! But I am glad I took my time ordering, because I was this close to getting Flowerbomb and decided against it, I found my little sample I got in store and tried it...definitely not for me!
 
#627
I placed three orders for more samples & points, but the samples were :tdown: and I never redeemed any points. I ordered:

Boscia Normal to Dry kit
Boscia Enlivening Amino-AG Eye Treatment
DiorShow Lash Extase Set
Clarisonic Replacement Body Spot brush x2
Clarisonic Replacement Delicate brush (twin pack) x3
NARS Lip Pencil in Cruella
Skin Challenge pick Brazilian Peel
Sephora Purple Glass file
Flowerbomb Travel Set
NARS Purple Rain Nailpolish
Guerlain Loose Powder Kohl Liner (only gift in the orders)
Dior Blackout Mascara
L'Occitane small Shea Butter hand creme (not pictured)
Jack Black Lip Balm (not pictured)

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#628
gre8dane said:
I placed three orders for more samples & points, but the samples were :tdown: and I never redeemed any points. I ordered:

Boscia Normal to Dry kit
Boscia Enlivening Amino-AG Eye Treatment
DiorShow Lash Extase Set
Clarisonic Replacement Body Spot brush x2
Clarisonic Replacement Delicate brush (twin pack) x3
NARS Lip Pencil in Cruella
Skin Challenge pick Brazilian Peel
Sephora Purple Glass file
Flowerbomb Travel Set
NARS Purple Rain Nailpolish
Guerlain Loose Powder Kohl Liner (only gift in the orders)
Dior Blackout Mascara
L'Occitane small Shea Butter hand creme (not pictured)
Jack Black Lip Balm (not pictured)

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good haul!
 
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