Confession: I can tend to be a little fickle about my beauty products. Sometimes when I buy a new product I feel like it's the equivalent to finding my prince charming only to find out it was a frog (don't worry my cheesy fairytale reference quota has officially been reached for this post).
As we all know sometimes the first impression you get from a product is not the same as your final feelings on it. It can really help to try a sample or travel sized amount of a beauty or makeup product before you actually buy the full size. This is especially true if it is a high end product that will be taking a pretty good chunk of your spending money. I'm fine with dropping money on great products... as long as I KNOW I'll love them. So today I'm sharing the 5 sample sized products that have completely won me over and convinced me that I'm ready to commit to the full size.
Benefit They're Real Mascara- $8 (0.1 oz.)
You can actually buy a deluxe sample size of Benefit's best selling mascara for only $8 (compared to the $23 price tag of the full size). You might have read this from me before, but I prefer to buy my mascara in sample sizes anyways. Why you ask? Because mascara really doesn't last long (it typically has a shelf life of 3 months) and I can get plenty use out of the smaller ones. Plus, I like to rotate my mascaras so I'm not just using one all the time. Small sizes allow me to mix it up more! This one is fabulous. My lashes are pretty long naturally so this just makes them stand out perfectly.
Living Proof Restore Mask Treatment- $12 (0.1 oz.)
I received this for free with a coupon at ULTA and now I'm completely hooked. You can buy the travel size for $12 (compared to $42 price tag of the full size). The Restore Mask is a conditioning treatment that you are supposed to leave-in for 5-10 minutes 1-2 times a week. I usually put it on right after I shampoo and condition then rinse it out right before I hop out of the shower. I have naturally curly hair so anytime I can add a little moisture I'm one happy girl. This is great and the little travel size has been lasting me for quite a while.
Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil Light- $16 (0.5 fl. oz.)
I've written before about how I am a complete argan oil convert. I've always thought that it would be weird and slightly counter productive to put oil in my hair or on my face, but I'm telling you to try it is to love it! This light formula from Josie Maran is perfect. I love it on my hair, on my face when I'm having a dry skin day, and to soften my legs after shaving. This small size is $16 (compared to the $48 price tag of the full size).
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion- $12 (0.2 fl. oz.)
I used to think that eyeshadow primer was a waste of time... boy was I in denial. A good eyeshadow primer can make just about any eyeshadow capable of lasting all day. Nothing's worse than achieving that perfect smoky eye and then having it slide off two hours later (that is only a slight exaggeration). This primer is fabulous, it has great texture and gets the job done. You can also get it in other formulas, but I prefer the original. You can get the little one, which lasts forever for $12 (compared to the $20 price tag of the full size).
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense Skin Hydrator- $12 (0.5 oz.)
I tend to struggle with dry skin so whenever I can find a great moisturizer I'm extremely excited. I recently got this one as a free sample after making a clinique purchase and I am officially hooked. You can get this little travel one for $12 (compared to the $38.50 price tag of the 50 ml.). This moisturizer is extremely hydrating and works perfectly under my makeup. My only slight complaint is that it has a bit of an odd smell in the container, but once I put it on I don't notice the scent.
I feel like this post was a little long-winded, but I hope you were able to hang in there. These truly are some of my absolute favorite things right now. Also, they all make fantastic travel products for all of you jet setters out there (take me with you!).
Have a fantastic day beautiful ones! <3
XO- Brittney
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