10/06/2012

Three things I learned last week...


This is a quick and random post on some things I'd like to address:
two cases of cosmetics samples, and a makeup fail.

Enjoy!


1. Sephora samples!
Did you know that you can get samples of almost any high-end skincare product at Sephora? I say almost because the good ones are always tucked away inside the drawers, out of the customers' sight where they're supposed to be... Anyway, that didn't stop me when Argiro, Ria and I went on a little shopping trip last week, so here's my loot! Admittedly, I filled those little pots in the most generous manner ;)

In case you're wondering: the one on the top right is the Estee Lauder DayWear Sheer Tint Release moisturiser, the one at the bottom left is the Clarins Daily Energizer gel


2. Fresh Line samples!
Fresh Line has some amazing offers at the moment- last week, they were giving away a sample of a fruity face mask to any passer-by, so naturally I picked one up! Then, because I made a little purchase, they also gave me a sample of their best-seller Vanilla hand cream (and the free gifts get more awesome if you make a bigger order). Well done, Fresh Line!

As for the makeup fail of the week...


3. Elf Studio Cream Eyeliner, shade Coffee
If I could advice you only one thing on shopping at www.eyeslipsface.co.uk, it would be this: whatever you buy, use it while it's still new! I've had this particular product for 1,5 year and now it has dried out to the point where I can't use it anymore. In all fairness, it had an amazing staying power when it was still usable, though the colour wasn't as dark as I'd like it to be. Black would have been a better option!

I hope you found something interesting in those bits and bobs!
Now it's your turn: be random and comment about anything ;)

Evi   xx

18 comments:

  1. Hmmm. You could try turning the eyeliner upside down and leaving it for a week or so. Maybe it'll get alive again ;)
    I also have to say that I have no idea where my samples are, as (wait for it...) I lost them.
    But I'll find them again and I'll be happy :D
    Filiaaa!

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    1. Nooo, how did you manage to lose the samples, dude? We only got them 3 days ago!!! I think the Elf Cream liner is beyond repair... It has shrunk! My sister has the black version and she didn't close the cap tight, and now it has literally shrunk into a pea! lol
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  2. omg i loved the samples!!I had no idea !
    i hate the vanilla hand cream..it makes me nauseous..

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    1. Oh me too, I don't like the smell of the Vanilla hand cream- just wanted to get it out there so people would know about the free gifts at Fresh Line ;)
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  3. Love the ideal of samples here too, I knew this when I was abroad but when i went to Sephora some times ago, I was told "we don't do that here in Greece". I was initially shocked and now am glad "we" are doing it too, will check my nearest Sephora tomorrow.
    I agree on elf product, i also have a mascara that is just so dried up already in a month after the purchase, considering their price am not really fuzzing about it.

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    1. Pfff, we're always late on all the good stuff! Boo :O
      Well, if the Elf mascara can only be used under a month, that's not a bargain at all! Thanks for the notice, girl!
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  4. awwn that sucks about ur elf eyelliner :( i have the gold one...i better use it up quick :O

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    1. Yep, do use it up while it's still useable :P
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  5. wait a minute...you just ask for samples or you fill them by yourself?
    the most generous company on samples is fresh line. one day, i was just looking around waiting for a sales assistant and when i was at fresh line's stand, didn't want to buy anything, they gave me samples from all their body lotions(5-6 samples) and aftersaves for my bf :P

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    1. I think the Sephora samples business should be conducted by the sales assistants, though noone stopped me when I was filling up my own... Wow, that's seriously an amazing customer service at Fresh Line, good for them! I should be shopping more of the brand ;)
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  6. How have you got on with the Clarins daily energizer gel? I'm so curious to try it!x

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    1. I've already used up the sample and I loved it! It's definitely among the best moisturisers I've tried so far ;)
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  7. Oh, nice tip about the samples, TFS! My elf eyeliner died too, my HG are the fluidlines because they last and last and last!

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    1. I so need to try the Mac Fluidlines! I hate it when makeup products don't last as long as they should :(
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  8. εγω εχω πεταξει αρκετα paint pots της mac γιατι μου ξεραθηκαν και σε πολυ λιγοτερο χρονο.και εννοειται οτι εκλεινα παντα το καπακι.

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    1. Έλα, πώς έγινε αυτό; Το δικό μου το Painterly το έχω ακριβώς ένα χρόνο και είναι ακόμα usable!
      xx

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  9. Eχω αφησει ερωτηση σε προηγουμενο σου post για τα lipstick της mac ("εχω το angel και το costa chic αλλα μετα απο λιγη ωρα γινονται σαν κομματακια πανω στα χειλη :( αν και δεν εχω ξηρα χειλη..φταιει η υφη τους?(frost)δεν ξερω..μηπως με lip gloss απο πανω θα σωζοταν η κατασταση?αν και τα φοβαμαι λιγακι γιατι δεν μ'αρεσουν καθολου τα κολλωδη" θα ήθελα τη γνωμη σου!

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    1. Γεια σου Marlene!
      Άργησα να σου απαντήσω αλλά τα κατάφερα ;)
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