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Does your Sephora do this?

sashamatthews — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 01:01:56 GMT

Today I received samples of products prepared by the employees. The samples are in small clear plastic containers which are in small clear plastic bags with either handwriting on them or a printed label. None were in company packaging. Pretty cheap and not sanitary IMO.

Re: Does your Sephora do this?

Katharita — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 01:06:40 GMT

Yes, all Sephora's do this. You can have a sample of anything in the store.

I love it. It's a great way to try something without buying it. Saves me a ton of money.

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Happy Elizabeth — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 01:09:05 GMT

Every Sephora I've ever been in does this. I think it's great.

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WhateverLolaWants — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 01:11:48 GMT

Ours used to do this. I always threw it away. Who knows under what conditions the product was repackaged or by whom?

Now, you'd be hard pressed to get ANY samples, unless ordering from the Sephora website.

I remember the day ... you got at least three manufacturer's samples; then, as you walked out the door, there was a bin of samples to choose from; now, ... nada.

Re: Does your Sephora do this?

Desi — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 01:12:07 GMT

Hey, it's a great service to those of us who want to know if a product works before paying for the full-size. If it bothers you, just don't ask for any samples. Most of us think it's wonderful, wish Ulta did it too!

Re: Does your Sephora do this?

suzyQ3 — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 01:27:39 GMT

N/M. I was thinking of their perfume samples.

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sashamatthews — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 01:28:29 GMT

I didn't ask for any samples. The clerk put them in the bag.

Re: Does your Sephora do this?

SurvivedOne — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 01:32:58 GMT

On 6/1/2014 Desi said:
Hey, it's a great service to those of us who want to know if a product works before paying for the full-size. If it bothers you, just don't ask for any samples. Most of us think it's wonderful, wish Ulta did it too!

ITA, I hope they never stop providing this service. Its invaluable if you are looking to try out a product before you buy, especially in daylight or lighting you choose. And the staff are great. Love being to able try out a new foundation, for example, for a few days and if it rocks, then its win win. I love the way they package when you ask for a sample. Much better than trying on instore.

Re: Does your Sephora do this?

wagirl — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 02:06:25 GMT

I think its great! I got to try a facial serum that cost $65 for a very small tube, free. I wouldn't spend that much just to try.

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LuluOnBeauty — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 02:20:06 GMT

This is one of the very best sample programs I know of and I shop A LOT! Then don't ask for take samples if you don't like it.

This must have been your first time at a Sephora. They have provided this service for years and and every beauty forum I know of has posters posting about it and singing its praises. Nothing new and it is company wide. Thank heavens!

Re: Does your Sephora do this?

Mom2Dogs — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 02:21:56 GMT

If I ask for a sample the associate fills my request while I am standing there...I think it's a great service.....

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Sunshine Kate — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 02:22:47 GMT

I like the samples, works for me.

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Chrissy76 — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 02:28:58 GMT

I like the sample system at Sephora too. It's great to be able to get a sample of anything at all. As momtodogs said, the associate prepares your sample while you watch. Works for me also.

Re: Does your Sephora do this?

kh27 — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 02:33:44 GMT

The OP says that she didn't ask for these samples, they were just put in her bag at checkout. I love Sephora, but that DOES seem a little strange. Maybe it was a mistake and they were meant for another customer. I have received many prepacked samples from the manufacturer thrown in my bag unasked for at checkout but the only time I have ever received a small clear tub that was in a handwritten cardboard thingy were times I was working with a SA and being offered to try or or asking about trying a new product. It was always packaged right before me and using a new applicator and very clean techniques (I'm a nurse, it was always done with the kind of care we use for dressing changes). I believe on one occasion when the SA had generously offered up a few products for me to try, she held them up at the register for me while I continued to shop around. Hopefully, this is what happened with you and another SA just threw them in the wrong customers bag. Maybe??

Re: Does your Sephora do this?

Wsmom — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 03:14:58 GMT

My Sephora will throw in those pre-made plastic containers at the register. Based on what I'm buying they'll say I'll give you some of this to try, too. They're the same containers that they use to make you up a sample when you ask for a specific thing to sample.

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Irshgrl31201 — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 03:17:56 GMT

The only time I received samples like this is when I asked for it or if I was looking at a product and they suggested it. They never put one in my bag without asking unless it was a prepackaged sample. I like it for when they do not have a sample that is prepackaged.

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eShopper1 — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 03:46:14 GMT

How is this unsanitary? Did they empty the contents from a bigger bottle into a smaller random bottle?

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Ladybug837 — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 03:49:31 GMT

I've gotten a perfume sample and a lip product sample that way before.

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dark21 — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 16:24:11 GMT

I have received samples from Sephora exactly as the OP describes, but only when I specifically ask for a sample to try out. I have never just had store associates just randomly throw samples in my bag without request.

I do like receiving the samples, especially the eye cream and serums. It's a great way to test out some usually very expensive products before making a purchase.

Re: Does your Sephora do this?

winamac1 — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 18:39:22 GMT

On 6/1/2014 Sunshine Kate said:
I like the samples, works for me.

ditto ita