HOME AND AWAY?

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

I passed by Mally before the laughing and screaching was too much, but noticed a "home and away" powder not powder compact duo. Huh? Many cosmetics and skincare are offered this way, but I'm never away long enough to take along a special smaller size. I'd much rather pour what I'll use in a travel container and use very little makeup on vacation.

If I've started a small powder compact, travel size mascara, jar of moisturizer, when I come home, I have two opened products to use up before they go bad.

What do you think of this sales tactic? I'd rather have one of something at a good price that be offered a duo w/ one item for travel.

AngelPuppy1 · ‎03-13-2010

@Shanus

Yes, I agree with you! I guess if you travel a lot or you take makeup with you when you work, it would be a good deal. However, I believe most of us would just like a better price and not go that route.

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Gorgf · ‎03-10-2010

If I travel for any length of time it is International. Gone 10 days to two weeks. I find even those sizes offered away from home also too large. Small and dual purpose items is the key to keep weight and space down. Even contact lens size containers can work.

I usually have plenty of GWP from Estee or Lancome which often are sample small size and toss or refill. I used to even get samples of liquid makeup from the store counter. Sadly... I dont have Cosmetic Counters near me any more as Department stores closed.

If someone travels alot for work as an example, and not having to be light and compact it would save constant refilling. Maybe someone with a second home or cabin would like them as not there alot. I agree Shanus, for most of us not useful.

SportyShorty07 · ‎04-15-2014

@Shanus @AngelPuppy1 I never really understood home and away style makeup product sets. I just put my favorite makeup products in my little cosmetics bag if I want to touch up my makeop on the go. I prefer it when QVC makeup branfs offer duos of full size makeup items for a good deal .

SportyShorty07 · ‎04-15-2014

@Gorgf That is so clever of you to use gift with purchase skincare and makeup samples on your travels! I bet you've been to a lot of really great and memorable places .

Iwantcoffee · ‎03-11-2010

I think it's a good idea for people who travel regularly and have a cosmetic bag dedicated for travel.

magicmoodz · ‎03-16-2010

I actually like the concept of small size products. If you own a lake home or cabin you travel to very frequently these small sizes are perfect.

We rescue cats · ‎01-25-2023

I think this tactic is a replacement for the 'sample' or introduction/promo sizing that used to be given away in finer cosmetic counters. Other than mascara I've never had to throw out a cosmetic due to expiration. When I was working fulltime I traveled for meetings monthly so I kept a cosmetic bag filled with my overnight needs and I loved these promo sizes! How I miss them!

I buy hair care from a company that regularly sends me sample size products, not the typical tear open use once size but a small plastic bottle of the product. I love them and I've purchased new to me full size products because of it. Have you ever done that? Do you think it's a good marketing technique?

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nyc1 · ‎03-19-2010

I have mixed feelings. If QVC would actually charge a lot less without the travel size, I'm in. I do agree that Clinique, etc. include a lot of nice sized samples when you purchae from them, which I take with me a lot when I travel, however....

Sometimes the sample size is a better fit where I keep my daily make up and skin care supplies. It allows room for other things ( I have a lot of room, but I also have a lot of things opened at once... i like choice!).

Sometimes I like to send the smaller size to my sister, or give to a good friend to try.

I will leave some things in my away office (lipstick, handcream, etc) and the smaller size is preferred.

I do keep a travel bag and taking something that I use regularly is nice. I once took a sample product on vacation and had a bad reaction to it (and I don't typically have sensitive skin)..