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Free Foundation Samples



Finding the right foundation formula for you can be a difficult decision. Free foundation samples can be a great way to try out various formulas, but since there are so many types of foundation makeup, you’ll still need to know which ones to look into. There are many factors to consider when choosing the right foundation for you. Skin type is a major factor, as well as skin tone, and the amount of coverage needed. Here are a few simple tips to help you to find the right foundation for you.

Foundations come in many types. There are tinted moisturizers, mousse, liquid, cream, cream to powder, and powder foundations. If you have normal to dry skin and want sheer coverage go with a mousse, cream or cream to powder option. The mousse formulas work best on normal to dry skin. It provides the right amount of moisture and doesn’t cake. This option is great for women who are older. Mousse foundation doesn’t set into wrinkles and fine lines.

Liquid foundation is great for all skin types and can provide a variety of coverage. Cream foundation provides medium to full coverage and works best on normal to dry skin. If this is uses on oily skin make-up can take on an unappealing look as the day goes on. Creams to powder formulas are good options for slightly oily skin. The powder helps to absorb some of the oil and create a matte finish. Powder foundations do the same and can provide medium to full coverage. You can build coverage depending on what is needed.

In addition to the formula of foundation, you can use free samples of foundation to help you find an exact shade match. Some companies offering free samples provide a few different shades so that you can compare and contrast colors. You can also visit a makeup counter to get matched by a professional. Remember to match the product to your jawline to ensure a true match. If you match it to your cheeks, nose or forehead, the color will look too dark or too reddish compared to the rest of your face. It also won’t blend into your neckline, leaving a tacky and obvious line where your makeup ends.

Keep these tips for finding the perfect foundation in mind as you try samples and shop around. Once you find a formula you like by using samples and testers, you’ll feel more confident purchasing the product.

Enter to Win a Free Beauty Bag from Target

Head on over to the Target Facebook page and ‘like’ the page to qualify to enter their giveaway for a free beauty bag.

They are going to be giving away 457,000 beauty bag prizes by May 26, 2012, so you have that many chances to win! Good luck to everyone who signs up. :)

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Free Estee Lauder Foundation Sample at Dillards Stores

It’s the Estee Lauder Foundation Event at Dillards stores nationwide. Visit the Estee Lauder cosmetics counter inside your nearest Dillards store and get a free ten-day supply of your ideal liquid foundation shade. They have a pretty cool iMatch™ System that helps anyone find the closest foundation match – both in shade and formula type. No purchase is required, but samples are limited to one per customer.

Visit Estee Lauder’s Facebook page here for additional details.
The event ends November 23, 2011 at 9pm (store close) or while supplies last, so don’t wait to get yours. I would stop by as soon as you can.

Free bareMinerals Foundation Samples at Bare Escentuals Stores

If you haven’t seen the tv commercials yet, then listen up. You can get a deluxe sized bareMinerals foundation sample at any Bare Escentuals boutique. If you’re like me, my first question was – Ok, well where is the nearest Bare Escentuals store? Is there one close to where I live? So here you go: find your closest store here.

Bare Escentuals is one of the most legit mineral makeup brands on the market. So if you haven’t yet tried mineral foundation, you don’t wanna pass this one up. Mineral makeup in general provides great coverage while still allowing you to keep a healthy glow instead of looking like your makeup is caked on. It’s also healthier for your skin than most other foundation formulas.

I’m not sure what shade the free mineral foundations are available in, but I would imagine they will have a few to choose from when you go in. Also, I’m not sure how long this promo will go for, so it’d probably be best to stop by in the next week or so to make sure you don’t miss out.

Enjoy :)

Free 7 Day Sample of Lancome’s Teint Miracle

By ‘liking’ their Facebook page, you will get a coupon for a free 7 day trial of Teint Miracle, a skin product that helps to correct and balance out your skin tone. Lancome calls it a “natural light corrector and bare skin perfection” product.

The product helps you to look younger, more vibrant and more radiant. Skin imperfections are minimized with the use of light reflecting particles that help diffuse light as it reflects off of your face. As a liquid foundation, you would expect it to be heavy, but this formula is extremely light, airy and soft.

We’re not sure how long this offer will go for, so if you want it, sign up for it today. Full details can be found on Lancome’s Facebook page (mentioned above).

Free Makeup Primer Samples from Sarati Laboratories

Sarati Laboratories is giving away free samples of makeup primer to veried skin care care businesses. If you have a skin care business, spa, salon, etc. and haven’t tried makeup primer before, take them up on the opportunity to see what it’s all about.

Primers are applied after your moisturizer, but before your makeup. They help to tighten pores to minimize their appearance. They also help to prep your skin for your makeup, allowing any cosmetics product to last much longer than it would otherwise. Your skin is smoother, wrinkles are less noticeable and your skin looks more even-toned.

To get samples, email kevin @ sarati.com to make your request. Remember, you must have a verified US business to qualify to receive samples. This page has complete details.

This primer is super lightweight allowing you to maintain a weightless feel to your makeup look.

Free bareMinerals Matte Foundation Sample

Bare Escentuals is promoting their bareMinerals Matte Foundation. Bring in this printable coupon into any Sephora inside JCPenney store. In exchange, you will receive a complimentary sample (10 days worth) of their Matte Foundation plus a free baby buki mineral makeup brush. If you live near a JCPenney Sephora store, this deal is a must.

The offer is only good while supplies last, but they have promised to provide you with a sample of something else if they run out of the bareMinerals samples.

Free Iman Foundation, Powder and Concealer Samples

Only while supplies last (ie: hurry!), you can get two free samples of foundation, concealer/cover cream or powder from Iman Cosmetics. Simply visit this page, then choose which face most closely matches your skin tone. From there, choose which two makeup samples you would like to try. Your options will include Iman Stick Foundation, Liquid Makeup foundation, Luminous Foundation, Cream to Powder foundation, Cover Cream concealer, Luxury Pressed Powder, Perfect Response Powder or Semi Loose Powder. Allow for ten days or so for your free foundation samples to arrive.

This is a great offer requiring no participation or purchase. Iman is a great makeup brand that specializes in cosmetics for women of color. Be sure to sign up as soon as you get a chance so you don’t miss out!

Free Bare Escentuals Nine Piece Mineral Makeup Starter Kit

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This offer is for a mineral makeup kit from Bare Escentuals, the leading manufacturer of mineral makeup on the market. This offer does require participation, but in exchange, you get an entire makeup kit, not just one sample product.

This starter kit includes two shades of mineral makeup foundation, a mineral bronzer, a mineral makeup powder, three makeup brushes and a special 4 oz. brush cleanser/shampoo. It also comes with a “getting started” guide to help you learn the basics of applying mineral makeup products. This awesome kit retails for $174. Visit this page for complete details or to sign up.

When it comes to mineral makeup, Bare Escentuals is the most popular brand out there, so with this offer, you really can’t go wrong.

Free MAC Mineralize Mineral Makeup Kit

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While supplies last, They are offering a free mineral makeup kit from MAC Cosmetics. MAC’s mineral makeup line, Mineralize, is considered one of the best of the best in the mineral makeup world. The line was just launched within the last few years (back in 2008), and has already grown to become one of the most popular in the mineral makeup industry.

Free MAC Cosmetics samples are probably the hardest samples to find. So, if you’re interested in trying something from this line, this is a great opportunity to do so. Plus, you can be confident in knowing that the products are from MAC, a brand known for top of the line quality and expertise when it comes to beauty products. MAC isn’t the most popular cosmetics brand for nothing. :)

This offer does require participation and is only available for a limited time. Visit this page to get started.