Sample Society April 2012

Another month of Sample Society. This is their second box, seems to be all skincare again ):

They also give you a $15 credit to use in the store for any of the brands that you have in your box, however, I don't feel that it is that useful if you don't want anything from these specific brands.

Here is what I got in my box:


Lets go through each individual item:

boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel - $8.79

I have already tried this. I don't see anything super spectacular about it. Makes my face clean.

By Terry Crème De Rose Nutri-Lift Comfort Cream - $13.20

This is supposed to be amazing, it is $99 a bottle so I doubt I would ever purchase a full size but I am excited to try it, none the less!

DDF Amplifying Elixir - $20.58

This is supposed to boost the performance of your skincare regimen by hydrating and improving the health of the moisture barrier. Alrighty, I will try it!

Oscar Blandi Olio di Jasmine - Hair Serum - $3.70

I got this in a BB a long time ago and never used it. I gave it to a friend so I will not be using this one, I will include it in the giveaway. I use the shu uemura oil and love it.

Murad Hybrids Skin Perfecting Primer Matte Finish - $5.95

I don't typically wear face make up but I will give it a try!

The breakdown:
Box: Beauty Bar Sample Society March 2012
Price: $15.00 a month
Monetary Value: $52.22
Keeping subscription?: Yes.

Again, I LOVE the sample sizes, they're truly deluxe and the monetary value is there. I love the fact that I get to try insanely expensive brands but also hate the fact that if I fall in love with them, I will either not buy them or brake the wallet trying to buy them.

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Sample Society March 2012

Sample Society is a new company to join the sample box craze put on by the Beauty Bar and Allure magazine. I had such high hopes for this company since it is put on by a reputable website AND a magazine. There were only a number of openings in the beginning but I think more have opened up already.

Their first box was in March. I appreciate their sample sizes, they're truly deluxe but at this time, I am not too sure if it is for me. I am going to give it a few more months. I'm just not overly excited about the assortment.

We channeled our obsession with prestige brands into the perfect beauty cocktail: Sample Society.

Catering to tried-and-true beauty devotees, this exclusive program delivers 5 fresh deluxe-sized samples - culled from beauty's finest - to your doorstep each month.
For $15 a month, you'll receive:

-- 5 deluxe-sized samples from beauty brands like Murad, Stila, and Oscar de la Renta fragrance.
-- $15 gift code to redeem on a $50 purchase - when any product from the brands you've sampled is included in your order.
-- Expert beauty advice to accompany your samples from the editors of Allure.
-- A bonus one-year subscription to Allure magazine ($12 value). See below for offer & refund details.

I think it's awesome that they give you a $15 gift code to spend in the store but it's only if you buy a product from that certain box. So essentially you could get that $15 back that you paid for the box but if you didn't want to get a full size of the product then you can't use the code.

Here is what I got in my box:


Lets go through each individual item:

Skyn Iceland Icelandic Relief Eye Pen - $20.00

This one is actually full size, woohoo!! I guess this is supposed to help with under eye circles and the effects of stress. I don't typically have dark circles so I don't know when I will be able to try this but hopefully soon!

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant - $6.92

This was in some of the BirchBox's for February and I was really upset that I didn't get it so I traded for it and of course, now I have my own. I will put this in the March giveaway. It is a nice exfoliate, I have used my other one before. I probably wouldn't buy a full size but it's nice to have.

Oscar de la Renta Esprit d'Oscar Eau de Parfum Spray - $4.88

This smells terrible, in my opinion. I like sweet and fruity smells and this just isn't for me. I will put this in the March giveaway as well.

Ren Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Peel Mask - $16.18

I am so excited to try this, I really love masks!

Fekkai Advanced Brilliant Glossing Cream - $9.00

I have heard nothing but great reviews on this. I am excited to try it and have heard its great for frizz!

The breakdown:
Box: Beauty Bar Sample Society March 2012
Price: $15.00 a month
Monetary Value: $56.98
Keeping subscription?: Yes.

I LOVE the sample sizes, they're truly deluxe and the monetary value is there. I hope to get to try out some amazing products in the future, I do appreciate this box (and the customer service is AWESOME) so I will give it a few months and see what they come up with!!

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