Ah, free samples. Whether it’s snacks while you’re walking around Costco or an extra treat when you’re already buying yourself a treat, who doesn’t love ‘em? As Sephora shoppers know, when you make a purchase through the store’s website, you can choose two samples at checkout. Additionally, if you’re a member of the Beauty Insider Program, you can also cash in your points for other, usually slightly larger, items. Plus, you get your choice from one of several mini products as a free birthday gift each year. Yeah, they know how to keep shoppers coming back.
A look through Sephora’s list of free sample options and the Rewards Bazaar—if you’re using points—shows mini perfumes, mini mascaras, and tiny packets of foundation and concealer. There’s even an ice roller, a little candle, and a page of sparkly nail art stickers. But I urge you to resist getting any of these. There are only two things that you should get for your free samples or with your Beauty Insider rewards. And the next time you pack for a trip, you’ll be glad you did.
