Sample Saturday: SVR, BE primer, Yves Rocher perfume

This post nearly did not happen. I got on Friday a tooth removed and have been then a permanent inhabitant of couch ville. But well by now the pain meds kicked in better and now i feel like i am up to do cheer myself up with some samples. 

So here we go, my second Sample Saturday:

 

Todays samples include the SVR spiral anti transpirant creme; the BE photo perfecting primer (Ici Paris house brand) and Yves Rocher Evidence perfume.

The first sample, i have to admit, is not my own. But i decided to feature it after talking last week to a girl which experienced skin problems due to excessive sweating and i think its nothing to be ashamed about. There are products these days for about every need, so i think its always worth it to ask your trusted pharmacist for beauty solutions for your needs. So well this is one of this products. The SVR Sprilial creme with 24 hour anti transpirante efficiency. Think deodorant for face or hands. It keeps excessive sweating in check to a certain degree and prevents infections of the pores due to excessive sweating. I did not try it since i do not experience this and wasn't sure what it would do to my skin. But i heard that its pretty good. Also, this product is unisex, which i like. (full size product around 12EUR)

The second sample is one of mine and it is the photo perfecting primer from BE. BE is the house brand of Ici Paris and so far i have really liked their products. So when i went to buy their eye primer, the lady at the counter gave me several of those samples to try as well. I can say that i am very happy with this product. I do not wear primer every time i wear make up since my make up usually does not need it to last well, however when i know that its going to be a hot day or when i am going to a conference all day, i like to make sure with a primer.  The product promises a light reflecting technology, micro mineral pearls, a light spreading diamond core complex and that it is fit for every skin. My skin does very well with this product and i do definitely feel that my makeup stays longer in place and fresh. It also already evens out my skin, though since i am wearing foundation over it, it does not really matter to much. I like that it does not give me a stuffy feeling on the skin; Add to this the attractive price tag. So yes, i will definitely purchase the full size product (full size product 14,99 EUR)

The last sample is a perfume sample by Yves Rocher "comme une evidence". When i was a teenager i was wearing Yves Rocher perfumes a lot, however as i grew up i ended up wearing more designer scents. I do still believe though that Yves Rocher does make the one or other nice perfume. I did not like this one so much though. The scent is pleasant enough but very flowery and to be honest, in my opinion maybe something rather for the older generation. One tip by the way, perfume sample bags can be nicely placed in closets with linen (same for old perfume bottles). It gives your linen a nice scent. You can even put old bottles of your favourite perfumes old bottles between your scarfs. Well but i am digressing, i won't purchase the full size product for this one. However, scents are such a objective thing, that i think its always worth it to give it a sniff yourself. (full size product 31,80 EUR for 100ml)

Which samples have you used recently? Have you tried any of the shown products? What was your experience? Let me know in the comments.

Sample Saturday: Avènè, Clinique, Dermatologica

Small part of my sample collection

If you are like me, regular shopping for beauty products, you might have a similar issue. You get this nice little samples, you are exited about them, and then they vanish into the nooks and cranies of your cosmetics closet. Or maybe you are better than me and use them up directly and do not make a mess out of your closet. In that case, congratulations, you are better than me.

In general i loooove samples since it gives you the chance to decently try a product at home in its intended way (to put face moisturiser on your hands can just tell you so much, but there is no way in hell i put something out of a tester onto my face in the middle of a store). Also, it gives you the possibility to test if you are allergic to it or show unwanted reactions. If you are like me, regular shopping for beauty products, you might have a similar issue. You get this nice little samples, you are exited about them, and then they vanish into the nooks and cranies of your cosmetics closet. Or maybe you are better than me and use them up directly and do not make a mess out of your closet. In that case, congratulations, you are better than me.

Now there are samples i use pretty much right away. I am that lucky to have an amazing pharmacy which actually usually refuses to sell me anything before they haven't stuffed me before with samples so i can try if its right for me (bless them).

Any way, in an effort to finally use all the samples i have and reduce the mess i thought i introduce to you Sample Saturday. From now on i will present to you every Saturday a few samples, a review of the product and if i will repurchase them or not. (Added bonus, i can review more for you guys)

So lets get started with these 3 samples:

Avènè Micellair Water, Clinique Superdefense moisturiser, Dermatologica daily microfoliant

I have to admit, i am starting with the 3 samples which i was anyway super eager to try. In fact, one of them is already empty.

I received the Avènè Micellar water from said favourite pharmacy. It was a great sample size since it really lasted me a week and therefore i could really figure out the effects of it. What shall i say, i am a fan. I loooove this product. I am only unsure if i should try the La Roche Posay Micellar water first before i make my decision but so far there is really zero negative points to the Avènè one. I use it to get my make up off or sometimes as well in the morning. It combines well with a washing gel, but less good with a scrub. When i used this water after a scrub, my skin turned red. I guess scrubs in general clean well enough and do not really require a second cleaner afterwards. I can say that this water removes my make up really well and leaves my skin super soft. So a definite full size purchase.(around 10 euro for 200ml)

 The Clinique Superdefense SPF20 moisturiser i got in a magazine and was exited to try it. I used it after a scrub since it is actually for dry skin and i do not have dry skin whatsoever. However, it was beautiful moisturising and made my skin feel really smooth. I love that it has SPF 20. Never to much protection for your skin, as far as i am concerned. Will i purchase the full size version? Not sure, there is nothing really negative about this product, it however also did not do miracles on my skin. I think compared to my other favourite moisturisers, it really does not make a huge enough difference to justify the price for me. However, i would love to try a sample actually made for my skin type and i am also aware that i just got 3 uses out of this sample, so the long term effects might be better.(full size product retails at 52 EUR)

The dermatologica daily microfoliant i received after a skin consultation in a Douglas in Germany. I got in total 4 of this samples and each of them is good for at least 3 uses, therefore i really got the chance to test it. This is an exfoliant based on enzymes and Salicyl acid rather then scrubbing particles. It is based on rice extracts and contains papaya, salicyl acid and rice enzymes. It also contains green thee and oat extracts to calm the skin. Dermatologica products come with a price tag but i have to say they are sometimes worth it. I think i never felt my skin so clean. I do not think i would really use it every day since it seemed to be rather intense, however i would love to use this 2-3 times per week. It comes in a powder form which is mixed with water and then applied to the face (for sure nice to travel with since it does go in the hand luggage and weights less) Will i purchase the full size? I would love to. It will go on my wish list and i might purchase it after my London shopping for which i am saving right now. (full size product retails at 66EUR)

So that concludes the first Sample Saturday. If you would like to see more of this feature, let me know. Did you have any great samples lately or do you have any full size version of the displayed samples? Let me know your opinion.