Some of these places offer free full-size beauty products, but most offer sample-size products.
Free beauty samples are also great because:
read: 100 free makeup samples by mail
- sample products are small enough to travel with. so they save you money buying small, travel-sized beauty products when you’re on the go.
- If you keep getting a constant influx of samples, you won’t need to buy more beauty products. —you can simply select a product from your sample item inventory.
So, whether you’re looking for hand cream or mascara, here are 45 places to find free beauty products.
try to pinch me
Now before we get to the list, let me mention that I am pinched and why you should sign up. pinchme is basically a free sample site that sends you a box of free samples on a monthly basis. They have all kinds of products too. you can choose the kind of stuff you want from the list of available samples.
And yes, of course, they also have samples of beauty products. you just have to register for free and request your sample box. it will be mailed to you within a few days.
You can get your free sample box here.
If you sign up for a giveaway site, I suggest you sign up for pinchme. I received so many amazing sample boxes from them, from food and snacks to health and beauty products. you can read my pinchme review here for a detailed list of things I’ve gotten so far.
note
Before I get to the list, let me mention an important footnote. Since giving away samples is a marketing strategy for brands, they often change how and what specifically they give away. therefore, while at the time of writing this list all links were working and all products mentioned were given away as samples, by the time you read this they may have changed. maybe the company is giving a free sample of another product, or the requirement has changed.
Whatever the case, you can always browse the company’s website to find current free samples. so if the link takes you to a page that doesn’t offer the mentioned sample, look for a sample of another product on the same site.
how do you get free samples of beauty products?
These are some of the best beauty shops and brands giving away beauty samples.
a. cosmetic brands
If you want free cosmetics without taking surveys and by mail, this is your best option.
Cosmetic brands like to keep their customers happy, and what better way to do that than by offering free stuff?
everyone loves free stuff, which is why these brands offer free samples or even free full-size beauty products to their customers.
With most of these brands, you will need to purchase something to receive the free products.
but, if you need to buy something anyway, then it’s a great way to get some complimentary products.
Check out these brands offering free beauty products.
1. Aveda
aveda is one of the most generous brands when it comes to gifts. the brand hands out many samples in person at its beauty counters, so don’t be afraid to ask!
plus, aveda is offering a free 20-minute custom face and full makeup application at participating stores.
and the brand is equally generous with its online customers. aveda offers a variety of free sample offers, which you can find here.
These offers change frequently, so be sure to check back often!
For example, currently, if you sign up for emails from the brand, you receive a free welcome gift when you make your first purchase of $30 or more. and you get access to promotions and exclusive offers.
2. smash box
smashbox sells a wide variety of makeup products, from foundations to eyeliners. and you can find many free things that the brand offers.
You can get a free sample of the company’s Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation and Pore Minimizing Photo Finish Foundation here.
But that’s not all!
smashbox also offers limited deals and other daily deals on this page. on this page, at the time of this writing, smashbox is offering a free deluxe sample of its legendary mini lips, when you spend $40.
then head over to smashbox.com to get some free stuff.
3. kiehl’s
kiehl’s offers a variety of skin and hair care products, from anti-aging creams to facial cleansers. So if you need to stock up on some skin or hair care products, shop at Kiehl’s and you’ll get three free samples with your purchase.
That’s a pretty generous deal!
And best of all, you can select the three samples you receive, from a wide range of products on this page: body wash, toner, moisturizer, anti-aging serum, and hair treatments are just a few of the free products. for sale at kiehl’s.
4. elvish cosmetics
elf offers makeup and skincare products, ranging from lip glosses to cleansers.
Through the site, you can get free beauty products, usually when you spend a certain amount.
These offers change frequently, but at the time of this writing, you can get a free download & flutter gift valued at $14, when you spend $10 – check the offer here.
5. this praise
estee lauder offers a pretty generous selection of free beauty samples and full size products.
simply visit this page and select the samples you want.
From eye creams to lipsticks, Estee Lauder offers a wide variety of free samples.
However, you must create an account on the site to take advantage of these free beauty products.
6. skincare chosen by paula
paula’s choice skincare is a skincare brand that produces fragrance-free products that are scientifically proven to be effective.
From clay masks to anti-aging serums, you can find a host of great products on the site. but best of all, the site allows you to add three free samples to your order when you make a purchase.
and you can choose the three products you want, among a wide variety of items, such as facial cream for men, toner, make-up remover, exfoliant and stain removal treatments.
choose your products here.
7. lancome
lancôme is a popular skincare and makeup brand offering products ranging from eye creams to mascaras.
The brand is pretty generous when it comes to samples. lancôme has a free samples page which, at the time of this writing, offers six free products.
then take a look at what’s on offer here.
8. clinic
clinique is another brand that offers free stuff both in person and online. visit any clinique beauty counter and ask to try some of their products.
most of the staff behind the counter will be happy to give you some free samples.
If you’re shopping online, be sure to take advantage of the free sample offer.
clinique allows you to claim one free deluxe sample per order.
9. mac cosmetics
mac cosmetics is one of the most famous makeup brands in the world. when you order something on the mac cosmetics website, you get a free sample.
and you can get a free sample with every order you place on the site.
shipping is also free!
10. ren clean skin care
ren clean skincare sells a variety of skin care products, from body creams to face masks.
If you order something from the site, you can select two free samples and currently get 10% off your first order with the site.
b. pharmacies/department stores
Stores will do their best to attract more customers and make their current customers happy.
and, one of the ways that stores keep their customers loyal and satisfied is by offering them free stuff.
That’s why so many department stores, pharmacies, and other retailers that sell cosmetics offer free products.
visit some of these stores for some free beauty products.
11. zip code
sephora is another pretty generous beauty brand. If you visit any sephora store, you can get up to three free beauty samples!
The brand also offers free makeovers and makeup tips.
Tip: Tell the staff member you speak to that you’d like to try some new products, and you’ll be more likely to get a sample. That’s because, according to former Sephora employees, the brand likes when you take samples of products you haven’t used before and want to try, as it could lead you to buy that product in the future.
and sephora is just as generous online!
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sephora allows you to choose three products from its extensive collection of products.
products like perfumes, moisturizers and scrubs are offered, so check out the free samples page here.
12. last
ulta allows you to add a free sample to any online purchase. So if you need to stock up on something like shampoo or moisturizer anyway, why not get some free products with your purchase?
on the site, you can choose one of the following:
- fragrance swatch
- skin care swatch
- variety swatch
then choose the option you want here and you’ll get your sample, which usually includes a few products.
13. resume
You can get a free deluxe sample of cvs when you add $15 or more worth of beauty products to your cart.
The articles that cvs considers beauty products are those of the following categories:
- cosmetics
- fragrances
- hair accessories
- hair appliances
- hair care
- hair color
- healthy skin care
- skin care
free products offered vary, but currently you can get a free mua makeup academy lip scrub or selma hayek tint liquid lipstick.
then if you need to buy your shampoo and conditioner anyway, you’ll get another full size product of your choice for free!
You must be a member of Extracare Beauty Club to be eligible for this offer. but since this program offers special offers and coupons to program members, it’s definitely worth joining anyway.
14. nordstrom
if you visit any nordstrom beauty counter, you can get free product samples.
Whether it’s a lipstick or a face mask, the company offers miniature sizes of many of the beauty products; all you need to do is ask.
and if you prefer to shop online, you can get some free beauty products on the nordstrom website. you can add up to three free samples to your order at checkout.
15. target sample point
At the destination sample location, the store is giving away a variety of free products and offers a range of other money-saving deals.
Sometimes the samples offered are beauty products, so it’s always work to take a look.
update: target no longer runs target’s sample spot program.
c. free websites
Free websites are truly an invaluable resource for finding free beauty products. These websites often have a cosmetics section, where you can find all kinds of free beauty products from brands big and small.
And best of all, unlike beauty brands and stores, you don’t have to buy anything to get your hands on these free products.
These sites compile lists of free products and let you know how to claim them.
Just bookmark these pages and keep checking back for new offers.
16. go free
go freebies rounds up some of the best free deals from around the web and puts them all in one convenient list.
the site offers free samples of beauty products and full size products, from some of the major brands like nivea and lancôme.
17. free mania
at free mania, you can find a wide variety of free beauty products from well-known brands, such as aveda, l’oréal, garnier, and lancôme.
The site is updated frequently, so be sure to visit the cosmetics page often for new offers.
18. my free product samples
my free product samples is a great resource for free beauty products.
The site has a section just for beauty samples, where you can find free products from brands like Cover Girl, Maybelline, and Vaseline.
check out the free beauty products page here.
19. all free samples
all free samples is another website with a section dedicated to free beauty products.
the website provides you with a list of free samples of cosmetics from well-known brands, such as l’oréal, mac and cover girl.
check out the beauty sample offers here.
20. freaky freddie’s free fun house
Get some free samples and full size products at freaky freddie’s free funhouse.
The site compiles a list of great free product opportunities within its beauty section.
then check this page to see what products you can get for free.
21. hunt4gifts
hunt4freebies collects free samples and full-size products, including beauty products.
In the beauty section of the site, you can find free sample opportunities for brands like L’Oréal, Yves Saint Laurent, and Medical Formula.
22. free material search engine
free stuff finder is another great free website for beauty products.
The site has three sections for beauty gifts, including:
- skin care products
- hair products
- makeup
on these pages you can find free cosmetic products from brands like garnier, tresemmé, maybelline and rimmel.
d. product review sites
One of the main ways that beauty brands increase the visibility of their products is through reviews.
Brands know that people trust peer reviews.
For example, if a friend or blogger tells you a product is great, you’re more likely to try it than if someone in an ad for the product tells you it’s great.
And best of all, to get customer feedback, brands are willing to offer free products!
Most of the time, you’ll need your own blog, or at least an online platform, where you can post your reviews.
23. bzzagent
bzzagent is a word of mouth product marketing website. basically, it sends free products, including beauty products, for me to review.
When you join the site, you must complete a short survey; this is so the site can match you with the right product campaigns.
the site sends campaign invitations by email.
once the site has associated you with a campaign, a free product will be sent to you for review.
You can post your review on your blog. but if you don’t have a blog, many campaigns allow you to share your review on other platforms, like facebook.
24. bragging
update: no longer available!
swagabble is another product promotion website that allows you to try out products, including beauty products, for free.
the website connects brands that are launching new products with people who want to try new items and are willing to provide feedback and reviews.
Using the site to get free beauty products is simple. simply tell the site which products and categories interest you. you can do it easily: just search for the products in the health and beauty section, and then click the “want” button next to the item.
Once you have registered and informed the site of your preferences, products will be assigned to you and an email invitation will be sent to you.
the site suggests that you accept their invitation as soon as possible, as samples are limited. Once you’ve accepted the invitation, you’ll receive your free beauty sample within a week or two from the date it’s shipped.
then you will have to write a review.
The best thing about swagabble is that you don’t need to have a blog: post your review through the swagabble platform. however, the company likes it when you share your review through social media.
25. face 360
smiley 360 is another website that sends you free products in exchange for reviews.
This website works a little differently than the others: the free product review opportunities are called “missions” on the site. and, to be eligible to complete a mission, you must earn a certain amount of points.
You can earn points by completing your profile, updating it, completing surveys, and being an active member of the site’s community.
Once you start earning points, the site will email you product review opportunities.
You don’t need to have a blog. but the site likes that you share your opinions about the product through social networks.
26. blogging moms
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bloggy moms is another blogger review program that offers free stuff in exchange for reviews.
As the name of the site suggests, you must have your own blog to be eligible for product review opportunities.
you also need a facebook account.
27. she speaks
she talks is a platform for women where you can read blogs, share reviews, read opinions and of course get access to product review opportunities.
Joining the site is quite easy: you just need to fill in your basic information and answer a few questions so the site can find you the right products.
28. tomoson
On tomoson, companies post the products they want reviews on, along with a list of requirements.
Then you can simply scroll through the site’s list of health and beauty products and request a review of the products you’re interested in.
once you have been approved and received the product, you will need to write a review on it. some companies will want you to post on their blog, while others will just want a mention on social media.
s. other places to get free beauty products
In addition to beauty brands, stores, and review sites, there are also other ways you can get your hands on beauty products that you may not have considered.
29. social networks
following your favorite beauty brands on social networking sites like facebook and twitter is a great way to score some free products.
many brands offer free gifts through their social media accounts, as well as coupons and exclusive offers.
So, think about your favorite brands and consider following their social media accounts.
30. write to companies
Did you know you can get free beauty products from companies (no purchase required) just by asking? it’s true.
In 2006, Tom Locke conducted what he called the “$39 experiment.” For this experiment, Locke wrote to 100 companies asking for stamps; this cost him only $0.39 for the stamps.
He ended up with $272.93 worth of free stuff!
and, ten years later, this trick still works!
Start by compiling a list of beauty brands you like. then write a letter.
the letter must:
- Indicate how much of a fan you are of their products.
- Indicate your personal experience with the company’s products in the past, e.g. “Whenever I use your mascara I get compliments on my lashes”
- States that you are a loyal customer and would like to try more of the brand’s products.
If you don’t want to send letters, you can email companies. but letters usually suggest to a brand that you value their products enough to take the time to write them a letter.
so you’ll generally have more success sending a letter than an email.
You won’t get free products from every company you write to, but you will from many of them.
31. beauty/cosmetic test panels
Did you know that beauty companies use consumers to test new products?
it’s true: brands like l’oréal need to get feedback from real consumers who actually use their products.
This feedback helps beauty product brands improve their products. check out our post on beauty product test panels.
f. current offers of free beauty products
Here are some beauty products and samples that you can currently get for free!
32. garnier fructis brazilian straight hair care products
you can get a free garnier fructis brazilian smooth haircare shampoo and conditioner, as well as a sample of the treatment.
all you need to do is fill out the form on this page and you will receive your free products. the form is simple: all you need to enter are details like your name and address.
33. l’oréal advanced hair care products
get a free sample of l’oréal’s advanced hair care range.
simply visit this page, select your hair type and then follow the instructions, and you’ll get a free hair care product!
34. nivea men cream
nivea is one of the most popular skincare brands in the world. and you can currently get a free sample of nivea men’s cream.
Simply visit this page and fill out the form to request your free sample. you just need to enter simple details, like your name and email address.
35. water + skincare
aqua + skincare offers free samples of its products through facebook.
all you need to do is visit the brand’s facebook page and go to the sample request section, which you can find here, and then fill out the free sample registration form.
36. l’oréal age perfect moisturizing skincare
if you’re looking for some free anti-aging products, consider requesting a free sample of a product from the l’oréal age perfect hydra-nutrition skincare range.
simply visit this page and follow the instructions to get a free l’oréal beauty product.
37. sample of immortelle divine cream
Get a free sample of immortelle divine cream, the brand’s best-selling anti-aging cream, by visiting this page.
click the link above then enter your email address to get a free deluxe sample of the cream.
38. gaia earthworks dermal mask
update: At the time of this update, your website no longer exists!
gaia earthworks offers free samples of their skin mask, which contains bentonite clay and is great for clearing pores.
To obtain a free sample of the Gaia Earthworks Dermal Mask, please visit this page and complete the form to the right.
39. state-of-the-art skin care
try the Ūth spawn system for free here.
This three-step skincare system includes a facial cleanser, rejuvenating cream, and moisturizer.
all you need to do to request your free sample is fill out the form.
40. perfect hd30 wrinkle removal system.
get a free sample of the perfection hd-30 wrinkle removal system.
simply fill out the form on this page and the brand will mail you the skincare system at no cost.
and if you like the free samples you get and decide to buy the product, you’ll get $85 worth of free stuff!
41. nautical blue masculine fragrance
If you’d like a free fragrance sample, check out this offer from nautica.
To get a free sample of navy blue for men, fill out the form on this page.
all you need to do is enter details like your mobile number and address.
42. nivea shower body lotion
get a free sample of nivea shower body lotion here.
you can choose the cocoa butter body lotion for the shower or the nourishing body lotion for the shower. so visit the page above and select the product you want to try.
43. rimix cosmetics
you can get bottles of beauty products from the makeup brand rimix cosmetics for free!
you can choose between primer, bb cream or foundation. all you need to do is select the color you want and the product will be delivered right to your doorstep.
however, it is important to note that you must pay for shipping.
check the brand’s free products here.
44. pca skin sheer tint broad spectrum spf 45
if you have an instagram account you can get a free sample of pca skin sheer tint broad spectrum spf 45.
To be eligible for this free product, you must:
- take a selfie outdoors
- upload the selfie to your instagram account
- in the caption, tell the brand how you stay prepared for the selfies without sacrificing protection.
- use the tag #sunworthyselfie and @pcaskin
45. mineral hygiene base
new customers can get two free samples of mineral hygiene foundation.
all you need to do is visit this page, tell them your skin tone, and then fill in a few details about yourself.
the end result
why pay for beauty products when you can get them for free?
Be sure to visit some of these places and you can get lots of free stuff!
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