Monday, April 9, 2012

Sircle Samples

I recently learned of a brand new sample site called Sircle Samples.  It seems to be mostly focused on beauty samples like many others, but this one is quite different - it's free!  Basically, you earn points by completing surveys and doing other activities (it is still very new and in beta testing, so I'm sure more ways to earn points are on the way) and you are awarded points for these activities.

Then, you use your points to buy samples.  Different samples pop up throughout the day, and I've seen everything from eyeshadow to lipgloss to makeup brushes and a headband.  Currently, each company is only offering a few samples at a time, so you do want to check back sporadically throughout the day to try to catch a good one! So far, I've scored three samples, and two of them arrived today!

RAW Color Makeup Brush set. This includes a maximum coverage foundation brush, a concealer brush, and a retractable multi tasking brush.  This set seems to retail for approximately $40.
 
I have never had a maximum coverage foundation brush, and this one looks nice.  It is soft, and the brush seems to be of a good quality, and well made.  The concealer brush is nice, as well.  The retractable brush will be handy - it's soft and it is about the size of a lipstick when rolled down and capped.  It will be great to keep in my bag for powder or blush touchups.

I recently lost my entire brush collection, so these will be very useful for me.  They are very decent brushes, and I got them for free. Can't complain about that!

The other sample I've received from them is an L Erickson Sassy Bow headband.  I work in healthcare, so I keep my hair tied back most of the time. I like headbands to liven things up and to keep my flyaways  at bay.  L Erickson headbands seem to retail pretty consistently at $24. This one is really cute! It's a chocolate brown color, and the fabric is very nice - silky smooth satin.
The bow isn't too big or garish in person. I love this little headband!


So far, I have only good things to say about Sircle Samples!  If you want to earn samples, go ahead and sign up by clicking here.   That is my referral link - using it will both get me bonus points and link us as friends. Keep in mind that they are brand new and beta testing, so the site is very glitchy...but if you're patient, you can get some awesome things.