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How to Test Cosmetics for Free

When you use cosmetics it's important to know which brands and colors work with your skin tone. Some cosmetics may cause allergic skin reactions, so testing cosmetics before you buy them is often a good idea. Unfortunately you can't open a tube of lipstick in the grocery store to test the color, but there are a number of ways you can test cosmetics absolutely free.

Things You'll Need

Mary Kay consultant
Avon consultant

Instructions

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  Visit your local department store makeup counter, and ask the clerk about their free makeovers. Free makeup counter makeovers allow customers to test out products and colors before buying them.
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  Browse through grocery and department store displays for free samples. Free samples allow customers to test out brand new cosmetics before they even hit the market.
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  Contact your local Mary Kay representative and ask to host a Mary Kay party. Mary Kay party hostesses earn free cosmetics and credit just for having a party, and you can get a free makeover.
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  Ask an Avon representative for samples of cosmetics in the latest catalog. Avon representatives often keep samples on hand to give to potential clients.
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  Consider becoming a consultant for a company like Avon or Mary Kay. Being a consultant allows you to earn free products to test for the company. A consultant who trusts and believes in the product will be most successful selling the product.
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  Visit major cosmetics websites to see if they are offering free trials or sample coupons. You can occasionally download and print coupons or fill out questionnaires on the website to receive free samples to test.
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  Check out freebie websites for links to all of the latest samples, freebies and giveaways. Often they have offers for cosmetics samples you can send for.

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