MAC's policy on samples? Getting samples at MAC?

[martygreene]

When the select SPF15 foundation first came out, there were tiny sample bottles of it that looked like miniature versions of the full size bottle. I was excited, thought that MAC had gone and made formal samples of things, but I haven't seen them since.

 

[user4]

i've never had a problem getting pigment samples from the store i go to... the only thing is that some of the MAs are really generous and have given me like half of the little jar and some will give me like the smallest tiniest sample, but i've never been told "no"

 

[Susan]

I just asked for a single piggie sample with a $150+ stand-alone store purchase and was turned down. She said they don't do pigment samples anymore, yet you know other stores do. I almost never ask, but had received one at that store previously.

 

[HotPinkHeels]

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Originally Posted by PhonyBaloney500 Can't people just write down the ingredients or look it up online lol? Kinda unfair of them to turn around and sue.

totally agree...unfortunately one or two crazy people spoil it for everyone

 

[jess98765]

I think i'm missing out so much on the world of pigments. In New Zealand (where i live), we don't stock pigments!! **gasp in shock**. That's why i have to buy tiny little samples off others on Ebay or something which costs me so much more due to shipping and handling fees etc.... such a pain! If only we had pigments here- even samples for that matter

 

[Sushi_Flower]

Read a review on MUA where a girl said she got a sample of Moistureblend foundation..i'm thinking of trying this out and a sample would be very usefull but i find it strange that a MA would make a sample of a compact foundation! I'm pretty sure my counter would say no and i wouldn't blame them, it'd ruin the tester.

 

[Pink_Pixie]

MAC Samples

How do you all get samples? Do you ask for specific things? How do you ask?
TIA!

 

[user2]

If you have a nice MA...just ask!
I even had one MA who asked me if I wanted samples.......ummm.......yes!!!

He gave me three!!! * woot *

 

[Pink_Pixie]

I dont really know the MAs....

 

[Pink_minx]

Well just act like you dont know about that product...be like "hmm what is this for, do you think I can get a lil sample?" I dont know I never done it before but it wont hurt to ask!

 

[Locke]

I'm such a wimp, I'm always afraid to ask

Maybe next time

 

[allan_willb]

I love samples...esp PIGMENT samples...one time they gave me about 6 i was stoked!

 

[pushhupsindrag]

when i aks for samples i always get somebody rude who is like um no and im like well yeah she just got one and she spent $20 and i spent $200 and i dont get one? so i gave up.

 

[Pink_Pixie]

allan: how did u ask?if u remember that is

 

[litlaur]

It seems like it's probably easier to get skin product samples. If this is the case, tell the MA you want to make sure the product won't break you out, or (in the case of foundation/concealer...) you want to make sure it's the right color for you and check it in different light.

If you want something like a pigment sample, I don't really know. Just ask nicely I guess. Maybe tell the MA you're not sure if the color would work well for you or that you want to try it with colors you have at home.

 

[allan_willb]

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Originally Posted by Pink_Pixie allan: how did u ask?if u remember that is

I pretty much know every single MA that works at our local Macy's MAC Counter.So they usually just ask me.But if they don't then I ask because they know I make them money.Same thing with the postcards.I ask for some and they go how much do you want and I'm like 10!!!!Hahahah!

 

[anuy]

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Originally Posted by allan_willb I pretty much know every single MA that works at our local Macy's MAC Counter.So they usually just ask me.But if they don't then I ask because they know I make them money.Same thing with the postcards.I ask for some and they go how much do you want and I'm like 10!!!!Hahahah!

i thought MACY's didn't sell pigments? only the LE ones?

 

[user2]

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Originally Posted by litlaur If you want something like a pigment sample, I don't really know. Just ask nicely I guess. Maybe tell the MA you're not sure if the color would work well for you or that you want to try it with colors you have at home.

I know that earlier in my MAC era

I had a hard time getting pigment samples because they told me that I could try them on at the store and see if I like them....

 

[User34]

I usually ask for paint samples and of the skin products. I find that they are nicer at the mac stores then counters. I'm still afraid to ask for pigment samples. =/

 

[litlaur]

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Originally Posted by VuittonVictim I know that earlier in my MAC era I had a hard time getting pigment samples because they told me that I could try them on at the store and see if I like them....

lol @ MAC era

Yeah, I'm sure that happens a lot. I really didn't know what advice to give, as I've never asked for pigment samples. But if the MA is friendly, it wouldn't hurt.