Questions about Pigment Samples?

[eco]

Re: Pigment Samples?

I've been buying mac for almost 3 years now, and know the ma's by name. usually the manager or the former manager (who recently got married and cut down her hours) help me... and I have never once been offered a sample. And I buy basically everything except mascara and nailpolish! There have been times when I've hemmed and hawed over which moisterizer or foundation to choose, and still., I never get "let me make you a little sample so you can try it" never!

I have also never seen them make a sample for another customer either.

I spend a lot of money on mac, and sometimes I feel a bit dissapointed that they do not make it a practice to offer a sample every now and then to regular customers at all their locations. I'll be in macy's looking around cosmetics and the clinque ladies are always offering me samples as I walk by-- and I've never bought anything there, I always just browse all the MU!

 

[Karyn]

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My Mac MA was always generous with samples, and even volunteered to give me samples of 2 pigments. They were so generous, that I gave some of each to my daughter and since then have bought several more!

 

[Randy Rose]

Re: Pigment Samples?

My MAs are always very generous with samples. I have pretty good relationships with the girls at the stand-alone store at which I shop, so that's no surprise, but I was very impressed today. I just recently got my Pro card, and I stopped by the counter at which I used to shop a lot, said Hi, and chatted for a while. I mentioned how sad I was that I wouldn't be able to shop there anymore because I was a Pro member now, but I'd still be by to see new things and play (they're five minutes away, the nearest freestanding is like an hour) with them. I asked for samples of three of the new rushmetal pigments and they gave me very generous samples. I love my MAs!

 

[MariahGem]

Samples of pigments?

So I am new to MAC products (not new to high end makeup though)

and it seems like a lot of people are getting free samples (big samples!!) of pigments!

Is there a special way you have to ask? Do you have to buy something first? What special handshake do I have to learn to get my hands on some of these!!

 

[Janice]

Re: Samples of pigments?

This should be helpful:

http://specktra.net/f188/mac-stores-...igments-73048/

 

[cipelica]

Ok, if I got it right...when I buy something at a PRO store (spend arround 150$) (I will go there) I can ask for some Pigment samples? How much can I get (one, two)?
They are for free?
Do they come in that litte jars?

 

[Shaquille]

Yes you can.. yes, they are for free.. and yes, they come in little jars..
Well whenever I go to MAC and spend a lot, the maximum I get is two (the colors I REALLY think of getting).. just use your common sense.. Would you try on 5 different pigments all at once..? HTH

 

[cipelica]

How much money do I need to spend in a MAC store before I can ask for a sample?
I suppose I can not buy just one mascara? (That would be ridiculous or….not???)

 

[jsky83]

pigment samples

I did a search for pigment samples but couldn't find an answer to my question. How do I go about getting samples of pigments? When making a purchase can I just ask for a sample of one I want? There are a few I would like to try but I know I will never use a full jar of most of them. Are samples free like at Sephora or do they charge? Also do they do samples at Nordstrom or Macy's counters or only at MAC stores? Thanks in advance for the help!

 

[panda0410]

Re: pigment samples

Sometimes MAs will give pigment samples with purchases, and of course you are free to ask. I would try and make a purchase that justifies it though

Otherwise try the Clearance Bin here - we have a number of good sellers of samples that you can try if you arent interested in a full sized jar

 

[MAC_Whore]

Re: pigment samples

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsky83 I did a search for pigment samples but couldn't find an answer to my question. How do I go about getting samples of pigments? When making a purchase can I just ask for a sample of one I want? There are a few I would like to try but I know I will never use a full jar of most of them. Are samples free like at Sephora or do they charge? Also do they do samples at Nordstrom or Macy's counters or only at MAC stores? Thanks in advance for the help!

I merged this post with an existing thread on the topic. An advanced search with 'Pigment' in the title field brought up the existing thread.

 

[jsky83]

Thanks!

Oh and I will for sure be checking out the Clearance bin when I get to 20 posts! I have tons of barely used or brand new stuff from other brands to swap for mac. Gotta feed my new obsession. haha