- Julep's Rock Star Hand Creme (full size): with a formula containing shea butter, glycerin, coconut oil, and vitamin E, I liked this quite a bit. I've got some other hand creams I need to work my way through, but I'd repurchase.
- DHC Head Oil (foil sample): my favorite way to remove product buildup from my hair. Think of it as oil cleansing for the hair, because that's exactly what it is. Full review here.
- Marcelle Energizing Hydra-C Energizing Hydrating Gel (deluxe sample): loved it, even cut open to tube to get the last drops, which were quite a few. Note to self, don't throw out sample tubes without cutting them open and extracting contents first.
- Sephora Express Nail Polish Remover (full size): good stuff, even takes off glitter polish without much of a fight. Already have another bottle.
- Supergoop Eye Cream (deluxe sample): I liked that this eye cream has spf, as so few seem to. Other than that, I'd say it's average. I cut open this tube as well, lots still inside that I could not squeeze out for the life of me.
- Julep Freedom Top Coat: I'm a fan, although it's frustrating that it thickens to the point of non-usage before I finish a bottle. I have that problem with Seche Vite as well.
- Number 4 Super Comb Prep & Protect (deluxe sample): I've yet to meet at Number 4 product I haven't liked, and this one is no exception. I just received another from Birchbox, so the timing is perfect.
- Number 4 Clarifying Shampoo (deluxe sample): A little goes a long way, and it does the job. Very nice.
- Nuxe Body 24 HR Moisturizing Body Lotion (foil sample): quite luxurious feeling, I'm keeping this on my wish list.
- YSL Cherry My Cherie Volupte Tint-in-Oil (foil sample): also on my wish list, perhaps I'll treat myself during Sephora's next Friends and Family sale. Full review here.
- Le Metier de Beaute Revitalizing Anti-Aging Day Cream:Very nice, but hard to tell much based on the few uses available from the foil. Pricey. I can say all the skincare items I've tried from LMdB have been top notch.
- Le Metier de Beaute Revitalizing Anti-Aging Night Cream: Ditto.
- Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation (foil sample): I think the shade wasn't quite right for me, but I'm drawing a blank on this one.
- Boscia Detoxifying Black Cleanser (foil sample): I like, but don't love. Wish the warming sensation lasted more than a nano-second.
- Golden Girl Gradual Tan (deluxe sample): only enough for one application, so hard to form a solid impression.
- First Aid Beauty Deep Cleanser with Red Clay (deluxe sample): love this stuff, full review here.
- Bloody Orange by Alice & Peter (spray vial sample): loved the concept of this perfume, but the lasting power was disappointing. Full review here.
- Palmetto Derma Collagen Booster & Restoration Serum: I liked this slightly thicker than water clear serum a lot. The bottle lasted 3 months, and I'd consider purchasing.
Now for the items that got tossed after one use:
- Dr. Jart+ Night Beauty Balm: No, just no. Full review here.
- L'Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Intenza Mascara: clumpy under performer that also flaked.
Whew, that was a lot!
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