Sample Society: December 2012

Hi all, sorry I've been missing a few posts. Last month, the box was really unmotivating. The only thing that was useful was the L'Occitane deluxe sample. It was the one for dry skin. The lipstick was a terrible color on my lips (although moisturizing). I took pictures, but there is absolutely no motivation to post them.

This month's is better. I don't have enough time to do a full review and all, but at least you can see what's in the box!

EDIT: Tried the Philosophy 3 in one shampoo-body wash- something else thing. It does cleanse hair and is gentle. There's not really much lathering. Nothing too interesting scent wise. This is a good travel product. Not necessarily something I'd want to make a staple.

They included Hanskin. Can't remember if I've reviewed it (Edit: I have, HERE), but the one in the box (two on the left) looked strangely familiar so I dug through my stash. Yep, a very similar looking Hanskin BB cream sample (Mine from a while back is on the right)!

The thing I love most about Hanskin is that they have a pointed applicator. It just looks like it dispenses cleaner.

The one I've had is on the left, and the one in the box is on the right.

The eye creme is in an eyedropper looking bottle. It comes out more like a serum, and has shimmer o_O

A bit excited to try this out.

It looks like you're supposed to cut the top off or something, but actually there's already an opening near the tip. It acts as an applicator.

I've liked Vapour since the lipstick I got in my Birchbox. When I tried applying it... it all squirted out the back. It seems like it's strawberry flavored? Not a 100% fan of the product.

BB Cream Battle: Dr. Jart+ vs Hanskin

Dr. Jart+ and Hanskin are both big brands for BB cream, so of course I have to sample them.

Overall, Hanskin is more runny than Dr. Jart+. Dr. Jart+, while thick, has much less drying texture than BRTC.

Dr. Jart+


1. Black Label- Looks like the fullest coverage of all 4. Covers 4/5 of scars
2. Water Fuse- Goes on feeling like water, very thin coverage. Good for evening skin tones.
3. Silver Label- Good coverage as well. Little bit less than 4/5 of scars.

Hanskin

4. Super Light Touch BB- Looks like the most even color finish. It may be related to the color, but this one really shows up the flaky parts of my skin.
5. Mineral Magic BB- This is akin to Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse. Very thin coverage, good for evening out skin. Non drying.

My favorite of these is probably Dr.Jart+ Silver label?...It's a close call.