Showing posts with label #SampleRoomPH. Show all posts
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Monday, February 28, 2022

Sample Room #SelfCareSelfLove Haul

My 35th Sample Room order is all about self care and self love. These pampering treats are such welcome additions to my beauty arsenal!

 
At Sample Room, you can check out a maximum of 3 items per transaction.
 
Moist Diane Extra Damage Repair Shampoo & Treatment
This sample came as 5 pieces of 10ml + 10ml shampoo and treatment, which was quite generous. I love the scent, and it does make my hair feel softer vs my usual hair care products.  
 
Collagen By Watsons Booster Essence
As long as it has collagen, sign me up! This product uses Collume, a biodesigned vegan collagen that is 20x more powerful than traditional marine collagen. Interesting! This can also be used in 2 ways: as pre-essence or as booster. I used this as soon as I received it. Looking forward to good results. 😉
 
Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
Just perfect for my every dry and ragged cuticles.
 
I got all these for FREE and just paid shipping (PHP 100), super sulit because the Collagen by Watsons Booster Essence alone costs PHP 599! Visit https://www.sampleroom.ph to learn more. 💋
 
Love,
Helen

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Monday, January 6, 2020

Sample Room Haul: TruLife, The Body Shop, and Vaseline

I've been shopping free samples at Sample Room for 7 years now! 🛍️ Sample Room is for everyone, not just bloggers. Everyone who signs up get 100 points, which they can use to shop for free samples. Just pay a minimal amount for shipping!

This is my latest haul from Sample Room! ✨ It's so worth it, as always.


Trulife Collagen plus Vitamins (SRP: P180/bottle)

Big part of why I was too excited to receive my Sample Room order was because of this collagen drink. It's my first time to try one, as I've only tried tablets and powder before. (Backread all my collagen-related posts here.) The taste reminded me of vitamin syrups I took as a kid. This one's tart, sweet, still with a slight fishy smell but very tolerable. It contains 0g sugar. At P180/bottle, it is expensive so I expected it to work wonders... And it did! I cannot believe it. I usually have bad sleep like I'd sleep for 4 hours and wake up to pee, but when I took this before sleeping, I had great sleep. My skin also felt so soft when I woke up. It's not even psychological effect. I'm currently stalking TruLife on Beautymnl, Shopee, and Lazada to see where I could get the best deal.

Vaseline Lip Therapy Rosy Lips (SRP: P99)

Surprise, it's made in Korea! I had this in tub form (review here) but I hate dipping my pinky in it. Finally, we have the no-mess solution! I'm not expecting a tint from this, and my lips are generally not chappy, but I love using this at night to treat my lips after using matte lipstick all day, everyday. 💋


The Body Shop Drops of Light Pure Healthy Brightening Serum (SRP: P1,995/30ml so this 7ml sample is valued at P465.50)

This serum is not new to me. I have used up 3 full-sized bottles and still counting, and I just wanted a cute travel-sized bottle of it. (Check out my full review of this serum here.) This is the serum that I recommend to my friends with confidence, whenever they ask me what to use for post-acne hyperpigmetation. This one works so quickly in fading my pimple marks. It's expensive at P1,995/30ml bottle, so what I do is I hoard this during TheBodyShop's pre-Christmas flash sales (scoring this luckily at 50% off). As for the rest of the year, this product rarely goes on sale.

My haul was worth P744.50 if I were to purchase these items from the mall, but I got them all for free (using my Sample Room points) and only paid P120 for next day shipping via Blitz. I love you, Sample Room! Looking forward to more sample hauls this 2020! 💋

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Love,
Helen 

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Sample Room Haul + Why I'm Switching to Naturals by Watsons

And now, my first Sample Room haul for 2019! I've been a member of their website since 2012, and whenever I see a sulit sample, I make sure to get it! Some of my colleagues have asked me in the past if Sample Room is just for bloggers - no, it's for everyone! 💖 You can sign up and instantly get 100 points to shop for FREE samples, just pay for shipping. You can earn back your points when you review the items on their site, so you could get more samples next time.

This one's my 21st order, and the items are very tita. Isn't it amazing that I was able to get a month's supply of Vitamin C at Sample Room?! 😂


Haul:
☑ Naturals by Watsons Rice Bran Cream Bath (worth P199)
☑ Derma-C by Poten-Cee Serum Face Mask (worth P75)
☑ Poten-Cee Forte 1000mg 30s (worth P292.50)

I got all these items for free, and just paid for shipping (P140). 💰

I'm very satisfied with all the items I got, and I will review each one in detail over at Sample Room, but one particular product stood out for me so much, I had to go to the mall to check out the rest of the items from the same product line.


Naturals by Watsons Rice Bran Cream Bath has worked so well for me, that I ditched my pricier shower gel for it. You see, I've always had dry skin on my body. The level of dryness: my torso would get flaky and itch often. Just recently, my skin has become really dry to a point where whenever my clothes would be pressed on my skin for a few minutes (like when I'm sitting), it would leave red marks on my thighs/legs and it would get extremely itchy. I had to control the urge to scratch or else it would get worse. I then replaced my body wash to Naturals by Watsons Rice Bran Cream Bath and just after 5 days of using it, my skin now has relief from extreme dryness. To think that this huge 490ml bottle only costs P199! It actually looks and feels more premium than it costs.

Pros:
  • Contains certified organic rice bran extract (that's rich in antioxidants and Vitamin E) and rice bran oil (that brightens the skin) from Japan
  • Free from paraben, mineral oil, silicones, colorants, sodium lauryl sulfate, soap, isothiazolinone (MIT, CMIT, BIT)
  • Classy packaging with pump
  • A little goes a long way when used with a bath lily (saves money!)
  • Has a mild and very fresh floral scent that lingers for a while
  • Hydrates my flaky, itchy skin
  • Rinses of easily
  • Very affordable and easily accessible

My skin used to be so dry, you can "write" on it because it would turn white where scratched. Now, it has a healthier sheen, particularly evident on my shoulders, arms, and lower legs. Sometimes, it even looks a bit glossy even with no lotion on. Glossy as in it reflects light, not oily. What a miracle! I have used up bottles of Watsons body wash before, but this one's the best one I've tried from the brand. It even beat the performance of my pricey shower gel. Because of this experience, I'm switching to Naturals by Watsons. I'm honestly on a low-buy this year when it comes to cosmetics, but I will certainly repurchase when I use up my stash.

Cons:
  • While the product may seem natural and organic, and even states that it's free from sodium lauryl sulfate, it still contains sodium laureth sulfate. While both are similar, sodium lauryl sulfate is a skin irritant that can cause minor skin irritations like dry, itchy skin. Sodium laureth sulfate is formulated be much milder and not irritate the skin. (Source: chemistrystore.com)

Naturals by Watsons Rice Bran Cream Bath (P199)

Of course, I went to Watsons to see the other Natural by Watsons Rice Bran products!

Naturals by Watsons Rice Bran Body Serum (P199)


This body serum has a very light texture and a lovely fragrance. The perfect partner for the cream bath! Thankful for testers because you can try before you buy.

Naturals by Watsons Rice Bran Hand Cream (P99)

So you can bring rice bran goodness everywhere. Money saving tip: decant the huge bottle of body serum into a small pot or pump bottle and you get instant hand cream. 👍

Naturals by Watsons Rice Bran Body Scrub (P179)

Must try this one! The last time I used a rice bran body scrub was way back in 2014. That was from another brand but it's now discontinued. I'm just finishing my two tiny tubs of olive and pink grapefruit body scrub, then I'll also purchase this one for sure!

Try before you buy at sampleroom.ph! 💋

Love,
Helen

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Sunday, July 15, 2018

Sample Room Haul: I got a Uniqlo AIRism shirt for free + OOTD

Time for another Sample Room haul! I don't think I'll ever get tired of doing Sample Room haul posts. I'm always excited to receive my package in the mail even if I know what's inside, since I'm the one who ordered the free sample(s) anyway! 😂

Yup, when you register as a Sample Room member, you automatically get 100 points to shop for free samples. You only need to pay for the shipping fee. 😉

Tita tip: To make the most out of your haul, make sure that the items you will get costs more than the shipping fee para sulit.


Today's haul is all about Uniqlo (LOVE IT!!!) plus some his and hers goodies from Belo Men and Ladouce. Sample Room was sweet enough to toss in mini Celeteque samples. (Thank you!)

I have to thank my lucky stars for being able to snag a coupon from the Uniqlo Women's AIRism Collection before the stocks ran out! I'm guessing they were all gone in minutes. Sample Room was giving away 4 types of AIRism innerwears: Camisole, Sleeveless Top, Seamless Sleeveless Top, and Seamless Short Sleeve T-Shirt. Each one costs P590 in store.


I chose the Uniqlo Women's AIRism Seamless Short Sleeve T-Shirt. It comes in black, white, and beige. If you check out my closet, you'd see loads of black clothes, so you can make a wild guess which color I picked. Hehe 😁


I love wearing black, but I don't like how it absorbs so much heat on a warm, sunny day. I commute to work everyday, and I'd like to stay and feel fresh. This Uniqlo AIRism seamless black shirt is the softest, most comfortable shirt I own. It's also the first and only black shirt that feels cool on my skin. AIRism for women utilizes Cupro fiber (regenerated cellulose fiber made from cotton) which enables the fabric to absorb and release moisture under clothing. (Uniqlo did it again! 😍) This one's actually an innerwear meant to be worn under clothes, but with the right underwear, you can wear this as a normal shirt. For this purpose, I highly recommend Uniqlo Beauty Light Multi Way Wireless Bra in the nude shade. It comes in a bandeau style, and it looks invisible under clothing. It's also my fave strapless bra at the moment. 👍

Also, if you may notice what I'm holding, it's my trusty Uniqlo Pocketable Parka so I'm protected from our weird Manila weather (AKA sunny in the morning and rainy in the evening). The parka is always inside my bag since I'm such a girl scout.


I remember raving about Uniqlo's bras a few months back, and I bought a onesie for my baby niece. Everyone, meet Dione Amara! She's now 1 month old, and lookie we have a Uniqlo baby!!! 😍 I'm definitely buying here more baby dresses soon. 💖

My haul is worth over P800, but I got these items for free and only paid P140 shipping fee for everything! Thank you for being awesome for matipid titas like me, Sample Room!😗

Grab free samples at SAMPLEROOM.PH, just pay for shipping! 💝

Love,
Helen

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Monday, May 28, 2018

Summer fresh finds from Sample Room

Yup, another Sample Room haul post! I've lost count on how many times I've gotten free samples from their site, and most of them are full-sized! 💖


This haul was prompted by the super hot weather we're having lately. I need to feel and stay fresh, hence these items! 😀


Being a big fan of Belo products, I got both versions of Belo Intense White Anti-Perspirant Deodorant (in spray and roll-on form). The last time I used deo was in high school, and I remember buying Secret (in stick form) and I hated the white residue it left on my pits. 😞 Between these two Belo Intense White variants, I like the spray version more since application is a breeze. I leave mine in an air-conditioned room, and it feels cold on my skin upon application. It also smells really nice and fresh. The roll-on I got for my travels because of its handy size.

SRP:
Belo Intense White Anti-Perspirant Deodorant (Aerosol) - P199.75
Belo Intense White Anti-Perspirant Deodorant (Roll-On) - P104.75

Baby cologne is all I use now since I don't like wearing heavy fragrances in hot weather. Sure, the scent disappears quickly because fragrance concentration is very light, but I love that I can reapply anytime and feel fresh instantly!


My Bambini sample(s) came in a cute pouch and I have all 5 variants in 50ml bottles each. I reviewed all scents below:
  • My favorite is Morning Tickles (pink). It has a sweet, feminine scent. There's no mistaking it, one whiff and you'll say "baby girl". Haha 😂
  • My next favorite is Starry Lulluby (purple), I use it after my night shower before I sleep. The scent is a bit strong yet calming. It actually reminds me of the cologne I liked way back in college, Green Cross/Lewis & Pearl in Dream, which is a dupe of Gap Dream. They seem to like using purple as dream-themed colognes. 💜
  • Next is my least favorite color (orange), Sunny Playtime. I initially judged the bottle but what's inside surprised me. It smelled super light, mild, yet fragrant. It actually smells so mild, it seems like a watered-down cologne to me. If you're sensitive with scents, you might just like this one. The scent disappears minutes after you put it on, but the scent itself is very mabango! It appeals both to men and women.
  • Cotton Cuddles (green) and Ocean Kisses (blue) are on the more masculine side, I think. The color appeals to baby boys (both blue and green are my nephew's favorite colors). Cotton Cuddles has a shower fresh scent, while Ocean Kisses has aquatic notes.
The bottles and scents appealed to my kikay niece very much, and she asked if she could have the bottles of Morning Tickles and Starry Lulluby. As a doting aunt, I obliged.

SRP: P31.50 x 5 = P157.50 for 5 50ml bottles

My haul is worth P462 but I got these items for free and only paid P140 shipping fee for everything! 💛 SUPER SULIT! Thank you, Sample Room! 😍

Grab free samples at SAMPLEROOM.PH, just pay for shipping! 💝

Love,
Helen

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Monday, March 5, 2018

My Favorite Sample Room Haul: I got a Uniqlo Wireless Beauty Bra for Free!

During one fateful lunch break, I checked my social media accounts and chanced upon Sample Room's post sharing that they were giving away Uniqlo Wireless Beauty Bras for free. I initially thought that the points required were for VIP members only since it's such a premium sample, but I clicked the link anyway to see what's up, and I got the shock of my life when I saw that they were just giving it away for only 104 points. Everyone who signs up at sampleroom.ph automatically gets 100 points to start their sampling journey.


This one's my best Sample Room haul so far! Since I have been with Sample Room for a while, I was able to get the Uniqlo bra together with other items I actually liked. 🛍
 
Uniqlo Beauty Light Wireless Bra (worth P990!)

It was hard to pick one style from Uniqlo's 4 types of wireless bras as the samples were quickly decreasing by the minute (no kidding!), so I chose the Beauty Light Wireless Bra (which has the classic bra style). I'm so happy that I was able to grab one before the stocks ran out in just a few minutes! Sample Room gave away the bras in GC form which totally made sense because we still had to try it out in store for us to get the perfect fit.

Spoiler: I love Uniqlo in general since their items are well made and perfect for my tita style. HAHA! This "try before you buy" led to a series of purchases. 💝
 

While waiting for my GC to arrive, I already went to the nearest Uniqlo store to fit all the wireless bra styles to see what the buzz is all about. (Hala siya! Haha) All styles cost P990 each at regular price, which is just right considering its quality.

  • Beauty Light - The one I picked! I like the shape of this one the most. It's classic and flattering, and you can't go wrong with it. I have small boobs, and I always thought I needed underwire + padding to survive.
  • Beauty Light Multi-Way - I also want this one!!! I judged the cups since they looked really wide and I thought magkakahangin kasi sobra yung space (LOL), but it's also a perfect fit. How could this be possible?! Haha. I now have a go-to strapless bra in case my sticky bra from Miniso gives up. I liked that it has an anti-slip lining, so it stays put. I tried size XS and S for this one - guys, hindi na pala ako ganun ka-payat. It's still an S for me! 😂
  • Beauty Soft - They weren't kidding when they said soft. This one has no hooks so it's really comfy. I don't love the shape/look though so it's a pass for me.
  • Relax - Isa pa to, I like this one too. It's the comfiest, softest bra I've tried. It's a good everyday bra since the padding is removable and isn't as thick. (However, removing the thin padding won't make sense since your nipples will stick out. 😮) It feels light and cool because of the Airism fabric. It's perfect for those who wear bras at home (I don't), or when your boobs feel tender if you're just about to get your period. This one's comforting to have.

Beauty Light Size Chart
(since they have it in S, M, L, and XL)
 
Beauty Light (Nude)
 
Relax
(Look at all the colors! I like them all except neon yellow. Haha)
 

Finally I was able to pick my sample - a black Uniqlo Beauty Light Wireless Bra. I chose the color black since it's bound to still look nice even when it's not so new anymore.

Tip: I always hand wash my bras with care, never with a washing machine even if we have mesh bags at home. I don't like the pads to get crushed together with heavy laundry.


The Beauty Light Wireless Bra still has the shape of a wired bra, but it's made with supportive urethane resin. (I love you, Japanese technology!) The cups are soft to touch and they incorporated micro fibers for a smooth feel. The back is seamless - no back bulge here! I've bought expensive wired bras before and they left the center part of my chest red at the end of the day since the metal part digs on my sternum. (Ouch!) That will never happen with the Beauty Light Wireless Bra.
 
Beauty Light is seamless and it has a nice, smooth shape under clothing.

It's important for women to wear a comfy bra like Uniqlo Beauty Light Wireless Bra because we all deserve the confidence that good underwear brings. Many would say that it's okay to go for cheap undies, but most of them don't fit right. Even if no one can see, it's a secret confidence booster when you have it on. Your clothes look better on you, too. This makes you feel limitless since you can focus your mind and energy on other worthwhile things - your work, your passions - and not be conscious about your bra. Falling straps, painful underwire, ill-fitting cups, emphasized back fat will be a thing of the past if you invest in the right underwear.


Before I went home with my new Uniqlo Wireless Beauty Bra, I spotted this cute pink onesie that I've always wanted to get for my baby niece (Daphne's little sister COMING SOON!!! Daphne's 7 now and she puts makeup on me already. Haha). It's out of stock in SM North and Ayala Mall Cloverleaf and it's only on display on the hangers/mannequins. So happy to have spotted this in their Fisher Mall branch - on sale pa! 😍 I also got her a tiny pink dress with white tutu skirt (huhu so cute!) but at regular price. I had to get it since it was the last stock of the size I wanted.


And since I loved the Beauty Light Wireless Bra, I decided to clean up by undies act by tossing out my barely used, ill-fitting old bras to make way for these babies. Yes, I went back and shopped for more. I'm boring so I chose black (again) and nude, but they have other nice colors such as pink, navy blue, taupe, etc. I don't like white though since it will look dirty when its old. Now I have 3 Uniqlo Beauty Light Wireless Bras! That's the power of sampling! 🛒

When Uniqlo goes on sale, I'm getting the Beauty Light Multi-Way, too! 😜 That one can wait since I still have a working strapless bra. But for every day use, go for Beauty Light!

Now back to the rest of my Sample Room haul! Can you believe I got the bra, plus the Dentiste Toothpaste, and a Belo Baby cologne really for free? 👍 I only paid P110 shipping fee for everything. I've been telling my friends to join Sample Room! You should join, too!


I've always wanted to try Dentiste Toothpaste but I find it pricey. We always have a stash of toothpaste at home, so I always end up not buying it. LOL! The first night I used this, I woke up to like 50% less funky breath. This stuff is real. Plus, since it's herbal, I feel that it's more gentle on my gums. I sometimes have bleeding gums, but when I used Dentiste, it never happened again. That's something to consider for long-term use.
 

I love Belo Baby Cologne! I chose Cool Drizzle this time, and it took me back to my childhood with just one whiff. It reminds me of Angel's Breath cologne which I used as a kid. I didn't transfer mine to an atomizer anymore, but I love using this one to clean my hands (yup, it doubles as a hand sanitizer) and freshen up after commuting on a hot day.


I was in denial at first but Cool Drizzle smells better than Sweet Snuggle, which comes in a pink bottle (love!). I still love them both, though! (I got Sweet Snuggle from my last girly Sample Room haul).

Grab free samples at SAMPLEROOM.PH, just pay for shipping! 💝 

Love,
Helen
 
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Tuesday, December 5, 2017

My Girly Sample Room Haul (Gluta-C, Belo Baby, and Femme)

Everytime I grab samples from Sample Room, I get too excited for them to arrive in the mail even though I know well exactly what's inside my package. 😂


What pushed me with this recent order was the full-sized tub of Gluta-C with Kojic Plus+ Shower Salt Scrub. I'm into salt scrubs so I got it ASAP.


Gluta-C with Kojic Plus+ Shower Salt Scrub comes in a huge sealed tub, but upon opening it I found it to not be as full as I expected. The salt settles to the bottom of the tub, while the liquid (kojic) floats on top, so you'd have to mix them first before using. I just use my finger to mix it, and when mixed together, the texture is just right. (Not too watery compared to my photo below.)


The salt scrub has a very gritty feel, and compared to other more expensive salt scrubs I've tried before, the salt of this scrub doesn't melt on my skin upon contact so it stays gritty all the way until rinsing time. It has a nice mild scent, and it feels more warming than cooling on the skin. It doesn't have any tingling or stinging sensation even with its kojic content. It's easy to rinse off, and upon rinsing, my skin feels unbelievable smooth! It's not drying, too. I'm just left with brighter and softer skin, and I like it.


This full-sized tub of Gluta-C with Kojic Plus+ Shower Salt Scrub is priced at P165, so this alone makes the P130 shipping fee worth it. But since I've been with Sample Room for years, I've got a few more points to spend on other samples. YAY! 😊

SRP: P165 


It's only now that I got to try Belo Baby Cologne, and I chose the Sweet Snuggle variant over Cool Drizzle (blue). Sweet Snuggle honestly smells too strong as a baby cologne, but the scent is perfect for girly girls and even adults. I transferred my cologne to an atomizer, and I like how this one doubles as a hand sanitizer. It leaves my hands softer thanks to its glycerin content. It's also free of parabens, phthalates, EDTA, and coloring agents, so it's definitely safe for babies.

SRP: P80
 

Last but not least is the Femme Travel Kit. I love using cotton pads to remove makeup and apply toner, so this one's definitely nice to have. Though it's called a travel kit, I find it bulky since you don't really bring 65 dual tip cotton buds when you travel, do you? But I find it useful on my dresser, since the cotton pads I buy usually just come in tube plastic bags and this one makes makeup removal and toner application a bit more fancy.

SRP: P58

Overall, I'm very happy with my latest haul from Sample Room. It's so girly and unintentionally color-coordinated. 😉

Grab free samples at SAMPLEROOM.PH, just pay for shipping! 💝

Love,
Helen


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