Sample Room: Try before you buy!
I've always envied my friends, most especially those in the US, whenever they would tell me they got samples of some products...and mind you, sometimes they really get a lot! Usually, they get them after buying some products from a brand...so they aren't technically free. You're lucky if some brands are having a promo, and they are giving away samples for free. But yes, most of the time, you only get samples after buying. Here in PH, some brands give samples as well after a purchase. I know that Clinique, Lancome and Estee Lauder do because Mom would bring home loads of samples after her periodic shopping in Rustan's. What I love about them is they extend their generosity even to me, sending me loads of samples too. But yes, they aren't technically free. You have to buy first, before you can get samples. Lately, there are a number of subscription boxes that sprung one after the other here in PH. Again, they are tec...