The beauty industry today presents consumers with an almost bewildering array of products. Although all promise benefits for a more attractive, glamorous appearance, the truth is that what works well for some may not work out for you. Free cosmetic samples enable you to try before you buy. So whatever your skin type, shape, colour and personal preferences, you can see for yourself which products you feel good about without a large investment in items that you may end up throwing away.

Traditionally, free beauty samples have been available through department stores, beauty salons, cosmetic company representatives and through direct mail marketing promotions. Today however, savvy cosmetic consumers are taking advantage of the many trial offers available on the Internet. The advantages are that you choose the products that you want from a wide range of offers, there is no sales person pressure or commitment to buy and you can try the items in the privacy of your own home, at your leisure. No wonder that these offers are being snapped up !

With a little research, you'll find there's a great range of free cosmetic samples available online. There are skin care products to tone and rejuvenate your skin, making you look and feel younger. You'll find lip care products such as plumpers and colors to give your lips a more enticing, glamorous appeal. There are dental cosmetics for a whiter, more attractive smile. And besides free makeup and hair care samples you'll even find product trials that can even help you achieve the beautiful figure you desire. Because quality cosmetic products aren't necessarily the cheapest, it really does pay to try them for free first, so you can see for yourself the value they bring for you.

When browsing for free cosmetic samples on the Internet, there are some considerations to bear in mind. Firstly, you will probably be required to pay postage via credit card - a small price to pay in return for high value, quality product samples. This shows the supplier you are really serious about giving their product a try. And you will of course have to give both your e-mail address (for confirmation of your free sample order) and a delivery address. A reputable dealer will not give either your e-mail or delivery address to any third party. If you decide the product isn't for you then simply unsubscribe from the suppliers mailing list.

Finally, you should also be aware that offers may be limited to certain locations and there may be a minimum age requirement when ordering samples. And of course, you will want to make sure that here is no commitment to buy anything !

So, if you decide to check out free cosmetic samples for yourself, here's wishing you lots of fun and success with the products you try!

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Kellie Sarina is an author of articles on beauty and cosmetic tips and a contributing editor at http://www.beautysprite.com