Information on bargain hunting & sampling

 Hi Everyone.  Today is Mischievous Monday! With the glasses I was trying on [Left] I definitely would've had some fun today.  So instead this is part of what I did during my lunch hour. I tried on other sunglasses as well and then sprayed some of my favorite perfume ~_~ Mademoiselle by
Chanel.  Okay today was a challenge because my brain was everywhere else. I wanted to be anywhere but at work ~ this means that change is coming.  My old me was not into makeup, my old me was nowhere near the girly girl you see in the pics within my posts.  I mean, seriously I love the attention.

Okay that's not what this is about, this is about Bargains and Hunting for them, as well as Samples.  Part of bargain hunting is knowing the original price at your normal shopping spots, even those you've never truly shopped at.
 
For myself, I've never stepped into a Kohl's.  I've shopped at Walmart's whenever I plan it, and Target's is whenever opportunity presents itself.  Meaning, if like Walmart ~ it has to be planned.  My normal places to shop is at Rite Aide, Walgreen's, Duane Reade, Lot Less, Local Beauty Supply Stores like at 35 St. 8th Ave, Jack's World on 32 St. between 6th & 7th Ave.  See ladies & gentlemen, bargains can be found as long as you remember that Knowledge is Power.  Which brings me to the next thing....  Ever wanted to purchase a foundation, concealer, facial cleansers/serums/moisturizers, even hair products likewise???  Well that's why there is samples.  Although your local drugstores as listed above don't offer samples ~~ they have policies however and it's up to consumer [you & I] to know these things.  SO, drug stores offer a return policy if you're not satisfied with the color or if you tried the product and it turned out to be the wrong shade.  Ask first before you make your purchases as a caution. 
Now, there are samples.  Places like Sephora, MAC, Carols Daughter ~ offer samples for you to try out.  In the event you like the product then you can return to make the purchase or not.  But I'm here to let you know that Samples can be your best friend.  See, for me who is new to the realm of beauty & makeup, samples are extremely important.  It helps with unnecessary purchases and helps you learn to utilize the product.  If you're unsure how to use concealers, foundations  primers ~ watch YouTube tutorials by BEATFACEHONEY NitraaB, destinygodley and others.  There are many ladies and male makeup artists who share their secrets & how to's.
Today during my lunch hour, besides visiting Macy's, I paid a visit to Sephora.  Love this place.  It's like playing in your mom's makeup and not getting a whipping.  Below is  6 samplers I received. 
1-Murad renewing cleanser cream
2-Purity cleanser and toner
3-Moisture Bound refreshing hydra-gel
4-Urban Decay Eden matte eyeshadow primer
5-Urban Decay Pore Perfecting Primer [re-up]
6-Smashbox BB cream in Light [re-up]

Trust and believe that I will be making my purchases next month.  The samples offered give you at least about 4 uses.  More than enough to know if you're allergic, sensitive and/or not satisfied with the products results.  I hope that the information provided was helpful and feel free to leave comments and questions.