A Sample a Day Keeps the Dryness Away

I recently moved from a humid climate to an extremely dry one. I quickly realized that I could not continue my current skin care regimen. My skin became so dry it practically started to crack, even though I'd been constantly slathering on moisturizer! Needless to say, I had to find new products and fast!

I've seen quite a few women in town who are young, but have old and weathered skin. This is exactly what I wanted to avoid. Unfortunately, buying loads of new beauty products can be very expensive. On top of that, I can't head to my local Sephora or Nordstrom to get some samples because I live in a small mountain town. The nearest beauty store is more than 2.5 hours away! I felt like I was stuck in a bind. I'd normally go shopping with my Mom and she'd help find the best products for my skin, but I don't have that luxury.

I needed a way to obtain samples without driving a decent amount of time. Bam! It hit me like a sucker punch. I decided to write to a bunch of skincare/cosmetic companies and see if they'd send samples. I was shocked at how many of them responded with a resounding yes! Many asked what my skincare concerns were and a surprising amount inquired about which products I wanted to try. I got a fair amount of nos, but not too many!

Boxes starting arriving on my doorstep by the dozens. Some companies sent a single sample foil, while others sent 3 lb. packages. In order to keep track of my thoughts on each product, I could either write it in a notebook (handwritten...too much) or I could start a blog. Well here I am in the mighty world of blogging.

My review of each product will be recorded in a separate post. My skin is very oily everywhere except around my mouth and nose, which are very dry. I've had problems trying to balance this in the past, but Olay moisturizer did a great job until now. I don't have large pores or problems with acne, so I won't be trying products geared towards these issues. I will, however, be including some hair-related products, as I've received quite a few. Please enjoy a sample a day!