Samples Received/Redeemed: November 2013 ~ Pu Niao's<br> Beauty Junkie Reviews

So, I've come to a decision for now. Samples Received/Redeemed posts will be consolidated and posted up towards the end of every month. As mentioned before in my previous Samples Received/Redeemed post, some weeks I could have received only 1 sample or even none. While some weeks, I might received so much I might have to split them into 2 separate weekly posts instead. And I got thinking, since I've already diligently posted up samples/freebies link to my Facebook page, all that's left for the "aftermath" of it is to post them up on this blog once I received the samples.

Regular samples/freebies requesters would have realized that some companies are prompt in sending out samples while some can take somewhat forever with no news at all. At least a monthly consolidated post would showcase the samples that are received within the month. And also, I've decided to stop updating several sub-tabs under the Win Something tab. In short, Facebook: Lucky Draw and Facebook: Daily Contests won't be updated. On the contrary, if the prizes seems worth winning, I'll post up relevant links on my Facebook page instead. Let's just say I'm "saving" those precious spaces for something else in the near future.

Anyways, without further yapping from me, here's a look at November's freebies, samples received & redeemed and goodies I've bought for myself and/or discovered.

Guardian Health & Beauty Facebook previously had this ongoing X'mas-related app called Guardian Plus where you send gift packs to your friends. Whoever sends one back to you in return makes you eligible to redeem a Gift Pack for yourself. I went for the For Her free pack since obviously, I'm a female LOL The Gift Pack is valued at S$25 and seems quite awesome, in my humble opinion. At least the good part is that, we can redeem it at Takashimaya Orchard instead of going to Tampines. I still remember having to travel all the way to Tampines to receive my CNY prizes LOOL Anyhows, here's the goodies in my Guardian Plus Gift pack.

Woods' Peppermint Lozenges x 1 @ 15g
Pharmaton CorActive x 1 tab (4 Capsules)
Pharmaton CorActive pamphlet x 1

Physiogel pamphlet x 1
Physiogel Hypoallergenic Cream x 1 @ 3ml
Physiogel Hypoallergenic Lotion x 1 @ 10ml
Physiogel Hypoallergenic Cleanser x 1 @ 10ml

Japan BeautiScience Chewable Collagen with Hyaluronic Acid tablets x 6 tablets
MyChelle Magnolia Fresh Eyes x 1 @ 0.5ml
Udderly Smooth Body Cream x 1

Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief x 1 @ 22ml/30g
Vagisil FreshDay Feminine Cleansing Wipes x 1

SebaMed Anti-Dandruff Shampoo x 1 @ 20ml
SebaMed Cleansing Shower Oil x 1 @ 15ml
SebaMed Olive Cleansing Bar x 1 @ 15g
Himalaya Purifying Neem Face Wash x 1 @ 15ml

Vitabiotics Jointace Omega-3 x 8 capsules
Innershine RubyCollagen Essence x 50ml(bottle) & 15g(strip)

Tiger Balm Neck & Shoulder Rub x 1 @ 5g
Complete Blink-N-Clean Len Drops x 1 @ 5ml

WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: Go over to Guardian Health & Beauty Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/guardiansg, Like the page first. Next, look for this app called Guardian Plus. You need to send at least 3 gifts to 3 friends and the first one who sends back the gift to you will let you be able to redeem the Gift Pack of your choice :) Good Luck!

I personally love how the green of this sample tube looks like. It's so zen-ish looking LOL It's worth 15g, good for half a week's usage if you use it once a day though. Hmm...

WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: Ssampling has already ended. However, I still urge you to be a fan of their facebook page to be informed/updated on the latest sampling activity. Go over to Neutrogena Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NeutrogenaSG, and Like their page.

I was a little curious about the shower gels and bath salts that can be found in all Beauty by Nature outlets and finally decided to grab these 2 babies while at it.

Mint-Lavender Scrub Salt @ 400g
Mint-Lavender Shower Gel @ 600ml

The scent is so minty and refreshing I was instantly sold. Not to mention that staff there was more than eager to let me test-sniff almost everything LOL

And I got these samples for my purchase too:

Nuxe Body Fondant Shower Gel x 1 @ 50ml
Nuxe 24hr Soothing and Moisturizing Emulsion x 1 @ 15ml
Nuxe Fondant Cleansing Gel x 1 @ 15ml
trilogy Refresh & Shine Conditioner x 1 @ 30ml

And because November was my birthday month, I was eligible to redeem a birthday gift pack as well.

Here's a peek at what's inside the box. And seriously, I've never seen a sales staff so happy in my entire life before. She actually made me feel as if I was her fairy godmother despite only paying less than S$50 for my total purchases xD

My birthday gift pack freebies includes:

Lierac Initiatic Energizing Smoothing Fluid Early Wrinkle Correction x 1 @ 10ml
Evolu Recovery Day Cream Skin-Calming Replenishment x 1 @ 75ml
Le Petit Olivier Bio Organic Care Shampoo x 1 @ 250ml

Nuxe Anti-Fatigue Moisturizing Cream x 1 @ 15ml
Nuxe Brightening Cleansing Foam x 1 @ 15ml
Nuxe Visible Expression Lines Fluid x 1 @ 15ml
Nuxe Visible Expression Lines Cream x 1 @ 15ml
Nuxe 24hr Soothing and Moisturizing Emulsion x 1 @ 15ml
Nuxe 24hr Soothing and Rehydrating Fresh Mask x 1 @ 15ml
Nuxe Clarifying Cream Mask x 1 @ 15ml

WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: If your birthday is coming, you will receive a flyer in your mailbox informing you that you are eligible to redeema birthday gift pack from any Beauty by Nature outlets in Singapore. And the flyer itself also gives you 25% discount on any purchases. Coupled with my "chop-chop" membership card, I get additional 10% discount as well.

I bought a Power Essence Watering Gel Cream in Frangipani scent. They have other scents too, but this Frangipani scent is so much gentler to my nose. And along the way, I bought a multi-purpose pouch that was on discount at francfranc Vivo City. It was originally S$23, but I only end up paying S$6.90 for it. It's about due time I get a proper pouch for my membership cards LOL Using a container only gives me bruises on my thigh :(

Here's how the pouch looks like after I stuffed it full of my cards xD

WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: No samples are available for bringing home. On the contrary, whatever can be tried or sniffed at are all placed alongside their products.

Milo was previously having some sort of photo contest giveaway, and I only found out about it quite late. But luckily, PepperSung told me about it, which in turn, I quickly shared the link on my Facebook page. Majority of the best prizes were already fully redeemed, so I had to settle for the tumbler prize instead.

To top it off, nobody from Milo called to confirm my pick-up date for the prize, not even a sight of any email despite the redemption letter claming so. I finally managed to made it to the pick-up point for collection only to be told by the receptionist that the redemption period is over. I sort of "argued" my case politely and informed her that despite the letter claiming that a representative will call and confirm a pick-up time and date, I didn't receive any phone call or email at all. And in the end, I was allowed to collect my prize. Phew~

400g Milo powder pack and a Milo tumbler.

The lid/cap looks easy to "operate" on since I'm just sometimes plain lazy to operate a mug that takes too much steps to use LOL

WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: Redemption is already over as all items have been fully redeemed.

The Sample Store previously had a new Sponsored Sample up for grabs, and it was just a sad Darlie toothpaste. I'm actually getting lethargic from the over-abundance of toothpaste samples I'm probably going to hate using them for a while now :/ So, I sort of waited and baited until they came up with another new sample and grab them both at once.

Bioessence Aqua Droplet Sleeping Beauty Mask x 2 sachets @ 3g each.

Inside peek at the sample pouch itself.

Darlie Double Action Enamel Protect Toothpaste x 1 @ 50g

WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: As long as you have an account with The Sample Store and also have enough points, you are able to redeem these samples. Just go over to https://www.samplestore.com/site/home, click on the Sponsored Samples link and click on the items you want to redeem. Simple as cake. By the way, Sponsored Samples meant "Free Delivery". So, even if you have no money a.k.a credits in your account, you can still redeem them as long as you have points in your accounts, which is accumulated when you review products.

So, I found out I was eligible for the December Black Box, or was it the November Black Box? :O

The latest news on the Black Box card detailing the latest updated method to secure your own Black Box, either via balloting or by paying courier fee.

A list of items expected to receive in the Black Box itself.

The bimonthly vouchers I always dread receiving and seeing, to be honest :/ Anywho, here's a look at the samples/freebies I got in the latest Black Box~

VDL Lumilayer Primer x 1
VDL Perfecting Last Foundation SPF 25, PA++ x 1

In the front, it's English but at the back, it's in Korean. Hmm...

Gatsby Ice-Type Deodorant Body Paper x 3 sheets per pack
but, Becky Natural Vitality & Soothing Lavender Mask x 1 @ 28ml

Nuxe Hand and Nail Cream x 1 @ 15ml
bio-home Kitchen Cleaner x 1 @ 40ml
Darlie All Shiny White Enamel Care x 1 @ 40g

Zappy After Sports Wipes x 1
Zappy Ultimate Antiseptic & Antibacterial Wipes x 1
Zappy Boy Alcohol Wipes x 1
Zappy Insect Repellent Wipes x 1

WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: As long as you are a subscriber to Black Box Singapore, you are eligible for a chance to receive your free bimonthly Black Box. When the new box is about to make an appearance, you will get a email asking you to go to a link provided to ballot for a chance. If by any chance you don't get that chance, you can pay for the courier fee to ensure your black box is secured for delivery to you :)

Why not like my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PuNiaosProductReviews to be informed of latest samples I found, which is duly updated? Also includes updates to health, beauty & lifestyle tips at least once a day. It will definitely save you the trouble of having to hunt them down :)