by Paola Fanutti

Created on: August 17, 2008

MAC Cosmetics is one of the trendiest, most popular make-up companies in existence, and the company's fame is well-earned. Their seasonal collections so beautifully embellish the faces of runway models worldwide, that many products fly off the shelves and make their way into women's makeup bags shortly thereafter. One of the most respected of MAC Cosmetics is the company's unique range of makeup textures, products, formulas and colors that flatter various skin tones and types.

Samples are a great way for women to "try the trend", and free samples of MAC cosmetics are more widely available than some women think. The key is to search for companies that market and endorse MAC Cosmetics' promotions.

Here are a few sources to score samples of MAC's newest collections, especially the ever-changing, ultra-sophisticated VIVA Glam line:

Visit the MAC Cosmetics counter and start at the source. The MAC counter is the perfect place for a cosmetician's advice. IF you truly show interest in a product, but are not sure if you wish to purchase it, ask the MAC cosmetician for a sample. MAC counters are especially interested in pushing promotions and seasonal items, so a cosmetician may be more likely to give you a tester of a temporary item rather than a product from a permanent collection.

If you don't live near a MAC counter, try calling their customer service number. Remember the more indecisive you appear, the more likely you are to score samples, so appear hesitant about wanting to buy the product. You can also log onto the MAC website every so often. While they do not regularly offer samples online, at times samples may be available for their newest stuff, so check back often. Try registering for email alerts to clue you into the most exciting offers.

Some general beauty websites promoting a vast range of cosmetics companies do advertize sales, promotional campaigns and samples for MAC and other companies. Log onto www.e-beautyproducts.biz or www.FreeCosmeticWebsite.com to receive free MAC samples shipped to your home. The promotional agency is pushing other offers, so you will have to register for other listed offers on their websites to receive a free makeup sample kit from MAC.

Pintable coupons sites, like www.retailmenot.com or www.couponcraze.com, list coupon codes for web purchases on the MAC website. While these coupons are designed to normally offer a discount or free shipping, occasionally some coupons may sneak in a sample or free gift, so sift through coupons periodically.

Lastly, if you know any makeup artists who purchase MAC Cosmetics wholesale, ask them to score freebies for you. MAC offers lots of little perks and extras to industry professionals not available to the general public. If you are dying to try out a new color or product, he or she could sneak you a trial size.

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