Is there any place that sells AS Balm samples?

**sir-nix-alot** · 03-30-2012, 09:19 AM

I've tried:

The Art of Shaving sandalwood balm (which was part of their starter kit). Which I really like price / scent / performance wise but I would get these really tiny zits.

Truefitt and Hill samplers (samples that I paid for). While I really enjoyed the scent (especially 1805), they were too greasy feeling for my liking.

L'Occitane Cade (free tiny sample at the store). This stuff is pretty perfect. A little goes a long way, face feels great and no irritation. Scent is decent but I want to try their other offerings Bavx and L'Occitan.

Now I hear that Crabtree & Evelyn is on par with L'Occitane and I want to try out those offerings as well.

Heres my problem - I want to try out $156 in balms but only want to settle on 1 as a mainstay that doesn't irritate my skin or leave it greasy. Can someone please tell me a source for these samples?

**5savages** · 03-30-2012, 11:19 AM

Is there a Sephora, Body Shop, Nordstroms or Macys near you? They're all pretty free with the samples, just ask. They may not have exactly what you're looking for, but you may find something pretty great. I got a sample of Origins Fire Fighter ASB at Macy's and it's one of my favorites now.

**Songwind** · 03-30-2012, 11:25 AM

I don't know about getting a C&E sample specifically, but Garry at the Sample Shop has a variety of aftershave, balm and EdT/EdC samples.

**insomniac** · 03-30-2012, 11:28 AM

Saint Charles Shave has samples.

**sir-nix-alot** · 03-30-2012, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by 5savages

Is there a Sephora, Body Shop, Nordstroms or Macys near you? They're all pretty free with the samples, just ask. They may not have exactly what you're looking for, but you may find something pretty great. I got a sample of Origins Fire Fighter ASB at Macy's and it's one of my favorites now.

I just want to try out those 5. I have been trying all sorts of Balms and find that L'Occitane is the only one that works with my skin.

Originally Posted by Songwind

I don't know about getting a C&E sample specifically, but Garry at the Sample Shop has a variety of aftershave, balm and EdT/EdC samples.

I just looked again - do not see any balms listed on that site.

Originally Posted by insomniac

Saint Charles Shave has samples.

Thanks but I was just looking for the ones specified in my first post. Guess I am going to have to go in the store and see what my charm gets me.