stila samples?

Question

Does stila have free mascara samples? In particular, the new multi-effect mascara samples? I went to sephora, but since they don't let you use the original brush (which i believe is responsible for a great deal of the curl effect of the mascara), i have no idea if it curls or not. I don't want to spend $20+ on a mascara and then find that it isn't what I was looking for.

Thanks!

Millie

ps: if you have any other suggestions for curling and lengthening mascaras, please leave them here. Thanks!

Answer 1

Stila doesn't normally produce samples of their mascaras. Sometimes they'll do a small size for promotion but it's not consistent. You know that Sephora takes returns on makeup you aren't happy with right? They have a no questions asked return policy. If you buy it there, use it and don't like it they will refund your money. No hassles. They are always very nice about it too.
Just don't abuse it because they do keep records and after a certain point they can cut you off.

I honestly haven't found a mascara that truly curls. The kevyn Aucoin curling mascara kinda gave me a bend to my lashes but no real curl. Normally you have to rely on a good lash curler to truly curl. My fave lash curler is the Shu Uemura or the Kevyn Aucoin because both have rounded pads on them.
My favorite lengthening mascaras are the Kevyn Aucoin mascara, Shu uemura basic mascara, and Bourjois pump up the volume waterproof. The waterproof and water-resistant mascaras tend to hold curl in lashes better than non-waterproof.
Hope that helps. :)

Answer 2

I used to work at Sephora, and they will let you return ANYTHING!!! Even if you bought a bottle of perfume and used 3/4 of it, they will let you return it with a receipt. You may just want to get it from there, and if you don't like it take it back.