Product tests, loyalty clubs and member offers from popular beauty and fashion brands, and how to tell which ones are really worth your time.
- Free beauty product tests
- Products you test and keep
- Points, rewards and birthday gifts
- Coupons and members-only offers
Free Samples, Product Tests and Shopping Perks
If you love skincare, makeup, hair care, clothes or shoes, there are more ways to try new things for free than most people imagine. And many of them also give you extra perks along the way.
Testing platforms run real product tests: selected members receive products at no cost, use them and write a review. Depending on the campaign, the product is yours to keep.
On top of that, big brands offer free accounts and loyalty clubs with points, coupons, giveaways, birthday treats and early access to new collections.
One thing to keep in mind: a product test is not a discount club, and signing up for a testing platform does not guarantee you will be picked for a campaign.
Beauty and Fashion Product Tests
Several platforms let you apply for product tests. What you can receive always depends on the campaigns running in your country at that moment.
Home Tester Club
Home Tester Club connects people with product tests and reviews in many categories, including beauty and personal care. Taking part depends on your country, your profile and the campaigns that are open.
PINCHme
PINCHme sends free samples from well-known brands to its members, who share honest reviews and earn rewards in return.
BzzAgent
BzzAgent sends selected members products to try and talk about, from skincare to snacks. Joining is free, and campaigns are matched to each member’s profile.
Amazon Vine
Amazon Vine works by invitation only. Amazon picks reviewers based on the quality of their past reviews and lets them request products. There is no application form; writing helpful reviews is how people get noticed.
Loyalty Clubs and Member Perks
Besides product tests, well-known brands run clubs and promotions. They do not mean free products every time, but they often add up to worthwhile extras.
Sephora Beauty Insider
Sephora Beauty Insider is a free loyalty program with points, a rewards bazaar, birthday gifts and member events. Perks vary by tier.
Ulta Beauty Rewards
Ulta Beauty Rewards gives points on every dollar you spend, which you can turn into discounts on future purchases.
Nike Membership
The free Nike Membership unlocks member offers, release news and access to the SNKRS app.
adidas adiClub
adidas adiClub is a points program for purchases and activities. Depending on your level, you get rewards, member offers and entries for raffles. You can join from the adidas website or app.
SHEIN
SHEIN sells clothing, accessories and beauty products and runs app coupons, points and rotating promotions. Always check the terms and expiry date of each offer.
PUMA
PUMA offers sneakers, sportswear and casual fashion, with new collections and seasonal online deals. Check the site for its current member benefits.
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Differences by Country
United States: the widest choice of brand loyalty clubs, plus invitation-only programs like Amazon Vine.
United Kingdom: Home Tester Club and many brand clubs are active. Read the UK terms before you sign up.
Canada and Australia: international brand clubs are usually available. For testing platforms, check that each campaign is open to your country.
Types of Perks You Will Find
- Product tests: try for free and share feedback
- Test and keep: try the product and keep it, when the campaign allows
- Giveaways: a chance to win products or rewards
- Points: collect and redeem for discounts or gifts
- Coupons: money off products or orders
- Member promotions: exclusive deals or early access
- Birthday perks: extras for registered members
How to Find the Right Tests and Perks
- Create a free account on trusted testing platforms
- Fill in your profile completely (skin type, hair, interests)
- Check the open campaigns regularly
- Read the participation terms before applying
- Compare the loyalty clubs of the brands you already buy
- Keep an eye on your points and coupons
- Write down expiry dates and country rules
Is It Worth It?
Product tests are a great way to discover new favorites and give brands honest feedback, but spots are limited and applying guarantees nothing. Loyalty clubs work differently: they make purchases you were already planning cheaper, and most perks require buying something. Keep the two apart and you will always know what to expect.