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The Best Beauty Review Trials Ever!?

6 November, 2022 - 07:06am by - Head Pixie | 14 Comments

compiled by BR Kellie

How time flies. It feels just like yesterday that I would be keeping an eye on the clock while trying to feed my daughter in the hopes that an email would ping into my inbox telling me I'd been selected for a Beauty Review trial. I used to abandon mother duty and whizz onto the site as fast as my fingers could fly across the keyboard and hope to snag a coveted spot on a team. During my time as a member I got to trial a wonderful range of products, many of which I went on to repurchase time and time again (L'Oréal Paris Elvive Smooth Intense range, I'm looking at you!). Now I'm on the other side of the BR fence, I love seeing our Review Experts' thoughts on the products that we trial, and their opinion's have definitely influenced by purchasing decisions. 

So what are their favourite trials over the years? What products blew their minds? Read on...

Trilogy Very Gentle Range

RachLouiseOh this is a hard one! My fave trial team would have to be the Trilogy Sensitive Range trial. Amazing products and I'm blessed to have been able to trial them.

L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Intense Nutrition Regime

jkayL'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Intense Nutrition Regime - good to be able to put other products aside and be able to truly judge the effect of the matching range.

Braun Silk-épil 9 SkinSpa SensoSmart™Epilator

RamblingRoseOoh, it's so hard to choose just one. I have a few favorites: Olay Hyaluronic Super Serum, Braun Silk-epil 9 epilator, L'Oreal's Clay Shampoo range and the Crea Clip (it makes cutting hair a breeze).

L'Oréal Paris Préferénce - Bolds

bevik1971So many! But probably the L'Oréal BOLDS hair colour in Rose Gold, it's my new favourite colour and sticking to it!

Kiehl's range

MrsOI loved being on the Trial Team for 3 full sized Kiehl's products as I got to test a full Kiehl's skincare routine which included a serum, a concentrate and a cream which addressed key signs of ageing.


A'Kin Brightening Rosehip Oil with Vitamin C

KoniA'Kin Brightening Rosehip Oil with Vitamin C. I have oily skin so I used to steer clear of facial oils but this trial gave me the opportunity to explore a product type that now makes an appearance in my skincare routine from time to time.

Manicare Salon Magnifying Pore Vacuum

NemesisroxxManicare Salon Magnifying Pore Vacuum. It is something I had fun using, so did a couple of my friends. Grossly satisfying!

VS Sassoon Steam Straight Brilliance

Whittakers-loverI loved all trials I have participated in but my favourite was VS Sassoon Steam Straight Brilliance. Wow these hair straighteners are amazing. My hair looks and feels fantastic.

essano Visible Repair Eye Cream

MareeBSooo many! The recent Essano products have been amazing, but the derma roller and foot care products were also standouts.

Manicare Firming Body Sculptor

LucyAnnexxDo I have to pick only one?! I really enjoyed the Manicare Firming Body Sculptor. It was completely different to anything I had trialled before and it was very cool to use.

Sooooooo many fab trials, so many wonderful reviews, so many bad beauty buying moments avoided! Personally, I can't wait to see what we trial next!

So, do tell, if you've been on Beauty Review trials, which was your favourite? What kind of trial would you most love to be on? And what trials do you hope to see in the future? Get chatting below!

Love the sound of the trials and want to get in on the action? Find out how here!


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7th January, 2023

My favourite trial was the Garnier Green Labs Pinea-C Routine! I started in 2020 and have had some amazing opportunities! Would love to try a curler one day as I've seen BR do a few straighteners which I unfortunately haven't had the chance to review but love reading the reviews to see if it'll be something for me

16th December, 2022

I’ve only been a member here less than a year and I’ve already been chosen for some amazing trials - it’s hard to pick as I liked all the products I reviewed but I’d have to say the La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL sunscreen as it’s now my favourite.

13th November, 2022

Thank you for picking me for trials over the years I have found some products that I have liked enough to buy myself including a Loreal revitalift laser X3 cream & serum and my holy grail conditioner / hair mask. Both of these I wouldn't have bought had I not trialed first

13th November, 2022

I guess as for for me as l already have a Manicare Firming Body Sculpture machine, it would have to be the Loreal Age Perfect Nutrition Regime. I find Loreal to be good overall, in quality and price

13th November, 2022

Oh I have loved all my trials but probably my favourite was trialling the Garnier BB cream way back in 2014. I had never heard of BB cream, and I have used it ever since. I would love to be on a trial for a beauty tool like a hairdryer.

13th November, 2022

I think for me the one that stands out is the Benefit BD Gal mascaa- that has become my holy grail and I can't tel you how many times I have repurchaed it over the years.

12th November, 2022

Wow.. trilogy and akin. Those were amazing trial opportunities. Participating in trials have taught me a lot about skincare. Very grateful. Thank you team for all these wonderful opportunities.

11th November, 2022

I've had some wonderful opportunities to try out mainly face products. Many of them I wouldn't have tried just off my own bat. I've found some that are keepers, some that didn't suit - but all of them have been a great experience. Unfortunately I didn't get in on time for the recent electric toothbrush trial- I'd love to try out the next one. It'd be really interesting for Beauty Review to branch out into to some medium term (3-6 months?) mental health or wellness trials - with eg monthly updates - eg, Headspace, Tapping Solution, Positively Pregnant, beauty "experiences like waxing, facials, etc", trials of some of the food boxes..... I'd definitely be in for those (except for the pregnant one- being post menopausal)

11th November, 2022

That's so interesting! Lots of product I've never heard of so maybe I need to give them a go!

9th November, 2022

Oh so many great trials!

8th November, 2022

It's always exciting receiving an email to say that you're invited to be a part of a trial, I'm sure I drive my family nuts lol. I liked the Mita hairbrush, anything Essano, Garnier hair food plus the latest toothbrush from Braun. There have been quite a few which I'm always very grateful for. This is my happy place :-)

7th November, 2022

How amazing is it to be a part of the teams. I have loved 99% of the ones I have been a part of. My favourite are the skin care ones.

7th November, 2022

Woweeee!! there sure have been some incredible opportunities over the years and I'm soooo grateful and privileged to have been the lucky recipient of so many wonderful trials.

7th November, 2022

Mine is definitely the VS steam straightener! I absolutely love it!

Whittakers-lover
7th November, 2022

I love mine too!

Whittakers-lover
7th November, 2022

How lucky and privileged are we :-)!

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