/r/ABSampleSwap

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This subreddit is for everyone trying to keep up with Asian beauty on a budget! Buy, sell, and exchange samples and decanted products with fellow enthusiasts.

Have too many Asian beauty products, a growing wishlist, and a withering bank account? This subreddit is for you! Buy, sell, and trade samples and trial sizes of your skincare and cosmetics with fellow enthusiasts. We encourage the exchange of samples as well as decanted products.

For the sale/purchase of full-sized new or used products, please visit /r/asianbeautyexchange.

To read about decanting products and getting started, visit this post.

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Please include the appropriate tag for every post.

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Inventory

A list of items available for sale/trade. Must include location and photos of all items listed.

Request

Items people are seeking decants or samples of. Must include location.

Flair

User feedback from completed swaps.

Rules and Posting Guidelines

  1. Communicate! How much product are you decanting for your asking price? Have you used the product with your fingers, or with a spatula? What is the expiration/manufacturing date? Make sure to clear up ANY AND ALL concerns BEFORE making any payments or shipping products!

  2. For verification purposes, photos of products for sale must include your reddit username handwritten on a piece of paper.

  3. Please limit yourself to 1 [Inventory] post per week or less. You may post as many [Request] threads as you like.

  4. It is the seller's responsibility to ensure that items arrive safely to the recipient, so please be conscientious of packaging!

  5. Packages must be shipped with tracking within a week after payment/trade arrangements have been made, unless both users agree otherwise prior to making a deal.

  6. You may only post non-AB products if AB products are also included in your sale.

  7. Limit sales to reddit only - no external blogs or sale platforms. All photos must be linked from Imgur.

  8. Be cautious of users with little/no post history.

/r/ABSampleSwap

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[Inventory][US to Anywhere] Free, Just Pay Shipping: 4 Lioele Dollish Veil Vita BB spf25/ PA++ & 2 Skin79 Super BB cream

I got these as extras from an online purchase but I am happy with my current CC cream so I want to give them to someone interested in these brands. Payment for shipping is through Paypal.

Verification

Shipping Options for US:

  • Envelope & Stamp, no tracking- $1
  • Small box with tracking- calculated cost of shipping label + cost of paypal fees

Shipping Options outside of US:

  • Small box with tracking- calculated cost of shipping label + paypal fees
1 Comment
2020/11/17
23:55 UTC

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[Request][Canada]

I am seeking samples of: Stratia Velvet Cleansing Milk

Stratia Liquid Gold

0 Comments
2017/12/27
11:47 UTC

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[REQUEST] Samples/decants of base makeup for fair/pale skin!

Hello! I am looking for samples or decants for (cushion) foundations and BB/CC-creams that would suit a pale skintone with cool/pink undertones. My shade matches are Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream no 13, Skin79 Lovely Girl BB Cream, CosRX Make Me Lovely Cream, Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Chantilly. I can't use products with heavy fragrance or scent that lingers.

Here are some products that I look for, but feel free to suggest also other products! :)

  • 9wishes Vanishing Balm
  • Yadah BB cream or cushion foundation
  • Skin79 Green BB cream
  • Arllin CC Cream
  • A·TRUE Real Black Tea True Active CC Cushion (in shade 01 light beige)
  • Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream in Perfect Fit
9 Comments
2017/10/01
13:47 UTC

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[Request] Searching for samples/decants of Melano Vitamin C serum, and Canmake Perfect Serum BB cream!

I'm based in NY, USA. I've been searching for sample packets of these products with no luck. (I know Canmake definitely had sample packets but no where to be found anymore. :( )

Any size is fine, I just want to test them out before committing and buying the actual product.

Either shade of Canmake BB cream is also fine, I think either has the potential to work. I'm more interested in how it'll look on my skin formula-wise rather than determining the shade I need, and it'll be easy to decide since there are only two shades! Thank you in advance.

Edit: whoops should have formatted my title correctly. Sorry!

5 Comments
2017/06/14
00:12 UTC

1

[REQUEST][US] Any sample/decant AB sunscreen

Hiyo, I'm looking to try out some sunscreens, anything and everything. I've tried/have the canmake, etude house sunprise, the cosrx, and the biore watery essence. Thank you for stopping by!

1 Comment
2017/06/13
00:51 UTC

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[REQUEST][US] Stratia Liquid Gold

Hi All! I'm new to this so apologies for any mistakes! I started Epiduo and it has really damaged my moisture barrier. After poking around on AB Reddit seems like Stratia Liquid Gold is a favourite for repairing moisture barrier. I have a bad habit of buying too many products so this time I thought to try a sample first before committing to full size. Thanks in advance!

3 Comments
2017/05/25
14:04 UTC

2

[Inventory] [US/CAN]

0.20 cents each, unless stated otherwise Shipping not included! Should be around like 3$

Shipped from Canada

[Verification] (http://imgur.com/X6Gq6eP)

[Verification] (http://imgur.com/u5F7LVQ)

-Dear Klairs (Toner, BB cream, Blue Cream)

-The Faceshop (Mango Seed, Chia Seed)

-Belief (True Cream Aqua bomb)

-The Therapy

-Hope

-Pimple patch (0.30 cents each)

-BB cream super gold snail

-Apieu Deep Clean (0.30 cents)

-Leaders AC lotion

4 Comments
2017/05/02
05:38 UTC

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[REQUEST] [US] Kikumasamune Sake Milk/Emulsion. Would love to get a sample or decant of this!

All online sellers are all in Japan and I don't want to wait that long! Willing to trade decants for decants or other AB samples :) I have lots. I've never posted here before so sorry if anything is not correct!

2 Comments
2017/05/01
17:07 UTC

4

[Inventory](EU, Intl) Sample product, no shipping payment

I don't know where to place this as I am not selling or exchanging products but I have some sample products from my past purchases. Each are around 1 or 2 grams samples which is perfect for a patch test if you would like to try it on your skin first before buying the product.

I really don't want to throw them away because I feel someone can benefit from them.

Here is the pic of the samples I have: http://m.imgur.com/oM89sue

If someone is interested I can send them to you per mail. I might receive more samples next week so I might PM you with the samples I get if you might be interested for me to place them with the other ones. I am located in Germany and can send this samples anywhere, samples will be sent out in a small envelope and no shipping payment is required.

If you are interested please PM me.

3 Comments
2017/03/23
16:58 UTC

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[Request][US] Any Sample/Decant AB Sunscreen PA/SPF

I really want a good face sunscreen that won't break me out like the western kinds. There are so many different ones and I'd rather spend a little $$ finding an HG than a lot. I have slightly oily t-zone but mostly normal skin prone to breakouts and redness/sensitivity. I have a few products that have caught my eye during research if specifics help but I'm up for anything:

Nivea Sun Protect Super Water Gel SPF 50/PA+++

Shiseido Senka Aging Care UV Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

MISSHA All Around Safe Block Essence Sun Milk

Biore KAO JAPAN AQUA RICH Sarasara SPF50+/PA++++

Biore Uv Aqua Rich Smooth Watery Gel Spf50 + / Pa ++++

10 Comments
2017/03/07
23:49 UTC

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[Canada] Sulwhasoo, Innisfree Ginger, BHA, Missha Geum Sul eye cream

Looking for samples of:

Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream (particularly a tub sample , also interested in a full size empty container)

Sulwhasoo Radiance Energy Mask (particularly a tub sample, also interested in a full size empty container )

Any of the Innisfree Ginger Oil products

CosRx BHA

Missha Geum Sul Eye Cream

Shipping to Ontario, P0H 1E0

0 Comments
2017/01/21
00:11 UTC

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[REQUEST] EU - Klairs Toner (or similar)

I recently emptied another bottle of my favorite budget essence/toner Hadalabo Shirojyun Lotion and have been considering purchasing some other essence to switch things up a bit. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the Hadalabo one but feel a bit bored with it. I have been thinking about getting the Missha FTE one as I've tried it a long time ago and liked it (although the glass bottle was annoying) or go out on a limb and try a totally new one like the popular toner from Klairs.

However, trying new products is a bit scary for several reasons: 1. I have very sensitive skin, trying a new product is always daunting and does task me with doing extensive ingredient research to make sure (as much as possible) that the product will be tolerated. 2. Living in Sweden, I have no means of getting a tester in a store and there are very few testers of essences online that interest me. This leads me to the last conundrum 3. As a poor student buying full sized products is a decision not taken lightly as any product not used due to intolerance is money down the drain.

TLDR: I'm looking to buy decants or samples of sensitive skin friendly essences. I have quite normal to dry (in the winter) skin. No large pores or white/blackheads. I am 26 so I would prefer something anti-aging. I know I don't tolerate: BHA, coconut oil (or any highly comedogenic oils), heavy artificial fragrances or too much of "natural fragrances"/essential oils, soy products, SLS (although not relevant to essences).

I'm open to suggestions other than the one I've been eyeing (KLAIRS SUPPLE PREPARATION FACIAL TONER)

2 Comments
2017/01/20
04:21 UTC

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[Request][US]Samples of BB Creams that match Missha 13/NW10

My skin didn't like Missha so much so looking for other samples! I am interested in Skin 70 bb cream(green) if anyone has this. Thanks :)

0 Comments
2017/01/18
18:59 UTC

1

[REQUEST] [US] Scinic, COSRX, Banila Co, Innisfree, Tosowoong, Benton, Skinfood

I have several skincare products I would love to try, but am too nervous to buy.

To be specific, anywhere from 5 ml to 20 ml of product would be great!

  • Scinic Snail AIO Ampoule
  • Scinic Aqua AIO Ampoule
  • Scinic Iceland Water AIO Ampoule
  • Scinic Aqua Ex Jelly Cream
  • Cosrx Galactomyces 95 Whitening Power Essence
  • Banila Clean It Zero (Original, Resveratrol, or Radiance are all good)
  • Innisfree Apple Seed Cleansing Oil
  • Tosowoong Enzyme Powder Wash
  • Tosowoong Propolis Sparkle Ampoule
  • Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream
  • SkinfoodPeach Sake Emulsion

Let me know if you have any of these to decant!

4 Comments
2017/01/14
11:52 UTC

1

[US][REQUEST] Samples/decants of snail products (Mizon, Benton)

Hello! I'm in a skincare rut and have decided to take the "adult" route of patch testing as opposed to impulsively hauling full-sized items on Amazon.
I'm interested in trying:
Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence
Mizon All In One Snail Cream
Mizon Black All In One Snail Cream
Mizon Snail Repair Intensive Ampoule
Shark Sauce
Thanks for looking!

0 Comments
2016/12/14
17:18 UTC

2

[Inventory](EU, Intl) Decluttered Samples, Shipping Costs only

Hello AB lovers, I've just decluttered my makeup drawer from when I studied abroad in Korea and found some samples that maybe someone might like to have. Most of them are over 2 years old, so that may be an exclusion criterion for you, but if you'd like to try some AB nonetheless, I'll happily send them to you for shipping reimbursement. I'm in Germany, and most of them (except the small bottles/ampoules) will fit in a regular envelope which will run at about 2$ to send to the States.

In my inventory are:

Innisfree

  • The green tea seed serum ampoules, 4 pc
  • Green tea pure cleansing oil, 3 pc, 1ml each
  • Mineral Moisture fitting base, 1ml
  • Green tea pure lotion, 15ml
  • Olive real cleansing foam, approx. 5 ml
  • Eco Natural green tea BB cream SPF 29, approx. 2 ml

Nature Republic

  • Snail Therapy Mask Sheet
  • Whitening Collagen Dream
  • Super Aqua Max Combination Watery Mask Sheet
  • Argan 20° Steam Emulsion

Etude House

  • Aloe Moistfull Soothing Cream

Some Wondrous Brand Called Dewy Tree

  • Collagen Energy Treatment Mask

Let me know if you're interested and I'll mail them :)

1 Comment
2016/11/04
21:59 UTC

1

[request] US- atopalm samples or decants

Would love to try atopalm products in my super sensitive skin before buying full sized products!!

0 Comments
2016/10/28
09:49 UTC

1

[REQUEST][US] Creams & Ampoules & Occlusives (Mizon, Tosowoong, Shara Shara, LJH, etc)

Hi there! Have a handful of products I'd like to try on my poor dehydrated & glow-less face.

  • Mizon Starfish cream

  • Tosowoong Propolis Sparkle Ampoule

  • Mizon Original Skin Energy Placent 45 Ampoule

  • Shara Shara Aqua Bomb All In One Ampoule

  • Leejiham Vita Propolis Ampoule

  • Mizon Good Night White Sleeping Mask

  • Meishoku Ceracolla Perfect Gel

  • HL Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Oil Jelly

1 Comment
2016/09/17
15:17 UTC

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[REQUEST][US] Your opinion in exchange for anti-age skincare products

Want to learn more about Chinese skincare habits. If you are Chinese-born and a current university student or recent graduate, please feel free to email jliu@lonvie.com

0 Comments
2016/09/16
17:00 UTC

2

[Request] [US] LJH, Banila, Cosrx, Sidmool, Klairs, Innisfree, Missha, Papa Recipe decants or samples.

I've finally gotten my AB routine down and it gives me magical skin so I'd like to start trying some new, fun things. I am seeking decants or samples of the following items:

Cosrx Rice Overnight Mask

Cosrx Snail 96 Lotion

Cosrx Centella Blemish Cream

Banila Miss flower & Mr. honey Facial Oil

LJH Teatree Essence

LJH Teatree 80 Cream

LJH Vita-Propolis Ampoule

LJH Probiotics Sleeping Cream

Sidmool Secret of Astaxanthin

Klairs Supple Preparation Toner

Klairs Soothing Serum

Papa Recipe Bombee Skin

Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule

Innisfree Jeju Lava Essence

Tosowoong Sparkle Ampoule

Mizon Black Snail cream

These area all things I have heard great reviews about so I am excited to try them out. If you have any of these to offer, let me know!

8 Comments
2016/05/28
18:45 UTC

1

[REQUEST][US] COSRX Natural BHA Skin Returning A-Sol

Hey! I'm a college student on a budget looking to see if A-Sol's for me. I'm willing to buy a decant or a full sized bottle.

2 Comments
2016/04/24
14:09 UTC

1

[REQUEST][UK] Cosrx, Innisfree, Amore Pacific, Sulwhasoo, Mizon, & Missha Samples or Used.

Hi Im looking for samples/used, etc. of:

*AMORE PACIFIC illi Total Aging Care Cleansing Oil

*Cosrx Centella Blemish Cream

*Cosrx Ultimate Moisturizing Honey Overnight Mask

*COSRX NATURAL BHA SKIN RETURNING A-SOL

*COSRX AHA 7 WHITEHEAD POWER LIQUID

*COSRX AHA/BHA CLARIFYING TREATMENT TONER

*Cosrx Ultimate Moisturizing Honey Overnight Mask

*COSRX EXTRUSION SWABS

*COSRX HYALURONIC ACID INTENSIVE CREAM

*Innisfree JEJU VOLCANIC BLACK HEAD OUT BALM

*COSRX BLACKHEAD SILK FINGER BALL

*COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser

*Cosrx Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask

*Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream

*Innisfree NO SEBUM MINERAL POWDER

*Mizon ACENCE BLEMISH OUT PINK SPOT

*Sulwhasoo Luminature Essential Finisher

*COSRX ONE STEP PIMPLE CLEAR PADS

*COSRX HONEY CERAMIDE EYE CREAM

*Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence Intensive

*COSRX Galactomyces 95 White Power Essence

*COSRX ADVANCED SNAIL 96 MUCIN POWER ESSENCE

*COSRX NATURAL BHA SKIN RETURNING EMULSION

*COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Cream

*Cosrx Centella Blemish Ampule ampoule

I wanna test them before buying the full size so let me know if you have something. Thank you

1 Comment
2016/04/18
14:42 UTC

2

[Request][US] Propolis/Hydrating Non-Cream Decants

I'm searching for decants of essences/serums/ampoules/AIO bombs that either feature propolis or are known to be hydrating. Or both! The only requirement is no triethanolamine, because that breaks me out. Thanks in advance! :)

0 Comments
2016/02/25
18:13 UTC

1

[request][US] Scinic honey AIO decant

Hoping to have a decant of scinic honey AIO decant! :)

5 Comments
2016/02/20
22:56 UTC

1

[Request] [Buy] [US] Re:cipe Rose Petal Cleansing Oil decant

Just as above. I'm looking for a decant of Re:cipe Rose Petal Cleansing Oil so I can see if it breaks me out before buying a whole bottle. Thanks!

0 Comments
2016/01/31
20:00 UTC

3

[US only please] Shara Shara Honey Bomb decants

Hey there! I'm looking to sell some decants of my Honey Bomb because I know I won't be able to use the whole bottle by the expiration. I bought this while I was in Taiwan, but I haven't opened the jar yet. The expiration on the box says 20161008.

I only have two new containers right now as I've used the others for other things, but I can definitely buy more containers if there is the demand for them ^_^ I won't start using it until after I decant.

Here are some pictures: [1] (http://i.imgur.com/Xc6zbZ8.jpg) [2] (http://i.imgur.com/gjrZotM.jpg)

I'm pricing it at $0.18/mL and shipping will be $3! I have some [MUEflair] (https://www.reddit.com/r/mueflair/comments/3x4j6p/pengupi_flair_thread_part_2/) if you're interested in looking at that. Thanks!

0 Comments
2016/01/07
04:58 UTC

1

[REQUEST][SWAP][US]Looking for CosRx decants! Willing to purchase or swap. (x-post AB exchange)

I've only recently gotten into Asian Beauty and I'm super excited about patch testing and incorporating new products into my routine. For r/ab friends with product to spare: I'm looking for decants of CosRx to sample, since they are so hard to come by. Requesting

  • CosRx AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid
  • CosRx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
  • CosRx Galactomyces 95 White Power Essence
  • CosRx Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Mask

I'm also interested in swapping, if you are looking to try some samples or new sheet masks. I'll take some verification photos if there is interest :)

Products available for swaps

  • Rohto Hada Labo Gokujun Hyaluronic Lotion Moist (decant)
  • Rohto Hada Labo Perfect Gel (decant)
  • Biore Perfect Milk (entire 40 ml bottle!)
  • SkinFood Hydrofitting Seaweed Mask Sheet (up to 5)
  • SkinFood Hydrofitting Snail Mask Sheet (up to 5)

Shipment would be to 10023. Thanks so much.

3 Comments
2016/01/05
04:06 UTC

1

[REQUEST][US] Innisfree Green Tea Serum, Hada Labo Shirojyun Arbutin and Tosowoong Propolis Natural Pure Essence

Hi Im looking for samples/used/whatever you have on

Innisfree Eco Science Eye cream, Innisfree Green Tea Serum, Hada Labo Shirojyun Arbutin and Tosowoong Propolis Natural Pure Essence.

I wanna test them before buying the full size so let me know if you have something. Thank you xD

3 Comments
2015/10/26
14:18 UTC

2

[Request] [CAN]

Hello I am looking for samples/decants of

  • Tosowoong Enzyme Powder Cleanser
  • Sum37
  • Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Liquid
  • TCFS Pumpkin Sleeping Mask
  • COSRX Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask
  • COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
  • SCINIC Honey All In One Ampoule
  • Skinfood Black Sugar Cleansing Oil
  • Enprani Moistfull Booskin

can offer decants of (most purchased in the last month or two):

  • COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
  • COSRX Galactomyces 95 White Power Essence
  • MISSHA] Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence -new formulation
  • Innisfree] Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask 100ml
  • Rohto Hadalabo Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Lotion (Moist)
  • The Face Shop] Rice Water Bright Cleansing Foam
  • KOSE COSMEPORT softymo Deep Cleansing Oil
  • The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Cleansing Light Oil
  • SKINFOOD Peach Sake Emulsion
  • TONYMOLY Panda White Dream Sleeping Pack
  • Thayers Rose Witch Hazel
  • Cerave Moisturizing Cream

Located Ontario, Canada may be willing to ship to US

0 Comments
2015/10/16
04:59 UTC

1

[Request] [US] On the hunt for banila co. clean it zero samples!

any formulations. Would love the little sample jars, but decants work too! My zip code is 60625. Thanks!

0 Comments
2015/09/28
02:26 UTC

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