A few weeks ago I posted a review of the L'oreal consumer testing program (click here for the blog post), which allows you to test products and recieve free beauty products as compensation. This is the compnsation that I reicieved for completing a series of three nail surveys. It stated that there would be a compensation of SIX luxury products, but included EIGHT because of a mix-up that occurred with panelist IDs and password info. You have just got to love L'oreal for this! You should definitely check out this program, although, keep in mind that compensation varies with each product test/survey.
Here's a list of the products that I recieved:
From left to right
Vichy Captital Soleil Sunscreen (SPF 50, Lightweight Foaming Lotion)
Lancome Visionnaire
Lancome Hypnose Star Mascara
Lancome Artliner - Noir
Lancome Color Design Palette - Emerald Boudoir
Lancome Huile Douceur Deep Cleansing Oil
Lancome Savon Fraichelle Gel Body Cleanser
Kiels Calendula Herbal Toner
I didn't do the calculations myself, but I hear the retail value is around $300.
Since I am currently a part of one of L'Oreal USA's product studies, I figure I should give you guys a review of the program itself.
Here's a quick rundown, though it's basically self explanatory. You sign-up and complete a fairly extensive survey about you. Based upon the answers that you have chosen they will match you up with:
- Informational surveys (these don't get you into a product study but when you've completed five of these, expect some mystery product in the mail as compensation.)
- Some of these will actually offer immediate compensation upon completion--some mystery product(s).
- Pre-qualification surveys (these do NOT qualify you, necessarily, for a study but it serves to weed out the individuals that they do want to send a product study survey to. There is no compensation for this.)
- Product study surveys (these are going to determine whether or not you get to be a part of one of their studies. Allow me to warn you now that these are sometimes hard to get into because they are very specific with their criteria. If they are looking for a woman in her twenties with severe acne and oily skin, they will only accept such persons; if you don't fit what they're looking for, you will be disqualified from the study. These can get frustrating but if you stick to it, you'll probably get into a few studies within a year.)
You can participate:
- From your own home and have products mailed to you (what I do)
- Visit one of their testing centers from 7:30am-5:00pm
- Clark, New Jersey
- Solon, Ohio
They do not offer monetary compensation. Only some sort of product. So far I've received a lot of beauty and skincare products. Thus the reason why I LOVE this program! :)
Here is a link if you would like to sign up. There is more information posted on their website. Click here.
