28 Beauty Product Testing Panels: Get Free Cosmetics!

So, while it may seem like companies like L’Oréal are losing money by giving away free makeup and other health and beauty products to product testers, they are actually making more money in the long run.

This is the same reason why online survey sites pay you for sharing your opinion.

Direct feedback from consumers is priceless for companies.

How to Become a Beauty Product Tester

It’s easy, really!

Sign up for one or all of the sites mentioned below, and fill out your profile information so they know your demographics. This helps them send you appropriate items.

Whenever there’s a product testing opportunity that matches your profile, they’ll send you the item for free to use and test.

Some of these companies may ask you to fill out a questionnaire after a few weeks to share your experience and thoughts on the product(s).

So not only do you get free stuff, but you also have the chance to impact the products you use in your daily life.

Legit Cosmetic Testing Panels

Ready for some free stuff?

Here are some of the best legit and trusted beauty panels you can join to score free makeup and beauty items as a product tester.

1. Vogue Insiders

As a member of Vogue Insiders, you get to test the latest and best beauty products in the industry, all sent directly to your door.

• Sign up Link: https://www.vogueinsiders.com/hub
  

2. L’Oréal VIP Testing Panel

You get to test both new and established beauty products from L’Oréal. L’Oréal also offers on-site testing opportunities in New Jersey, Ohio, and Illinois, but will mail cosmetics to you at home for testing.

• Sign up Link: https://consumertesting.lorealusa.com
  

3. Free Cosmetic Testing

Join Free Cosmetic Testing, and you’ll get the chance to test cosmetic brands and products from the comfort of your home. Once you’ve signed up, the site will invite you to participate in surveys that match your profile.

You can earn points for completing surveys, which are exchangeable for products in the Cosmetic shop.

Additionally, you can receive and test a range of cosmetic products just by signing up and entering free draws on the “product testing” page. Whenever you’re selected for a cosmetic test, Free Cosmetic Testing will notify you by email.

• Sign up Link: https://www.free-cosmetic-testing.com/en/

4. No7 Beauty Company

Test out makeup and skincare products as a member of the No7 Beauty Panel.

Sign up to help develop new products and participate in home user studies. You’ll receive products delivered to your home for testing.

• Sign up Link: https://volunteersusa.no7company.com/register/

5. Ripple Street

You can get free products from Ripple Street. Sign up, host a party with your friends, or request a personal pack for your household. Then, write product reviews and post on social media.

Free products are available in various categories, including beauty.

• Sign up Link: https://www.ripplestreet.com/

6. Zakellia

Zakellia is a new makeup brand with many future launches planned, and your feedback on their testing formulas is very helpful.

Fill out the form on their site, and the company will contact you if they decide to send you test products. The program is available to those in the US and Canada.

• Sign up Link: https://zakiella.com/pages/become-a-product-tester

7. Klara Cosmetics

Klara Cosmetics provides you with a free tester pack valued at $148! This includes a variety of beauty items, such as an eyeshadow palette, a lip mask, and mascara.

• Sign up Link: https://klaracosmetics.com/en-us/pages/become-our-tester

8. Prestige Testing

Become a panelist with Prestige Testing, and you could test skincare, makeup, hair care, and personal care products. If you’re looking to score some free beauty products, this is a great opportunity.

You’ll help brands make decisions by participating in surveys, using new products, and sharing your opinions about them.

• Sign up Link: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5686191/Membership-Questionnaire

9. Clay And Glow Skincare

Clay And Glow Skincare has a product testing panel you can join to access the brand’s newest products before they launch.

You’ll need to test the products, provide your honest feedback, and share your experience. You’ll receive a reward after each test panel you participate in.

• Sign up Link: https://www.clayandglow.com/pages/product-test-panel

10. Allure Beauty Enthusiast

Another beauty-only panel offers access to exclusive offers, VIP events, and product surveys.

Apply to join the “inner circle” by visiting the sign-up link below.

• Sign up Link: https://www.allurebeautyenthusiasts.com/hub

11. Mary Claire Velvet Rope Club

Update: While the sign-up page is still up, the website and social media pages have been inactive for a few years. My research found only a few social media posts from this panel spanning almost four years, suggesting it might be defunct!

This magazine offers an insider’s society for women to share their views and receive special offers and prizes.

• Sign up Link: http://subscribe.hearstmags.com/circulation/shared/email/newsletters/signup/mar-vrc-su.html
  

12. Good Housekeeping Advisory Panel

If you’re selected, you can expect surveys several times a year and opportunities to learn about and test new products.

• Sign up Link: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/institute/about-the-institute/a36050588/gh-institute-product-tester/

13. Inflluenster

Influenster.com focuses on beauty, makeup, and pets. By joining the website, you can enjoy benefits like samples and contests.

• Sign up Link: https://www.influenster.com
  

14. Vocalpoint

Vocalpoint gives you a platform to share your opinions on brands you use and help improve them.

You can receive samples and discover what others think about a wide range of products.

• Sign up Link: https://www.vocalpoint.com
  

15. BzzAgent

BzzAgent.com is designed for people who want to try out products or services and share their opinions.

Start by filling out a survey to indicate your interests. The website offers a variety of products, not just beauty items.

• Sign up Link: https://www.bzzagent.com
  

16. SheSpeaks

The name says it all!

This website even features an online TV channel, but it’s primarily set up for posting product reviews on a wide range of items, including books, food, Crayola crayons, movies, electronics, and beauty products.

There’s an active blog, and if you’re a regular participant, they’ll send you samples.

• Sign up Link: https://www.shespeaks.com
  

17. Smiley360

The homepage claims there are 700,000 Smiley members, who are all “among the first to discover new brands, content, and offers for free.”

Simply go to smiley360.com to sign up, share your opinions, and review products.

• Sign up Link: https://www.smiley360.com
  

18. PinchMe

I talked about PINCHme in our “Amazon review sites to get free Amazon products” post. When you sign up, you fill out a questionnaire about your household and shopping habits.

Every few weeks, they send out new samples, and if you log in at the specified time, you can request some.

Your only obligation is to provide a simple review after you use them.

• Sign up Link: https://www.pinchme.com

19. Balance Me

Join the Balance Me beauty panel to receive free beauty products. Test out new items as well as the brand’s bestsellers and provide your feedback.

• Sign up Link: https://www.balanceme.com/pages/beauty-panel

20. Tryazon

Tryazon is a company that gives away free samples across various categories, including beauty products.

You can receive free samples either by getting a TryaBox—a box of samples—or by hosting a party. When you host a party, you get a party pack full of samples to share with your friends.

Sign up, and if selected for product sampling opportunities, you’ll receive a TryaBox or a party pack. You’ll need to share your opinion on the products you receive.

• Sign up Link: https://www.tryazon.com/

21. Hypely

For anyone looking to try out skincare and beauty products, especially from well-known brands, Hypely is an excellent choice.

You can discover new products and brands by applying to test out products. If selected, Hypely will deliver beauty products right to your doorstep.

Share your opinion about your experience with the products you’ve tried. You can test makeup and skincare products from brands like Drunk Elephant, Smashbox, MAC, Benefit Cosmetics, and La Roche-Posay.

• Sign up Link: https://www.hypely.me/

22. Sampler.io

Sampler.io is another great option if you’re looking for free haircare, skincare, and other beauty products.

Try out products from brands like Dove, Kiehl’s, NYX, and La Roche-Posay.

Create an account and provide Sampler.io with some information about yourself so they can tailor samples and offers to you. Check your account when the company emails you to see if any samples are available.

Once you receive a free sample, you’ll need to leave a review about it.

• Get your free sample here.

23. US Product Testing

US Product Testing operates a bit differently from some of the other sites. Instead of just signing up and having samples sent to you, you sign up for a chance to be selected to try out products.

Each week, US Product Testing chooses three people to become testers for the company.

To review products, sign up, select your product, and complete the advertising survey.

Keep an eye on your email to see if you’ve been chosen to test out some products.

• Sign up Link: https://usproducttesting.com/

24. This Works

If you’re looking for free skincare products, consider trying This Works. The company offers a panel that runs from seven to 28 days, depending on the type of product being reviewed.

As a tester, you’ll receive a product sample, along with information and instructions on how to use it correctly.

You’ll be asked to report on the product’s performance through a series of questionnaires.

Once you’ve completed all the panel questionnaires, you’ll receive an exclusive reward as a thank you for your participation.

• Sign up Link: https://www.thisworks.com/pages/our-panel

25. TryProducts

TryProducts has partnered with over 500 brands, offering thousands of different products for members to try.

The company provides products in various categories, including beauty.

Join TryProducts, provide some information about yourself, and the company will send you free products to test. After trying them out, you’ll need to share your feedback with the company.

• Sign up Link: https://tryproducts.com/

26. HomeSchool

Finally, a more specialized product review panel. If you homeschool, you may be familiar with HomeSchool.com, a resource for parents.

Occasionally, they need product testers for homeschooling items. Connect with them, and you might have the opportunity to test and review relevant products.

• Sign up Link: https://www.homeschool.com/become-a-product-tester

27. The Pink Panel

They don’t seem to have a website; instead, they use Facebook as their main page.

You need to fill out a short form to apply, and if accepted, you’ll receive cosmetics and beauty products to test for free.

Update: The company now has an official website (link below).

• Sign up Link: https://pinkpanel.com
  

28. InStyle Trendsetter

As an InStyle Trendsetter, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in surveys sharing your opinions on style topics, from fashion and beauty to home décor.

Best of all, you’ll receive brand-new products for free as a tester.

• Sign up Link: https://www.instyletrendsetters.com

Defunct Product Testing Sites

Sites and companies that offer product testing opportunities frequently change. When we first published this post, the list was much larger. Unfortunately, since then, many of those companies have either shut down or stopped offering paid product testing. We are keeping them here for archival purposes.

Swaggable

Previously, you would indicate the types of products you were interested in, and they would send those products to you for free. The only requirement was to review the products, mainly on Amazon.

House Party

This concept is different. It’s not limited to beauty products but includes a wide range, such as beer.

Members host parties and receive a Party Pack with products. Parties for the same products or sponsors are held nationwide at the same time.

After the party, you write about the experience and possibly send some photographs.

Glamspotters

For fans of Glamour magazine, join the panel at glamspotters.com. Win prizes and have the opportunity to share your opinions.

Team Redbook

Redbook invites you to become a panel member, where you can share your opinions, win prizes, and test new products.

Elle Inner Circle

If Elle magazine is more your style, consider joining the Elle Inner Circle. Enjoy exclusive access to content, members-only discussions, prizes, and online chats with special guests from the beauty and fashion industries.

People Style Watch Style Hunters

Apply to join an exclusive group of influential fashion and beauty enthusiasts and become a Style Hunter.

You’ll be the first to know about the latest fashion and beauty trends, including receiving product samples.

The program features a scoring system based on your influence on social networks.

Condé Nast Style Society

This advertises itself as an exclusive online community from magazines like Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, and more.

Take a five-minute questionnaire to see if you qualify.

Oprah Magazine DevOtee Panel

Love Oprah?

This is for you!

Oprah fans, known as DevOtees, receive free samples and products, and have the chance to win prizes by participating in surveys.

Sephora Product Testing

Can you try out products at Sephora in exchange for reviews?

A lot of our readers have been asking about Sephora and Maybelline makeup and cosmetic product testing.

The question I often see is, “Can you try out products at Sephora?”

The answer is no!

Unfortunately, neither Sephora nor Maybelline have a product testing panel, at least none that I know of. If they do exist and you’re a member, please let us know in the comments.

Ready to Dive Into Beauty Product Testing?

While Sephora and Maybelline may not have dedicated product testing panels, there are plenty of other exciting make up product testing opportunities out there for beauty enthusiasts like you! From exclusive panels and insider groups to product samples and surveys, you can discover and test a wide range of beauty products and make your voice heard.

Don’t miss out on the chance to be among the first to try new products and share your opinions. Sign up for the panels and programs mentioned above, and start exploring the world of beauty product testing today!