12 Easy Ways To Get Free Samples (Without Answering Surveys)

Discover the art of sample hunting without drowning in survey questions.

By Jenny Cohen

Edited by Chris Kissell

Updated May 28, 2024

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Samples offer the perfect way to test new products without wasting money on something you might not like.

Many websites offer free samples, but they often require you to take endless surveys to get them.

Fortunately, there are other sites that offer free samples without requiring you to fill out surveys. The following can give you freebies so you can keep more cash in your wallet without wasting your time.

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Freeflys

Freeflys has plenty of great options if you’re looking for free samples. The site groups them by topics such as beauty, food, and children to help you find a sample that’s right for you.

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My Free Product Samples

My Free Product Samples highlights plenty of samples you can find online. You will also discover coupons and sweepstakes you may want to try to get some free stuff.

The site also includes a list of the top five deals and top five coupons so you can check back and find out the best deals each day.

Sephora

Sephora is one of the best-known beauty sites for free samples.

In addition to its generous free sample in-store policy, you can add free samples to your cart when purchasing beauty products from the company’s website.

Sample options include foundation, lipstick, perfume, and more.

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Internet Steals and Deals

Check out Internet Steals and Deals to find some samples, freebies, and hot deals at retailers such as Amazon and Walmart.

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I Love Free Things

I Love Free Things has a collection of free samples you can try out. Staff picks can help you narrow down your options.

You can also sign up for the website’s newsletter to alert you to new deals so you never miss out.

Influenster

Influenster offers free samples in exchange for your opinion about the products.

The site will pack sample boxes that cater to your particular interests. It sends only things that are a great match for you.

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Sample Source

Check out samples from Sample Source that cater to your interests.

You’ll need to sign up as a member and fill out a short profile so that Sample Source can figure out the best samples for you.

When Sample Source has samples that fit your profile, it will send you an email to sign up for the sample. Or, it will simply ship the sample directly to you.

Sample A Day

Sample A Day might not be as flashy as some other sample sites, but it’s perfect for quickly checking for samples you might be interested in.

Check out all the samples or sort by category — such as stickers, magazines, keychains, and more — to find one that interests you the most.

Baby registries

Are you welcoming a new baby to your home? Then you’ve probably started a baby registry on some retailers’ sites so friends and family can find things you need.

Check to see if you can get a free sample box of baby items where you register. Retailers such as Target and Amazon offer such samples to customers who use their baby registries.

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