Cosmetic Research- test free toiletries, cosmetics and skincare (merged)

jaygray

*max* wrote: »

I got sent a face cream to trial for the Litmus Test people. It comes in a glass jar with a pink lid, I'm very very curious as to what it is! Anyone else doing this trial?

Sorry I can't help with your query, but hope you don't mind one from me. I tried to register with Litmus some time ago, but their website said they weren't taking new applicants until April 2011. Are they very difficult to join, or is it simply a question of being patient? Thanks.

*max*

jaygray wrote: »

Sorry I can't help with your query, but hope you don't mind one from me. I tried to register with Litmus some time ago, but their website said they weren't taking new applicants until April 2011. Are they very difficult to join, or is it simply a question of being patient? Thanks.

I don't even remember joining, it must have been ages ago! It's the first time I've been contacted for a trial, let alone been sent anything. I guess you just have to wait. It was rather odd, I have to say, the questionnaire was quite short, and I just got an email to tell me my sample was on its way. Then I received the jar of cream yesterday. It doesn't fill me with confidence, tbh, knowing I'm putting this unknown stuff on my face! lol

jaygray

*max* wrote: »

I don't even remember joining, it must have been ages ago! It's the first time I've been contacted for a trial, let alone been sent anything. I guess you just have to wait. It was rather odd, I have to say, the questionnaire was quite short, and I just got an email to tell me my sample was on its way. Then I received the jar of cream yesterday. It doesn't fill me with confidence, tbh, knowing I'm putting this unknown stuff on my face! lol

Thanks. I hope your face survives whatever it is you're putting on it! I'll try to keep my eyes open end March/beginning of April to see what it's all about.

Celia

I have done several trials for Cosmetic Research and had some great products to try. Yesterday I just had to complete a questionnaire after signing up to the "trial" - no product. Never done a questionnaire for them before - has anyone else?

82much

jaygray wrote: »

I had the same email a few days ago, and was very suspicious, so asked for advice on MSE. Eventually I decided to phone them up - especially to ask how they got my email address in the first place - and the receptionist said that someone would get back to me. They never did, so I've filed it under 'A mystery. Ignore.'

I emailed them a few days ago but got no reply - so now I've binned it too! :rotfl:

betterlatethannever

Celia wrote: »

I have done several trials for Cosmetic Research and had some great products to try. Yesterday I just had to complete a questionnaire after signing up to the "trial" - no product. Never done a questionnaire for them before - has anyone else?

Me too- its something about the menopause, but says that its just a questionaire and no mention of anything for doing it.
I'm sure i saw somewhere that it was going to take sometime to fill in. Not sure if this one will be worth it.

betterlatethannever

82much wrote: »

I've had an email from Information by Design Ltd for Toiletry Products Research Project where you would need to keep a diary of your purchases.
There is no mention of any 'freebies' or reward for doing this. Does anyone know about it?
Not being cheeky but I don't want to spend time on it for free when they are obviously being paid for the work!!

thanks

I did something like this about 8 years ago.
You got a £5 WHS voucher for filling in 2-3 very large booklets and you were put into a draw to win a bigger prize (not that i ever did)
It used to take me over 3 hours a week to fill in the booklets:eek: not worth the time or energy.

Celia

betterlatethannever wrote: »

Me too- its something about the menopause, but says that its just a questionaire and no mention of anything for doing it.
I'm sure i saw somewhere that it was going to take sometime to fill in. Not sure if this one will be worth it.

Oh I have done the questionnaire - it only took about 5 minutes and had to be done on either the 18th or 19th I think so you have probably missed it.

Anyone else done this one or a questionnaire previously?

MsBubu

betterlatethannever wrote: »

I did something like this about 8 years ago.
You got a £5 WHS voucher for filling in 2-3 very large booklets and you were put into a draw to win a bigger prize (not that i ever did)
It used to take me over 3 hours a week to fill in the booklets:eek: not worth the time or energy.

I think this one is the Givaudan one, no?

It seems that all those companies get branded as one! Hard to tell them appart!

betterlatethannever

Celia wrote: »

Oh I have done the questionnaire - it only took about 5 minutes and had to be done on either the 18th or 19th I think so you have probably missed it.

Anyone else done this one or a questionnaire previously?

Thank you- your correct is was 18th/19th and i got a reminder email to compete it, which they let me do, even though i was late. Only took a few mins- dont' know where i got ages from