The provided source material indicates that Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream samples have been distributed through magazine promotions in the United Kingdom. Specifically, sources mention free samples included with issues of Cosmopolitan magazine and reference a separate online offer for a free sample from the brand. The available data does not contain information regarding current or past sample programs for U.S.-based consumers, nor does it detail official brand-sponsored mail-in programs or trials available in the United States. All factual claims regarding availability, pricing, and distribution methods are derived exclusively from the provided documentation.
Magazine-Distributed Samples
Documentation suggests that Elemis skincare products have been offered as freebies attached to UK magazine issues. A blog post from Source [4] describes purchasing an issue of Cosmopolitan that included a free Elemis "Skin Clear Mattifying Moisturiser." The author notes the magazine was purchased at a newsagent on Brompton Road in the UK, a location identified as a stockist for Allure magazine. The author mentions that Selfridges magazine department is another location where Allure is available.
While Source [4] specifically identifies the "Skin Clear Mattifying Moisturiser," Source [6] references a discussion regarding a 15ml tube of Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream included with Cosmopolitan. In this forum discussion, a user states the magazine was priced at £2.99 and the 15ml cream was valued at £30. Another user confirms the size and value, stating, "As above it was £2.99 and the 15ml sized cream is £30 from Elemis." A different user notes that the price had increased recently to £30 for 15ml, while another user mentions the magazine price is £4.99. One participant in the discussion expresses skepticism about the product's quality, stating, "I don't think pcmc is very good. Overrated."
Regarding availability, a user in Source [6] mentions difficulty finding the magazine in stores, stating, "I tried M&S and WHS but no magazines in stock, I've added one to my online food shop, fingers crossed." This suggests that distribution may have been limited or that stock was depleted at physical retailers.
It is important to note that the blog post in Source [4] refers to a "Skin Clear Mattifying Moisturiser," while the forum discussion in Source [6] refers to "Pro-Collagen Marine Cream." The sources do not clarify if these were simultaneous offers or distinct promotional periods. Furthermore, the sources do not provide details on how U.S. consumers might access similar magazine-attached samples.
Online Sample Offers
Source [3] references an online offer for a "FREE Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream Sample." This source, a post on "Hunt4Freebies," dates the offer to June 18, 2019. The post claims the sample was available to the "first 7,000 people." The source does not provide a direct link to the sign-up page or details regarding shipping eligibility (e.g., U.S. vs. UK only). The source also includes a disclosure stating that "Hunt4Freebies may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post."
General Context of "Elemis Freebies"
The provided URLs include "elemisfreebies.com," but the content of Sources [1] and [2] reveals that this domain is not an official Elemis brand site for product samples. Instead, it appears to be a website offering design assets such as HTML templates, PSD files, textures, and business card templates. The site lists categories such as "Design Elements," "HTML Templates," and "PSD Templates." While the site is titled "Elemis Freebies," the content is unrelated to the Elemis skincare brand or its product samples.
Conclusion
Based on the provided source material, Elemis samples have been distributed in the UK via inclusion with Cosmopolitan magazine issues. These samples have included products such as "Skin Clear Mattifying Moisturiser" and "Pro-Collagen Marine Cream" (15ml size). The magazine was reportedly sold at a low cost (e.g., £2.99), though the product value was stated to be significantly higher (e.g., £30). An online offer for a Pro-Collagen Marine Cream sample was available in June 2019 for the first 7,000 respondents, according to a third-party deal site. The sources do not provide actionable information for U.S. consumers seeking current Elemis samples, nor do they confirm an active, official mail-in sample program from the brand.