Multiple sources document various free sample programs and subscription offers associated with Glamour magazine, primarily focusing on beauty product trials and magazine subscription acquisition methods. The available information indicates that Glamour magazine has historically partnered with beauty brands to distribute trial-sized products through magazine purchases and has offered subscription opportunities through online reward programs.
Beauty Product Samples with Magazine Purchase
Several sources confirm that Glamour magazine includes free beauty product samples with specific issues. These samples range from trial-sized skincare products to cosmetics from brands such as Balance Me, Clinique, and Eyeko.
Balance Me Product Offerings
Source [3] documents a promotion where the August issue of Glamour magazine included a trial-sized Balance Me face wash. The source identifies the product as a 50ml tube and notes that Balance Me describes its products as "Natural, high performance, paraben and sulphate free, aromatherapy skincare products made in the UK." The source mentions that the face wash is marketed as "A gentle yet effective non-drying sulphate and petroleum free face wash to cleanse skin of make-up and daily grime."
Source [5] describes an April issue promotion offering four Balance Me products: Body Wash, Lip Salve, Face Wash, and Radiance Face Mask. The source notes that Balance Me products are "usually made from 98% natural ingredients" and mentions that the author purchased two magazines to obtain the products. The source indicates that the full-size Balance Me Pure Skin Face Wash retails for £20 for 125ml, making the 40ml sample in the magazine a value proposition.
Source [7] confirms that Marie Claire magazine also offered Balance Me products in July, specifically the Cleanse and Smooth Balm (40ml) and Moisture Rich Face Cream (25ml), though this is a separate publication from Glamour.
Clinique and Cosmetic Freebies
Source [7] documents that a July issue of Glamour magazine offered Clinique products including Chubby Sticks in Whoppin' Watermelon and Super Strawberry, High Impact Mascara, and Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion. The source notes that the Chubby Sticks were sold out quickly, but mascara and moisturizer remained available.
Source [6] mentions an Eyeko Skinny Liquid Liner in black offered with a previous month's Glamour magazine. The source reports that the liner remained "bold, black and fade-free" despite humidity and heat.
Source [4] documents a "Joy Card" promotion with the January issue of Glamour Magazine, offering credit of £3, £15, or £100 to spend in-store at The Body Shop. The source indicates that the author used a £3 credit to purchase a Born Lippy Toffee Lip Balm.
Magazine Subscription Acquisition Methods
Sources document different methods for obtaining free or low-cost Glamour magazine subscriptions through online reward programs.
Reward Gold Program
Source [2] describes a method for obtaining a free Glamour magazine subscription through a program called Reward Gold. The process requires users to join the program, which is described as free, and earn points through various activities. Upon joining, users automatically earn 250 points. Additional points can be earned by completing surveys, reviewing products, and entering sweepstakes. Users can also earn 250 points for each referred friend.
The source provides a specific link for the magazine offer: https://www.rewardsgold.com/mags/glamour/sg_glam_pg2gd-nonmem.htm. The source indicates that points can be redeemed to "buy" magazines. The information was last updated in October 2014.
Direct Mailing Form
Source [1] documents a free Glamour magazine subscription offer available through a mailing form. The source states: "Hurry and request a FREE Glamour Magazine Subscription (or here)! All you have to do to get this great freebie is fill out the mailing form. It's just that simple!" The source mentions that the offer was available through Hunt4Freebies and had an expiration date of October 19. The source does not specify the year.
Geographic and Temporal Limitations
The available sources primarily reference UK-specific promotions and pricing. Source [3] mentions purchasing Glamour magazine for £2.00 in an Asda store. Source [5] confirms the £2 price point. Source [7] lists prices for various magazines: Glamour (£2), Marie Claire (£2.50), Instyle (£3.90), and Cosmopolitan (£3.70). All currency references are in British pounds, suggesting these promotions were UK-specific.
The dates mentioned in the sources range from 2012 to 2015. Source [3] references July 2012. Source [4] references January of an unspecified year. Source [2] was last updated in October 2014. Source [5] references April of an unspecified year. Source [6] references a trip to Turkey and mentions "last month's Glamour magazine" in a post dated 2014. Source [7] specifically references July 2014.
Participation Requirements
Based on the documented methods, participation requirements vary by offer type:
For magazine-attached samples: - Purchase of specific magazine issue - No additional action required beyond purchasing the magazine
For subscription offers: - Completion of a mailing form (Source [1]) - Membership in Reward Gold program (Source [2]) - Earning points through activities such as surveys, product reviews, sweepstakes entries, and referrals (Source [2])
Value Proposition
The sources indicate that the beauty samples provided with Glamour magazine represent significant value compared to retail prices. Source [5] calculates that the Balance Me samples in the April issue would cost £8 if purchased separately, compared to the £2 magazine price. Source [7] notes that the Balance Me balm retails for £20 for 125ml, making the 40ml sample a "total bargain."
Reliability Assessment
The sources vary in reliability. Sources [1] and [2] appear to be deal aggregation websites, with Source [2] being a community forum. Sources [3], [4], [5], [6], and [7] are blog posts from beauty and lifestyle bloggers. None of the sources are official brand websites or verified sign-up pages. The information about subscription offers through Reward Gold and mailing forms should be considered unconfirmed unless verified through official channels. The product samples included with magazine issues are documented through multiple independent blog sources, suggesting higher reliability for those claims.
Conclusion
The provided documentation indicates that Glamour magazine has historically offered free beauty product samples with specific issues, including trial-sized skincare from Balance Me, cosmetics from Clinique, and other beauty products. Additionally, subscription offers have been available through online reward programs and mailing forms, though these appear to be UK-focused promotions from 2012-2015. Consumers seeking similar offers should verify current availability through official brand and magazine websites, as the documented promotions may no longer be active.