Did Sephora call me fat?
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I guess my post title was misleading. I was not taking the sample personally. I was just offended that they thought it was appropriate to hand out to anyone.
To me, it's another example of fat-shaming. What of the girls/women who are fragile and will take it personally?
I really didn't mean to make this about me. It's about stores using shame to sell BS products.
Then again, as someone else pointed out, this is exactly Sephora's business. Maybe next time I'll get anti-aging eye cream.0 -
fatgirlslim is the **** if you use their whole system. it's used for reducing cellulite and it's one of the only things that actually does anything (but it doesn't work if you don't use all the products and the effects go away if you stop using it).
that's just what it's called. it's a really hard product to sell... I know from experience.
eta: also... since when does a sample in your sephora bag indicate anything at all?
Does the whole system honestly give good results?
i think it's a waste of money personally, like i said it doesn't get rid of cellulite it just makes it look better as long as you keep using it.0 -
Cellulite are cells WITHIN the body. Topical solutions just hide them temporarily. It NEVER goes away. You can reduce appearance a couple of ways.fatgirlslim is the **** if you use their whole system. it's used for reducing cellulite and it's one of the only things that actually does anything (but it doesn't work if you don't use all the products and the effects go away if you stop using it).
that's just what it's called. it's a really hard product to sell... I know from experience.
eta: also... since when does a sample in your sephora bag indicate anything at all?
Does the whole system honestly give good results?
Lose fat to reduce the capacity of the cell
Inflame the tissue around the skin to reduce the dimpling
Wear clothes to cover it up
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You could have a really skinny girl to go in there a buy something. If they give her the same sample, then no but if they give her a different sample, yes. Only way to know for sure.
You mean targeting your audience is bad business?
Not at all! But if she truely wants an answer to whether the cashier looked her down and specifically put that sample in her bag over any other available samples, that's the way to do it. Targeting your audiance is great for business. I would be less likely to buy a particular foundation if I got a sample that was 5 shades too dark for me but if you give me a sample that matches my skin perfectly, I would probably buy it.0 -
I guess my post title was misleading. I was not taking the sample personally. I was just offended that they thought it was appropriate to hand out to anyone.
To me, it's another example of fat-shaming. What of the girls/women who are fragile and will take it personally?
I really didn't mean to make this about me. It's about stores using shame to sell BS products.
Then again, as someone else pointed out, this is exactly Sephora's business. Maybe next time I'll get anti-aging eye cream.
We all prefer that you take this personal and then end up rage quitting. That's what the masses want. We want blood!0 -
Next time I go to Costco, I'm going to get mad when they try to give me a free taste test of....of....whatever you melanin deprived people eat. Instead, I'll demand beans and rice!
I have an entry of estimated calories for "Costco Samples" in my diary. I go there often and eat all the samples as my lunch while shopping. The dude who does the demonstration for the soup maker knows me by name.0 -
I guess my post title was misleading. I was not taking the sample personally. I was just offended that they thought it was appropriate to hand out to anyone.
To me, it's another example of fat-shaming. What of the girls/women who are fragile and will take it personally?
I really didn't mean to make this about me. It's about stores using shame to sell BS products.
Then again, as someone else pointed out, this is exactly Sephora's business. Maybe next time I'll get anti-aging eye cream.
Shame only exists when you are actually ashamed. If someone offered me a sample of something to regrow my hair, I wouldnt be offended at all. Just amused and intrigued.0 -
You could have a really skinny girl to go in there a buy something. If they give her the same sample, then no but if they give her a different sample, yes. Only way to know for sure.
You mean targeting your audience is bad business?
Not at all! But if she truely wants an answer to whether the cashier looked her down and specifically put that sample in her bag over any other available samples, that's the way to do it. Targeting your audiance is great for business. I would be less likely to buy a particular foundation if I got a sample that was 5 shades too dark for me but if you give me a sample that matches my skin perfectly, I would probably buy it.
I feel like this incident is being blown way out of proportion. Reminds me of a premise for a Seinfeld episode.0 -
You could have a really skinny girl to go in there a buy something. If they give her the same sample, then no but if they give her a different sample, yes. Only way to know for sure.
You mean targeting your audience is bad business?
Not at all! But if she truely wants an answer to whether the cashier looked her down and specifically put that sample in her bag over any other available samples, that's the way to do it. Targeting your audiance is great for business. I would be less likely to buy a particular foundation if I got a sample that was 5 shades too dark for me but if you give me a sample that matches my skin perfectly, I would probably buy it.
I feel like this incident is being blown way out of proportion. Reminds me of a premise for a Seinfeld episode.
No one has time for feelings. I lost those when I lost the first ten pounds.0 -
I went to Sephora today (a makeup store, fyi). When I got home, I discovered in my bag a small sample of "fat girl sixpack: tummy-toning gel with 6 active ingredients."
On the back, it says "Massage into midsection in a circular motion twice a day for 20-30 seconds. We suggest using in conjunction with regular exercise, healthy diet and the rest of the fatgirlslim regimen."
How dare they call their customers fat! How dare they market this quackery! I'm horrified.
It's just advertising, see all the free publicity the product just got with the health conscious folks on MFP.0 -
How dare they call their customers fat! How dare they market this quackery! I'm horrified.
I get penis enlargement stuff all the time online from reputable websites.
'The hell is THAT about?
I haz sad.0 -
The company is just jealous of you.0
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I've found that a quick, high friction, upward/downward motion relieves me of an ounce or two per rubbing session.
16 rubbing sessiions = 1lb/day.
Oh, but to answer you question, yes, they called you fat.
In for quick, high friction rubbing.
I will also take 16 sessions.
Wait, what?0 -
How dare they call their customers fat! How dare they market this quackery! I'm horrified.
I get penis enlargement stuff all the time online from reputable websites.
'The hell is THAT about?
I haz sad.
Haha, I am a woman, and I get those emails too. What is THAT about? :laugh:0 -
Its just the sample of the day. That brand has a whole line of stuff.
Chill my friend Chill0 -
Some woman at corporate gets a call from a distributor who wants to improve business, samples are sent to every Sephora store. The store employees are told to put them in every single bag.
Most people say "Hey! Free stuff!" then rub it on their butts.
At least that is what I would do.0 -
They're probably just handing samples of that particular product out for a certain amount of time. Unfortunately, lots of advertising does count on making their demographic feel like they're inadequate, like they need the product for sale in order to improve themselves and subsequently, their life. I think they just slip those little samples in with your product purchase at the register or hand them out to everyone in the store, no? I might be a little offended (and cop a serious stink-eye) if a salesperson bee-lined to me past other less fluffy patrons with a product like that, but don't take it personally either way!
Edited: Stone said it! I'm so freakin' long-winded, I take forever to post!0 -
Walk into any "beauty" store to purchase products and you're "indirectly" being called "not pretty enough" too if that's your perception from getting a sample packet.
Isn't that what make up is for? To hide flaws and colorfully enhance your weak points?
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^Truth right there.
And seriously, it's the product name. If one of the employees walked up to you and said, "Oh my. You definitely need this"...THEN get pissy. Otherwise, don't look for ways to be butthurt.0 -
Wait, do you get the stuff, or just the advertisements?How dare they call their customers fat! How dare they market this quackery! I'm horrified.
I get penis enlargement stuff all the time online from reputable websites.
'The hell is THAT about?
I haz sad.0 -
OMG When they give me free samples of their mascara and lip balm, are they trying to tell me my eyelashes are ugly and my lips are crusty?!?!0
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Nah. All that stuff is extremely popular, don't ask me why. They throw totally random samples into people's bags. I wouldn't take it personally.0
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I always get anti aging or acne stuff...I guess I'm old and pimply
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Walk into any "beauty" store to purchase products and you're "indirectly" being called "not pretty enough" too if that's your perception from getting a sample packet.
Isn't that what make up is for? To hide flaws and colorfully enhance your weak points?
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Yeah. It's not called 'make up' for nothing! Make up for what might I ask??0 -
Yeah, they just have samples that they give to everyone, to try and sell products. The product sample that they gave you is a scam, obviously.0
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Well, they probably didn't look at you and say "hey, she's fat - she needs this" - sorry kiddoh, but they really dont care that much about you in particular - just what's in your wallet. I think you are being over-sensitive.0
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OMG When they give me free samples of their mascara and lip balm, are they trying to tell me my eyelashes are ugly and my lips are crusty?!?!
Yes! :laugh:0 -
Absolutely not! Expressions of outrage are in order!Do you think it's okay for them to call me fat? Just curious as to your person opinion.0 -
maybe it wasn't on purpose. One time at Sephora I got perfume samples for men (and I'm a very well shaped girl).0
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OMG, no. They put in samples for everything they sell. Relax. I love Sephora samples.0
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i'd write a letter to the website (with pictures and details) and complain enough to get a big enough gift card to buy a dior mascara0
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