Sometimes we just want to try a little bit of a lot of things. That is why minis are made—little sampler sets that allow you to test a product without committing to a big (and expensive!) quantity of it. And this is the season when minis seem to proliferate. The only problem arises when you love them all!
[marc jacobs]
Sofia Petites
If you haven’t discovered Marc Jacobs’ velvety lip cremes, this is the perfect opportunity. Five neutral-leaning colors come in handy pint size, so you can throw them into your evening bag as well.
$45 at Sephora
[deborah lippmann]
Undressed
A rainbow of nude shades is offered in this nail color sampler, from ecru to cappuccino.
$34 at Sephora
[jo malone]
Cologne Collection
Six minis from Jo will fit any mood. The spicy scents drawn from nature are longtime favorites, and this set combines some of the original blends with a few newer ones.
$115 at Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom
[bond no. 9]
Perfumista Perfect 10
In tune with the trends, Bond No. 9 offers little bottles with a retro vibe; the stoppers are perfect for dabbing behind the ears and on the wrists— remember when that’s how all perfumes were delivered?
$250 at Saks Fifth Avenue
Photo: Bill Barrett
