We appreciate the challenges of trying to colour match so these samples will assist with not only finding your shade, but also to test out the beautiful formula and how it works with your skin. It is difficult to decant a solid cream formula, but we believe that the sample will provide enough for a couple of applications, it is deceiving as we are decanting into a pot that is much larger than the amount of product contained within, so it may just look like a small smudge but will be sufficient for colour matching. For best results, use your sample as soon as possible after receiving it -once decanted, it has a limited shelf life and isn't intended for long-term kit storage. For best results, use your sample as soon as possible after receiving it -once decanted, it has a limited shelf life and isn't intended for long-term kit storage. Samples are intended for colour matching and not to replace product, with this in mind we limit to 1 of each shade. With this in mind, be careful not to dip in your finger and take out all the product in one go! You should have enough for a few applications so use a cotton bud/makeup brush/tip of your finger to extract a small amount to then test on your face. A dot of this foundation will go a long way! We recommend that you test the product as soon as you receive it because these types of formulas do not last well once decanted and can dry out/evaporate. Read more about this foundation HERE