How to Become a Shein Product Tester: What You Need to Know

When you want to wear the hottest trends, you don’t have to break the bank to get them—you can shop at affordable fast-fashion brand Shein. That’s why it’s no surprise that Shein is one of the largest online fashion companies. Shein’s prices are incredibly low and they add thousands of styles to their site daily, so there’s always plenty of browsing to do. Becoming a Shein product tester is one way to indulge in all of their fashion for even less.

Shein is famous for mimicking trendy pieces and looks from high-end designers. Just when you thought their prices couldn’t get any lower, you can actually nab their clothes for free if you become a Shein product tester. Read on to find out how to make that happen, plus everything you need to know about becoming a Shein product tester.

Shein, Store, Ibiza, Pop-Up — A general view at an exclusive Shein fashion show & pop-up shop at O Beach Ibiza on May 5, 2023, in Ibiza.

What is a Shein Free Trial?

Shein Free Trial is the brand’s product tester program. The platform allows customers the opportunity to try new clothes for free in exchange for writing a detailed review about it, by elaborating on the quality, style, fit, fabric and construction. Shein created this program to improve their brand through detailed customer feedback and reviews.

How do you apply to the Shein Free Trial program?

Visit Shein’s Free Trial Center on their website to find products they are currently offering up for the program. Click on the “Free Trial” button next to an item and submit your phone number or email, followed by your size and then your shipping address. This does not guarantee you’ll receive the item for free, but offers you a chance at being selected to receive that item for free in exchange for leaving a detailed review of it on their website.

Most items offer three chances to be selected. In the Free Trial Center, each item lists how many people have already applied for it. It also lists how much time is left before they close Free Trial applications for that item.

Anyone over 18 with an active Shein user account is eligible for their Free Trial program. Customers are eligible to apply for up to three Free Trials per week. Click on the question mark symbol at the top of the Free Trial Center page for the full details and rules of the program.

Shein, Store, El Monte, Pop-Up — View inside the store during Shein X Art Discovery Project on Sept. 17, 2022, in El Monte, Calif.

How are Shein Free Trial winners chosen?

Free Trial testers are chosen through Shein’s automated system. The algorithm considers the tester’s activity levels and performance with previous Free Trials, whether the customer is a potential buyer and how much they have purchased in the past.

Once winners are selected for a Free Trial, Shein will process the order and ship it to them for free. When logged into your Shein account, you can go to “My Free Trial” to check the status of your individual trial requests. Processing time is typically one week.

If you were not chosen to review that piece, it will say “Failed” next to it, simply meaning it will not be sent to you for free. If you have been chosen to receive a free trial item, you can’t cancel it, return it or apply for an alternative piece and you must submit a review on it.

What is a Shein trial report?

If customers are selected to participate in the Shein Free Trial program, they must submit a report that’s a review on the item within 10 days of receiving it. Once they have the product, they can see for themselves the texture, fit and feel, and share their feedback on that, as well as how they felt wearing the garment. Reports are also expected to include commentary on the material, texture and overall product quality with detailed descriptions. Include details that you wish you had known about the item if you were the one considering purchasing it.

Shein, Anitta, Collaboration, Pop-Up, Collection — Anitta at Shein x Anitta launch at Delilah on April 11, 2022, in West Hollywood, Calif.

Customers should be sure to include the pros and cons of each item; it’s key to provide both positive and negative feedback. It’s also important to be honest with your feedback and share your opinion openly. This helps other customers know what to expect when ordering an item and shopping at Shein.

Photos are also necessary to complete the report. Be sure to take full-length and detailed shots of your outfit. Shein recommends posting four photos that are clearly in focus and show off details of the item, and are in good taste. These photos should include a full body view, detailed shots of the items, how you styled the piece, and what you liked most about it.

Make sure to take your own photos for your Free Trial report; never post website photos or other customers’ photos. Those who do so will be banned from the free trial program. Using a fake account to apply for Free Trial products to get additional free trials will also get you banned from the program. When people are caught, their orders will be canceled, the items won’t be sent out and their accounts will be deleted.

If the review report doesn’t meet the requirements, no points will be awarded. For review reports that meet the requirements, 20 points will be awarded. The best reviews will be marked as “High Quality” and be given extra Shein points, with an additional 100 points.

How does the Shein Free Trial work?

When browsing through items, select your item for Free Trial by clicking “Free Trial.” Then the status will show as “Pending” under “My Application.” After completing your application, it will be reviewed by the Shein team and winners will be announced on the main Free Trial page.

If you didn’t win, your product status will show as “Failed.” If you did win, your product status will show as “Approved,” and the free product will be shipped to the address you provided. Once you receive the product, you have 10 days to submit a review report. Be sure to follow all instructions for creating and uploading your review. Make sure your review is processed.

Shein, Canada, Ontarion, Shoppers, LIne, — A line of shoppers get the first opportunity to shop on the opening day of fast fashion e-commerce giant Shein at the Ontario Mills Mall in Ontario Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.

Once your review is submitted, it will be reviewed by the Shein team to ensure that it meets all of their requirements. If your review doesn’t meet the requirements or doesn’t upload, testers have one more chance to upload it again.

After your review is approved, Shein has the right to use your images, videos and text on their product review page. However, your personal information and username are hidden.