Applying for a Shein free trial is quick. The part that trips people up comes later: once your application is approved, Shein says it can’t change your size or address. Here’s the short answer on how to apply for a Shein free trial in the Philippines: log in to your Shein account, open the Free Trial Center, pick up to three items a week, and submit your size and address. Then, if you’re approved, you have 10 days to post a review. Here are the steps from Shein’s own help page for the Philippines.

Before you start

  • A Shein account that is in good standing. Shein says any non-blocked account can apply
  • Your correct address and phone number, written the way a courier needs it
  • Your size, checked against the size chart on the product page
  • A plan to take photos of the item when it arrives

Shein notes that it doesn’t resend packages and isn’t responsible for lost items, so double-check your details. Don’t create a second account. Shein says people caught doing that are removed from the program.

How to apply, step by step

  1. Log in to the Shein app or site. Make sure you’re on the Philippines site, because Shein says your country may not appear if the site doesn’t support that shipping country.
  2. Open the Free Trial Center from your Personal Center.
  3. Browse the available items. You can choose up to three in a week.
  4. Tap Free Trial on an item you want.
  5. Pick your size and type your shipping address.
  6. Tap Submit. Your application shows as Pending.

You can’t cancel an application or switch to a different item after you apply, according to the same help page.

How to check the result

Shein says processing takes about a week and that you can check the result in the Free Trial Center, under My Free Trial or My Applications. The FAQ suggests checking on the second Tuesday after you apply. These are the statuses you may see:

What each Free Trial status means (Shein Free Trial Help Center, Philippines)
Status What it means
Pending Your application is waiting to be reviewed
Approved You were picked, and the item is sent to the address you gave
Failed You weren’t selected this time

Winners also get an email or an app notification. If your item hasn’t arrived after more than 30 days, Shein says to contact its customer service.

How to submit your review

When the item arrives, you have 10 days to post a review report. Here’s how:

  1. Try it on and take photos yourself. Shein says reviews should include a full-body shot and two detailed photos of the item, and recommends four photos in total.
  2. Go to your Personal Center, then Free Trial Center, and find the approved item under My Applications.
  3. Tap Upload Report (also called Post Report).
  4. Write a detailed description with both pros and cons, and add your photos.
  5. Submit it and check My Report for the result.

Shein says images should be at least 500 by 680 pixels, and that if your review isn’t approved, you get one more chance to rewrite it. Don’t use stolen or website photos. Shein says that gets reviews removed and can get you banned from the program.

What points you can earn

Shein says a review that meets the requirements earns 20 points, and a review rated as a “Quality Review” earns an extra 100 points. If you want to know what points are worth, read our guide on how Shein points and coupons work.

The app is on the App Store and Google Play. For the US version of this program, read our Shein Free Trial Center guide. For safety tips, read whether the Shein app is safe. For more picks, browse our money app guides and free app picks.

Frequently asked questions

How many Shein free trials can I apply for?

Up to three a week, according to Shein’s help page.

Can I change my size after I apply?

No. Shein says that once the order is generated, it can’t change the size or the address.

What if I can’t upload my review?

Check that the link is correct and that your images are large enough. If it still fails, Shein says to send the information and a screenshot of the failed page to customer service.

Do I get to keep the item?

Yes, Shein says it’s yours to keep after you submit a successful review. If your review isn’t approved, you can keep the product, but it may affect your next trial.

My take

  • Before you apply: check your size and address twice.
  • After you win: set a reminder for the 10-day review deadline.
  • If it doesn’t work out: try again next week, and don’t pay anyone to “boost” your chances.

Rules change, so read the current help page in your own Shein account before you apply. Winning isn’t guaranteed.