Aloha Sprinklerinos,
Life is crazy busy right now with no sign of slowing down until January (good busy, but busy) and so I wanted to take this chance (Darcy is asleep and I'm sat on my bed going through our recent photos) to showcase some of Benefit's most charming box sets and individual items that they have rather aptly brought out in time for Christmas.
I'm holding back from doing a full review on anything because I plan on doing Vlogmas on my second channel (Sprinkle of Chatter) and know these will be featured a lot in those, as well as the spectacular Benefit Christmas advent calendar that I was kindly gifted (oh me on my!).
I have been a sucker for Benefit products for well over 6 years now and have indulged in many a beautifully packaged foundation, highlighter or mascara before now. I used to gleefully look forward to the moment the Benefit counters would have their new product booklets out, take it to my desk (as you can tell, I worked hard at my office) and make little lists of what I wanted Father Christmas to bring me.
It's not just the beauty products themselves that I love about this brand, it's the fun and frivolity that comes with them. They have that little extra something and I'm happy to pay a little more to have that.
All these pieces would make great stand alone gifts (the perfume set for example) or sweet stocking stuffers (oh hey there lipsticks I'm looking at you) for friends and family.
If you want to really tease yourself, have a look at Benefit's Website and try not to swoon. It's impossible! If you get the chance, visit one of the counters or flagship stores, they're girl heaven.
What do you think? Would you buy makeup as gifts? Do you have a favourite Benefit product?
Also, are you enjoying Hannah's lovely contribution to Sprinkle of Glitter? I know I am!
Is this brand available to be shipped to the US? I see the prices listed in pounds.
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I'm buying one of the gift sets for my sister for Christmas and also getting myself one! I'm getting them online so they're a bit cheaper but I love Benefit stuff.
ReplyDeleteI adore the Benefit packaging so so much. Loving Hannah's contributions! x
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I love porefessinal primer!Its so so so nice. I also love their foundation and their blushers as well :) defo will be buying one of these for christmas ifts :)
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These look lovely!
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I would be so happy to get any of these for christmas, absolutely love benefit cosmetics!! I'm so jealous you have all of these haha xx
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I tried to get a Benefit Advent Calendar but they seemed to sell out within seconds. I'm loving POREfessional at the moment. Carly. X
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Benefit cosmetics do such cute items, the packaging is awesome :) xx
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These look amazing & beautiful ;)
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I agree, something about the Benefit packaging just makes you want to buy it - and then it usually is really good, too, so it feels worth it :)
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The packaging looks great!
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I received my first Benefit gift set last year for Christmas actually, and I love it! It was the set called 'how to look the best in everything' or something along those lines, and I have found it an essential, go to set
ReplyDeleteIt hadn't previously crossed my mind to ask for another Benefit set, but this post is giving me many ideas...
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Nothing beats a good Christmas gift set! I really want to try the Rockateur blush xx
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i seriously love the look for all of them! want them all~
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fab blog entry!! i love benefit! my fav product has to be the porefessional , but i do love the facial products, and the foundation .. hmm just about everything actually haha! i'd definiately treat someone to this, maybe my mum as she does love makeup, some lovely pictures here too!
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You put "oh me on my" guessing you meant "oh me oh my" haha.
ReplyDeleteI never thought of looking at specific brands like this for gift ideas, might have a little nosey!
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great ideas for gifts :)
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Lovely things. I'm not a fan of the box sets with the products actually fixed into them though. Not ideal.
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Oh this is like packaging porn. So beautiful! I love the look of those lipsticks in their pretty boxes. Will have to swing by a benefit counter asap. x
ReplyDeleteLovely post! Such an amazing selection of products!
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I love these kind of kits, and the packaging looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love Benefit products, the packages alone are so pretty! I only have a makeup kit from them because it was a gift, but I wouldn't mind getting more for this Christmas, maybe I'll put it on my list and hope someone will offer me :)
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I love all the benefit sets!
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The packaging alone makes me want to buy everything at the benefit counter. I love their oxygen wow foundation for the summer, but in the winter even the palest shade is way to dark for me! Fingers crossed Santa puts one of these sets in my stocking...
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I adore Benefit gift sets. These all look lovely!
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Ooh these looks so cute! xx
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There would be amazing gifts/stocking stuffers! Can't wait to pick them up!
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DeleteI love all the Benefit sets at christmas :)xo
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I really want to try out one of the benefit products! Gorgeous pictures! :)
ReplyDeleteI adore Noelle perfume.. I actually featured it in my sweater weather tag... I also love the Matthew Williamson kit :) beautiful colours :)
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I love these kits they are amazing so pretty too! x
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Great packaging! :)
ReplyDeleteNice! I've just recently started to get into Benefit and now I want ALL of these things! Thanks for sharing.
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Really love everything ! Xxx
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Ooooohh I want that Benefit Advent Calendar!! or The Body Shop one would be awesome too!!
ReplyDeleteI think they do some fab kits! The only downside is that some of the products are built into the boxes which I find annoying!
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not going to lie I love benefit !! There packaging never fails to draw me into buying something!!
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I am in love with Groovy Kind A Love! I would recommend any of the Christmas sets if you are new to Benefit :)
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I really love all of the new products!
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Everything looks so great! :)
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Love a benefit splurge!
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I want it all xxx
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ReplyDeleteYou're so lucky to be gifted these things Louise :)
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I love everything, just want it soo much :)
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Emily xxx
Benefit is just wonderful! I love buying makeup as gifts for my friends because I know they will love it. And I am so excited for vlogmas!! :D xx
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love benefit, its so nice and the packaging is gorgeous!!
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Great to see some of the palettes that are available from Benefit. Thanks for writing the post :) The only question that I have to ask is why were these not marked with an asterisk*? It states in your sponsor policy that all items gifted for free will have a * on them yet each one of these palettes were free but you haven't stated that. I love your blog and your youtube channel but I feel that this is quite misleading to your younger readers in particular.
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This looks fantastic! I love this. Great. This is a great gift.
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I adore getting makeup as gifts, but have to be very careful because I have sensitive skin.
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I think benefit items make such cute gifts ^_^
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oh wow, I'm so jealous right now! I want that too! xx
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oooo I do love Benefit, their 'they're real' mascara is just amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love the Benefit kits! They're so pretty and I love how you can keep the tins after as storage! :) XX.
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One of my favorite blushes is from Benefit! I love the Coralista blush, especially in the summertime. I also really love the BadGal Lash mascara, and need to go pick up another tube of it soon!
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I love them!
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I am absolutely loving Hannah's post xxxx that blush is gorg !!, going on my Christmas list !
ReplyDeleteWow , this all looks amazing. I want it all. I love Benefit fragrances...
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They look really nice i think i'll have to buy some
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I bought a really good one off ASOS the other day for my mum, it was also reduced to £18, such a bargain and a gorgeous gift.. http://www.asos.com/Benefit/Benefit-Limited-Edition-How-To-Look-The-Best-At-Everything-Make-Up-Kit/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2567471&cid=5020&Rf-400=3498&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Deep
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This post was lovely Louise, I love the photos, so pretty.
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omg these are so cute!
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I love this post but now I want to have a massive spree! I used to wokr for benefit, and it upsets me every time I use a product up that I had from my kit!
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They all look amazing! I love the sets benefit sell at christmas :)
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I love how benefit really works hard on their products package it's so lovely I want to buy everything just because of package! :) Too bad we don't have Benefit where I live :/
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The Benefit sets are the cutest things! And absolutely love their packaging :)
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i absolutely adore benefit..
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Your photos are amazing! You have a talent for photography my friend. I wish I had your make up collection! I can't look at the benefit website because I will weep with temptation! xx
ReplyDeletelooking forward to vlogmas :) Loved this post, I do love everything about benefit they are such a fun girly brand. I love their blushers, just lush!!!
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Benefit always have a stunning selection of gifts at Christmas time! I just adore their packaging x
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I love this, I'm such a sucker for anything Benefit. Their Christmas gifts are always amazing, will be picking up a few cheeky treats for myself! Love your photos, they just add so much to your blog.
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ah they're real is the bestest ever mascara and this cute little pallet with a mini one looks fab!
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I love Benefit's packaging! It always looks fun and different. My favourite mascara is the They're Real! mascara from their line.
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Gosh I love Benefit products... To be honest I think half of the reason is the packaging x)
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I need all of those! The packaging are so attractive.
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I am in love with Benefit products, but they hurt my wallet so much. I just got a sample for the POREfessional and I might end up buying the full-size if I fall in love with it (c'mon, who am i kidding? i know I'm gonna love it). Also, that Rockateur blush looks stunning! The wish list keeps getting longer and longer...
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I love the little cocktail shaker perfume set - might purchase that for my sister this year. (or me!)
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ReplyDeleteLove the Christmas kits, I LOVE the 'How to look good at everything kit" I'm just about to post a review of it, I think it is the perfect gift for someone starting to like make up, or a great purchase as it can do your whole face in one little kit!
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Love this post Louise! And a Benefit advent calendar?! Omigiddyaunt I am soo jealous! But in a good way :)
ReplyDeleteOoh Louise, now I really want the calendar. You lucky duck.
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Benefit do the loveliest gift sets for Christmas
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This post is lovely, it reminded me of how close we are to christmas! Thanks Louise :)
ReplyDeleteWow these products all look amazing! I love Benefit!
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Hi I´m starting in the beauty world and I heard a lot of things about benefit so I wanna buy, but I don't know whats the best, can you tell me your favorites?
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I love Benefit, but have only recently gotten into them. I use their Porefector everyday and am also a fan of their mascara and tint!
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The Benefit products better be good cause they're expensive as sh*t . I want to hear from more people before I buy any of their products. xxx
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I love Benefit! I just wish it wasn't that expensive and that it was more available in my country :(
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These look so pretty! I definitely want one for Christmas!!!
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Stunning packaging it makes you look impressive when giving a simple makeup gift! The packaging just sucks me in every time, helps that the product is amazing to I suppose haha :):)
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