My First Benefit Haul!

My First Benefit Haul!

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How have you all been?! (Yes, I would love to know!)
I just started my mid-semester break for uni and my, am I thankful for it.
Hurrah to more silly moments in the kitchen, catching up on my favourite shows, books and not to mention more family time!

Steering off topic, let me tell you something...

I've always held a fascination with Benefit cosmetics.
Whether it be the delightfully dainty packaging or the product itself, Benefit cosmetics have always made the top of my wish list for many years. The associated hefty price tag in Australia has rendered the products unattainable; my longing for Benefit has been sitting at the back of my mind for far too long.

I remember back in 11th grade when I kindly asked my friend to purchase me the oh-so-famous Benefit Benetint on Ebay for a fraction of the RRP - around $17. I did my background check on the seller and silently prayed that I did not receive a counterfeit product. When my product arrived and was in my hand, a week later in the toilet cubicles, my heart sank when I ripped it out from the packaging. Hours spent reading articles on how to spot counterfeit goods have finally come in handy. You can say I was obsessed.

Fortunately, most tales do come with a happy ending. Fast forward a couple of years and I happened to be reading Jen's post (The Shopping Queen) about a Benefit deal to hard to pass up. A few minutes later, I made my first Benefit order, and two weeks later, my first Benefit package landed on my front porch, straight from the US.



(Cabana Glama Makeup Kit)

(close up - I already used some of it and scratched it lol)

(Invoice - product listing)

Considering some of the products alone would cost you more than a 'yellow note', the deal online was quite reasonable!

For the "Best of Benefit" kit, you can choose 4 items - from the categories provided, complexion, cheeks, eyes and bonus gift! The products from this kit came housed in a cute pink makeup case/bag. I love pink and makeup bags always come in handy, so this was definitely a winner.

My order wasn't complete without adding in the Hoola bronzer. I've always wanted to try bronzers but the drugstore ones didn't appeal to me as much as this one.
Being the usual me, I had to make one last stop to the sale section to pick up the Cabana Glama makeup kits which were half priced - only $18! Knowing my friend's shared love for Benefit cosmetics, I had to pick one up for her as well.
The Cabana Glama makeup kit contains:
- Hoola bronzing powder with brush (4g)
- Posietint Poppy-pink tinted lip & cheek stain(2.5 mL)
- Some Kind-A-Gorgeous Medium the foundation faker for medium complexions (3.5g)
- Eyeshadow palette - Peach Fizz, Bronze Buzz & Cocoa Pizzazz
- double-ended sponge applicator

I went over $125 which was quite dreaded but I'm happy to say I got free standard international shipping. With every order, you can select two samples to try out so I selected the Stay Flawless sample and the Fine-One-One sample because I would love to try these out!

Overall, I'm a very happy customer, partially because I've finally had my hands on Benefit's Benetint! And partially, because I couldn't stop squealing at all the pretty packaging.

If you're interested in Benefit cosmetics, check out the link here.
Additionally, if you're interested on my take of reviewing any of these products, please let me know!

I hope you enjoyed this post!

So, did you recently take up on this offer? What do you think of these products? What Benefit products do you love?
Feel free to express your thoughts in the comments section below!

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11 comments :

  1. chelle26 September 2013 at 01:31

    Oh my goodness I wish I had known about this awesome deal!! I love Benefit and the Creaseless Cream shadows are my absolute favourite. You hauled some fab stuff! Have fun playing with it all =)

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    1. Jana26 September 2013 at 03:43

      You can still get it babe! I love them too! Thanks love :)

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  2. Saumya26 September 2013 at 02:05

    Awesome I haven't tried any benefit products :(

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    1. Jana26 September 2013 at 03:44

      Definitely check them out when you have the chance! :)

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  3. Candice26 September 2013 at 02:23

    Oh my goodness, I can totally relate! I have been in love with the look of Benefit for SO long but haven't yet actually tried any of their products haha!

    Enjoy your purchases!
    x

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    1. Jana26 September 2013 at 03:51

      I'm glad we have something in common! I haven't tried any of their products prior to purchasing because it's not easily accessible - only available at some Myer stores. Thank you! :)

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  4. Karen29 September 2013 at 23:06

    Droool all these products are so pretty! I've never purchased their products before (it's so expensive in Australia, sob) but love their packaging. Their creaseless shadows are so beautiful, I keep telling myself that I don't need it seeing as I have the Maybelline Colour Tattoos! I really want to try Hoola too, I need a bronzer especially for the upcoming summer. Definitely looking forward to reviews especially for Hoola, Benetint and Cabana Glam :)

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    1. Jana30 September 2013 at 18:08

      I know how you feel! If you ever feel like making a splurge or are in the states by any chance, definitely pick up the bronzer! I love it so much. Yep, I'll try to accommodate that when I get the chance :)

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  5. lizchewy29 September 2013 at 23:27

    Great haul!! I have a few Benefit products but the one that I love most is the Cha Cha Tint.

    Liz
    www.lizchewy.com

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    1. Jana30 September 2013 at 18:09

      Thanks. I am really interested in that tint! Might have to pick that one up in my next haul :)

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  6. Sweetaholic Beauty30 December 2013 at 03:37

    I got that kit as well, it's so worth the money! xx

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Wednesday, 25 September 2013

My First Benefit Haul!

How have you all been?! (Yes, I would love to know!)
I just started my mid-semester break for uni and my, am I thankful for it.
Hurrah to more silly moments in the kitchen, catching up on my favourite shows, books and not to mention more family time!

Steering off topic, let me tell you something...

I've always held a fascination with Benefit cosmetics.
Whether it be the delightfully dainty packaging or the product itself, Benefit cosmetics have always made the top of my wish list for many years. The associated hefty price tag in Australia has rendered the products unattainable; my longing for Benefit has been sitting at the back of my mind for far too long.

I remember back in 11th grade when I kindly asked my friend to purchase me the oh-so-famous Benefit Benetint on Ebay for a fraction of the RRP - around $17. I did my background check on the seller and silently prayed that I did not receive a counterfeit product. When my product arrived and was in my hand, a week later in the toilet cubicles, my heart sank when I ripped it out from the packaging. Hours spent reading articles on how to spot counterfeit goods have finally come in handy. You can say I was obsessed.

Fortunately, most tales do come with a happy ending. Fast forward a couple of years and I happened to be reading Jen's post (The Shopping Queen) about a Benefit deal to hard to pass up. A few minutes later, I made my first Benefit order, and two weeks later, my first Benefit package landed on my front porch, straight from the US.



(Cabana Glama Makeup Kit)

(close up - I already used some of it and scratched it lol)

(Invoice - product listing)

Considering some of the products alone would cost you more than a 'yellow note', the deal online was quite reasonable!

For the "Best of Benefit" kit, you can choose 4 items - from the categories provided, complexion, cheeks, eyes and bonus gift! The products from this kit came housed in a cute pink makeup case/bag. I love pink and makeup bags always come in handy, so this was definitely a winner.

My order wasn't complete without adding in the Hoola bronzer. I've always wanted to try bronzers but the drugstore ones didn't appeal to me as much as this one.
Being the usual me, I had to make one last stop to the sale section to pick up the Cabana Glama makeup kits which were half priced - only $18! Knowing my friend's shared love for Benefit cosmetics, I had to pick one up for her as well.
The Cabana Glama makeup kit contains:
- Hoola bronzing powder with brush (4g)
- Posietint Poppy-pink tinted lip & cheek stain(2.5 mL)
- Some Kind-A-Gorgeous Medium the foundation faker for medium complexions (3.5g)
- Eyeshadow palette - Peach Fizz, Bronze Buzz & Cocoa Pizzazz
- double-ended sponge applicator

I went over $125 which was quite dreaded but I'm happy to say I got free standard international shipping. With every order, you can select two samples to try out so I selected the Stay Flawless sample and the Fine-One-One sample because I would love to try these out!

Overall, I'm a very happy customer, partially because I've finally had my hands on Benefit's Benetint! And partially, because I couldn't stop squealing at all the pretty packaging.

If you're interested in Benefit cosmetics, check out the link here.
Additionally, if you're interested on my take of reviewing any of these products, please let me know!

I hope you enjoyed this post!

So, did you recently take up on this offer? What do you think of these products? What Benefit products do you love?
Feel free to express your thoughts in the comments section below!

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11 comments:

  1. chelle26 September 2013 at 01:31

    Oh my goodness I wish I had known about this awesome deal!! I love Benefit and the Creaseless Cream shadows are my absolute favourite. You hauled some fab stuff! Have fun playing with it all =)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Jana26 September 2013 at 03:43

      You can still get it babe! I love them too! Thanks love :)

      Delete
  2. Saumya26 September 2013 at 02:05

    Awesome I haven't tried any benefit products :(

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Jana26 September 2013 at 03:44

      Definitely check them out when you have the chance! :)

      Delete
  3. Candice26 September 2013 at 02:23

    Oh my goodness, I can totally relate! I have been in love with the look of Benefit for SO long but haven't yet actually tried any of their products haha!

    Enjoy your purchases!
    x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Jana26 September 2013 at 03:51

      I'm glad we have something in common! I haven't tried any of their products prior to purchasing because it's not easily accessible - only available at some Myer stores. Thank you! :)

      Delete
  4. Karen29 September 2013 at 23:06

    Droool all these products are so pretty! I've never purchased their products before (it's so expensive in Australia, sob) but love their packaging. Their creaseless shadows are so beautiful, I keep telling myself that I don't need it seeing as I have the Maybelline Colour Tattoos! I really want to try Hoola too, I need a bronzer especially for the upcoming summer. Definitely looking forward to reviews especially for Hoola, Benetint and Cabana Glam :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Jana30 September 2013 at 18:08

      I know how you feel! If you ever feel like making a splurge or are in the states by any chance, definitely pick up the bronzer! I love it so much. Yep, I'll try to accommodate that when I get the chance :)

      Delete
  5. lizchewy29 September 2013 at 23:27

    Great haul!! I have a few Benefit products but the one that I love most is the Cha Cha Tint.

    Liz
    www.lizchewy.com

    ReplyDelete
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    1. Jana30 September 2013 at 18:09

      Thanks. I am really interested in that tint! Might have to pick that one up in my next haul :)

      Delete
  6. Sweetaholic Beauty30 December 2013 at 03:37

    I got that kit as well, it's so worth the money! xx

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