Thursday 22 January 2015

BENEFIT 'BEAUTY BON BONS' BARGAIN


In the airport on my way back to Madrid I couldn't resist a little stop off in duty free. Who can't not have a look in there, come on, seriously? Because my student loan hadn't dropped yet, I was reluctant to go in there with the purpose to buy anything. Instead I sort of went in with the sole purpose to have a browse at all the pretty make up I will never allow myself to buy and all the too tempting chocolate (which I'm sure is so much more expensive than outside the airport).


Anyway, I had a browse at the small Benefit counter and saw this adorable set that was £30, reduced to £16! I was trying to convince myself that I didn't need this- that it wasn't worth the small hole it would leave in my pocket, that I didn't need any new makeup, and that it was probably full of small products, but that tactic never works really, does it?

However, when I came to the realisation that this actually includes two full sized products and three miniatures I couldn't resist. With High Beam and Hoola being their 'proper' size and knowing they both cost £20 on their own, give or take a couple of pounds, my initial thought of it being a waste were gone!


So here's what's in it! I have tried High Beam and They're Real before, but both freebies from magazines a year or so ago. I loved them both and I'm really excited to try the rest of the products! I'll possibly be posting some reviews up of them soon. (Once I have actually used them. Bloggers code of not using products until they're photographs and all that!)

There's not really much more to this post, I just wanted to show you all the bargain I grabbed! 

Thanks for reading!

Sam xx



58 comments:

  1. I used to live in Madrid and I'd grab so many bargains at the airport! This looks amazing, feeling quite jealous that I don't live there anymore so I can't get one for myself!

    www.hayleyeszti.com

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    1. Wow, hopefully I'll nab some more on my next trip home! xx

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  2. What a cute box of bits! I've used Hoola for years, it will last you forever.

    xx E∆
    LietoDie

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    1. Oh wow, really? That's so good! Fingers crossed :) xx

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  3. I love this tin! I got it for Christmas and the items is are great to try out! Definitely going to be wearing a lot more High Beam this year :)
    haveyouseenhowshespeaks.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. It's so cute, isn't it! I think I will be too!
      Sam xx
      knockoutcouture.blogspot.co.uk

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  4. Love what it came in, looks like some great stuff :)

    http://floralsandsmiles.blogspot.ca/
    twitter.com/floralandsmiles

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  5. I love Benefit, I have all those products and I can't fault any of them. Such a great bargain, enjoy! :)

    Andrea
    andrea-herinfinitevariety.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Aw, I'm glad you like all of them! Hopefully I will too! Thank you! xx

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  6. lovely post! Check out my fave of today!

    http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=468449212&pid=uid7441-25962271-17

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  7. These things are so amazing!

    http://floralsandsmiles.blogspot.ca/
    twitter.com/floralandsmiles

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    1. I know, right! Such a cheap deal too xx

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  8. I love all of those benefit products! Great find :)

    ❅ AJ
    BLOG | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | BLOGLOVIN

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  9. Love your post. Great photos. I follow you, could you follow back, pls.

    http://mylovelyfashionbih.blogspot.com/

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  10. what that's so cheap! i love porefessional x

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    1. I know it's crazy! I hope I love it too! x

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  11. Such a good selection of their items!

    Annabel ♥
    Mascara & Maltesers

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  12. such a beautiful look!
    http://saltskinned.blogspot.com.au

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  13. This is such a good set for the price! I saw this before Christmas- wish I'd invested x
    eleanor's adventures // UK Fashion & Beauty Blog

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    1. I'm so glad I grabbed it when I did! Maybe keep an eye out you never know! xx

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  14. I still haven't tried them, how bad! I look forward to though! xx

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  15. Thanks so much! I look forward to writing the reviews :) xx

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  16. Great bargain.. Love benefit! Xx

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  17. Such a cute set and what a bargain!! I love the high beam.

    Nice blog by the way, you now have a new follower :)

    Would love if you could check out mine

    x

    Fashion Nerdette Blog

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  18. Ohh bargain! I wouldn't be able to resist that for sure. I love the high beam, I have a tiny little bottle as well and it has lasted so long! Definitely good value for money x

    Jasmin Charlotte | UK Lifestyle Blog

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    1. Haha, I'm glad I'm not the only one! xx

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  19. I would definitely buy this if I saw it too! The minis in this set look amazing. I tried the they're real! mascara and porefessional primer and I'm now a benefit fanatic! xx

    Beyond The Velvet | Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle Blog

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    1. I hope I don't become a benefit fanatic! Saying that i'll have good make up but probably not much money! xx

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  20. lovely blog post had a great read :)

    love your blog :)

    new post --> http://myroutinesjade.blogspot.co.uk/ would love to see a comment


    have a nice day

    Jade

    xx

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  21. I noticed this in the UK at £20 around Christmas, but never bought it :( wish I did now! ha,ha xx

    www.krystelcouture.com

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    1. Oh no! Now you know when you see one next Christmas to nab it up! Haha xx

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  22. I love little benefit packages like these, so much so that 90% of my makeup collection is in miniature form!x

    sophiespaldin.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. It's probably a good way to be! Lots of higher priced make up for not a lot of money! And if you don't like a minature then it's no big deal xx

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  23. this is such a good bargain and the small sizes are so perfect for travelling! just started following you on bloglovin so i'd really appreciate it if you checked out mine as well!

    love katy @ THE RAWRDROBE ♡

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    1. That's so true! I will definitely be taking these on my next adventure! Thank you, I will check yours out! xx

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  24. the packaging is so cute :)

    nice post by the way . x

    http://allornothing-blog.blogspot.co.uk/

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  25. Such a bargain!! I really want to try Hoola!

    Tara x

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  26. Great post
    would you like to follow each other ?
    I'll follow back after it

    Www.miharujulie.com

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  27. Duty Free shopping is the best, I can never keep away! Love this set from Benefit, loads of great beauty bits. Hoola is one of my favourite bronzers x

    Beauty with charm | REALASH Giveaway

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  28. That is a great buy and what a bargain too! I've sun sun beam which is my favourite highlighter but never tried high beam. Looking forward to your thoughts about the products.

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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  29. Wow, that's a great bargain!! Love benefit zz

    www.thestylishcupcake.com

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  30. Hi I'm spanish, I've just discovered your blog and it looks pretty nice, besides I love your style! I'm now following you, check out my blog if you want to (: xxx

    http://andreardiaries.blogspot.com.es/

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  32. I nominated you for the Liebster Award. For more information check out my blog!

    http://rachelelizabethxoxo.blogspot.com/2015/02/liebster-award.html

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  33. Who could ever resist duty free? And at a price like that, it'd be rude not to! xx Rebecca - UK fashion blog

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  34. a true bargain, and when it's benefit it's always great products(:
    just found your amazing blog - i'll stick around

    xx from Italy
    Cate // kate/idoscope | youtube

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  35. This looks so great and it's at such a great price! I have the Benefit mascara and absolutely love it to pieces, I'm really wanting the Hoola bronzer at the moment! Great post :)

    Karis,
    karisatkinson.blogspot.co.uk

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