Maybe I’m being a bit of keen Christmas bean but I don’t know about you, but I’m already thinking about my Christmas shopping this year. Halloween is next week, which means Christmas season is well and almost truly upon us, (yes I’m one of those people who would happily put up their Christmas decorations in November.) This year, I’ve decided that I’m starting my Christmas shopping early so that I have time to enjoy Christmassy things during the festive period rather than getting stressed about present buying.
Today I want to share with you, two beauty gift sets that would genuinely make anyone’s day if they found these under their Christmas tree. I always find that Benefit Cosmetics do the best gift sets and this years offering are no different. The two sets that I’m going to be talking about are the Benefit BAYbalicious Makeup Gift Set & the Exclusive San Francisco Winter Wonderglam Advent Calendar– which you are going to LOVE. They’re both available at Debenhams and are perfect for any beauty lover. These gifts would also be perfect for all ages; from your teen sister just getting into make up, to your twenty something BFF to your Mum and even your Gran.
So I know that you’re eager to see what’s in these kits, so let’s begin shall we?
Let’s start with the Benefit BAYbalicious Makeup Gift Set, which is a full face make up kit in a V cute retro inspired collectible tin. It has 5 products inside, 1 full size, and 4 fun sizes, meaning it’s a perfect way to try out some of Benefit’s must have products to see how you like them.
Inside is;
A full size They’re real! Duo ShadowBlender in Beyond Nude eyeshadow which is perfect for a neutral day to day eye look, there’s also a custom ShadowBlender to help blend your eyeshadow.
A fun size version of Benefit’s famous They’re real! Mascara in beyond black, then there’s a fun size They’re real! Double the lip in Lusty Rose which is a really pretty nude lip colour.
Then you can get your glow on with a mini tube of High Beam and finally one of my fave Benefit products; a fun size Gimme Brow in the shade 3 – perfect for taming and setting unruly brows! It also comes with some signature tips of how you can use the products in the best way.
I love the kit and think it’s a cute present, at £29.50 it’s a bit of a bargain when the contents come to over £50. It’s a great gift for someone who wants to try more Benefit products, I mean who wouldn’t want to receive this right? It’s the perfect grab and go gift!
The next set I have to talk about, is potentially my fave out of the two, and not only would this be an amazing Christmas present for someone, but I also think this could totally be one of those things you treat yourself to! So this is the San Francisco Winter Wonderglam Advent Calendar. That’s right, an Advent calendar full of make up? YES PLEASE.
This really is the perfect gift for someone (or yourself) who wants to try Benefit products as this is the perfect introduction to the brand. The Advent calendar is based around San Fransisco as you’ve probably guessed, and it’s gorgeous. It’s pink and has the most amazing drawings on it of the Golden Gate bridge and again has that retro vibe.
It’s got 12 doors so this is one that you’d open every couple of days, or all at once if it’s a present! The set includes 12 of Benefit’s bestselling products. Now if you don’t want to see what’s in the advent calendar then perhaps close your eyes and scroll past the next paragraph or so as I’m about to tell you exactly what’s in it!
*Spoiler Alert!*
So you ready?
In the calendar there is;
They’re Real! Mascara In Jet Black Fun-Size : Benefit’s best selling mascara that makes your lashes look like falsies.
High Beam Fun-Size : A chance to try the pretty pearly pink highlighter, which is perfect for mixing in to your foundation!
The Porefessional Fun-Size : The popular primer which helps to smoothen your skin and gives make up a flawless finish.
They’re Real! Remover Fun-Size : Eye make up remover which will ensure you don’t wake up on Boxing Day looking like a Panda.
They’re Real! Tinted Primer Fun-Size : either wear for a more natural lash look or layer with They’re Real! in Jet Black for a seriously fluttery look.
Roller Lash In Black Fun-Size : Try another of Benefit’s most loved mascaras, which helps to curl and lift your lashes.
Gimme Brow In 3 I Fun-Size : One of my fave products, a brow volumising gel which helps to set your brows in place and keep them on fleek as the cool kids from about two years ago would say.
Benetint Fun-Size : Try one of Benefit’s most well known products; the lip and cheek tint Benetint.
Hoola Fun-Size : Again one of my faves, Hoola, which is a warm toned bronzer, perfect for adding a sun kissed glow to Winter skin.
It’s Potent! Eye Cream Fun-Size : This eye cream helps to brighten dark circles and smoothen fine lines- perfect for the morning after Christmas parties!
Watt’s Up! Fun-Size : Another of my faves, this mini highlighter stick which is perfect for creating a dewy glow, this looks gorge added to the tops of your cheek bones.
Stay Don’t Stray In 01 Light/Medium Fun-Size : Finally, a primer to keep eyeshadow and concealer in place all day/night!
Phew, quite a list there right? Priced at £34.50, this really is a bargain as the products add up to over £76!
Both sets are dreamy, and would make perfect Christmas presents, I know that I would be happy to receive either from Santa! Debenhams has a whole host of amazing presents this year, so if you’re starting your Christmas shopping soon, I’d head there first!
So again sorry for the early Christmas post, but it will soon be upon us! I also have a feeling that these kits may be very popular so you may want to stock up now rather than miss out.
For now I will go and continue with my planning of Christmas presents and decorating, I was very happy to see that Christmas 24 started again this weekend woo!
Are you in the Christmas mood already or is it a little too early for you? Also let me know what Benefit gift set you’d like to receive this Christmas!
*Disclaimer : Post sponsored by Benefit Cosmetics and Debenhams, however all opinions are 100% honest and genuine. For more information on sponsored posts, read my disclaimer here.
