Benefit cosmetics is one of my favourite make-up brands, ever! I also am LOVIN' their gorgeous new packaging for the brow products. Recently Glamour and Elle magazines came with mini samples from Benefit and I made sure to get my paws on all of them.
I just love mini Benefit samples, they're cute, easy to travel with and you get to try it out before committing to buying a full-sized product. I wanted to share with you my verdict on all three samples so read on to see if I would buy the full size for myself...
Gimme Brow Volumizing Eyebrow Gel
This is an old favourite of mine and what could be better than a mini version of the product you love?! I love using this on my brows on days when I don't have time to fill em in with a brush and pigment, which I find to be very satisfying. I can achieve fuller looking brows in moments with this product and I know that they will stay in place and look neat all day. Without a doubt, I would repurchase another full sized product
Verdict: Hit
Dew The Hoola Liquid Bronzer
I have never tried a bronzer from Benefit before so this one was a lovely lil sample to try. There was quite an amount that came in the cute lil pump so I could really test it out over a few days/weeks. As much as I liked the formulation, scent and longevity. I would give this a miss, simply because I don't wear bronzer and I was using it to contour my cheeks instead which actually looked quite good. I think I would prefer a liquid highlighter since I wear that daily.
Verdict: Miss
Verdict: Hit
Dew The Hoola Liquid Bronzer
I have never tried a bronzer from Benefit before so this one was a lovely lil sample to try. There was quite an amount that came in the cute lil pump so I could really test it out over a few days/weeks. As much as I liked the formulation, scent and longevity. I would give this a miss, simply because I don't wear bronzer and I was using it to contour my cheeks instead which actually looked quite good. I think I would prefer a liquid highlighter since I wear that daily.
Verdict: Miss
Goofproof Eyebrow Pencil
Another cute new release from Benefit, the Goof Proof eyebrow pencil (cleverly named) I loved this small version, the packaging is so on point and it was quite a decent size too. I have used a fair amount of eyebrow products and I remember using pencils too. This was truly easy to use. I could achieve neater and fuller looking brows within seconds and the colour matched well. I think this is a great release from Benefit, if you are looking for a product that can easily help you achieve defined brows then look no further. Personally though I would give this a miss simply because I prefer other ways of filling in my brows.
Verdict: Miss
Did you manage to pick up all of the Benefit freebies? and what are your thoughts on mini product samples?
Another cute new release from Benefit, the Goof Proof eyebrow pencil (cleverly named) I loved this small version, the packaging is so on point and it was quite a decent size too. I have used a fair amount of eyebrow products and I remember using pencils too. This was truly easy to use. I could achieve neater and fuller looking brows within seconds and the colour matched well. I think this is a great release from Benefit, if you are looking for a product that can easily help you achieve defined brows then look no further. Personally though I would give this a miss simply because I prefer other ways of filling in my brows.
Verdict: Miss
Did you manage to pick up all of the Benefit freebies? and what are your thoughts on mini product samples?
I love mini samples, so much easier that splurging on full size only for it to end up at the back of a drawer! great post X
ReplyDeleteI agree! it's great because I know what to buy without wasting any money, Man I love samples! ^^ xx
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Aww thanks lovely! <3 I definitely do recommend checking it all out <3 xx
DeleteGutted I missed out on the minis! I agree, it's the worst thing when you splash out on a pricey product to fall out of love with it a few days later!
ReplyDeleteClaudia xx
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I usually find out by following a whole lot of bloggers on Insta <3 but yes that is true because it's not exactly a cheap brand so it's worth trying out the products first xx
DeleteI love Benefit mini's too - such a fab way to try out the products before buying full size! I'm a big fan of their Gimme brow as well, such a good product! Great post x
ReplyDeleteemily x ❤ | emilyloula
I agree and their sample sizes are so decently sized so you can really test out the product before deciding <3 xx
DeleteI really want to try out Gimme Brow, as sometimes I can be really lazy when it comes to doing my eyebrows. So a little sampler of Gimme Brow would be fab as I know I would just get so much use out of it (that is, if I love it). I love Hoola the compact powder and I do have a sample of the liquid version but I struggle when it comes to using it, I just haven't figured out how to do so yet.
ReplyDeleteTabitha x
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That's the beauty of trying it out, atleast nothing is being or going to waste ^^ Bronzer is a hard one for me, I usually just contour haha since I don't really want to add warmth to my face xx
DeleteI recently discovered Gimme Brow and I love it, I wish I had bought it sooner, I doubt I'd use the liquid bronzer either to be honest xx
ReplyDeleteZoe ♥ MammafulZo
That's like a holy grail for me now <3 so quick to use! Yeah, that product was a total miss for me xx
DeleteI am totally loving the new Benefit Brow collection. So many gems in there! x
ReplyDeleteShang J. | The Feminine Crusade
Me too! I still need to pop down to a counter for a consultation, love their girly counter too! xx
DeleteGot your link off twitter! These samples look amazing, but I've never really tried anything from benefit! :)
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You should totally grab a mag if it has a benefit sample that way you get to try it out <3 xx
DeleteI love Benefit! From the packaging to the quality, they're just a great brand. My favourite product is Watts Up highlighter, and I love Gimme Brow, it really does last all day and fixes up your brows in seconds! Everyone is like raving about Dew The Hoola so I do wanna try it but I'm not sure if I fancy a liquid bronzer, I am so in love with powdered ones so I might have to grab a mini.
ReplyDeleteGreat, honest review! Love your blog it's so cute, and my style!
Y x | www.thesweetsevenfive.com
I agree, the packaging totally gets me everytime <3 I love highlighters but I have never tried that before! I didn't get on with that product as much since I would prefer a powder one if I was into bronzers. Thank you so so much for such a lovely comment too! <3
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