The Benefit of Christmas

I must admit that now November has come around, the darker evenings have been drawing in and Starbucks have begun dishing up their notoriously festive beverages, my mind really is beginning to wander into Christmas mode. In fact, I even began to jot down my Christmas list the other day! Whilst browsing the web for gift ideas, I (not at all accidentally) stumbled across Benefit's Christmas collection. And let's just say I fell more than a bit in lust.

For all-round perfection: Beauty Bonbons, £39.50

Out of Benefit's spectacular assortment of Christmas treats, one that particularly stood out to me was Beauty Bonbons. Offering an array of products from bronzer to mascara to lipgloss, this gift is a true all-rounder. And, encased in a super cute box, how could anyone possibly resist?! 

(Includes: Hoola Bronzer, High Beam, They're Real Mascara Mini, Ultra Plush Lip Gloss Mini and The Porefessional Mini) 

For a sweet treat: Sugarglam Fairies, £44.50

Similarly to Beauty Bonbons, Sugarglam Fairies offers an assortment of products to fulfil all of your cosmetic desires. And, packaged up in a limited edition tin, this set is perfect for niftily transporting products around in an innovative and unique fashion. 

(Includes: They're Real Mascara, The Porefessional, Hoola Bronzer and Benetint Medium) 

For sumptuously smooth skin: Complexion Confections, £39.50 

Complexion Confections is yet another set that really caught my attention (and my heart!) Complete with some of Benefit's most iconic skincare products, this kit is the perfect eliminator of skin issues. What excited me most about this set has to be the It's Potent eye cream, a product which really seems to have captured the hearts of a huge percentage of the blogosphere. 

(Includes: Triple Performing Facial Emulsion, It's Potent Eye Cream, The Porefessional Mini and Instant Comeback Facial Serum) 

For sweet cheeks: Cheeky Sweet Spot, £29.50

Whilst browsing the Benefit stand in Boots the other week, this was the set that really stood out to me. Containing pretty much all of Benefit's best selling cheek products all in one handy (and incredibly cute) tin, this kit is an essential for a fantastic flush.

(Includes: Hoola Bronzer, Dandelion Blush, Coralista, Bella Bamba, Rockateur, Sugarbomb and Watt's Up)

For perfect peepers: Goodies a Go-Go, £19.50 

Being one of the cheapest sets in the Christmas range, Goodies a Go-Go provides a lovely selection of products without breaking the bank. Offering a gorgeous quad of neutral eye shadows, a primer to keep them put and a best selling mascara, all eyes will truly be on yours. 

(Includes: Longwear Powder Shadow in 'Call My Bluff', 'Thanks a Latte', 'Gilt-y Pleasure' and 'Kiss Me, I'm Tipsy', Stay Don't Stray Mini Primer and They're Real Mascara Mini)

For tinted lovers: Sweet Tintations, £19.50 

Again, at a value price of just £19.50, this set is pretty gentle on the purse yet still offers a quad of gorgeous products to help inject a pop of colour into your look. 

(Includes: Benebalm, Lollibalm, Benetint Medium and Lollitint Medium) 

For a sweet selection: Fun-size Flirts, £29.50 

Consisting of a wide variety of products, this set is perfect to get a taste of pretty much everything. Complete with primers, highlights and mascaras galore (and more), there really is something for everyone. If not all the products are quite to your taste, the products can very easily be separated as potential presents or extremely luxurious stocking fillers. 

(Includes: The Porefessional Mini, They're Real Mascara Mini, BadGal Lash Mascara Mini, Instant Comeback Facial Serum Mini, That Gal Brightening Primer, Dandelion Blusher Mini, Sun Beam Highlighter Mini, Posietint Mini, Ooh La Lift Mini and Stay Don't Stay Primer Mini) 

For a festive treat: County Coated Countdown, £60.00

Oh, how I wish there was a Benefit advent calendar for every month of the year! Bursting from the seams with bite-sized Benefit treats alongside novelty gifts, this calendar is every girl's dream. Tempted yet? Aren't we all. Can't afford it? Me neither. 

(Includes minis of: That Gal Primer, The Porefessional, Benetint, High Beam, Chachatint, Posietint, Stay Flawless, They're Real Mascara, Ultra Plush Lipgloss in Dandelion, Stay Don't Stray Primer, Fakeup, It's Potent Eye Cream, Total Moisture Facial Cream, Ooh La Lift, Watt's Up, Ultra Plush Lipgloss in A-lister, Ultra Plush Lipgloss in Fauxmance, BadGal Lash Mascara, Beauty Stick Notes, Doodle Pad, Heart-shaped Paperclips, Polka dot Hair Tie, Silver Hair Tie and Hair Band with Bow Charm)

I'm pretty surprised if you aren't leaving this post with the temptation to splash a load of cash on some Benefit goodies. Go on. Treat yourself, it's Christmas (well, almost!) Anyway, I hope this post has given you a bit of inspiration/created a lot of lusting and has hopefully fuelled your excitement for the festive season even further.

Which Benefit sets have caught your eye?

Lucy x