My Benefit Cosmetics Haul!
Last January, I took the chance and ordered some goodies from the Benefit Cosmetics website (www.benefitcosmetics.com) because they are offering FREE International Shipping at that time. The Shipping cost is about $14.00 to the Philippines so; I grabbed the opportunity to buy my most coveted items. There is a high markup if I buy the items in the local counters that is why I went gaga when I learned about the promo.
I received the package just recently, but the post office stamp stated that it reached our country last January 27. It took about 20 days to deliver the items. I was really nervous about this purchase because I had bad experiences with customs before, and my items might get lost in the way. Thank God it didn’t! 🙂 My mom only paid the usual Php 50.00 in the post office.
When I opened the box, it showed my receipt, plus this booklet. It contains all Benefit Cosmetics’ products presented in a very artsy way.
It was wrapped with this white printed thin wrapper, and there was support underneath. They all came in good shape and unopened! 🙂
Below are the items that I bought, and how much each costs in the Philippines. I just researched for the prices, let me know if they have changed. 🙂
Boi-ing ($20)- Php 1,100
Double the Real ($23)- Php 1,600
Rockateur ($28)- Php 1,600
Hoola ($28)- Php 1,600
Gimme Brow ($22)- Php 1,300
I paid $121.00 for everything. I saved about Php 1,500 or more because they are definitely much cheaper in the U.S. As of this day, I already used Hoola and Rockateur, and I am so IN LOVE with them! They are worth every buck! I thought Hoola will not show up on my medium skin, but it did! I will post separate reviews for each, except for They’re Real because I already reviewed that here. Let me know what you want to see first! 🙂
Do you like Benefit Cosmetics products? What are the items that you like? Share!
20 Comments
Hazel
Wow I hope I found out about their free shipping before!! I dont think benefit hold regular sale here in the philippines kasi! 🙁 anyway pls review the hoola haha want to see if it’s really worth spending on 🙂
Juvy
Pricey talaga Benefit dito, but if you become a member, aka benebabe, may discounts, but not much. I have a lot of items piling up. Wahh! Will post reviews soon! 🙂
Juvy
Hi Hazel,
Just saw this at http://www.benefitcosmetics.com – Enjoy FREE US Standard Shipping with any order and FREE International Shipping on orders over $100 using code BALANCE. Not combinable with any other promotions. Offer not valid on purchases of Nice Package custom kits. Offer valid through 2/28/14 at 11:59 PST.
You may want to shop! Hehehe
Kyle Rodriguez
I haven’t tried any of the BENEFIT products yet but some of my friends have and they only had good things to say. Siguro dapat itry ko na rin hehe. The packaging looks so cute!
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Juvy
Yes, if you love contouring, get HOOLA. Also, their blushes are amazing. I have Coralista and Rockateur. 🙂
Beauty by Tellie
ACK! I love this loot! I love They’re Real! Though instead of Boi-ing I might have gotten Lemon Aid, which they say is a great eye base. Love the powder boxes you got, those are my top 2, too 🙂
Juvy
Boi-ing is not that creamy but it holds well. Good for blemishes but not on dark undereye circles. Both powders are amazing! My first was Coralista. They are long-wearing!
Hollie
wow! sooo jeally right now! I still have yet to try products from Benefit but I’ve been reading really good reviews about them. And yes, they are quite pricey here. hehe
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shayne
wow how did you get past the customs charging you high tax sis? ive had some terrible experiences with them in the past. they charged taxes on some items that werent even supposed to be taxable, like gifts from some of my blogger frds 🙁
Juvy
I don’t really know. My mom only picked it up at the post office, and paid php50.
Victoria
Oooooh, you got Hoola. OMG I am so excited for you! Hehe
Juvy
I love it!
Maxine Marcelino
OMG, i really wanna try rockateur! I love boi-ing, and I think you’ll love it too! It’s a really high coverage concealer. 🙂
Juvy
Rockateur is a great blush! GO GET IT! 🙂 I love Boi-ing, and all concealers in general. Face saver! Hehehe!
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Chi
Hi, I’m quite interested on buying benefit cosmetic online and have it shipped to the Phils. It’s my first time so I don’t know much info and hope you can answer some of my questions:
1. How did you know that your package already arrived?
2. Why was it delivered to the post office if you have provided your address in the Phils?
3. Is there a tracking # to track your orders?
Juvy
Hi Chi! I think all packages from a foreign country goes to the post office first if the shipping is a standard mail. I just received a notice from the post office that I have a shipment, and there are no tracking nos. Hope that helps!
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Aufrey
Hello,
Was it delivered straight to your house. I ordered online and waiting for my goodies to arrive 🙂
Juvy
I got it from the post office.