Beauty - Benefit They're Real Mascara Review
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This mascara is most probably one of the most talked about in recent times, at first I was unsure if it would be the one for me, after reading so many mixed reviews but as soon as I got my hands on this cosmetic wonder I knew it was most definately 'The One'
Benefit's They're Real - £18.50 available on Benefit's official Website HERE
Okay if you have read Button's Blog for a while you may know I am obsessed with packaging, more specifically simple packaging normally black but this product is a massive exception. I like the outer packaging and the font of the lettering although if I was the designer I would have left the stats and pictures for the back only. The mirrored tube is fabulous, not my usual taste in packaging but I love it, it looks great in my make up bag and the wording on the front is just right, not too fussy.
''A specially designed brush reveals lashes you never knew you had'' - Benefit
My most important visual feature of mascara is the wand, I normally go for a more classic bristle mascara wand and steer away from plastic wands, but this has converted me to a plastic wand. This one is shaped perfectly with the partly domed top. This makes sure you do not miss a lash even the awkward little ones in the corner this even manages to curl and lift them too. I love this wand!
The glossy black liquid clings to the wand in perfect proportions to coat your lashes with no clumps or excess product at all. Working with the wand this creates perfectly separated, lifted, curled longer lashes. It does add volume but not to the extremes that I like my lashes to have, so if im going out I do use this as well as a mascara formulated to add excess volume and it works very well. The formula is very long lasting which is fabulous but can be tricky to remove without a good eye make up remover, (baby wipes will not work), I use my Simple kind to skin eye make up remover and it removes this easily with no rubbing.
To get the best results Benefit recommend to use as below, I use it this way and achieve amazing results.
''Position wand horizontally and wiggle from side to side, base to tip, to achieve maximum volume, length and lift. Hold wand vertically and stroke upward to curl and separate''
I think the pictures do the talking really, This mascara has well and truly made it into my every single day make up bag, how an earth could I possibly live without it?
Lots of Love
Gemma Button
xxx
*PR Sample
22 comments
Your lashes look amazing! And you have great eyebrows :) xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Molly, As for my eyebrows, I must have been having a good eyebrow day as I normally ruin them, eyebrows are the bugbear of my make up and stress me out daily, x
DeleteThis really suits you! What do you use for your eyebrows and eyeliner? x
ReplyDeleteThanks hunni, I use the HD Brows Palette in vamp for my eyebrows and seal them with Benefit Speed Brow and the eyeliner i have on is MAC Uniform I will be posting a review probably next week on it with swatches so you can see the colour better xxx
DeleteAww this product looks so good on you. I was gonna pick up the mini size in Boots last week but was a good girl and didn't spend money that I didn't need to lol.
ReplyDeleteLouise x
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PS: I thought you were reviewing this mascara when you said on Twitter that you hadn't got the L'Oreal one hehe
Thanks Louise, I wouldnt bother with the mini, just treat yourself to the full size, you will thank me one day :p
DeleteHaha it was obvious wasn't it xx
This looks amazing and sounds great! You've got beautiful eyes btw ;) xo
ReplyDeleteJasmine Catches Butterflies ʚϊɞ
It really is I honestly thought it was just an overhyped product but it wasnt :) Thanks <3
DeleteIt's just so amazing isn't it... new love ahh.
ReplyDeletexx
My new favourite, <3
Deletewow your lashes look amazing! I need to invest in one of these! x
ReplyDeleteThanks beautiful :) You doo x
DeleteWow your lashes look great! I had this mascara applied to my lashes by a benefit lady during one of those free makeovers they do, but wasn't impressed. I'm thinking now that maybe I would like this product if I was the one using the wand?! Hmmm...might have to give this a try! Thanks
ReplyDeleteEllie x
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I never ever like mascara when I have it applied at counters, I need to use the wand and manipulate it myself, you would love this if you were to apply yourself xx
DeleteThis is easily my favourite mascara, it is perfect and it look stunning on you :)
ReplyDeleteSophierosehearts x
Its my favourite without a doubt! Thank you very much xx
DeleteHonestly, this is probably the BEST post I have seen on this mascara. Most of them don't have nearly as much volume or.. well really anything when using this! I might just have to bite the bullet and buy it!
ReplyDeleteWow what a compliment! I thought that lots of the reviews I read were a bit dull to say the least so I honestly believe it works differently for everyone but I love it, go bite that bullet and get it :) xx
DeleteWow beautiful lashes!
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Thanks babe! xx
DeleteYou really have amazing eyes :) I love this mascara too xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Gem :) xxx
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