Hey everyone! So it certainly has been a hot minute since I did a make up / review post. I have decided to kick start with a very popular brand, Benefit, and review their They're Real mascara which I picked up at the airport at the start of August when we went to Amsterdam. A mascara has always been one make up product I feel a brand either gets VERY right, or VERY wrong... do you agree? I've tried my fair share of mascaras over the years - ranging from £2 mascaras from the drugstore to very expensive high end mascaras and oddly it's always been my favourite make up product to try from different brands as I have naturally long lashes and am always interested to see what different mascaras will do. And to date (before discovering this one) there has only been two other firm favourites that I have loved over the years (drugstore - Maybelline the falsies and highend - Nu Skin lash and curl) however after hearing the reviews, and trying the mascara myself - I was HOOKED and I've it's been the only mascara I've used since buying it too!
Guys, imagine a mascara that makes your lashes go EXTRA EXTRA long, almost looking like you have fake lashes or lash extensions on, adding volume, and holding a curl. A dream right? This one does all of that! I did have the advantage of the duty free discount, however, this mascara does retail for £22.00 which for a highend brand, I think that's very reasonable - especially given the incredible results you get with your lashes from it! I have also done a quick search for the mascara on Benefits website (here) and it states that They're Real mascara is the no.2 prestige mascara in the UK! WOW. I knew it was good, but didn't realise it was this popular. So let's get into the details and review it...
The packaging - I feel whenever you purchase a make up item from Benefit you know you're getting some cute packaging! I love the style of the mascara - a silver tube with eye catching writing showing the name of the mascara. It also comes boxed too which is fab!
Volume, length, curl - The wand on the mascara is a plastic wand, it has a custom domed-tip brush and allows you to apply with ease! You do not need any specific technique when applying, but the spike on the end of the brush is very handy when applying the mascara fully to your bottom lashes as it does lengthen them. I personally love applying mascara to both my top and bottom lashes - but I don't know if this is still the case, a lot of people do not actually apply mascara to their bottom lashes. Do you?! This mascara does add a lot of volume and length to my lashes, and I do find it holds the curl well throughout the day. I also feel my lashes look thicker and separated after application too! I didn't notice any fall out after applying it either, I think that may be because the mascara does dry quite quickly (which I find is a bonus!) as I have found with other mascaras that there can be some fall out which can be a nightmare if you apply your mascara after your face make up! *QUICK - grab the wipes!!!*
Would you purchase it again? Yes absolutely! I am so pleased I've tried it. I feel for the price and how it makes your lashes look amazing too it is 100% worth buying! I will be repurchasing this mascara once it runs out. However, if you have any recommendations of a mascara you think is really worth me trying, and perhaps reviewing, comment your suggestions below and I'll be sure to check them out!
My before and after using the They're Real mascara! As you can see from just one application of this mascara I have achieved some really great results. My lashes look so much fuller, longer, separated and more defined. The only criticism I have with the mascara is that sometimes whilst is still wet sometimes it does smudge against my eyelid (as you can see in second picture) but it's easily fixed by grabbing a wipe and wiping it clean!
* Bargain Offer @ Boots * I was out shopping today at Boots and I asked the lady at the counter if I could purchase the Benefit They're Real mascara (as I want it in stock ready to use as soon as mine runs out!) and she mentioned to me that they have a offer running currently where you buy the double deal you get two full size mascaras for £29.50! This saves a total of £14.50 which is an absolute bargain for two of these mascaras!!! If you are needing a new mascara and want to try this one, I'd highly recommend popping into Boots soon to take advantage of this deal.
Thank you for reading my review of this mascara. Hope you enjoyed it!
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