I thought today I would do a review of the Benefit 'They're Real' Mascara. This mascara is Benefits most raved about product, and probably one of the most hyped up mascaras ever! I have been interested in purchasing this mascara for a while, and I finally made the plunge.
This beautifully packaged mascara, retails for $38. I find it quite over priced, as I usually do with Benefit products.
Everyone raves about this mascara! Most people claim that it is the best mascara they have ever used, it gives them volume, curl and length. This is what Benefit claims:
'They're real! lengthens, curls, volumes, lifts & separates. Our jet black, long-wearing formula won't smudge or dry out. A specially designed brush reveals lashes you never knew you had!'
When I first pulled the applicator out, I wasn't entirely impressed. Personally I prefer a more thick, brush-like applicator. Whereas this is more of a rubber like, sparse applicator.
Before applying the mascara I did curl my lashes, just to make it easier to see the effect. On first application I noticed the formula was quite wet so you do have to wait a while before blinking, which can be quite annoying as it did smudge a bit. I also found it very clumpy, and hard to spread out. Usually I prefer a more natural lash, but I was hoping this would give a thicker effect, which I didn't get. I also found it was very hard to build on, it just made a mess. The one thing I was impressed with, was the staying power, after drying it didn't budge all day.
Before & After (one application)
Honestly, I was disappointed. I think it was mainly because of the hype around it, I was expecting so much more. Also the price, if I am paying that much for a mascara, I expect a pretty good one. This is a good product, it stays put all day, but I think there are better drugstore alternatives.
