Benefit- They’re real!

I was so excited to try Benefit’s “they’re Real!” mascara, I actually already had a sample size- didn’t really like it and wanted to see if the real thing is any different.

This mascara promises to deliver dramatic length and volume as well as base-to-tip curl and a visible lift. The end result/look is supposed to compare to wearing false eyelashes. All of that sounds so good, who wouldn’t be excited to try it?

First thing that caught my eye, was the brush. While it’s a bit stiff it’s still flexible and most importantly the product doesn’t really gather on the brush and I don’t need to wipe any excess off prior to application. The very tip of the brush also allows for a much easier application in inner and outer corners of the lash line. You do need to be careful not to poke yourself in the eye- I did and it hurt like a mofo.

The formula is super-duper black, which I love, it doesn’t flake and last all day. The only thing that I didn’t really like about it is that it isn’t quite build-able and I usually coat my mascara quite heavily. I also didn’t notice a significant curl in my lashes, but I can always use a lash curler for that. Here are my before and after pictures:

Before:

Before:After: Overall, I love this mascara and I didn’t even pay a full price for it (I write about it here).