In the summer I received a sample of benefit's 'They're Real' mascara in an issue of Elle magazine. I find that mascara samples usually don't do the full size products justice, usually due to the miniature brushes, this one however was surprisingly good. So, once I had used up my stash of YSL Faux Cils ( I used to buy it in bulk at Duty Free) I invested in this Benefit beauty.
It has a rubberised brush with spiky bits at the end which are perfect for covering those hard to reach lashes in the corner. Best of all it seems to lengthen lashes and give volume at the same time, when most mascara's seem to do either/ or. My main reason for swaying from my faithful YSL mascara in the past was because I found it dried out really really quickly, we're talking about 3-4 weeks here!! So far this one is going strong after about 2 months.
I love the art deco themed packaging, although I'm not a fan of the huge logo. I appreciate that this is benefit's signature style but I think it makes the product look a bit cheap ,which at £19.50 it most definitely is not!
That said if my only complaint is the font then I'd say I'm on to a winner…… this one's a keeper!!
oooh! another one to add to the list! and i like the look of that brush too, thicker the better eh?!
Reply DeleteYep the brush is fantastic! I like the look of the Mascara you reviewed too, interesting :)
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I'm such a fan of Benefit too, I have some lipsticks and blushes but not tried their mascara yet, I'm now tempted after reading your positive review, thanks Hun! X x
Reply DeleteYou're very welcome!! Their cream eyeshadows are great too, have you tried them?
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Oh I really don't get on with this! Your lashes look great though X
Reply DeleteThanks lovely. Shame it doesn't work for you though :(
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