• benefit They're Real! // review and demo •

I've been wanting to try the benefit They're Real mascara since it was first released - the hype around it, the amazing reviews and the demos made me so excited to purchase the product, but I decided to play it safe and buy the benefit The Bronze of Champions set which included a mini of the mascara amongst other beauties. Since the mascara alone retails for £19.50, I thought it'd be a good idea to test it out before I commit to buying. Well... I'm committed. And if it was socially acceptable to have a relationship with a make up product, I would start one up with this mascara.

Review

Packaging // Wand

The product pictured above is obviously a mini, so the packaging is different for the full size. As usual, though, the benefit packaging is fun, colourful and cute. Now for the wand...I've never seen a wand like it. It has plastic bristles (and lots of them) of varying sizes in order to coat both the long and short lashes. The 'ball' of bristles on the end is used to get into the hard to reach parts of the eye (the inner and outer corner) to make it easier and less messy for the user.

Colour

The blackest of the black - the colour is strong and rich, and one coat will give you dark lashes.

Finish

Formula - The mascara itself is a wet formula, meaning that it seems quite liquid-y, but it dries pretty quickly so it's not a problem for me. I'm not used to wet formulas so when I first started using it I was slightly apprehensive, but for no reason - it dries to a finish that keeps it's hold.

Effect - after even one coat, the mascara provides masses of length and coats every single lash, even the ones that aren't visible to my sleepy, early-morning eye. The volume that I get is crazy and the mascara seems to make my lashes look lots thicker. It makes it look as if I have falsies on (I guess that's where the name of the product comes in) and I've never experienced length nor volume like it with any other mascara. 

Longevity

The mascara holds a curl and my lashes stay volumised all day. They don't drop at all as the mascara isn't heavy and my lashes look just as good as when first applied when I go to remove it in the evening! Talking of removing, it is a bit of a bugger but I guess that's what you'd expect from a good quality, long wearing mascara. After a few massages with coconut oil, the mascara is fully removed.

Opinion

It's incredible. I'm a massive mascara fan as my lashes are one of the most important parts to my routine so finding this gem is wonderful. I love the effect it gives and as you can see, the mascara really clings to every lash and opens up my eyes. I will definitely be purchasing the full size when I run out of this mini, but if there are any dupes lurking around, I'll also be sure to try those, too. I don't think I've ever spent more than a tenner on a mascara but I'd say this stuff is worth it. I've also had it since December and used it almost every day and it's still going strong.

Demo

(Please excuse the unruly eyebrows!)

Uncurled lashes

Curled lashes

One coat of They're Real!

Two coats of They're Real!

Two coats of They're Real! and tight lined

A direct comparison from not doing anything to my lashes to applying two coats of They're Real! and tightlining my upper waterline.

I hope you enjoyed reading this post :) I've had lots of requests to feature some of the products that I review actually on my face so hopefully you found this useful.

Let me know if you've tried They're Real! and what you've thought of it - I'd love to hear your opinions as I've only heard good things about it as of yet!

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Daniela