Benefit 'They're Real' Mascara

Mascara is one of my beauty bag ESSENTIALS! I've been using Benefit 'They're Real' lately & thought I should share a liddle review/ rundown. I'm a more is more kinda girl when it comes to lashes but I tried to apply 'the normal amount' for this post so all is neutral, fair and reflects reasonable result of the product. 

Benefit 'They're Real' 

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This is a really good mascara, the formula is really dark BLACK giving the desired lash drama without needing to coat it heavily (also known in my camp as 'spiders legs lashes'). This product has one of those plastic hard bristle brushes so it combs through well. There is also a little spike on the end for catching tiny corner lashes and pushing up on side lashes to create fluttery wings. 

Claims: They're Real! The mascara that's beyond belief - it lengthens, curls, volumises, lifts & separates.

Pro: staying power is awesome, no flakes, transfers or smears. You'll need a good remover. 

Con: the formula sets quite firm so you if you let it dry completely between coats it can be funny to build and layer upon. A few minutes dry time between coats tops will be OK for buildable coverage. I sometimes like to swipe a fresh lick of mascara after work before meeting my partner or having a meal with my girlfriends- that didn't work well with this formula. 

Overall good brush, no clumps, great definition due to strong black shade and application was quick and easy every time.

Rating: 4/5 

Buy again: yes

Recommend to a friend: yes
RRRP: $38 Available at Myer