Benefit...They're Real Review

Its pretty obvious I'm a bit of a fan of benefit products. I was introduced to the brand by a friend a few years ago and I was surprised at the quality of the products. One of my favourite buys was their smokey eye kit... (For people like me who have NO IDEA on how to achieve a smokey fail, the kit is basic idiot proof). 

I have been desperate for a new mascara for a few months now. I just want longer lashes, but I really am reluctant to try new products basically because my eyes are rather sensitive some products. However, I thought, how will I know what works unless I try it, so I picked up They're Real mascara by Benefit. Basically since I last visited the Benefit Brow Bar this mascara has been on my mind, and after googling the results I thought I just had to try it. 

Honestly if I didn't read up on my product, I think I would never bother picking this up. I hate products with claims on the front i.e. 94% saw dramatic length etc...

The packaging isn't amazing but I won't hold that against them....

This mascara is a dream to apply. The brush glides across your lashes - no need to apply multiple layers to achieve that dramatic look. 

The brisels at the very tip of the brush get all those small hairs that usually refuse to get picked up with a standard brush. 

This is a before and after. This was two coats. I thought the result was awesome! Unfortunately (as you all probably know) I'm not the best photographer but believer me, the result is long, curled and non clumped lashes. Definitely a big tick from me! 

My eyes look so much bigger, and I feel like I don't need to wear eyeliner which is what I've been trying to avoid. (By the end of the work day my eyeliner ends up looking a mess).

The only thing I'm a bit worried about is my sensitivity. So I guess we'll see how it goes after 24 hours and if I get the puffy eye look! Otherwise I'm back to the drawing board! 

I purchased the Benefit They're Real Mascara from Myer for $38. Click here if you want or should I say NEED the link. 

I also ventured to the Benefit Brow Bar and again - I was not let down. I am never disappointed when I go there. 

Okay my serious face, but you get the idea. Brows perfectly shaped to my face and tinted. 

I have a terrible routine, and I should be making sure I visit the brow bar fortnightly like clockwork. I feel like I run out of time to make any appointments anywhere, and then I end up getting stuck with a dud at the local down the road. I sound rather anal about my brows, but hey its my thing, don't hold it against me! 

If you have tried an awesome lengthening mascara, what was it? Do you think it would outdo They're real? 

Happy Monday Peeps! 

PS - FYI from my last post, these little babies are mine! 

Yay! When something is stuck in your mind, you know you have to have. (and one wonders why they can't save haha).