♡ Review: Benefit 'They're Real' Mascara

March 06, 2013


Despite mentioning this in my February Favorites, I couldn't resist giving this mascara a little post of its own. I think it's safe to say that i'm pretty fond of this mascara. I've been using it everyday since the end of January and continue to be amazed by how beautiful it makes my lashes.  

With two coats of this I find my lashes are both lengthened, thickened and separated to the extent that they almost look 'fake' (in a good way!). As the brush is quite skinny and has small bristles even on the tip, it makes precise application easy. I'm able to apply mascara to the finer lashes in the corners of my eye which really enhances the overall 'fullness' of their appearance.

The only downside to this mascara is that I've found it does have a tendency to smudge slightly throughout the day. If you don't mind a couple of touch ups, (mainly checking you don't have splodges of black smeared across your brow bone), then i'm sure this wouldn't be much of an issue. Wiping away any excess mascara at the ends of your lashes with a cotton bud after application also helps to reduce the amount of smudging. 

Benefit's They're Real mascara retails for £18.50 in the UK, which although is on the expensive side, isn't as extortionate as some higher end mascaras. 

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36 comments

  1. Izzy6 March 2013 at 15:11

    I got this for my birthday and I still haven't actually got around to using it (I'm still using my MAC one) but I'm definitely intrigued now! Will try it out soon. I wasn't too bothered before, the last BeneFit mascara I tried wasn't great tbh, but this sounds good.

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  2. Tasha6 March 2013 at 15:20

    This sounds like an amazing mascara! I've heard so many people rave about it but over here in Australia it is just so expensive! It will though be on my wishlist!

    http://shiwashiful.blogspot.com.au/

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  3. Unknown6 March 2013 at 15:43

    Thank you for your comment! I will follow you now! amazing blog! :)
    I love this mascara! benefit is great in general haha I'm so jealous of your camera :O

    Andrea xx
    savingsimplicity13.blogspot.com

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  4. Jenny6 March 2013 at 15:44

    I love this mascara, I got a free sample in a goodie bag from a Benefit event in December. I'm not sure if I could justify spending £18.50 on it though! Maybellines The Rocket is pretty similar and I've found myself using it more!

    Xx

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  5. Unknown6 March 2013 at 15:59

    I could never justify spending the money for this mascara i think i might have too, thanks for the great review :)

    xx rorolovesbeauty.blogspot.com/

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  6. ImHoneyy6 March 2013 at 16:56

    I still have yet to try this, heard so many great things about this mascara. Definitely need to invest soon! :)

    Honey
    www.imhoneyy.blogspot.co.uk

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  7. Anonymous6 March 2013 at 17:43

    I don't know if I could justify the money, tempted to get it for my birthday but I'm just not sure!!

    www.themakeupdirectory.blogspot.co.uk

    xx

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  8. Stephanie Lau6 March 2013 at 18:09

    You're right. It's a great product! Even though I have no lashes, this makes them look ... like they exist :P

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  9. Yasmeen6 March 2013 at 21:38

    I've never liked lengthening mascaras (they give you that weird barbie doll look..) but I've heard a lot of good things about this one. I'll have to borrow it from a friend one day to try it :D

    Yasmeen
    Castle Fashion

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  10. Lucy Loves To Blog7 March 2013 at 02:28

    I love this mascara so much, it's so worth the £18.50 price tag xx

    Lucy Loves To Blog

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  11. Unknown7 March 2013 at 03:15

    I heard so many good things about this mascara, but im still afraid to buy it, because it will probably smudge like hell. I always wear waterproof mascara.:(
    xx Stephanie (www.stephaniesstyleblog.blogspot.com)

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  12. Unknown7 March 2013 at 04:16

    This is one product I really really want to try! it looks so good, just don't know if I can justify the price tag :(

    www.sunbeamsanddaisydreams.blogspot.co.uk

    xx

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  13. Unknown7 March 2013 at 05:41

    I've seen a lot of people raving about this mascara, I've never tried a Benefit mascara before but might have to give this a go!
    Holly xo

    http://hollslucy.blogspot.co.uk/

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  14. Unknown7 March 2013 at 06:47

    This looks like a good mascara!! Great post!
    xx

    http://the-astyle.blogspot.ca

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  15. Unknown7 March 2013 at 07:50

    I'm hearing so many good things about this mascara. I think I will try it someday.

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  16. Unknown7 March 2013 at 10:48

    I love your blog
    followed
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  17. Lea8 March 2013 at 02:52

    I need to get round to trying this mascara! I have some Harvey Nick's vouchers and I think I know where they're going!

    Lea x

    It's Such A Wonderful Life -
    http://shebeginstosee.blogspot.com

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  18. Unknown8 March 2013 at 05:54

    Hi Laura

    Thanks for stopping over at my blog. I love this mascara but I'm the same I find it smudges under my eyes slightly, gives me amazing length though. I'm your newest follower :)

    Gillian from glamupeveryday.com x

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  19. Emmylou8 March 2013 at 06:09

    I've always liked this brand of makeup but have not tried the mascara. I'll put it on my to-try list for sure:)

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  20. Gemma Talbot8 March 2013 at 09:31

    I love this mascara too! It is so good. Mine has recently run out and I need to replace it x

    http://whatisinherwardrobe.blogspot.co.uk/

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  21. Unknown8 March 2013 at 09:46

    Heard soooo much about this mascara! I really need to try it! As you say it is a bit prices, but even some high street brands like maxfactor can be about 12 pound! So its not too bad :)

    Beth-Lou's Beauty Blog

    xx

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  22. Unknown8 March 2013 at 09:55

    Check my blog :) Theres a post on there for you :D
    Beautiful Blogger Award :D
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  23. Loretta8 March 2013 at 11:15

    lovely review. and I'm in love with the style of your blog, followed. x

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  24. i.s.8 March 2013 at 12:27

    i'm such such such a fan of this mascara! xx
    www.vicariousLA.com

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  25. Anonymous8 March 2013 at 13:42

    I've been on edge about purchasing this mascara, however I'm not a fan of touch ups ;/ I appreciate you posting positives and negatives in your review! xx

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  26. I Love Everything About It9 March 2013 at 01:13

    Never heard of this. I would probably try
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    want to follow each other? just let me know

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  27. Hola Bambi9 March 2013 at 02:36

    This sounds great x

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  28. Leeshionable9 March 2013 at 08:40

    OMG! You have an amazing blog. :)
    Honestly, I love it. If you have a minute, please visit my blog too.
    Maybe follow??

    love,
    Alicia

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  29. Bow Tied Beauty9 March 2013 at 13:31

    I always love Benefit mascaras, they always produce such lovely long lashes! This sounds great, although I'm not sure about the smudging, may have to just give it a go anyway! x

    http://www.bowtiedbeauty.blogspot.com/

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  30. Leonela Andrade9 March 2013 at 16:14

    This mascara is definitly on my wish list ♥

    andradeleonela11.blogspot.com

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  31. Unknown10 March 2013 at 12:46

    Great blog. Love it.

    Let's follow?

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    x

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  32. Sandra Martinez10 March 2013 at 14:53

    Amazing blog!! I really like your post :)
    So useful!
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  33. Katie11 March 2013 at 16:06

    Really want to try this!

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  34. Fragile Bird13 March 2013 at 13:59

    I've heard nothing but good things about this mascara, but it is a bit pricey, I would like to try it buy my maybelline one seems to do the job

    Please come and check out my latest post if you have a few minutes spare :)

    p.s. I’ve given the blog a bit of a face lift!

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    Helen

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  35. Unknown31 March 2013 at 08:42

    This truly is a great mascara and worth every penny!

    Kendra

    www.beautybykendrac.com

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  36. Unknown14 April 2013 at 09:36

    I have this, worth every penny, love this mascara it really does work! Great blog btw!
    Noted Fashion x
    http://notedfashion.blogspot.co.uk/

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