Benefit They're Real Lengthening Mascara by Benefit, Mascara Review

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9

Yes, and They're Finally Mine!

I'm finding myself reaching for "Benefit's They're Real!" more and more often. The formula is excellent at separating each and every lash, coloring, lifting, and adding a good deal of volume. I can use it on bottom lashes without fear of crumbling or dreaded "raccoon eyes." The formula lasts through long days and nights (and, yes, sometimes overnight when I fall asleep without removing makeup--...read morea shame, I realize). I bought the trial size of this at Sephora and went on to purchase the full size. Beware; as with any mascara, discard after a few months or if you detect a strange scent. I am OCD about germs, especially around my eyes.

GigiSD | 1103 reviews

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No, They're Not Real Mascara

There is nothing special about this mascara. There is no lengthening and thickening. Maybelline is better. This is vastly over priced and over rated because it is Benefit. Try Urban Decay "Big Fatty." Terrible name, but it's a lengthening and thickening mascara for $20.

CaroleVonAllten | 1401 reviews

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10

Fantastic

I got a deluxe sample of this and it's surprisingly a great mascara. The brush resembles Diorshow Iconic with long thin bristles (Iconic has more bristles though). This is meant for lengthening, separating, and supposedly adds a slight curl. It's not waterproof (I normally use the Iconic in Waterproof which is a PAIN to remove), but this is one of the best NON-waterproof formulas I have used. Ther...read moree is NO flaking and it really does last ALL day, but it's much easier to remove unlike waterproof formulas. I love it.

volta | 566 reviews

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9

My Go-To Mascara!

I have used this mascara just about everyday for a long time. I usually buy the small, travel sized version of the mascara, just because it's easier to stash into my purse when I do travel. The brush has these thin bristles that help coat each and every lash. "They're Real!" has never failed me before and leaves me with long, defined lashes that are also soft and look natural. It makes for a great...read more mascara by itself or layering it over another mascara. Sometimes when I do smile or laugh a lot, a little bit will smudge under my eye, but it's no big deal. This mascara lasts a very long time, all the way through school and even more.

mihshelle | 182 reviews

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6

Not impressed

I was SO excited to try this mascara. A friend had purchased and sent me a picture of herself--one eye no mascara and the other with one coat of They're Real! and the difference was truly amazing. To get anywhere near the amazing lashes I've seen people achieve with this mascara, I need one coat of primer and two of the mascara. And even then I find the look disappointing. What is even worse, in m...read morey opinion, is the brush. I think they had the right idea with design, but the bristles are very sharp and putting on the mascara was actually a bit painful for me. I will say that it didn't flake or smudge the entire time I was wearing it. That's the best I have to say. I was not impressed. Luckily I only bought the small tube and I bought it at Sephora (and saved my receipt) so I'll be returning it.

tallredamanda | 434 reviews

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7

Nice but..

I like this mascara just fine, it really does give my lashes a lot of length but not a lot of volume. If I don't use a curler then this mascara really doesn't seem to do anything, not to mention this stuff is IMPOSSIBLE to get off! I like that I can count on it not to come off during the day or late into the night... but this is very hard to remove. I've tried washing my eyes with baby shampoo,...read more using Vaseline, eye make up remover... the works and I still find my self rubbing my eyes in the morning and losing lashes because they stuck to my hand... and even my curler after a shower. Also I don't care for the wand, it's very hard and rough and this formula would probably work better on a fiber brush.

Bon_Bon | 522 reviews

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10

Worth the money

I was excited to buy and try this mascara because I wanted to see if all the hype was really true. For $23 I was going to be mad if it wasn't lol. However, the brush applicator was perfect when I opened it so I knew I would love it. It has a hard combed applicator that separates all my lashes including my hard to get bottom lashes. The formula smells pleasant, the product color is a great natu...read moreral black, and my lashes are longer, thicker, and clump free! No flakes, no smudge, just beautiful, separated, thick lashes! Very pleased and proud of this mascara. Good job Benefit!

Lamexicana1 | 221 reviews

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Smudges like crazy!!!

I got this as my free birthday gift at Sephora and was so disappointed even for a product that was free!!! I would have to keep checking every 30 minutes or so to make sure the smudges were at bay. The brush is also very spiky poking my eye and such. The bristles are so spaced apart that it didn't even feel like I was applying with a brush. It was more like I was applying with a toothpick. My frie...read morend got this at Sephora too for her birthday gift and she said the same thing about those irritating smudges. Don't pay for this.......instead, get it as your free birthday gift at Sephora so you don't waste your money on this.

beautypoet101 | 586 reviews

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9

Blew Me Away

I got a sample of this with this year's Sephora birthday gift. Having heard so much (good and bad) about this mascara, I was really excited to try it for myself. I have been so impressed with this! The wand is a little crazy. It has the stiff, plastic bristles that I don't usually care for and a ball of spikes on the end. Still, I find it fairly easy to work with and the results are fantastic...read more. I get excellent length and definition with this and a bit of volume too. This hasn't flaked off on me, smudged or irritated my eyes at all (and I have sensitive eyes). With most mascaras, by the end of the day, my lashes feel hard and my eyes start to itch a bit, but I couldn't even feel this mascara on my eyes, even by the end of the day. One negative thing I heard about this was this it was impossible to remove. I hate mascaras that are such a booger to remove! When it came time for me to take this off, I was pleasantly surprised that this was at least as easy to remove as most of my other mascaras. I didn't have to tug at my eyes or use several cotton pads soaked with remover to get this off. It came off surprisingly easy considering how well it stays on throughout the day. I probably like this even more than my former favorite from Benefit, "BadGal". I will definitely consider this mascara when I am next in the market.

HeathRene | 285 reviews

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Benefit They're Real Mascara

I purchased a full size tube of this without having tried a sample size, which is something I rarely, if ever, do. This mascara did NOT disappoint. Normally I would have to use at least 3 different mascaras to get the desired effect that this one does with two coats. It's a little bit of a pain to get off, but that just goes to show you how well it wears. My lashes look AMAZING thanks to this p...read moreroduct. I will definitely continue to use it, but will also continue to try other brands as they come out with new products, just because I'm a product junkie at heart.

MissPoison | 249 reviews

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