Benefit: They're Real!

You may have gathered from last weeks post , that I wasn't having much luck in the mascara department. 

Six hyped up mascaras left me pretty cold, so I was kinda under the impression this mascara would do the same. 

However, I decided to purchase Benefits 'They're Real!' and I am SO pleased to report back that I really like it! Yay! Mascara is good again!

This mascara features a plastic brush, which isn't always my brush of choice as I tend to prefer bristles, but this does a lovely job at catching and (more importantly) gripping your lashes from root to tip.

The formula is ultra black, but it's not super wet which I like as I often find them very messy to work with.

I'm the poster girl for layering up as much mascara as possible- I want as much in the lash department as can feasibly be achieved.

I'm not super into natural looking mascaras....I'm sure I will go through that phase, but I enjoy a full on black, dramatic lash. I never wear falsies, so I need my mascara to deliver.

This does, it layers very well - it holds a curl all day which was such a shock to me as it's not waterproof.

Another bonus- it doesn't flake.

The first layer looks good, evenly coated and fairly natural, but then the volume and drama just increases the more you add.

I really rate this product and I am so glad it has redeemed my faith in mascara.

It's not the easiest thing to remove, my holy grail Body Shop Camomile cleanser doesn't quite cut it, I need a micellar boost before hand, but to me, that's not a deal breaker, it just shows how well this mascara lasts.

Be careful in the removal process though as it acts quire like a waterproof mascara, it does cling on for dear life and can crumble into your eyes- I'm aware that sounds gross but I add so many coats so it's kind of inevitable, but it doesn't actually bother me as its the end of the day so all my make up is being removed, but if that's something that could bother you- it's worth noting!

I am a convert. I'm so glad there is a mascara out there that I know works for me, so when I run out, even if I was curious and wanting to try other things, I now know this is in Boots waiting for me.

I'm definitely team They're Real. The formula is brilliant, volume,length, drama and longevity, plus it doesn't transfer onto my brow bone like Roller Lash does. 

Have you tried any Benefit mascaras?

03/06/2015 Update : I have had this mascara for just over 4 weeks now and it has really dried out.
I can still just about use it, but if I apply a lot it gets quite heavy so it doesn't hold a curl as well as it used to.
Just thought I should update you!