Hello, I thought I would do a different kind of post today, I am a bit unsure how some people will react to this post but I thought I would give my honest opinions on the Benefit They're Real Mascara - £19.50.
**Before I start I would just like to say that I am in no way 'bashing' this product and saying it is rubbish, because it definitely isn't, I just think there are much cheaper alternatives out there.**
I recently got this mascara free in Elle's June issue, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to try it before I bought the full size version. I do love the mascara, the product and application is very very good and Benefit always deliver brilliant products BUT I have a few of mascaras that do the exact same thing for a fraction of the price. I think that the fact I naturally have very long eyelashes could make the product feel 'sameish' to me.
I can get a similar application and result from these two high street mascaras.. I would say they are the best dupes I have found so far,
Collection Skyscraper Lash £4.99 is the cheapest dupe I have found. The wand and product itself are very good.
Next is my current mascara which I prefer to the Benefit mascara, Max Factor Clump Defy £10.99.
Overall I think if like me you have long lashes, you probably won't notice a huge difference compared to other high street mascaras with a plastic wand.
Here are a couple of pics comparing the results of Benefit They're Real and Max Factor Clump Defy. (I had my hair up in a towel in my eye pics, that's the white thing in the background, sorry for my unprofessional-ism haha)
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| Benefit They're Real |
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| Benefit They're Real |
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| Max Factor Clump Defy |
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| Max Factor Clump Defy I hope you enjoyed this post, how are you all today(: |
Another great post as usual! I'm on the hunt for a new mascara this weekend and this might just be the one! Thank you for sharing :)
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Thankyou! I definitely prefer the Max Factor one, it's brilliant(: xo
DeleteI think I prefer the max factor one! It looks a lot less spidery, I may have to pick it up! :D xxx
ReplyDeleteI agree the Benefit one seems far too clumpy and spidery haha! xo
DeleteThe Max Factor one does look good, but I think I've only ever found one high street mascara that lived up to Benefit for me (No7 Excpetional Definition if you were wondering :) ). I actually don't find it to clump or go spidery that easily to be honest, must just be down to how different people apply it or something! xx
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Oooh I will give that one ago, I love trying out new mascaras(: and yeah it could be how some people apply it as 'They're Real' does works for some people, it's weird how it doesn't for others though haha xo
DeleteGreat post, I find they're real goes quite clumpy on my lashes! xx
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I totally agree, the Benefit mascara is so over rated! It's really clumpy and heavy! I literally just blogged about this a couple of days ago!
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oh I will check out your post(: and thankyou!! xo
DeleteI agree. I think that the Max Factor looks much better. Although to be honest your eyelashes look lovely even without mascara!
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aw thankyou!! xo
DeleteThe Max Factor one looks better- proving that more expensive doesn't mean better! x
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I totally agree! (: xo
DeleteTotally agree with you about the Max factor Clump Defy..One of the best Drug store Mascaras around :)
ReplyDeleteLove this post - the pictures & swatches are so well done :)
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I looove it! and thank you so much!xo
DeleteYour lashes look lovely and long but I do agree it wasn't as amazing as I thought it was going to be for the money! Still good though! xx
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Thank you! and I agree its okay but definitely not as amazing as I expected it to be. xo
DeleteGreat review! You're so lucky to have such long lashes :) x
ReplyDeletethankyou! xo
Deleteoooh that max factor one looks so good!! :)
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The max factor looks so much better, I really did not like the benefit sample it made my lashes so clumpy and spidery but the max factor looks incredible. great post x
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What a great idea for a post. I haven't tried They're Real, can't justify paying €20+ on it to be honest. My favourite mascaras are by Maybelline, they always make my lashes long and thick without being clumpy, although Max Factor mascara looks fab. Great images, you've got lovely lashes.
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I agree it's far too expensive and thank you for the compliment(:.
DeleteI have been using your buttons for a while now, I haven't seen any better ones aywhere, I love them! Thankyou for making them!haha xo
Great post! I just came across your blog and I love it. Feel free to check out mine. We can also follow each other if you would like to :)
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Great post! Glad I didn't fork out for this one now! :)
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The max factor one looks so much better and amazing! xo
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i was not impressed with this product at all! xxx
ReplyDeleteI have to try this mascara!
ReplyDeleteI have they're real & love it but I know what you mean about other mascaras doing just as good. Your natural eyelashes are so lovely though! Jealous xx
ReplyDeleteMy Mum has this mascara and I really like it to borrow it. Although I agree with the fact I also have cheaper versions and are just as good.
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Wow, the Max Factor makes your lashes look amazing! Thanks for the dupes, I can never bring myself to purchase expensive mascaras all the time xx
ReplyDeletewow, your lashes are great. i would love to have your length!
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