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Benefit Cosmetics They're Real! Mascara Reviews

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Benefit they're real! Mascara is a jet-black mascara that lengthens, curls, volumizes, lifts and separates lashes for a spectacular "out-to-here" look. This exclusive brush is specifically designed to maximize the performance of the long-wearing glossy formula-revealing lashes you never knew you had. Staggered bristles grab close to the root, boosting length & volume beyond belief. Visit benefitscosmetics.com for more information.
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    2.8/5
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    Recommended? Fugheddaboutit!
    April 09, 2016

    Once you first open the mascara the consistency of the product is very wet, this worked well on my short lashes for about the first week, although it could give that spidery lash effect if you applied too much. After the first week the mascara stopped doing the decent job it did at first. The wand applicator is plastic and it hurt my lash line when I went to coat the roots of my lashes. So far i have been using this mascara for about a month and I wouldn't repurchase it at all. It does a mediocre job at giving length and volume, it's more of a "little more than natural" mascara. Not worth the money; the maybeline lash sensational is a much better alternative to this mascara and costs way less, still to this day my favourite mascara.

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    Recommended? Fugheddaboutit!
    April 05, 2016

    This mascara is good enough, but I don't think it is worth the money. It is almost impossible to remove fully. I've tried the regular non-waterproof kind many times and each time I use it I have a hard time taking it off. I always wakeup with racoon eyes after using this one.

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    3.0/5
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    March 29, 2016

    I got this as a sample with the Sephora birthday gift this year. I tried it for a couple of weeks before writing this review in order to be fair.
    The Pros:
    Deep, black pigment
    nice wearing time - no flaking or smudging
    this mascara gives my lashes the most "fanned out" look of any brand I have tried, and the magic is in the brush. By using the ball tip applicator, you can reach every last for a full, fanned out look. That said, here are my cons:

    Leaves lashes stiff
    Difficult to remove
    Can leave lashes spikey instead of full and soft looking

    Ultimately, if you are looking for a lot of length and separation and a fanned out look, you might like this mascara. However, don't be fooled into thinking this actually looks like false lashes. Falsies have a thick, full appearance and this doesn't give that effect. Honestly, I don't think this is as good as many L'Oreal mascaras on the market that cost a lot less. You can get a sample size of this for $10 if you are curious. On a side note, if you do like this mascara, I suspect most of the effect lies in the brush design. I will try using this brush with another mascara to see if I get the same effect, and I would encourage you to as well!

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    2.3/5
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    March 25, 2016

    This is very difficult mascara to work with, I found the formula to be too wet and the brush too stiff. It does give length, but doesn't hold a curl and really weighed down my lashes. I also found this mascara irritated my eyes and was difficult to remove. It's too bad because it is a beautiful glossy jet black colour, but in my mind not worth the hype!

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    3.0/5
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    Anonymous
    March 23, 2016

    I think Benefit is a great brand, but I'm not a crazy huge fan of this mascara. A lot of mascaras do the same thing, but this one is sort of...there. Goes on, doesn't do anything extra. It certainly slides on the lashes well and doesn't add clumps or heaviness, but nothing to go crazy about. Meh.

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    2.7/5
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    March 16, 2016

    The best mascar out there, it really do the job!
    the price is high but you get the quality! Ill buy one soon :-)!
    Love all benefit product it worth it

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    3.0/5
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    March 01, 2016

    Ceci est un très bon mascara malheureusement je trouve qu'il ne fait pas les cils de rêves et pour le prix je m'attendais à mieux. Je trouve plusieurs bon mascara en grande surface et ils sont bien meilleurs

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    3.0/5
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    Anonymous
    February 22, 2016
    Ontario, Canada

    I wish this came in waterproof, I much prefer waterproof mascara.
    I do keep going back to this one. As much as I wish it was a bit more lengthening it seems to be the best mascara I have used so far. Any suggestions of other one to try please let me know!

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    3.0/5
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    Anonymous
    February 18, 2016

    Best mascara I've tried thus far for lasting power. With that being said, it is VERY DIFFICULT to remove at night and even after using the makeup remover religiously ( and my own personal ones), I still find some is left behind. It is made with a wax formula making it long lasting and waterproof and would be the best for weddings or a beach day, but I wouldn't use it for every day wear. In a sense, It's too durable for its own good.

    Brush: the brush is definitely a pro. It is made with plastic and fairly large, so its great for separating lashes and applying a fair amount of product in one swipe. Its super buildable as well too without getting clumpy, but keep in mind- the amount that you put on goes hand in hand with how difficult it will be to take off at night.

    Overall great for a long-lasting mascara.

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    3.0/5
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    February 11, 2016

    This is a nice mascara but not one of my favourites. I love receiving it free, I'm more likely to use it up and it does the job in the meantime until I find my favourite, but it definitely is not the best or would not purchase on my own time. Not thick enough for me but it does the job. Not entirely fond of the finish once its dry

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