Benefit They're Real Mascara Review

I was eager to try all of the Lash Stash mascaras after I opened the box so my next review is yet about mascara. This time it's Benefit's They're Real mascara.

Read the rest of the Lash Stash Reviews here.

[October 5, 2013] Adjusted my review of this mascara. Benefit's BADgal Lash mascara review added!

The product description on Benefit's site reads:

They're real! lengthens, curls, volumizes, lifts & separates. Our jet black, long-wearing formula won’t smudge or dry out. A specially designed brush reveals lashes you never knew you had!

What else you need to know:
94% saw dramatic length & volume*
90% saw base-to-tip curl*
94% saw visible lift*
100% saw long-wearing results*
*Results observed in a consumer panel survey


I wore the mascara for the entire day (about 10 hours) and found it to be very long lasting with no smudging and retained much of the fan shape I carefully combed out when I put it on.  The mascara gave me quite a bit of length. It helped define my lashes until my lashes start to clump.

I got length but not a lot of volume. I'm sure if my lashes could be better defined by the brush, they would appear more voluminious.

They're Real was easier to remove with warm water than Korres's, but like most mascaras, you will need makeup remover for a thorough cleaning. Removing makeup thoroughly is really important for the health of your skin so don't skimp out on this!

The bristles on the applicator are medium in length and density. It's reminds me of other mascaras that are good for lengthening.  The wand is inflexible.


Retails for $23 USD
Where to Buy: Lash Stash set (miniture-szied), Benefit's official website, and most major  cosmetic stores online and locally.