Benefit has been talked about for some now, most talk comes with their mascara's. The new talk of YT is their new mascara, They're Real. I'm a little late jumping on the They're Real train, but figured I'd give it a try. This is the first higher end mascara I have purchased. I have avoided high end mascara in the past because after seeing YT videos, I couldn't really see that big of a difference between high end & drug store. Eyeshadows there is for sure a difference in quality.
So, with that being said, I decided to see what all the hype was about with this mascara. I have seen several reviews and saw this mascara do great things for the girl's lashes. I talked myself into purchasing it when Ulta was having their Friend's & Family Sale with 20% off. You can see what else I purchased in a haul video linked
here.
You don't have to work much with the mascara, right off the bat it lengthens and thickens. I worked with it a little bit to build up product. I find the ball on the tip of the wand really useful. It makes it easy to add even more length to the end of the lashes. This mascara not only lengthens, but also thickens which in my opinion is difficult to find both in one mascara. It built my lashes nice and thick, and the formula doesn't really clump.
The Real Question: Is It Worth the Price?
This mascara can dig a deep hole into your pocket book with the heavy price tag of $22. As mentioned before, I find this steep as you can easily find a great drug store mascara for $8-$10. The more I use this mascara, the more I fall in love with it. If you don't have a big mascara collection, and are in the market for a lengthening and thickening mascara, my vote is buy it. Worst comes to worst, you can always return it (;
Moving on now to the other Benefit product I purchased- Erase Paste.
I have been on the long journey of trying to find a great concealer to help cover the dark circles under my eyes. I have a sleeping disorder, so there's really no avoiding them. Again, I have never purchased a higher end concealer, always drug store. The concealers I'm really interested in trying is the Bobbi Brown creamy concealer & the Cover FX concealer. None of the Sephora's/Ulta's in my area carry either brands. I do not feel comfortable ordering a product online when I cannot even swatch it to see how well the color would match or if I would like the consistency. Now, you're thinking I could always return it, but that would be a pain in the rump!
I had Benefit's Erase Paste recommended to me a few times, so again, I figured what the hay might as well try it since I'll be getting 20% off. The concealer is not at all what I expected it to be. It is VERY thick, creamy, and well-paste like. You need the smallest amount to cover your whole face practically.
I was so indecisive on whether or not to purchase this because of the high price and small container. I was able to talk myself into it by thinking "I can always return it". I got the No. 1 Fair. This concealer only comes in 2 color choices which would make it difficult for people to match. It comes with a little plastic spatchel tool to make it easy to get product out and to spread evenly on your face.
Overall Review: I am a fan of this concealer. It does a GREAT job of covering up any redness, blemishes, or unevenness in your skin tone. You barely need anything to achieve an even looking complexion where I find with my drug store concealers, I am always packing the product onto my face. This concealer will also dig another hole in your pocket book since the retail price is a hefty $26. After using the product, I realized it is worth the price. It can be misleading since it comes in such tiny packaging, but since you barely need any to apply, this will be long lasting.
**NOTE** for the concealer, make sure you store it upside down. If it is right side up, gravity will slowly start pulling the moisture that makes the concealer creamy to the bottom of the pot. You don't want your concealer to dry up prematurely! Storing it upside down will help keep the moisture at the top where you'll be using the product.
This goes the same for any gel liners, paint pots, or any creamy product that is packaged in a pot.
XOXO
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