Makeup Monday: Benefit's They're Real Mascara and Eyeliner

they're Real Mascara

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While everyone is drooling over Roller Lash, I am still obsessed with Benefit's they're Real mascara (and eyeliner).  I always apply mascara after I have curled my lashes.  Even those claiming to curl on their own never seem to do a good enough job.  When I see the majority of mascara applications, most apply it at the base and simply move the want up towards the tips.  Others work the wand back and forth, but few apply it in a rotating motion.  Working from the base, take the wand and rotate it outward.  It is the same motion that is described in the "how-to" section for Roller Lash.  The rotating motion will allow a more even distribution of the mascara while simultaneously minimizing clumping.  You can work the wand back and forth while you rotate as well.  After I apply mascara, I use a heated eyelash curler to give some extra lift.  I don't know about you, but my lashed tend to fall regardless.  This mascara provides a lot of volume, and if applied properly, can almost give the effect of false lashes.  Since Imju Fiberwig was discontinued, this is the next best thing.  The only thing I wish was for this to be in different colors.  While many people can wear black mascara others look better with something less harsh, like a black-brown or brown. 

they're Real Push-Up Eyeliner

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 A great pair to the mascara is the they're Real push-up eyeliner.  It is quite an odd thing at first glance.  The tip feels like rubber and the gel twists up onto it.  Because of the design, the eyeliner can be used to create a myriad of looks.  The liner comes up much like a soft solid deodorant.  In order to get it even, you have to twist up the gel, then wipe it off to make sure it will come out evenly.  When I apply my eyeliner, I make sure to get the applicator as close to the base of my lashes as possible.  Sometimes, when my lashes are unruly, I will hold them down with my index finger then swipe the pen across and curl my lashes after.  Other times, I lift the skin at my brow (as it is shown below).  The gel does not dry all that quickly, so you may have to wait a bit before curling your eyelashes.  If you don't wait, you make take off or smudge your look.  It says that the gel can last 24 hours; I did not find that to be the case, but it did last over 8 hours.  

This tutorial for a wing look was provided by Benefit:

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Overall Impression

I really love this duo.  They are great on their own and create an even more dramatic look when used together.  The mascara adds great volume, some length, and doesn't need to be applied with more than two coats.  The gel liner provides a great accent, and the tip allows you to be creative.  There is no need for heavy eyeshadow (or eyeshadow at all) depending on how dramatic your look is.  The eyeliner is said to last up to 24 hours and is waterproof.  I, personally, found that after a few hours the mascara (like many) did fall and the liner was not altogether waterproof.  You may also find that the liner transfers up to your eyelid depending on the shape of your eyes and your eyelid type.  That being said, they are two of my favorites and are always in my bag.  To ensure that my look stays put all day, I use Model in a Bottle setting spray.    

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