Morning lovelies! Firstly I would like to say that I am already so overwhelmed with all your support and lovely messages about my shortlisting in the Cosmo Blog Awards! Right now I'm sitting in beautiful Majorca so I am pretty much on cloud nine!
As we have all established, I am a huge fan of Benefit makeup, especially their eye makeup. I have been using the "They're Real" mascara since its launch, and I am yet to find a mascara which even comes close to rivalling it. Therefore, when the much anticipated matching "criminally easy push up eye liner" was launched I could not wait to get my hands on it! Personally, I have never really ever found a liquid or gel style eyeliner that I have enjoyed using, and I always find myself reverting back to a traditional cheap drugstore eyeliner pencil. However, the Benefit eyeliner is completely different from these other gel eyeliners to apply, as it comes equipped with a specially shaped lash hugging rubber nip, which means it is so much easier to keep your hand steady whilst applying the product. The box suggests twisting the eyeliner once before applying along the lash line, however I personally feel like two twists will ensure a more consistent and even application.
The only negative I would state about this product is that it is incredibly quick drying, and although this helps to ensure the product stays put all day and doesn't smudge upon application, it does mean that you need to apply the product incredibly quickly and act fast once you have twisted the liner in order to release the product. I find that if you don't work quickly it becomes much harder to smoothly apply the product to the lash line.
Quick drying aside, the intensity of the black colour is amazing and I can definitely see myself growing to love this product once I have fully got to grips with how much to apply and how quick to work. The eyeliner itself is priced at £18.50 which is quite pricey compared to the £3.99 drugstore pencils you can pick up, but the innovative application technique really is worth the money, and it does seem like the product will last a very long time.
Leave your comments below and let me know what you think of this product if you'd tried it or if you're considering it, and make sure you let me know if you vote for me in the cosmo blog awards!
Excited to give this a try!! I have the same problem and always go back to the drugstore pencils.
ReplyDeleteps. I voted for you in the Cosmo Blog Awards! Good Luck :)
xx. Georgia
http://lovefromgeorgiarose.blogspot.com.au
make sure you let me know what you think if you give it a try :) thankyou so much for voting for me lovely xx
DeleteI've heard loads about this product and really want to try it.. I don't know if I can justify the price tag though! Hope you're having a wonderful holiday and good luck in the Cosmo blog awards! xx
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i felt the same about the price tag, having been so used to using cheap eyeliners for so long... but so far i do feel like the money has been worth it! thank you xx
DeleteEnjoyed this post, i love this eyeliner too
ReplyDeletethanks lovely xx
DeleteLovely blog, following you now :)
ReplyDeleteEm xxx
thehealthcaveblog.blogspot.co.uk
aww thanks lovely xx
DeleteGreat blog, love the layout and content so far! :) <3
ReplyDeleteI really think I should give the Benefit Mascara a try.... Although it's pricy.
The eyeliner doesn't 100% get me though. :(
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thanks lovely :) the mascara is amazing i would 100% recommend it! xx
DeleteHi Amy, how are you? I need new mascara so I have been looking at this, I had a sample to try out and I generally liked it.
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im very well thankyou lovely :) xx
DeleteGreat post, really want to try this liner now! Thanks for commenting on my post :D xx
ReplyDeleteyoure welcome lovely :) xx
DeleteI love Benefit products!! I will have to give this a shot!
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benefit makeup is so gorgeous isnt it!! xx
DeletePerfect for a cat eye. Yes perhaps it should dry a bit quicker but I guess once it you get the hang of it, it will be worth it.
ReplyDeleteAllie of ALLIE NYC
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i know it makes cat eyes really easy too which is great! xx
DeleteThank you for the review, it was interesting because there seems to be mixed opinions about this eyeliner :)
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ive read a few reviews with many mixed opinions too but i do feel that on the whole it is a really good product xx
DeleteMine is in the post! I am so excited to try it out. Great post & hope you're having a lovely time in Majorca! xx
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ooh do let me know what you think once it arrives! thankyou lovely xx
DeleteI've found good and bad reviews of this liner. I think I'm gonna hold my purchase for now, I'd love to try a sample, so maybe I'll wait for some. ;)
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i was quite sceptical too after reading some reviews... i just think its a product that you have to spend a bit of time working out how to best use it :) xx
DeleteYou see I hated this! It totally flaked off my eyes throughout the day and is far from easy to apply! lol I'm going to stick to the gel pots from now on!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being shortlisted, I've been shortlisted too so will see you at the awards! x
JustJulie | Beauty Blog
thanks lovely, good luck to you too xx
DeleteI'd love to give this a try, i have quite oily eyelids so that "no smudging" factor is heaven to my ears
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it's best quality is probably its staying power so itll be a great product for you! xx
Deleteohh i must try this! xox
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let me know what you think if you do :) xx
DeleteI love Benefit in general and after seeing raving reviews and an offer from Sephora for a miniature one I decided to pick it up. I am in love. Great post!
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Me too... benefit is without a doubt my favourite cosmetics brand xx
DeleteI think this is a love it or hate it sort of product as I've seen so many mixed reviews. I don't think I'd run out and buy it as I prefer liquid liners but think the whole concept is pretty cool and different.
ReplyDeleteLouLovesbeauty xx
I completely agree.. I think the innovate application system is either really easy for people to get their heads around, or really confusing! xx
DeleteHi Amy,
ReplyDeleteBenefit is totally a cosmetic company with that comes up with innovative products on a pretty regula basis which is why I LOVE them! Am definitely interested in checking out this new product.
I love benefit too :) xx
DeleteI just might have to purchase this eyeliner now! It's been on my wishlist forever. Thanks for helping to push me in the direction of purchasing it!
ReplyDeletexxCaitlin
http://ohmybliss.blogspot.com/
if you buy it let me know what you think :) xx
DeleteI gave this a try as well to try combat the classic eyeliner smudge I always get! I had the same trouble as you with the twisting a few times so I'm glad that's not just me!
ReplyDeleteIf you want to read how I found it i've just blogged about it :)
http://lipstickand-lashes.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/benefit-theyre-real-push-up-liner.html
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aw thanks lovely, ill have a read now xx
DeleteBeen looking for something like this thats super easy and really effective!!! thanks!
ReplyDeleteJess
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www.mossandmink
youre welcome lovely xx
DeleteI have yet to try this liner! I love the fact that it is quick drying because I always hate having to wait for the liner to dry before I can continue! Currently I'm using the Bobbi Brown Gel liner, have you tried it? Its fantastic and it definitely lasts much longer than your average liner because it comes in a little container as opposed to a stick!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Klaudia
www.thedailytherapy.com
I agree, I always end up smudging my eye liner because I am always in such a rush in the mornings! I've not tried the bobbi brown liner though and may give it a try, thankyou for the recommendation! xx
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