Benefit Cosmetics' They're Real! Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara: A Review + #MichelleDy100kMeetandGreet!

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Hi beauties! How have you been? :D

If you've read my previous entry, I told you that I've got a story to tell you.

Unfortunately, I've had no time these past few days, except now.

So... Let's keep going!! :)

I want you to meet my eyelashes' new best friend: It's the Benefit Cosmetics' "They're Real!" Lengthening and Volumizing Mascara!

Rating: 5/5!

Why a perfect score? Well, I am not sure if it is just because I am a newbie beauty blogger, so I'm always overwhelmed whenever I try a new make-up or skin care and it does work super fine on me, but before you judge, wait 'til you see how my lashes transformed with this wand! :D

So as said in the instructions,

"Position wand horizontally and wiggle from side to side, base to tip, to achieve maximum volume, length and lift. Hold wand vertically and stroke upward to curl and separate. Layer generously as desired."

I believe in being obedient, especially in instructions written in a sassy way so, I just did what is said.

As you can see the wand/brush in the picture above and below, its tip looks like a cactus' thorns for it is separated in a strategic way. I think the purpose of these "thorns" is also to separate each lash, making it appear thicker as it actually coats them almost individually, and freeing the lashes from clumping.

After generously applying three layers, look at the "boom" effect that this mascara gave my lashes!

I think I smudged the mascara a little bit on my right eye, that's why there's a slight eye liner effect, but I did not wear any eye liner there. It was just the mascara, making my eyes look perfect. LOL

Oh, BTW, I'm also wearing EO-Executive Optical's Slate Gray Contact Lenses!

To be honest, this is the very first time that I ever used a Benefit Cosmetics product. It is a good thing that I loved the very first one that I tried because with that, I'm sure that this will not be the last Benefit beauty that I'll try and purchase!

It is no wonder why this baby instantly becomes one of my favorites. I've got no complaint--no single lash fell off, easy to remove with soap and water or eye make-up remover, surprisingly not heavy on the eyelids despite the volume it gives my lashes, and above all, can you just see how this baby INTENSIFIED my lashes?! My gosh, I feel like I can catch any person's attention if I bat my lashes onto them. LOL :D

So, to sum it all up:

Will I buy it again?

DEFINITELY YES!

Is the price reasonable?

Considering its effect, I can say, YES. Well, since I'm still a college student with limited money, (And too late to request for an allowance increase since I'm already graduating. Ha-ha!), I'm more of a drugstore make-up hauler than an "elite" make-up buyer. LOL. However, I can say that this is the type of mascara that I'll definitely save my allowance for. :)

FAQS:

Where to buy?

Here in the Philippines, you can look it up at Sephora.ph or any Benefit Cosmetics' outlet. (And the only physical store of Benefit that I'm aware of is at Rustan's Makati. He-he.)

How much is the price?

1,503.00 Php

And... the story!!!! :D

I've been dying to share how much my best friend, Allen Jediah, and I, enjoyed the #MichelleDy100kMeetandGreet event! The most fun thing about the event is that, it is a "bring your girlfriends" and everyone is invited! By, "everyone", even your boyfriend, your mom, your sister, cousin, friend, and even your child, is an important part of it.

And yes, you will be surprised by the number of gals who actually brought their hubbies at the event! Such wonderful guys to endure a 7-hour girly activity. LOL. But honestly, I think that those who brought their boyfies are those who actually bagged most of the prices. Ha-ha! *Grins* Now I know what to do next time! ;p

Ha-ha. I know by now, you're definitely thinking that I'm such a freebie-sucker. Well, why not? Who doesn't want some? Admit it, if you're not the super-shy type, you're probably a giveaway-lover, too!

Left: Me (in yellow) with Michelle Dy. | Right: Me with the witty and the life-of-the-party host of the event and responsible for all the good laughter in the meet and greet, Jheorge Normandia.

The most lovable thing about Michelle Dy is that, she's never a snob! I remember when I wrong-sent my registration details to her personal Instagram account instead of sending it to the organizer's Viber account, she even bothered to reply to me and tell me where to send the details correctly. From an almost-celebrity Youtube-er, you wouldn't expect that to happen! You bet how many instant messages and other notifications she does get everyday, and finding time to actually look at a comment or personal message, not to mention being able to reply, is a big of a deal.


Top left: Michelle Dy in wide smiles as she sat down and get welcomed by her fans. \| Top right: Michelle as she participates in the game, "The Boat is Sinking." \| Bottom left: The girls, getting ready and forming a circle as they participated in "The Boat is Sinking." \| Bottom right: The lucky girls who won Pure Beauty's make-up workshop.

If only I can bag all the goodies! Gosh, every freebie they gave there is truly a catch! Unfortunately, I'm not the sporty-chic-type that day. Ha-ha! I'm so slow in the "Bring Me" game where you actually need agility to be the first one to present the required item to get the price. Even so, fortunately, I was able to bag one, and that was the item which I just reviewed above! Thank you, Michelle Dy and sponsors! If it's not because of you, I might never try this mascara ever. (I told you, as a student I'm mostly a drugstore-make-up-holic.) Ha-ha! :D

And aside from the loads of discount vouchers, these are the ready-to-use goodies that I got from the meet and greet! They're suuuper generous, aren't they?

I'll definitely not miss the next event! :D <3

'Got more questions? Any comments or suggestions?

Feel free to tell me! I've been meaning to hear from you, my fellow beauties! See you soon! ;)

xoxo with love, Arielle B. :*

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