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Wednesday 30 July 2014

Benefit They're Real Push-Up Liner | Review

The whole world and it's mother have probably given their opinion on Benefit's They're Real Push-Up Liner by now but I like to add my own two cents into most things so here we go.


The idea behind this is that it provides a foolproof method of applying your gel/liquid eyeliner without any of the flapping about that comes with using a brush. This has an 'Accuflex Tip" or rubber nib to you and me, specifically designed to "hug the lash line" so you basically just keep it against the lash line and move it along across your eye. 



Sounds like eye make-up for the cosmetically challenged, right? Well, yes and no. It does take more than a couple of goes to get used to this; it's quite different to literally anything I've ever used to apply eyeliner with before so my first attempt was a little shaky but actually, kind of passable. This spurred me on to try again and it definitely got easier. The trick I think is to get right exactly how much of the gel you're using, which comes out by twisting the end of the pen clockwise. Too much and you're going to be going for a big mad 60's look, whether you want to or not and too little and you'll get just the barest of lines. So again, it takes practice and time to get used to it but even at that I'm not sure it's quite as easy as Benefit are claiming it is.


One huge plus is that it does last really well. I left that swatch on my hand all day, through to the next day and in spite of regular washing with soap it was still there later the next day, not as strong but still obviously there. I also tried washing it off my eyes with water and a gel cleanser and it for the most part stayed put, so you'll need a good oil-based eye make-up remover for this one.

Top left and right; without mascara. Bottom left and right; with mascara. I can only apologise for the bags under my eyes, I haven't been sleeping very well. I also haven't been able to leave the house for a few weeks now to get my eyebrows done so just ignore that too. 

Overall, I like this but you definitely do not need it in your life. I think with time and practice it would  make the task of getting equal eye flicks on both sides much less time consuming and would speed up your make up routine in the morning, but the same is true for any eyeliner really. Another downside is the price. This will set you back around €25 (although I got mine for €20 on sale) which is a lot for an eyeliner. This is Benefit, so that is their typical price point unfortunately. It all depends on whether you're willing to spend a bit extra on what could work out to be a more convenient product in the long run or a cheaper product that still does the job but without saving you those extra few minutes in the morning. That's really what it boils down to for me but I already have a feeling that I won't be repurchasing when it's finished, although it's a little early to say- I'm a bit on the fence with this one. 

Have you tried They're Real Push-Up Liner?
What do you think?
Gimmick or genius?
xx

20 comments:

  1. I haven't tried this but have read so many mixed reviews that I'd find it difficult to part with €25 for it!

    www.beautylymin.blogspot.com

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    1. Yeah it really is a lot. I was willing to pay it because I had read so many reviews saying how great it was, I thought it'd be worth it! Oh well!

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  2. Gimmick, thank you for the honest review! I don't like Benefit as a brand, it's just a brand that has never grabbed me, everything I've tried has been meh. I saw pics of this nib and thought it might be easy to work, but I think I'll try and track down the NYX curved one instead x And there's nothing wrong with your eyebrows x

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    1. Yeah the NYX curved one looks good alright! It's just so hard to find their stands! Thanks re eyebrows, was getting paranoid looking at the photos! X

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  3. Great honest review, I haven't succumbed to the hype yet however I did buy a cheaper version of the exact same idea - the plastic nib which makes things easier for liner. Ended up being way more work than normal and I didn't like the lack of control you had on the thickness of the line. Maybe like you say I just need more practice but I won't be forking out on this to practice with! PS your eyebrows look perfect to me!

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    1. No you're right, it is a lot of money for something you have to work at! And the lack of control is annoying. Thanks re the eyebrows! :)

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  4. I usually don't buy into the Benefit gimmicks but I really love this eyeliner, despite hating the mascara, I've been using it every day! I'm crap at putting on eyeliner and this has just made my life so much easier. I'll definitely repurchase!

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    1. Yeah I wasn't a big fan of the mascara either. I'm going to stick with the liner and see if I feel any warmer towards it!

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  5. There is NO WAY I would spend that on an eyeliner that is still going to faffy to use. And the girls are right, your Brows look fab!

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  6. Totally had the same impression! I love Benefit but this is a little too gimmicky for my liking. The staying power can also be your own worst enemy if you make a mistake... that baby's not going anywhere unless you take all of your eye makeup off and start again. It's nice once you get the hang of it but it's definitely not a necessity!

    XO, G from grace'd

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    1. Yeah, that's exactly it- nice but not a necessity! I like it it just didn't love up to the hype for me and you're so right about mistakes- it really doesn't budge!

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  7. Great review. I've seen so many people gushing over it. "Finally" this and "saviour" that and I had a feeling that it was a bit too good to be true. Mac's liquid eyeliner is the easiest to use in my experience and if that's too sloppy for you, give a good liner pen a go. No need for this nonsense!

    Claire

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    1. I'm actually really liking gel liners with a little brush at the minute but you're dead right, a liner pen works great too!

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  8. I haven't tried this personally but I'm seeing mostly negative reviews on it... or mixed feelings with people saying it's not as ground breakingly brilliant as Benefit claim.
    Thankfully I don't really struggle with liner and am a liquid liner advocate... my favourite is the Essence one so I could never justify spending that amount of money on a liner! I actually often use gel one my waterline for the staying power, and I haven't seen anyone mention that they've used the Benefit one there. I've heard from everyone that the staying power is great so I wonder if it would work well on the waterline? :)

    LongHairAndLashes.blogspot.ie

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    1. I didn't actually try it on my waterline and I'd say you'd be spot on- it really lasts well so it could work perfectly there.

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  9. I'm glad I've finally found an honest review of this. Some of them I have read is just like oh its amazing you should buy it. Although sadly enough all those were pr samples. Thanks for this though, I'm on the fence myself about buying it, might just hold out for now :) x

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    1. Your eyeliner always looks perfect anyway, you don't need any gimmicks!

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  10. Looks lovely on you, but ive decided i dont like it. Too gimmicky, you cant control the thickness of the line and there are too many good felt tip or gel eyeliners out there for a lot less money.

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