BENEFIT THEY'RE REAL! REMOVER {REVIEW}

Sometime back I bought from benefit a promo pack called Real SEXY STEAL containing the following:

they're Real! Mascara (full size)

they're Real! Remover (0.36g)

&

they're Real! push-up liner (7.5ml)

I was needing to buy another of their mascaras and this pack basically gave you the other two trial size products free.

I haven't yet tried the liner, but here are my thoughts on the eye make remover.

Most of the eye make up removers that I have tried and tested in the past generally cope pretty well with removing my mascara whether it be waterproof or not, although some may need a slightly longer soak with a cotton pad.

Of all the formula's of eye make up removers on the market, I prefer a lotion, especially a bi-phase one and this remover from benefit is a thickish creamy gel,not my favourite type, as for me they have that association with Petroleum Jelly.

(Pet Hate: Petroleum Jelly type products are not, in my opinion,ever to be used to remove your eye make-up with, as it's just too heavy for the delicate skin around the eye area.Yet I hear of so many people still using it, despite there being an endless selection of affordable Dermatological and Ophthalmology formulated products available)

they're real! remover is specially formulated to remove their bestselling they’re real! mascara and they’re real! push-up liner, it does completely lift away waterproof eye makeup with ease and without tugging the delicate skin around the eye area.

It has no noticeably fragrance and is suitable for sensitive eyes & contact lens wearers. 

Whilst I did enjoy the gentleness, speed and effectiveness of this remover it hasn't convinced me to switch over from my lotions to a creamy gel formula just yet.
However if you are a heavy user of eye make-up and waterproof mascaras then this is most definitely one to consider trying.

they're Real Remover R255 50mls

benefit

Is available at selected Edgars and Red Squares countrywide

To read my review on benefit mascaras

benefit roller lash mascara Review

benefit roller lash mascara and they're Real mascara Review

To read my reviews on other benefit products

its all about brows benefit brow Review

MONTHLY FAVOURITES {JULY/AUGUST 2016}

These months are just flying by and its already time for me to post
my 'faves" for July and August.
Let me know if some of your favourites are here.

1.

This Lip Balm for the French brand Nuxe could possibly be one of my all time faves and my pot is still far from finished.

Here is the pink link to my review in case you missed this one.

Nuxe reve de miel review

2.

My eyes have literally been opened recently, opened up that is, as benefit have nailed it when it comes to the eyebrows. 

Never having been too concerned about my brows benefit have completely changed that, so read my post to find out how this "50" something year old has changed her opinion.

Its all about brows - benefit brow review

3.

My first visit to this market was only last weekend and I can't wait to go back, as it really is worth many more visits and I'm especially looking forward to their Christmas markets.
I will leave the photos to tell the story of my visit and what you can expect to see.


Shongweni Farmers Craft Market

ITS ALL ABOUT THE BROWS - BENEFIT BROW REVIEW

Over the years fashion and make-up trends come and go and I hate to admit it, but due to my age I've seen several come around more than once. 

However one make-up trend/focus that I'm really pleased to see currently shining in the limelight are the Brows.

Yes thanks to the American cosmetics brand benefit 

2016 is 

"all about the Brows"

benefit have recently launched a comprehensive range of 45 products available in 6 shades and there is no brow that cannot be teased, filled, defined or tamed, as benefit have really got all "brow bases" 

for all ages covered.

Never being one to worry too much about my eyebrows ,in recent years I have become more aware that with my age the colour of my brow hair has lightened and the odd grey hair has appeared... much to my horror! 

Also the hairs have become finer and my brow line is not as full as it use to be and all of the above led me to buy an Estée Lauder brow kit, to just create some definition and colour.

I was perfectly happy until benefit sent me four of the new products to try.

I was excited, yet somewhat apprehensive as to how to use or what the products were designed to do, as these products are very clever and sometimes not what they seem and that's what I love about benefit.

I do recommend popping along to your nearest benefit counter for a demonstration and some really good advice.

Once  you get past the kitchey names and are given some tips and shown some nifty tricks

they are pretty easy to understand and apply.

My shades were all Shade 3 

benefit KA BROW R335

KA BROW is perhaps my least fave of the 4 products, but this Brush on rich, build able colour I'm sure will be an absolute hit with many. This all-in-one eyebrow cream-gel easily fills, sculpts and defines brows. Plus the built-in hard-angled brush magically converts into a clever full-size brush for precise control & effortless application!

• Builds from natural-looking to dramatic
• Cream-gel color
• 24 hour waterproof wear

benefit GIMME BROW R335

GIMME BROW I was again unsure of how to use this product, but its a really quick and easy to use tinted eyebrow gel that contains tiny microfibers that adhere to skin & hairs, creating natural-looking fullness and definition. The custom, tiny tapered brush blends easily while the precision tip shapes hairs into place.

I have been using this daily and I love it!

Volumizes, tames & tints

 Water-resistant & long-wearing

benefit BROWVO! CONDITIONING PRIMER R395

BROWVO! is a nutrient-rich conditioning eyebrow primer and on first reading about this product I was convinced that this was a little gimmicky, but its turned out to be one of my favourtites, as despite cleansing over the eyebrows daily we never really use a specialised product to condition that area.  

Worn alone it both conditions & smooths the brows. Worn as a primer it enhances & extends the wear of other brow products. This conditioning formula contains keratin & soy proteins known to help brows look thicker, healthier and fuller, but I will have to revert back to you with regards to the latter claim in a "follow up" post.

• All-in-one eyebrow serum
• Clear gel suits all brows
• Custom soft-touch applicator

benefit GOOF PROOF BROW EYEBROW PENCIL R335

GOOF PROOF EYEBROW PENCIL is a super easy filling & shaping eyebrow pencil. 

It features a custom, non-sharpen “goof-proof” tip, soft color and a glide-on formula for easy & fast brow filling. 

Comes complete with built-in blending spoolie-brush

12-hour waterproof formula

I have been surprisingly happy with the products that I have tried and I've even earmarked a couple more that I would like to give a "Brow Whirl".
I hope this post has piqued your "Brow Interest" and I highly recommend you visit a benefit counter to find out more

after all...

"2016 is all about the benefit brows"

benefit 
have a great website and if you would like to find out more about the other products in their brow collection plus tips for brows then visit

www.benefitcosmetics.com

benefit is available in selected Edgars and Red Squares countrywide

www.redsquare.co.za

If you would like to read more about my other reviews on benefit products 

then just click on the links below

Benefit Roller Lash Mascara Review

Benefit Roller Lash Mascara They're Real Review

Benefit Porefessional Pro Balm Review

Benefit Air Patrol BB Cream Eyelid Primer Review