Benefit
They're Real! Lengthening Mascara: How Long Does It Last?
Benefit They're Real! Lengthening Mascara is designed to lengthen, curl, and lift lashes with its custom-designed brush. The staggered bristle arrangement grabs every lash, while the specially designed tip helps define and separate.
Price
$27
Size
8.5ml
Est. Uses
17
Cost/Use
$1.59
Shelf Life
3mo
How Long Does Benefit They're Real! Lengthening Mascara Last?
Based on the 8.5ml size at approximately 0.25ml per coat (17 total uses), here's how long Benefit They're Real! Lengthening Mascara will last depending on your usage frequency:
| Usage | Days | Months | Cost/Use | Cost/Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 17 days | 0.6 months | $1.59 | $48.14 |
| 5x per week | 24 days | 0.8 months | $1.59 | $34.39 |
| 3x per week | 40 days | 1.3 months | $1.59 | $20.63 |
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Is Benefit They're Real! Lengthening Mascara Worth the Price?
At $1.59 per use, Benefit They're Real! Lengthening Mascara is a premium product that costs more per use than drugstore alternatives, but many users find the quality worth the investment. Here's how it compares to similar mascaras:
| Product | Price | Size | Cost/Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benefit They're Real! Lengthening Mascara | $27 | 8.5ml | $1.59 |
| Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara | $29 | 8.5ml | $1.71 |
| Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara | $8 | 9.5ml | $0.42 |
| L'Oréal Lash Paradise Mascara | $11 | 7.6ml | $0.73 |
Pros
- + Excellent lengthening effect
- + Long-lasting and smudge-resistant formula
- + Unique brush tip reaches small corner lashes
Cons
- - Notoriously difficult to remove — requires an oil-based remover
- - Can clump if not applied carefully
- - Some users find the formula too dry after a few weeks
What beauty communities say
Users on r/MakeupAddiction appreciate the lengthening effect but almost universally warn about the difficulty of removal. Many recommend using a dedicated eye makeup remover or cleansing oil specifically for this mascara.
How to Make Benefit They're Real! Lengthening Mascara Last Longer
Application Tips
- Use the wide side of the brush for volume and the pointed tip for definition.
- Hold the brush vertically to comb through lower lashes without clumping.
- Remove with an oil-based makeup remover — this formula is designed to resist water.
- Start at the base and wiggle upward for the best curl and lift.
Storage Tips
- Replace every 3 months as with all mascaras.
- Store upright to keep the formula distributed evenly.
When Does Benefit They're Real! Lengthening Mascara Expire?
Period After Opening: 3 months
Replace by 3 months after first opening
Mascara has the shortest shelf life of any makeup product because the wand pushes bacteria into the tube with every use. Replace every 3 months, no exceptions.
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