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Reviews
![Heather C.](https://dy6g3i6a1660s.cloudfront.net/kbvdMMEkx-LJgHIdyAynJQ4EDBA/ts-a0/heathercorey.jpg)
Long lashes, not crunchy (but a little smudgy)
I needed a new mascara to replace my beloved drugstore Maybelline Volume Express. I do really like this Benefit formula. It's buildable and makes my lashes pretty long without them getting crispy. However, I do notice a bit of smudging on my lower lash line. It's nothing out of control but it doesn't have 12 hour staying power- more like 6-8 hour.
I'd still purchase again.
![Maggie H.](https://dy6g3i6a1660s.cloudfront.net/ZVSKvrW8zi8xKoHiUr24KAPABQA/ts.jpg)
HG MASCARA
When I saw a review on this mascara about a year ago, I wanted to try it out, now I ONLY use this mascara. It gives the perfect mix of length and volume for PERFECT LASHES! I cannot say how much I love this but I recommend you try it out. From the formula to the giant brush, benefit nailed it with this one.
![Maihien N.](https://dy6g3i6a1660s.cloudfront.net/6D6vbHuuzVrGfYi55fiiPQeABDg/ts-2b/maihien.jpg)
False lashes not needed with this mascara
I love my eye shape (small, almond Asian eyes) but I do NOT love my short, straight lashes. Whatever magic Benefit puts in their BADgal mascara is worth the (relatively) higher price point, because my non-lashes go from "wha?" to "wow!" in just a few coats. While the formula does dry out faster than drugstore brands, the ingredients therein are fantastic for extending and thickening short lashes like mine.
![Sophie S.](https://dy6g3i6a1660s.cloudfront.net/HiIzLqI7qpsn1O6mm6nAigKABHA/ts.jpg)
Pretty Great
This mascara is going to work great on you if you have long, sparse lashes. I have Spongebob eyelashes (super long, but I have like... 3, okrr) and this is perfect for catching each one and really adding volume. It's more of a "fluffy" type look, rather than a super lengthening formula. Soooo if you're more about length and separation, go for They're Real. But I still love this one. I love them both equally... In different ways.
![Aubrey C.](https://dy6g3i6a1660s.cloudfront.net/8g3OBTa4y83ejMmfPE44ngMFAwU/ts-b4/aubrey.jpg)
Neither here nor there.
It's not my favorite mascara and for the price I think it could be a lot better.
First, the brush is pretty dense, but also rather large so it's not the easiest to work with. The formula isn't dry but isn't wet either. It's a happy medium. It does what it says and creates extra thick, voluminous lashes.. I looove the way it makes my lashes look.
However, it has a tendency to flake off and it will definitely smudge on your lower lashline.
So for the price? No thanks. You can get the same effect without the flaking for like 5 bucks with Almay's Get up and Grow mascara. Just sayin. :)