Benefit They're Real Push Up Liner

Before I begin with the new Benefit eyeliner product, I wanted to inform you all that while I do love me some makeups, I am HORRIBLE, absolutely dreadful when it comes to applying eyeliner. It has just never been my thing. I have shaky hands and before I begin, I'm already expecting it to be hideous. And, of course, it always is. I have tried many brands, types, and kinds of eyeliner and there isn't one product that I have found to help my incompetence of applying eyeliner.

It's quite sad, yes I know. I'm 28 years old, love makeup, and I can not perfect eyeliner. I practice, practice and practice some more and it just doesn't work for me.  I really hope I'm not the only one out there like this. Am I? Please, someone tell me I'm not! Comment down below if you're someone like me who has struggles of applying eyeliner and what are your tips for applying eyeliner easier!

Everyone has probably at some point or another seen the above picture floating around on the internet. Every time I see it, it's like a mockery of my life. It's just sitting there laughing at me, taunting me with it's awful truth!

When I heard all the hype about Benefit Cosmetics They're Real Push Up Liner, I knew it was something I had to try. All the beauty guru's and reviews I read, it seemed like finally there is a product I just may know how to use! The product promises it gets closer to your lash line, the ease of application is better and so you won't be screaming into your mirror that your liner is uneven or just plain wrong.

Benefit Cosmetics had a couple of ways to get your hands on the new liner earlier than it is expected to be released.  One way was a contest they ran on Twitter to make a funny statement about eyeliner and add the hashtag liner crimes at the end. I tried to enter a couple of days, with  no success and on the third day of my trying I finally got picked to win! I couldn't believe it, it was the only thing I had ever won. I won with this comment,
"My eyeliner is so bad I'm wondering if I passed out and my son drew on me with a Sharpie. Makeup problems.#linercrimes @BenefitBeauty" 

The second way you could earn a chance to grab They're Real Push Up Liner early was to "Get in the Line to Fine".  Benefit gave people a chance to log onto thelinetofine.com and watch short videos, share the page to gain early access and get your shot at purchasing early.  I did this as well, and pushed my way to the front of the line, and bought my liner after only three days of 'being in line'.

When I finally received my eyeliner, I couldn't wait to see if this was the product I had been waiting for all my life. I felt like my son when he gets Christmas cards from people in the mail!  My husband didn't understand my excitement, but of course, he never does when it comes to makeup.

The packaging was super cute, as always with Benefit Cosmetics!

When I twisted off the top of the liner, I immediately noticed the soft, pointed tip that everyone has been raving about! It's soft, smooth, and flexible! It comes with a little orange topper type thing that you remove before your first use.

The instructions say for the first use, you have to twist the bottom a few times to get the gel into the pen tip. I feel like I was twisting forever before I saw product come out. But, hey, that's a small bump in the road for gorgeous eyeliner, right?  I was quite pleased at the ease of application to be honest. It didn't turn out as horrific as most other times I try and I didn't even have to remove it and try again! I know that with practice I will get better and, perhaps...dun dun dunnnnnn Do a cat eye! I know, I know....don't fuss at me. Yep, I can't do a cat eye either.

The gel is almost dry when you apply it, so you don't have to worry about it smudging. It is a deep, matte black which I love as well.  No wonder Benefit has been raving about this, as well as other Beauty Bloggers. This stuff is amaze-balls!  For an eyeliner newbie, whom is still not sure how to apply and perfect liner, this stuff is awesome! I will continue to use and practice! If you're an eyeliner expert or an eyeliner Newb like me, you're sure to fall in love yet again with Benefit Cosmetics! I highly recommend this eyeliner! 

I'll get back to you all very shortly when I perfect the sexy cat eye! Now, log onto thelinetofine.com to get your opportunity to buy this liner before it hits stores! If you can't now, I suggest when it gets in stores, you better RUN! I'm sure this is going to be flying off shelves everywhere when it gets stocked!

Thank you Benefit Cosmetics for the Twitter contest AND the opportunity to purchase the product early!

XoXo
-Jennifer M