This New Benefit Liquid Eyeliner Is the Best I’ve Ever Tried (& I’ve Tried Them All)
Chloe is the Content Specialist at Adore Beauty. She spends most of her time crafting scroll-stopping content, but outside of work, you'll find her building on her Glasshouse collection, hanging out with her fur babies and probably cleaning. Her all-time favourite products include the Alpha-H Liquid Gold and Kérastase Elixir Ultime Original Hair Oil.
Eyeliner has always been serious business to me.
From the first time I attempted a winged eyeliner - it took me more than 20 minutes and a lot of patience - it's been my go-to look.
I even wrote a step-by-step guide to nailing winged eyeliner for hooded lids for Beauty IQ, so yeah, I'm kind of an eyeliner expert.
I've tried a multitude of eyeliners over the years, and I know exactly what makes... a bad one.
Like overly liquidy liners. Y’know the type, fighting your steady hands and running all over your eyelid.
Or the liquid eyeliners that look great at first, but when you catch a glimpse of your reflection later in the day, a set of panda eyes is staring right back at you.
And don't even get me started on eyeliner pens so sheer, it takes 10 layers to get a solid black line.
When it comes to the best eyeliners, I’m looking for three things.
It needs to be fool-proof, pigmented and long-lasting.
Benefit Roller Liner is one of my all-time favourites, so I was very excited when Adore's editor Amy asked me to road-test the brand's newest liquid eyeliner.
Benefit Cosmetics They're Real Xtreme Precision Liner promises pigment, precision and 24-hour wear.
Sounds great, but is this too good to be true?
I put it through the wringer with before and after photos to find out.
What Is Benefit They’re Real Xtreme Precision Liner?
Benefit Cosmetics They're Real Xtreme Precision Liner is an eyeliner pen with an ultra fine tapered, flexible brush tip.
This gives you the freedom to create thin liner and thicker winged eyeliner.
Plus, the eyeliner is water-proof and claims to deliver 24 hours of wear, how cool is that?
Here are some other facts you need to know:
- Fully water-proof (aka tear-proof), sticking with you through your highs and lows.
- Ultra-fine 0.1mm tapered tip with flexible bristles helps you effortlessly create a beautiful wing.
- Pigmented black or brown shades with a satin finish.
- Smudge-proof, flake-free and fast-drying.
If you recognise the liner name, that's because the Benefit They're Real Xtreme Precision Liner was made to compliment the Benefit They're Real! Lengthening Mascara for a sleek, crisp eye look.
Prefer more of a smokey eye? Benefit BADGal Bang Volumising Mascara 8.5g paired with Benefit BADgal BANG Pencil smudged along the lash line will do the trick.
Similarly, Benefit Roller Lash Curling Mascara and Benefit Roller Liner are the best option for those who want more natural, defined eye makeup.
Oh, and wear the Xtreme Precision Liner with the brand's new waterproof mascara Benefit BADgal Bang Waterproof Mascara for completely everything-proof eye makeup.
My Benefit They’re Real Xtreme Precision Liner Review.
I have to be honest with you... I didn't think I'd like this eyeliner when I first popped off that lid.
That's literally what I said when Amy handed me the product.
The base was thicker than what I was used to, and I was also skeptical of the bristles because I’m used to felt tip liners.
But my first application using this eyeliner really blew my mind.
The flexible eyeliner brush is unlike anything I've used before.
I didn't even know I needed flexible bristles until I experienced how much easier they make controlling drawing the line.
Plus, the square-ish design of the liner pen also made it way easier to grip. It reminds me of the pencils I used to use in primary school.
I’ve been testing this Benefit eyeliner out in my day-to-day life for the last few weeks.
The liquid eyeliner glides on like a dream, and is so richly pigmented that I was able to achieve my desired darkness without having to go over it a second or third time.
Here is a before and after selfie of what the liner looked like after a full day of work - and a much-dreaded dentist appointment.
Impeccable.
But the true test of this eyeliner?
One day while at the beach, I was wearing a full face of makeup because I wasn't intending to get my face wet.
Torquay’s waves had other plans for me. Long story short, I was fully submerged under the water.
But the liner did not budge at all, and was as crisp and dark as when I first applied.
Final Verdict...
Quite frankly, I’m impressed with every little detail put into this product, from the way the pen is shaped to the faultless formula.
I'd even go as far as to say that it's the best eyeliner I've ever tried.
What sets this liquid liner apart from other favourites are the rich pigment and delicate bristles, because a solid, crisp line in just one swipe is all I ask for in life.
So, whether you're an eyeliner newbie or can't live without your winged liner, I highly recommend Benefit’s new They're Real Xtreme Precision Liner.
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