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Splurge Vs Save

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These days we are all looking for ways to save money and while it can be more cost effective to splurge on certain cosmetic items  there is no denying that there are some amazing drug store alternatives and dupes out there! In this blog I will compare a really popular high end mascara to a much cheaper drug store brand. Benefit ‘They’re Real’ (€26)  Vs.   Maybelline ‘The Falsies’ (€11.99) They’re Real is the No.1 selling mascara in the UK but sometimes it can be the ‘brand’ and the hype rather than the quality of the product that sucks us consumers in so let’s compare both of these products and see if it is worth spending the extra money on the high end product… Amount of product: With 9 grams of product The Falsies wins this one but only slightly as They’re Real comes in with 8.5 grams. Longevity: Both mascaras lasted the recommended 6 months expiry period before drying out. Packaging: Neither mascara has the most luxurious packagin