YSL Mascara Obsession

I have to admit I have a slightly odd obsession with my YSL mascara; I religiously buy it every month even at a RRP of £22!  I sometimes struggle with the idea of paying that much for a mascara, especially when the brush begins to disintegrate and the mascara ‘dries out’ within a month or so however I loyally return to Boots ever month to bag my purchase as for me the expense is easily justifiable with finishing results.

I first joined the ranks of the YSL devotees a few years ago when my friend with the most gorgeously long eyelashes swore by it. YSL Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Noir Radical definitely belongs in the higher end bracket nevertheless it is a very special mascara.

It comes in a heavy, shiny gold tube in the prestigious and extremely coveted YSL branding which gives it a nice eye-catching, expensive look. Under the lid, the wand is a very standard fibre brush so I have no idea how it give my lashes such a gorgeous long black curled effect nonetheless it really does and holds all day! I do always give my lashes a second coat for extra curl and thickness but that’s just how I personally like my lashes. After the first coat my lashes seem to grow instantly and but be careful you don’t over apply as the results will look like spider legs so may need a lash comb inbetween coats.

Here are a few pictures of my eyes once applied:

As previously mention my only fault with this mascara is the wand does clog up easily and I have found dries out quickly so it can’t be bought for special occasions only as you will have a nasty surprise when you open up the bottle after not using for a while and its all gone. But hey, I still love it!

Here are a few of YSLs promotional comments about it …..

- Breathtaking volume: a coating film thickens each lash to create spectacular effects

- Gorgeous curl: a conditioning film sheathes the lashes without clumping to maximise the curling effect of the brush

- Extra long hold: a stabilizing film forms an invisible, vinyl polymer shield that maintains the colour without stiffening the lashes, and boosts its lasting qualities

"The legendary Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils has metamorphosized into a dangerous weapon of seduction. Now eyelashes are sheathed in radical black for dangerously intense, magnetic eyes….

BLACK - The signature colour of Yves Saint Laurent, black reveals its intonations and intentions in a host of YSL iconic creations. Dense, powerful, exalted black, Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils now reveals unique depths thanks to intense mineral pigments and a triple film complex for;  “A complex of bio-active sugars of plant origin with pro-vitamin B5 forms a moisture-preserving barrier on the lashes to more effectively protect them."