13 April 2022

MY TOP 5 MASCARAS {APRIL 2022}

I've been intending to write this post for some time now and today 
I've finally done it!
I have updated my list of " Top 5 Mascaras ".
My last list was posted back in April 2019, so that list was long overdue an update
 and here it is exactly 3 years later.
I have removed 3 mascaras from my previous 2019 "Top 5" and that doesn't
mean that they're not still good, it's just that I've discovered others.




MASCARA
what would we do without it, its a great invention and I wouldn't
 be a happy bunny if mascara disappeared from my life, as I'm sure is the case
 for many of you.
Mascara helps to open up the eye area, as well as give the illusion of length, volume,
 curl and thickness to short, sparse, straight and thin lashes.
We just love our mascaras, hence why we are constantly being bombarded with new 
ones making a mascara purchase even more daunting.

I have chosen my top 5 based on what I personally require from a mascara
 and of course your requirements may well be very different, 
but after many years of
 "trial and error"
 The below 5 form my current "Mascara Wardrobe".

I'm looking for a mascara that has a smallish brush (the brush is key for me) 
feels good in my hand and is easy to wield around my sparse line up of lashes.
It must be black, non waterproof, non flake, non smudge and basically make my
 own lashes look long, voluminous and glamorous, it must literally "do it all".

If I were to recommend only 2 brands that have, in my opinion, cornered the 
mascara market then it has to be L'Oréal and Benefit and you really cannot 
go wrong with any of their mascara offerings.

My list is in no particular order and I hope it helps you navigate the
 "Mascara Maze" and I highly recommend that you click on the Pink Links 
to read my full in-depth original reviews.
Please lease let me know
in the comment section below what your favourite mascaras are,
 as I'm always on the hunt for new ones to review...



1.

L'ORÉAL
UNLIMITED MASCARA

When I originally reviewed this mascara it hadn't been launched in SA, 
which meant I had to have a couple of back-ups at all times,
 when I could get my hands on them overseas.
I'm happy to say that it's now readily available in L'Oréal stockists.
I just adore everything about this mascara and the added bonus is the angled
 brush that makes mascara life so much easier, so if you're looking for
 an affordable good all round black mascara that is easy to apply, 
especially on those sparse awkward to reach lashes then this is 
the one to consider.
This mascara deserves to stay on my Top 5 list, as it's everything I need
 from an everyday mascara.
To read my original review Click here






2.

URBAN DECAY 
PERVERSION MASCARA

This is a new addition to my list.
I find URBAN DECAY to be a make-up brand that I re-purchase
 from often, as it has several of my absolute favourite products. 
Sadly UD ceased its operations in South Africa a couple of years ago
 and I also discovered that UD have ceased its operations in Turkey, as my 
cosmetic mule recently found out when she couldn't find UD anywhere,
which sadly meant that my order of back-ups of my fave URBAN DECAY
 products didn't materialise.
PERVERSION MASCARA
is an intense black, ultra-creamy, lengthening and volumizing mascara that 
glides on beautifully and is buildable, stroke after stroke.
I liked the twisted trim on the high-tech, volumizing brush that latches 
on to each lash to separate and define..
I would definitely recommend this long lasting mascara for ease of
 application, bolder and more voluminous lashes that don't smudge or flake.
So If you want bigger, blacker, badder lashes then this mascara is 
certainly one to check out.
To read my full original review Click here



3.

FENTY BEAUTY
FULL FRONTAL 
VOLUME LIFT & CURL MASCARA


Full Frontal is a lightweight, ultra black formula with an exclusive 
flat-to-fat brush:  
The FLAT side defines and curls and thanks to the round, pointed tip.
Use the FLAT side to comb through and define, curl, and separate. 
The FAT side holds max product to quickly load and lift lashes. 
Use the FAT side to load and lift, wiggling at the base of your lashes
 to build volume.
Full Frontal does build easily giving you plenty of playtime to layer, 
define, separate and whatever it is you need to do to create the look
 you want without being clumpy or thick on the lashes.
I found it to be long wearing, smudge proof, and water-resistant.
This mascara is without doubt, both prettily packaged and it
 delivers on its claims, however it does come in quite pricey 
However if you are a Rihanna devotee or not on a budget then this
 mascara won't disappoint.
To read my full original review  Click here




4.

BENEFIT
BADGAL BANG
MASCARA

This is one of the 2 mascaras that have remained on my list from 2019 and to be fair
it is my absolute favourite mascara ever and has been so since I reviewed it back in
February 2019.
The mascara comes with a plastic streamlined flexible brush and it ensures that all
 areas of lashes can be reached, which is essentially for those shorter corner lashes
 and it was a breeze to apply.
It's a pitch black wet mascara, which I personally prefer, and one coat does make
 a difference to lashes, but why stop at one when you can easily layer several coats
to create a bolder bigger lash.
So if you love your mascara to be big, bold and dramatic then
BAD gal BANG is the one for you...
 I just love it...
To read my full original review Click here





5.

CLARINS
WONDER PERFECT MASCARA


I have to say, the 4D in its name grabbed my attention and I was curious
 as to what Clarins had to offer with this product.
This really is a do-it-all, all-in-one mascara that curls, defines, lengthens and volumizes for that bold wide-eyed look, hence the 4D name.
The intense carbon-black mineral pigments give a long wearing colour
 whilst the inclusion of filmogenic Rose Wax ensures a long lasting hold. 
The design of the precision sleek brush makes sure that no lash goes uncoated, which is so important for those of us with sparse lashes.
The wand is comfortable (a must for me) and lightweight in the hand.
After the first coat of mascara I was hooked, its buildable, doesn't flake or
 smudge however being a moist/wet kinda mascara and considering the
 curl and length it gives I did need to do a little cleaning up afterwards,
 but it's worth it for the overall look and finish.
To read my full original review Click here
















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