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