YSL Mascara MASCARA VOLUME EFFET FAUX CILS Review

As some of you who already follow me may know, I'm partial to my drugstore mascaras. I personally prefer to mainly use drugstore because mascara is product we go through the most. Therefore, I figure I'm spending less over my lifetime on my lashes and getting similar or equal quality. The average mascara only lasts a month or two so for me and most should be replaced by the 3rd month.

Although I'm very interested in saving money, there are some special occasions where I use more amped up/luxury mascaras.

I recently received a YSL Mascara in my Influenster box (and this is probably one of the more expensive mascaras I've had in my possession besides Lancome or Dior Show). So I figure I'd let you all know how it wears up close and personal.

This is YSL's Product Description:

"FALSE LASH EFFECT MASCARA 

REMASTERED FORMULA

The most emblematic "false lash effect" volume mascara, now with an all new Lash Care formula. Its secret is the Triple-Intensity Formula: intense volume, intense color and now intense care. The nylon fiber brush coats each lash in deep color and maximum volume from root to tip, while B5 Pro-Vitamin strengthens and protects lashes."

My Experience:
The good news is that it made my lashes noticeably longer. Longer more so than my regular mascara seems to, which impressed me. The formula was thoroughly efficient at making my lashes look truly dark. This may seem like an obvious observation, but some black mascaras do not dry a truly rich black shade. They come off as a more dusty grey tone. The fiber brush was simple enough to use, but despite it's claims I didn't see a significant amount of volume.

The bad  news is that this mascara is $30 and it didn't exactly perform miracles. I did see a lot of length, but it left me wanting more. Another issue I noticed was that within 3-4 hours this mascara smudged under my eyes. So if you normally gravitate towards water proof mascara, I do not suggest using this one on the lower lash line. I also noticed that that this mascara only worked halfway at keeping my lashes in place after I curled them. By the end of the day my lashes would droop somewhat. This is why I normally use waterproof mascara because it would hold a curl better and prevent smudging. So it's very likely had I tried a waterproof version of this, I would've a better experience.

OVERALL THOUGHTS:
This is quality stuff. I can tell in the packaging. I can see it in how the formula dries. But it's not my cup of tea simple because the the price range and because it wasn't the right formula to keep from smudging on my eyes. I will be using it on my top lashes, and on top of my waterproof mascara until I run out because I like the way it coats and extends them, but I won't be purchasing a replacement.

If you would like to see me talking more about this mascara & demo how I put it on check out my Video Review below:

* This mascara was sent for testing and review by Influenster. If you are active in the social media community and would like to be considered to receive free Vox Boxes for review join HERE.