YSL LASH CLASH EXTREME VOLUME MASCARA REVIEW

Designer mascaras are not worth it. There are so many more effective and affordable alternatives on the market. I received a sample of YSL's mascara for review, but that has not affected my opinions.

A little background on my lashes. I am of Asian descent, and we typically have straight lashes. I'm fortunate that my eyelashes are long and hold a curl (without mascara) rather well. The only issues I have are my eyelashes are spindly, regular mascara weighs down my curled lashes, and I have extremely oily eyelids. Therefore, I am looking for voluminous [waterproof] mascaras that hold a curl and do not smudge.

YSL's Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara claims to deliver +200% more volume with 24-hour smudge-proof wear for intense color from root to tip.

I agree the mascara makes my eyelashes look thicker and darker, but I'm not sure if it's twice as voluminous as without. I am not a fan of the wand; I wish it was a little thinner/smaller. It's the chunky cone bristle type of wand. I struggle with these wands because I often get some product on my eyelids and poke my eyes. Usually, my eyelashes look really clumpy with them too. 

The wear is pretty great. I only got a little transfer on my under eyes near the outer corners of my eyes near the five-hour mark because my sunken lashes kept rubbing against my under eyes, but it's not severe to the point where I look like a raccoon. 

Lots of bold claims and partially delivers.  

Overall, it's not a terrible mascara. Definitely too expensive for what you get. I had a bad experience because it's not waterproof and made my eyelashes sag, so the effects were negligible. Lastly, since it's not waterproof, you would look feral if caught in the rain.