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Yves Saint Laurent MASCARA VOLUME EFFET FAUX CILS Luxurious Mascara

Average member rating of 8.7
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Rated a 7.0
We'll give it points for the luxe-factor. The thick nylon fibers on the wand evenly coat and separate each lash. But it takes several of the advertised "single strokes" to get the "intense look." The liquid dries fast and lashes look strong and defined, but full-on faux? Not quite. And the price stings. Major plus: The wand stays gunk-free even after months of use.
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  • Member rated it 7.0

    Fab product if you can afford it

    by mboobies (4 reviews)
    Great mascara, but it dries out pretty quickly for such a costly tube. regardless i keep coming back to it. I have tried and enjoyed others such as Dior Show (which gave me black marks under my eyes and also dried out quite quickly for the price), and Guerlain Maxi Lash (not as black under the eyes, still dried out quickl... November 26, 2007, 12:18 pm Great mascara, but it dries out pretty quickly for such a costly tube. regardless i keep coming back to it. I have tried and enjoyed others such as Dior Show (which gave me black marks under my eyes and also dried out quite quickly for the price), and Guerlain Maxi Lash (not as black under the eyes, still dried out quickly), and Lancome Hypnose (one of the better and slightly cheaper options). In the end, it's about personal preference, so it's important to keep trying until you find one that you like. Also, I think it's important to switch it up every 6 months. It's as if your lashes get too accustomed to the brush and formula combo... November 26, 2007, 12:18 pm

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  • Member rated it 9.0

    My favorite mascara

    by ezoe45 (14 reviews)
    I love how much work this mascara does. It creates a gorgeous full look with very few strokes. It has never, ever flaked on me. The wand does not get clumpy, and the colors are fabulous. The black is rich, the purple is stunning and the burgandy is the only one of it's kind that I can find. Yes, it's damn pricey, but it... December 6, 2007, 9:16 pm I love how much work this mascara does. It creates a gorgeous full look with very few strokes. It has never, ever flaked on me. The wand does not get clumpy, and the colors are fabulous. The black is rich, the purple is stunning and the burgandy is the only one of it's kind that I can find. Yes, it's damn pricey, but it provides a full effect so effortlessly and without any downside. December 6, 2007, 9:16 pm

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 5.0

    Not worth its weight in gold

    by LJ_Rezn (3 reviews)
    I wished I'd loved this. It's a fabulous gold tube & feels like there's something substantial inside. But the mascara isn't special, in fact there are many others that exceed this one. I found it makes my lashes too spikey, and I'd prefer a wand that thickens more consistently. I was so disappointed, but keep shopping ... November 29, 2007, 4:56 pm I wished I'd loved this. It's a fabulous gold tube & feels like there's something substantial inside. But the mascara isn't special, in fact there are many others that exceed this one. I found it makes my lashes too spikey, and I'd prefer a wand that thickens more consistently. I was so disappointed, but keep shopping - you can do better than this. November 29, 2007, 4:56 pm

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 10.0

    Have To Have It

    by fabulousover40 (63 reviews)
    This was recommended to me by a mua at Barneys and it wasn't even a counter he worked at - so I figured it was worth a try. Indeed it is fantastic. I've tried Diorshow - which flakes a few weeks after tube was opened and this NEVER flakes, gives full, lush lashes without clumping or drying. I know it's pricy, but worth i... March 31, 2008, 5:33 pm This was recommended to me by a mua at Barneys and it wasn't even a counter he worked at - so I figured it was worth a try. Indeed it is fantastic. I've tried Diorshow - which flakes a few weeks after tube was opened and this NEVER flakes, gives full, lush lashes without clumping or drying. I know it's pricy, but worth it. March 31, 2008, 5:33 pm

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 9.0

    Amazing

    by cajapa (1 review)
    This is an amazing mascara. It makes my lashed long and thick but what I love most about it is the rich inky black color that it leaves on my lashes. The only problem with this mascara is it dries out faster than most I've used before in the past. Other than that, this has been the best mascara I have used and my staple. December 14, 2007, 6:59 pm

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 9.0

    This is my Holy Grail mascara!

    by Pappie (3 reviews)
    This mascara is by far my favorite, and I have tried MANY. No matter how many new one's I try...I always go back to this one. It does everything it says it does...it lengthens, thickens, and holds a curl. Love this stuff, and I didn't think I would, especially for the price tag, but I certainly don't mind spending the money... November 30, 2007, 2:05 am This mascara is by far my favorite, and I have tried MANY. No matter how many new one's I try...I always go back to this one. It does everything it says it does...it lengthens, thickens, and holds a curl. Love this stuff, and I didn't think I would, especially for the price tag, but I certainly don't mind spending the money on this one. November 30, 2007, 2:05 am

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 8.0

    Still the best mascara I have tried

    by erica99 (3 reviews)
    I have tried all brands of mascara from LashFusion to DiorShow and this one is still my favorite. It builds long and thick lashes with relatively few coats and doesn't not smudge - I always put powder under my eyes though so that may help... November 29, 2007, 2:45 pm

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  • Member rated it 9.0

    Straight to Fabulous & Fat

    by Terese (6 reviews)
    I am a mascara expert - no other makeup matters but I will not leave the house without mascara. My lashes are straight and light & I'm squeamish about curling them. With this product I don't need to - my lashes are lush, curled and dark with 1-2 coats. November 24, 2007, 4:54 pm

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 10.0

    fab mascara

    by pellmel (3 reviews)
    this is my HG mascara. you do need 2 coats for a more "faux" look, but 1 coat looks like your lashes but better and is more work appropriate. this price is high but in my opinion it is totally worth it. November 5, 2007, 7:04 pm

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 8.0

    For those of you who can afford it.

    by WhenInHell (5 reviews)
    I really loved this mascara. It totally gave the effect of false lashes! Great volumizing with no clumping whatsoever. No need to brush through with a lash comb afterwards. My lashes looked the best they ever have! On the negative side, it does have a tendency to flake and leave little black specks on your face at the end o... August 25, 2008, 2:12 pm I really loved this mascara. It totally gave the effect of false lashes! Great volumizing with no clumping whatsoever. No need to brush through with a lash comb afterwards. My lashes looked the best they ever have! On the negative side, it does have a tendency to flake and leave little black specks on your face at the end of the day, is a little too heavily perfumed, and dries up much too quickly. UPDATE: I've found the perfect dupe for this mascara, and at a much better price! L'Oreal Voluminous Full Definition mascara gives the exact same lash effect, but without the weird flaking and the heavy perfume! Also comes in a pretty gold tube (obviously not as classy as the YSL one, but still nice). August 25, 2008, 2:12 pm

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      • Attributes

      • Curling: Yes
      • Lengthening: Yes
      • Volumizing: Yes
      • Manufacturer's Product Description

      • An intense look in a single stroke with our must - have industry leading mascara. Its secret: the triple-film complex. A coating film for intensity, a conditioning film for curve, a fixing film for long-lasting effectiveness. Even the brush applicator combines nylon fibers of varying diameters for volume enhancement as never before.
      • Ingredients

      • AQUA (WATER) . PARAFFIN . STEARIC ACID . CERA CARNAUBA . TRIETHANOLAMINE . CERA ALBA (BEESWAX) . C10-30 CHOLESTEROL/LANOSTEROL ESTERS . NYLON-12 . STEARYL STEARATE . PHENOXYETHANOL . HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE . EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX . DIMETHICONE . PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) . TITANIUM DIOXIDE . TOCOPHERYL ACETATE . METHYLPARABEN . ADIPIC ACID/DIETHYLENE GLYCOL/GLYCERIN CROSSPOLYMER . PANTHENOL . VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER . BEHENIC ACID . SORBITAN STEARATE . PEG-40 STEARATE . ALGAE EXTRACT . ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE . BUTYLPARABEN . ETHYLPARABEN . ISOBUTYLPARABEN . PROPYLPARABEN . [+/- MAY CONTAIN : CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINES) . CI 77499 (IRON OXIDE) . CI 75470 (CARMINE) . CI 77491 (IRON OXIDE) . CI 77019 (MICA) . CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET) . CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) . CI 77492 (IRON OXIDE) . CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE . CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE) . CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE) . CI 77000 (ALUMINUM POWDER) . CI 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) . CI 77289 (CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN) . CI 77510 (FERRIC FERROCYANIDE) . CI 77288 (CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS) . SILICA . “3YY07-1“ . ]

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