5 mascaras that work better than lash extensions

Aside from a full eyebrow, there's really nothing like a big bold lash.

But finding a good mascara is a tricky business. You think it's easy? No. No it's not. They clump, dry out your lashes and often only dye your lashes instead of actually plumping them up.

Precious few people have been blessed with full, luscious, voluptuous eyelashes. Those who, with a well-timed wink, could change their surrounds into a high alert cyclone zone.

So what do mere mortals do? Get lash extensions! But though I do love the comfort extensions provide (it's like a wool knit for your eyeballs!), I'd also dress my lashes in one of these 5 mascaras any day of the week:  

YSL Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Waterproof 01 Noir, R520 (get it at the new stand-alone YSL store in Sandton!).

Chanel Dimension De Chanel Mascara Subversif (launching 5 August 2016), R575.

Maybelline The Colossal Chaotic Lash Volum"Express Washable Mascara, R134.95, Clicks.

Clarins Mascara Supra Volume (launching 15 August 2016), R295, Stuttafords.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara, price on request (shop it at the new stand-alone store in Sandton City).