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Thursday, December 2, 2010

My Lushest Lashes- New Secret Weapon


Using Shiseido Nourishing Mascara Base
In my never-ending quest to find the perfect mascara, I have stumbled upon mascara base gold!  As I have previously mentioned here and here, I have barely visible lashes.  Therefore, I covet luxurious and opulent lashes to no end.  As it turns out, I am still on the hunt for THE ONE mascara, however, I am very impressed with the results of utilizing Shiseido's Nourishing Mascara Base under the mascaras in my current rotation.
Shiseido claims the product:
  • Intensifies volume, length, and curl
  • Conditions and makes lashes more supple
  • Provides an elegant glossy finish when worn alone
After over one month of continual daily usage,  I concur with these statements (although I have never worn the product alone, it does make your lashes glossy prior to mascara application).  The base is a clear gel consistency- which I adore as other primer/bases that I have tried in the past have been white and often dilute the color effect of black mascaras to more of a gray finish.

When using this under my mascara, my lashes are full and long and the curl holds all day.   It makes my best mascaras appear more dramatic (which I LOVE).  I have paired this with a number of mascaras, including: YSL Faux Cils, YSL Singulier, Maybelline The Falsies, and DiorShow Iconic.  So far, I have discovered that I get the best, most dramatic results when I pair it with L'Oreal Voluminous in Carbon Black (as used in my first shot above).


As far as my application technique, I simply swipe Shiseido's Nourishing Mascara Base all over my clean lashes and let it set for about 10-15seconds.  I then apply a second coat of the product and simultaneously push my lases into place.  At this point, I can visually see my lashes are curled and look much longer (and they are glossy).  I wait another 10-15 seconds and apply 2 coats of  L'Oreal Voluminous on top.  Shiseido's website does not specify if you should wait until the product is completely dry prior to mascara application.  I have tried waiting a minute or so and I ended up with crunchy lashes and therefore only wait 10-15 seconds before putting on my mascara.

The price for the product is $23 and I will happily re-purchase again and again.
Note:  I have never tried the original Shiseido mascara base and cannot offer a comparison.

I hope this review was helpful.  I do recommend you give this product a shot if you crave over-the-top lashes as much as I do!!  Has anyone else ever tried this product?








7 comments:

  1. whoa!!!! u make me wanna try that too!!! I am all about lashes!

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  2. great review, your eyelashes look fab xxx

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  3. I need to try this!! I don't want to get my hopes up because of what happened with the MUFE base, but your picture has completely convinced me. Your lashes look incredible!
    x

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  4. wow your lashes look great! I am defo putting this on my xmas list! thanks for sharing :)

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  5. Rinz-I think you should give it a shot!!

    Jo-Thanks hun!

    Elise-Thanks doll, I really like the product- best results are if you use 2 coats and don't wait for it to dry-I think you should give it a shot sweets!

    Pretty Wonderful-Thank you sweetie- I hope you get it!!

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  6. I would love to try this as well:)

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  7. wow, the shiseido one looks amazing on you! I must try it...

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