Shiseido is a Japanese brand which is mostly known for being one of the oldest manufacturer of skin care cosmetics. The beginning of this Asian cosmetic giant took place at local pharmacy’s where, at the end of 1990s, the facility started selling more goods than vitamins only. Currently, Shiseido has a well-developed chain of sales, and offers more than just skin care products. One of such products is Perfect Mascara Defining Volume.

brush: made of soft bristle, classic, straight, rather thick, round at the tip
effects: intensive thickness and eyelash separation

Shiseido offers one of the most expensive mascaras that is supposed to add body to lashes. In other words, Perfect Mascara Defining Volume boosts lash volume by making lashes thicker, lifting them up and separating. Opinions concerning performance delivered by the mascara are divided, which is the result of various expectations. This product won’t rather satisfy those who care for obtaining dramatic effects. Instead, Perfect Mascara Defining Volume delivers soft and natural finish. Although after a few precisely applied coats the product is able to bring out the effect of false lashes, the result of spectacularly defined lashes are strictly connected with spider legs and clumped lashes.

This mascara by Shiseido, as it’s typical for manufacturer of care products, smooths, takes care and conditions lashes. Apart from eyelash styling, the mascara provides lashes with a beautifying treatment so the hair isn’t supposed to get weaker due to frequent mascara use. Although we can came across some opinions that Perfect Mascara Defining Volume may overburden eyelashes, its more due to the excessive number of coats applied rather than the formula itself.

The waterproof composition provides really good durability of the product. However, it’s strictly connected with the fact that Shiseido Perfect Mascara Defining Volume is very difficult to be removed. It’s is hardly possible to take it off using a regular micellar lotion. Therefore, either a bi-phase or oils are required to make the lashes clean again. The high durability equals the effect that lasts really long. The mascara doesn’t stain nor flakes off, it’s completely resistant to tears and sweat.

What may discourage some people from buying the mascara is the aroma only. Although Shiseido describes the mascara as fragrance-free, the reviews speak for themselves. Perfect Mascara Defining Volume aroma is far from being pleasant, and to make the matter even worse, the fragrance may turn out to be too burdensome for more sensitive noses. When it comes to the applicator, it’s just a simple brush made of a specially crimped fibres. The users states that the brush is convenient to use despite having rather thick bristle.