Beauty Review: Kanebo Mascara 38°C Silk Performance

This mascara is produced by Kanebo Cosmetics Inc and made in Japan. There are two versions of this mascara

1. Kanebo Mascara 38 °C Silk Performance
2. Kanebo Mascara 38 °C Silk Performance (Separating and Lengthening)

Kanebo Mascara 38 °C Silk Performance

My Review:

PRICE: £15

PACKAGING: White tube with black cap

BRUSH: Conical shape brush with bristles place far apart.

SHADES AVAILABLE: Black and Brown

FORMULAE: A light formulae that resists sweat, tears and humidity. Formulae supposedly conditions lashes as well. Best of all, the mascara washing off only with water at or higher 38°C. Gently rub the lashes with the warm water and the mascara comes off in tubes.

EFFECT: Gives a really natural defined separated look on my non-existent wimpy permanent pointed downwards stumpy short lashes. However, does not produce any thickening effects nor does it really curl or hold a curl. I get a slight lift at the tips of my lashes.

Kanebo Mascara 38 Degree Silk Performance (Separating and Lengthening):

PRICE: More expensive £19++

PACKAGING: exactly the same. the only way to differentiate both is to look at the name tag.

BRUSH: The Separating and Lengthening version has a more densely packed brush.

SHADES AVAILABLE: Black and Brown

FORMULAE: The Separating and Lengthening version contains fibres (loads of them). Other than that it has the same light formulae that resists sweats, tears and humidity. It only washes off with water that is at or higher than 38°C.

EFFECT: Same as the non separating and lengthening one except it lengthens lashes.

Verdict

I highly recommend this mascara if you have trouble finding a mascara that does not smudge. I have loads of trouble finding mascaras that do not smudge on me! Even waterproof mascara smudges on me! The best part is the removal of the mascara! Real easy – just hot water which really saves time,money and you have one less item to carry when travelling!

Additional Information: This item is exclusive to Harrods in UK. I found this in a German airport as well. The interesting thing is I could not get this when I visited Asia. Apparently this belong to the Testimo range which has been discontinued. It is now reproduced as Lunasol (another range of Kanebo) called High Stylized Mascara.

Hope this helps!

~nutty

Best of 2008

It is almost the end of the year and by this time, every newspaper , TV program or magazine will have an article or program on the either the best of something for that year or a run-down on the memorable / unforgettable events of the year. There have been several unforgettable events for 2008 but in keeping with the theme of this blog (i.e beauty related), this post will be about the best beauty/skincare items I have found this year.

Presenting my best of 2008…

#1 -  Diorshow Iconic Mascara

Best for: Actually making my wimpy non existent lashes stay curled and defined!

#2 – Chanel  Les Tissages de Chanel Blush Duo Tweed Effect

Best for: Being chick babe men magnet!!

#3 – La Mer Hydrating Infusion

Best for: Solving my dehydrated flaking skin problem!

#4 – La Mer Lip Balm

Best for: Giving me soft kissable lips!

#5 – Too Faced Borderline Anti-feathering Lip Pencil in Clear

Best for: Keeping my lipstick and lipgloss where they should be, lasting longer than they should be and at an affordable price!

#6 – Becca Beach Tint

Best for: Its numerous multi-purpose uses!

#7 – Norwegian Formula Foot Cream for damaged and cracked skin (intensive repair)

Best for: Repairing my horrible cracked heels and at an affordable price!!

#8 – Kanebo Mascara 38°C Silk Performance

Best for: No longer giving me panda eyes and having the easiest removal method – just warm water and its gone!

#9 – YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick

Best for: Creamy texture and intense pigment.

#10 – the Sanctuary Spa Hot Sugar Scrub

Best for:  Non abrasive scrub that gives off a slight heat – good for deep cleansing and warming up muscles! All at affordable prices!

Please do share your best finds of 2008 as well! I will be posting the individual reviews of the products  in the future, so please stay tune for them!

Happy reading!

~nutty