Kanebo Cosmetics 38*C Silk Performance Mascara

by Shannon on August 14th, 2007

I recently received Kanebo’s 38*C Silk Performance Mascara. It seems much like Imju Fiberwig’s mascara, yet it is definitely an improved upon formula.

Kanebo’s 38*C (the * stands for “degrees”) Silk Performance Mascara has fibres in the formula that attach to your lashes as you brush on the mascara. The formula appears less “gloopy” for lack of a better word, than Imju’s. What makes Kanebo’s Silk Performance Mascara so unique is the resin molecules in the mascara are fixed in place on your lashes and won’t disapate if it is touched with water below 38 degrees C. That means you can cry all you want and rub your eyes, and the mascara stays entact on your lashes. I decided to even give makeup remover a try to remove the mascara and it didn’t work. Imagine that!

I applied this mascara first by brushing the wand down on my lashes, then brushing them up and finally brushing them vertically to cover every lash. It separated my lashes, definitely noticeably lengthened them and gave my lashes the appearance of being “fuller” than they really are.

To remove, I simply wet my lashes with warm water (above 38 degrees C) and then using a cotton pad, I pinched my lashes between my index finger and thumb and gently pulled my lashes. As odd as that sounds, it worked and the mascara slid right off onto the cotton pad. If you rub your lashes, you’ll get the fibres under your eye and it is really messy, so “pulling” the mascara off works a lot better.

Have you tried Kanebo’s 38*C Silk Performance Mascara? Tell me what you thought in the comments.

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