What it is:A prep step that intensifies the effect and finish of your mascara.What it does:Enhances the volume, length, and curl of every lash with this fringe-boosting secret weapon.

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Questions & Answers for Shiseido Nourishing Mascara Base

Question

Can you wear it without mascara? or does it look white?

asked 2 years, 10 months ago

cleargirl

(PA)

on Nourishing Mascara Base

11 answers

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answer 1

So I got it and occasionally wear it without mascara, but thgouthout the day I notice it looking gray-ish epsecially on the ends where it extends. I do have dark lashes adn was looking for something to nourish and hold the curl.... I will continue my search,

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

cleargirl

(PA)

answer 2

It looks clear, so yes, you can wear it w/o mascara. It is not like DIOR's lash boosting serum where it is opaque white.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

ocdd

(SF, CA)

answer 3

You need to wear mascara. This product is not a stark thick white but definitely lightens your lashes. You don't need to wait to apply mascara.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

panky

answer 4

It definitely dries to a clear finish. I need mascara because my lashes are very fair & short, but someone with long, dark lashes could probably use it without mascara.

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

dmrhs

(Southern, KY)

answer 5

The original formula went on gray, but this new formulation is clear.

answered 2 years, 5 months ago

rinoa151

(New Brunswick, NJ)

answer 6

It's a gray-ish color. I wouldn't wear it w/out mascara.

answered 2 years, 5 months ago

Candice

(Minneapolis, MN)

answer 7

This goes on clear (although I have black lashes) and you could wear it alone but I always use mascara over it.

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

dcjen

(Washington, DC)

answer 8

I wouldn't. Looks gray.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

NHGirl

(NH)

answer 9

Yes. You can use it without mascara for a more natural look. There is no tinge to it.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

beautyjunkie7

(Fort Washington, MD)

answer 10

you can definitely wear it without mascara.. i do everyday and esp in the summer so i don't have to worry about smudges. it doesn't look white at all.. your natural lash color comes through.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

jules154

(ny, ny)

answer 11

It does not leave your lashes white, it's clear.

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

Carlotta123

(SF, CA)

Question

Is this replacing The Makeup Mascara Base?

I am sooo bummed they discontinued that?! That was my HG mascara primer! Is this as good?

asked 2 years, 10 months ago

kaville

(Akron, NY)

on Nourishing Mascara Base

11 answers

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answer 1

THE PRODUCT IS RUNNIER. IT TAKES A LITTLE LONGER TO DRY AND HOLD THAT NICE CURL. THE NICE THING IS THAT IT DOESN'T GET GOOPY INSIDE THE CONTAINER OVER TIME WHICH INCREASES THE SHELF LIFE! GOOD STUFF.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

lisahearttruffle

(beverly hills, ca)

answer 2

It's just as good, the consistency is thinner, so it doesn't clump as the older, thicker formulation

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

wanshan

(San Diego)

answer 3

I'm finding that the new formula works better than the original for me. I was afraid nothing would work as well as the original - but I was pleasantly surprised!

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

dmrhs

(Southern, KY)

answer 4

Honestly, I like it way better.
The other one not didn't do as much...and this even nourishes.
The other did not hold a curl for me while this one does....note; I use a lash curler always so this makes my lashes even nicer and holds the curl like no other primer I've tried....no white goopy mess that makes lashes droop.

answered 2 years, 5 months ago

mimi1957

(Broomall, PA)

answer 5

It's the replacement, and although I was very skeptical it appears to be the same results-YAY!

answered 2 years, 5 months ago

Candice

(Minneapolis, MN)

answer 6

I was also disappointed that they discontinued the Make Up Mascara Base, but I decided to try this product, and it works just as well for me.

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

dbgr

(Reeds Spring MO)

answer 7

I think it replaces...I wasn't happy either. I feel the new formula is not as good, but not a huge disappointment either.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

NHGirl

(NH)

answer 8

Yes, this base REPLACES the other formula. It isn't even remotely as good as the original...it's wet, clumps easily, & is just plain awful.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

meluvschocolate

answer 9

I had an awesome base from Shiseido and was wondering why this container had a different look to it. Is this not the same one they sold about a year or two ago?

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

livfstdibeutful

(Redlands)

answer 10

I just got it, too and I was like nooooooooo!!
However, it's just as good, if not better.

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

Carlotta123

(SF, CA)

answer 11

Yes!! It definitely works as well as the original primer!! The only difference is the brush. It's a little slimmer, which makes it a little more difficult to apply... for me at least.

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

ichigolover

(Eugene, OR)

Question

How long do you have to wait after applying this to apply mascara?

Do you apply mascara right away or wait a little while? Also what mascara do you use with this? It seemed to hold curl until I put my regular mascara on.

asked 2 years, 10 months ago

sdima001

(Virginia Beach, VA)

on Nourishing Mascara Base

11 answers

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answer 1

I apply mascara immediately. I use Mayb the Falsies or Colossal Volume or Estee Lauder Sumptuous, all of which are excellent defining mascaras on their own. I have no clumping problem.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

panky

answer 2

I wait at least a minute, so that it's not "too wet" and "situated". I use drugstore mascaras, such as L'oreal Voluminous waterproof.

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

wanshan

(San Diego)

answer 3

What works for me is to apply base to lashes on one eye, add mascara, then repeat on other eye. It dries too quickly for me otherwise. This is my first purchase of both base and Shiseido Perfect Mascara.

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

casualnchic

(VA)

answer 4

I've done it both ways and they work equally well for me. I love Maybelline's Full & Soft mascara with this - it reminds me of Dior Show.

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

dmrhs

(Southern, KY)

answer 5

I apply when it's slightly moist before drying, it works wonderful this way for me, I'd say a minute or up to 3 while applying other products.
I hope this helps.

answered 2 years, 5 months ago

mimi1957

(Broomall, PA)

answer 6

I wait a few minutes til I'm sure it's dry.

answered 2 years, 5 months ago

Candice

(Minneapolis, MN)

answer 7

I wait a minute or two before I put my mascara on. My experience has been that it hold curl well. I've used this with a few different mascaras-- my normal Clinique Lash Power, Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash and Rimmel Glam Eyes.

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

dcjen

(Washington, DC)

answer 8

I apply mascara immediately. I love this product!

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

dbgr

(Reeds Spring MO)

answer 9

I curl my lashes (use a Shu Uemura), add this product, then apply my cheapo Loreal voluminous original right after and have never had a problem.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

NHGirl

(NH)

answer 10

I wait until the base dries a bit before I use my mascara. That way, I know the curl will be held. It pretty much works well with all my mascaras that I have. No complaints.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

beautyjunkie7

(Fort Washington, MD)

answer 11

i usually wait a few minutes to layer on the mascara. it dries pretty quickly.. also a great mascara to use is clinique naturally glossy.. keeps things looking very natural with a clearly more dramatic look than just the base. also holds the curl with both products on.. amazing!

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

jules154

(ny, ny)

Question

better or same as the discontinued base

Is this base better same or nothing compared to the Shiseido Makeup Mascara Base?

asked 2 years, 10 months ago

Fairytale03

on Nourishing Mascara Base

9 answers

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answer 1

It's not as good as the original formula (which was fantastic!) but still the best I've tried. It does the job. I like it a lot.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

vc0117

(New York, NY)

answer 2

I actually like it better than the original. The brush is different, and the consistency is more gel-like. I find it easier to apply.

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

dmrhs

(Southern, KY)

answer 3

SAME!

answered 2 years, 5 months ago

Candice

(Minneapolis, MN)

answer 4

I think it's better, because it's more of a clear color and the texture is less clumpy.

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

dcjen

(Washington, DC)

answer 5

I think it is better

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

dbgr

(Reeds Spring MO)

answer 6

I feel it's not as good because I feel the old formula had more staying power. I could apply my mascara in the morning and be good to go well into the evening without having to reapply. Don't get me wrong; the new formula is not horrible it's just a bit of a disappointment.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

NHGirl

(NH)

answer 7

In my opinion, it's a bit better. This one leaves my lashes softer than the other one did but still holds the curl.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

beautyjunkie7

(Fort Washington, MD)

answer 8

Just as good, thank god, because I don't know what I would do without this stuff.

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

Carlotta123

(SF, CA)

answer 9

The formula seems to be the same, which in my opinion was perfect to begin with. It adds volume, length and holds my curl without clumping. The brush is better than the original. It's smaller and makes it easier to apply the primer without clumping. In my opinion this is the best mascara primer I have ever tried!

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

Peaceandbeauty

(Chatsworth, CA)

Question

Compared to Lancome CILS BOOSTER XL?

Does anyone know how this product compares to Lancome's CILS BOOSTER XL? I love CILS but find that the bottle doesn't last as long as I want it to. The Shiseido Nourishing Base is supposed to be larger (.23 oz) but is it worth the switch?

asked 9 months ago

jjkim

(New York City, NY)

on Nourishing Mascara Base

3 answers

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answer 1

much more better than Lancome's

answered 5 months ago

Iloriwu

(los angeles)

answer 2

I disagree - I think this product is better than Lancôme's. I have short Asian lashes that point downwards and are very sensitive to weight - I found that Lancôme's weighed down my lashes and un-did the curl I'd created with my eyelash curler, but the Shiseido one kept my lashes curled. I can't comment on the size since I returned the Lancôme one.

answered 6 months ago

jxxc

(Edmonton, AB)

answer 3

this is horrible smears and clumpy stick with Lancomb

answered 8 months ago

ruaqt2

(wa)

Question

ingredients

May I please have the ingredient list for the Shiseido Nourishing Mascara Base and the Perfect Mascara Defining Volume?
Thank you,
Barbara Goodwin

asked 2 years, 10 months ago

BarbaraGoodwin

on Nourishing Mascara Base

2 answers

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answer 1

you may want to check the shiseido usa website.

answered 4 months ago

miloberry

(Los Angeles, CA)

answer 2

Ingredient list for the Nourishing Mascara Base (from the box): C11-12 isoparaffin, dextrin palmitate, disteardimonium hectorite, trimethylsiloxysilicate, isododecane, sucrose tetrastearate triacetate, PEG-10 dimethicone, polyethylene, macadamia seed oil, polyglyceryl-6 esters behenate, butylene glycol, water, hydrogenated polysobutene, sucrose tetrasostearate, PEG-20 hydrogenated castor oil trisostearate, trimethylsiloxysilylcarbamoyl pullulan, arginine, nylon-12, ultramarines, tocopherol, zinc oxide, polysilicone-2, silica, BHT

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

dmrhs

(Southern, KY)

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