Category: Mascara
Brand: Besame Cosmetics
Ingredients: Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Shellac Wax, Beeswax, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, CI77499
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needfulRhino8
Pros: because it is a cake it dries out preventing bacterial growth so it can last up to 2 years, unique, long lasting, doesn’t smear unless wet (I was impressed by that), amazing eyeliner, doesn’t irritate sensitive skin and eyes, good for natural looks
Cons: awkward packaging requires a bent spoolie, rattles around tin and requires care, can cause black specks in work area/face, takes a little skill/practice, not waterproof, not good for dramatic lashes
Overall: I was extremely impressed by the product. It went on way easier than I expected and really didn’t require much water. I had to bend my spoolie to get it into the tin, which I’m glad it was a disposable one otherwise you’re tough outta luck. It took 2 coats for my eyelashes letting it dry between. But it didn’t really take that long to dry. Between coats I did my eyeliner with an angled eyeliner brush. Cat eye has never been easier. It went on waaaay more smoothly than any gel I’ve used but was a similar thick consistency. I didn’t need to put on multiple coats. Best part is that it was thin enough to easily get down to the lashes so no gaps. Especially good for lower lashes. Did not bulk or volumize lashes but brought out natural qualities. (Being blonde mine are invisible but naturally very long. So I enjoyed having something of a thinner consistency because they’re also so soft regular mascara is too thick to get all the way to the tips.)
Of course it’s thinner so while applying to lashes it tends to flick and cause black flecks if you’re not careful. But since it’s water soluble it’s easy enough to remove with a damp q-tip. I used it without a primer or setting powder/spray. Didn’t even wash my face first. So skin oils and all it lasted straight 6 hours without a single smudge. That includes during sex, cooking, and in the damp hell that is summer in South Carolina. I even ran out into torrential rain to my apartment complex’s front office for a package and it didn’t budge.
It smudged when my allergies flared up at the end of the day and it was an easy touch up with a damp q-tip to remove smudge then touch up application. Because of this it’s a fantastic buy if you’re usually without heavy makeup eyeshadow and concealer and foundation but still want a cat eye liner and natural mascara.
trustingRuffs0
This is more of a collector’s item rather than a functioning piece of makeup.
It’s a little hard to apply with the brush that comes with it and it takes a bit of skill to mix up the right consistency. It smudges with the smallest bit of water (no cutting onions). It does add a nice darkness, separation and tiny bit of volume to your lashes. You can apply a few coats to help build up volume and darkness. Using it as a liner it works just as you would expect, simply paint it on with a fine brush.
Performance aside this is a charming piece to have in your collection if you are into vintage makeup. I love having and being able to play with it even if it’s not something that I would wear day-to-day. I would highly recommend to any other makeup lovers!
giddyMagpie7
There is definitely a learning curve to using this mascara and I’m hoping I get better at it with practice. I like idea of it as I don’t wear mascara often so I don’t get many uses out of a traditional tube product before it dries out. It does not hold a curl well. I have to curl before and after applying it. The amount of product you get is amazing and it will last me a very long time so I’m hoping I get better at applying it as it will save me a lot of wasted tubes of mascara if it works out.
kindCaviar1
This a review of Besame’s square cake mascara packaged in a square metal tin.
As someone who loves Besame’s lipsticks, I was excited to try their version of cake mascara. I normally use Longcils Boncza cake mascara on a daily basis (see my review) and I was hoping this would be as good as that one.
So is it? Well, almost. The cake is twice the size of the LB cake for a tad less money (so, really, almost half the price). The tin is not luxurious like the LB case, but it’s smaller and you can remove your mascara cake which will make it easier to use as the cake gets used up. These are big pluses. The Besame mascara comes with a very small brush which is very similar to the ones in the old Maybelline cake mascara back in the 60s/70s, while the LB is kind of on the large size, and to me, clumsy to use.
As for the mascara itself, the Besame cake seems “moister” for lack of a better term than the LB. You use both cakes the same way, you moisten the brush of your choice (I use a “large” size interdent between the tooth cleaner brush) with just enough water to make a paste on the cake – you do NOT want to use too much water as it will make your mascara too thin and runny. If that happens, let it sit for a few minutes to dry out
Apply the mascara to your lashes and if you want more “drama” let it dry between coats and keep building. You can make this stuff look very natural all the way up to dramatic but you need to go a bit slow. The mascara shows up nice and black, and if you’re careful with application, will not be clumpy. I have sensitive eyes and I can wear this and I’ve had no trouble with flaking. I have had trouble with smudging (more so than with LB which doesn’t smudge as badly as Besame can), so if you use anything with any kind of oil under your eyes, powder the hell out of it or you’re going to have smudges. Also, LB mascara holds up better to eye watering than Besame will. If you have issues with allergies or are on a hormonal depression jag, stay away from this until your eyes can stay dry. My eyes get very watery when I get tired at night, and by bedtime on the 2nd night I tried this I looked like Alice Cooper! Luckily, it was a bad night for watery eyes, but don’t say I didn’t warn you.
If you want to try cake mascara, give this a shot. Besame ships at the speed of light and they have good customer service. If you like this mascara, stock up because it seems Besame makes good products and then discontinues them pretty quickly. They also sell out of stuff fast and then it takes months for them to restock. I would buy this again when I run out as its a good deal for amount of product for the price but if cornered, I’d still say that Longcils Boncza wins by a lash.
Edit 2-27-17. I’m not going to knock off a lippie, but this mascara really does smudge like crazy. Sigh. I’ve found that applying a little bit of Inglot Duraline to the lashes after the mascara has dried is helpful to cut down on the smudging. So it’s one more step, and then you have to wait for the Duraline to dry (a tiny bit of RCMA powder helps with THAT). Longcils Boncza STILL wins and maybe by an eyeful of lashes.
mercifulHare2
The packaging and vintage feel is really what makes this product so appealing.
The formula is fine, it does the job – nothing extraordinary.
Used as a mascara, it will darken your lashes very well and without clumps – it will not however give you extra length or volume. As a result, this is good if you have blonde or light-coloured lashes, but rather useless if you’re dark-haired.
As a liner, I find it’s a good formula. The applicator is very thin, which means it’s hard work but the result can be very precise. It’s not too clumpy or too dry; coverage is actually somewhat sheer so will need building up and a few layers for more dramatic looks.
I haven’t used it as an eyebrow product yet.
finickyPiglet3
PRICE: $25
AVAILABILITY: http://www.besamecosmetics.com and various online boutiques
On a side note, the majority of Besame’s line is sold on Amazon as well.
HOW TO USE: Besame advises users to wet the included double-sided brush (one side for mascara/brows, the other for lining) with water and briskly rub it through the product to create a creamy (not wet) consistency.
Honestly, I find that wetting the product directly works best for me! I use rosewater with an atomizer from the brand Heritage Store, available at drugstore.com. I simply spray 2 or 3 times onto the mascara. The smell of roses adds to the vintage experience!
It was a bit awkward for me to use this product at first, with the small brush and figuring out how to get the best consistency. So don’t be discouraged if you are having trouble in the beginning, practice makes perfect!
PERFORMANCE: 1 coat gives your lashes ‘oomph’ by darkening and lengthening them, a very natural look. (By the way, my lashes are naturally black, but short, thin, and no curl.)
3+ coats are necessary to create a more dramatic appearance. The look achieved is equivalent to 1 coat of your favorite average modern mascara. For someone like me who only has less than 10 minutes to do her makeup every day, this product is a bit time consuming! I recommend allowing at least 30 seconds of dry time between coats, to achieve a thicker lash appearance.
FORMULA: It is not clumpy, very smooth. Long-lasting and gentle. I wear contact lenses and I never experienced any irritation while wearing this.
OVERALL APPEARANCE: It has a more separated, enhanced, lengthened lash look as opposed to volumized, however, Besame is not marketing this as a volumizing mascara.
OTHER TIPS: If you are not satisfied with this product on its own, you could layer it over your favorite mascara. Great for bottom lashes! You can also use an eyelash curler (I love Japonesque’s, by the way I did not use a curler while testing for this review) before application AND after the mascara is dry for a more prominent curl and drama.
PACKAGING: Housed in a durable plastic case with a mirror. Slim and lightweight. Image on the case is inspired by Maybelline’s cake mascara circa 1930s.
IS IT WATERPROOF?: Unsurprisingly no, as this is a water-activated product. With that being said, the longevity is fabulous! No smudging or flaking whatsoever! Another plus is that removal is super simple, just water is needed to wash it off. So if you make mistakes during application simply wet a cotton swab with water to clean up, no messing up your makeup with oily makeup remover!
VS. BESAME 1930S MASCARA: I like a natural lash look for school so I use Besame’s 1930s Mascara (which is not available at this time on their website unfortunately, check out my review on it for more in depth info.) 1 coat of 1930s Mascara is equal to 2 coats of Cake Mascara. Also, 1930s Mascara is waterproof unlike Cake Mascara.
OTHER COMMENTS:
After a few years in the making, Besame’s hotly anticipated cake mascara, available in both black and brown, was finally released in late 2013. Being a huge fan of the brand and loving all things vintage and Old Hollywood, I purchased it as soon as it was available. It was well worth the wait!
$25 is a bit on the pricey side for mascara but I feel that the cost of Besame products is well worth it. Why? The packaging is always lovely, the quality is always fantastic, and what’s more, many of their products are multitasking and versatile. The cake mascara is a prime example as you can use it as eyeliner or brow color if you like!
Also, Besame reminds me very much of Guerlain, which is one of the most expensive cosmetics brands out there. Besame gives you a taste of luxury at overall mid-range prices, which I appreciate!
Recommended!