Shu Uemura Basic Black Mascara By hlmdcm on Dec 26, 2007 - Updated Sep 18, 2011

I have tried many mascaras to find just the right onem and for everyday use or when I want my lashes to look naturally long, I use this one. I have several concerns to consider such as will the mascara run or streak with I apply my undereye concealer, and I like really dark black mascara. Also, I am not that adept at application so it needs to be very non-clumpy. Nice thin coats that never clump but not a very dark black. If you have naturally dark lashes you might be disappointed in the color. However, lashes look naturally very long and lush. I have had the same one for about a year and it is still not clumpy. It is long lasting and does not flake off. I wish it was a bit darker, it is made from baked clay, which makes for a wonderful consistency but it is really a soft black. You can reapply without it looking too stiff.