I received this through the product review club. Overall, I thought the performance of it was average and not worth the change from my favorite, Covergirl lash exact. I found the button was hard to hold down when I was using it and at first try it ended up looking kind of goopy. I also found it a bit odd to use since it sounds a lot like an electric toothbrush which is a bit odd.

Eventually I did get the hang of it but I think it was just as easy to wiggle my good ol' mascara brush back and forth a bit. For the odd night out it does, once you have the hang of it, work well for getting root to tip. In the end, I was fairly indifferent about this mascara. Worth a try if you aren't happy with the one you've got but I won't switch if you've already found one that works for you.

I am a BIG mascara fan - it is the one product I don't leave home without! My lashes come in semi-blonde, so without it, they barely exist ;) I was excited to try out this mascara as I had heard about it and other vibrating varieties a lot. It took a few tries to get used to: you have to let go of your reflex to wiggle the brush around. After a few tries, I did get the hang of it, and as promised, it did only take one coat. The mascara itself was really long lasting and went on smoothly.

In the end, I will stick with my old-school mascara, but this one packs some punch for a night out!

There are 2 reasons why I hadn't jumped on the vibrating mascaras' bandwagon: 1) it seemed like all hype to me - a marketing gimmick, and 2) I doubt that it would eclipse my ultimate go-to mascara Diorshow.
After receiving the Pulse Perfection from Maybelline for the Product Review Club, I found this product confirmed my first 2 apprehensions towards vibrating mascaras. I just don't get the point of having a mascara wand pulsing while I apply it - are we really so lazy we can't zigzag the wand ourselves? I found the technology was utterly useless in delivering 'extra-special' lashes - which I would expect from a drugstore brand mascara that costs $19 CAN. Sure it's not as expensive as other vibrating mascaras (which I haven't used) but at that price I expect it to do more than just give me a 'natural' look. I like my lashes voluminous with a noticeable increase in length in comparison to my normally skimpy lashes, but the only noticeable difference seemed to be slightly darker lashes (although my lashes are already black to begin with), slight clumping with negligible lengthening. If you want a natural look I suggest using much cheaper mascaras that work alot better than this one. Overall I find this just doesn't deliver. I don't mind spending a bit more for mascara, but if I do, it better be amazing, and trust me, this does not come even close to Diorshow.

WHAT'S ADVERTISED

The new Maybelline Pulse Perfection Mascara engages in the new high tech battle field of vibrating mascaras. The product purportedly has 7000 vibrations per minute, which help to "transform your lashes to perfection".

Details:

* Patent-pending elastomer brush vibrates 7,000 times per stroke
* Provides clump-free definition, intense color, and shine
* Waterproof; also available in washable formula
* Builds lash volume, length, and adds curl
* Buildable formula
* Ideal for All Skin Types
* Contact lens safe

FOR BEST RESULTS:
Step 1: On the mascara cap, pull plastic tab to remove it completely, then discard.

Step 2: Press the button to activate pulsation. Release the button to stop.

Step 3: While pressing the button, place brush at base of lashes and move slowly towards lash tip. Continue applying coats to achieve preferred lash look.

THE REAL SCOOP

There are only so many iterations and technological advances in the mascara/wand combination, so a new gimmick was introduced in the market within the past year: vibrating mascaras. Within the past year, we have seen Estée Lauder release TurboLash, followed shortly by Lancôme launch of Ôscillation and more recently, Prescriptives came out with Motor-Eyes.

This Maybelline product takes the innovation from these brands and brings it to a mass market drug store price point, and the end result is competitive enough against these other products that it is an intriguing buy. Although many will balk at the $15 price point for a Maybelline mascara, this is quite a bit less than the department store brands and perhaps a worthy foray into realm of the vibrating mascaras.

This product does not add a lot of outstanding volume or length, but it does a good job in creating natural enhancements to your lashes for a daytime look. WIth the new vibrating technology, if you follow the directions for "best results" (ie move slowly, resist the urge to wiggle the wand and let the vibrations do the job for you) you will be able to achieve a "double coat" look in a relatively short period of time during your first go.

This is definitely a product for a natural day look. For myself, with my skimpy lashes I need a bit more to add "oomph" to my eyes. There are a lot of products out there that can accomplish the same results that this mascara can, for the same or less money, however it does save a marginal bit of time for those who are in a rush and can't wait to do the second or third coat.

I was a bit disappointed with this product as I had expected more from it. I"m not sure how much help the vibration does as it does not seem to work as effectively as the regular ones I have. It did lengthen but not to any out of ordinary length that a regular mascara wouldn't be able to achieve. It also does provide thickness although the thickness made it clumped up easily. Overall, I have used better ones.

I was very skeptical about this mascara. Really, does my mascara wand need to vibrate to be effective? I've tried vibrating razors before and wasn't impressed.

The product itself is a bit finicky to use. The button to start it up is at the end of the wand which is an ackward place to hold it. And you need to hold the button down while applying the mascara.

I've been using this mascara for about a week and it does make my eyelashes look great. No real clumping, very long. Goes on very smooth. I have noticed that it flakes off a bit by the end of the day, but that's after working 8 hours than being at the gym for an hour.

I'm not sure if it's the mascara formula, or the vibrating wand but this is definlently a decent mascara. I probably wouldn't pay the extra price (close to $20) for it though.

1. How it made your eyelashes look (Volume, length, texture, clumps, etc)

The mascara gave my lashes a good amount of length, but the volume was terrible it actually often clumped up my lashes together, one of the worst mascaras I've used. The volume express yellow maybelline mascara is much better compared. There was too much clumping and the applicator tip is bad, it takes on too much of the liquid which made it very messy :S

2. How was the application? Did you find it easy to use? What advice would you give people who are trying it for the first time?

The application was not good either as the vibration tickled my eyes and made them tear.. which made it even more messy. If you're trying it for the first time get ready for a weird eye tickling experience, personally I dont believe the vibrations actually do anything.. they just take away the fun out of putting mascara on.

3. Would you buy this product again and/or recommend it to your friends?

Overall, I would not buy it or recommend it to anyone.

I received the mascara to review for the Chick Advisor Product Review Club. I love mascara, so I was excited. However, I was hesitant using something that vibrated so close to my eyes. I started with the lashes on the right. The mascara definitely added volume to my lashes. However, every time I tried to apply the mascara to my left eye, my eyes would start to water. I would have mascara smudged around my eye. It added time to my short make up routine in the morning. After the first use, you get used to the buzzing sound.

I would not purchase this mascara as it caused my left eye to water. I use several different brands of mascara and this does not happen.

I was excited when I heard about this mascara; I got to try the Lancome Oscillation and while I liked it, there was no way I would ever pay that much for a mascara so I'm glad that Maybelline is coming out with a drugstore version. I've always been a big fan of Maybelline mascaras (Lash Stiletto was my go-to mascara before I got this) so I had high hopes.
For the most part, I was not disappointed. Both the formula of this mascara and the oscillation do a great job of lengthening my lashes. Not as great a job as Lash Stilleto, but still a really good job. I didn't experience any flaking and when I used my lash curler after applying the mascara it held the curl pretty well. I also didn't have any problems removing it at the end of the day.
My one big complaint with this mascara is the brush. I don't know if it's rubber or what but it doesn't have actual bristles like a regular mascara, it's kind of molded into spikes that I guess act like bristles. I know I'm not explaining it right but it's the same type of brush as Lancome Oscillation so maybe that will help clear it up.
Anyway. Because of the way the brush is made, you can't scrape excess product onto the neck of the tube as you normally do; you have to wipe it off on a tissue. I personally hate doing that because it's a huge waste of product. You also have to squeeze the tissue pretty hard against the wand in order to get the mascara out from in between those spikes, otherwise you are gonna have major clumping issues.
If you manage to get the right amount of product on the wand, application is a dream. The vibration seems to be a bit stronger with this one than with Lancome's version, which means you get better length, and it does a great job of getting those little skimpy lashes on the inner corners of my eyes. I would skip the vibrating action on the lower lashes though; it can be tricky to pull it off without clumping.
If you don't get off all the extra product you will need a good lash comb to get through the clumps. I used my trusty Tweezerman comb and when I finished combing through I had great defined, long, glossy lashes. It's just an extra step I prefer not to take though.
Overall I would say that if you're looking for a vibrating mascara, Pulse Perfection should be your pick. I definitely prefer it to Oscillation and not just because it's cheaper.

If you have sensitive eyes, this might not be the mascara for you. My eyes water each time I use it, which makes the make-up run and I need to re-apply. I like the idea of a vibrating brush, but it really irritated my eyes and I didn't find that it made my lashes any longer than my non-vibrating mascara. Also, I found the product to be quite thick and it clumped easily.
Overall I was dissapointed in the mascara and will likely stick to my current one.