Perversion Volumizing Mascara

Urban Decay Perversion Volumizing Mascara is the one you reach for when you want lashes that read as thick and jet-black from across the room. The creamy formula builds volume, length and curl together, and the soft tapered brush combs through each lash from root to tip so nothing clumps.

What it actually does

• Builds thickness, length and lift in one pass. Urban Decay formulates it as a volumizing, lengthening and curling mascara rather than making you choose one.
• Stays put for a long day. The brand states wear of up to 16 hours.
• Resists the four things that ruin mascara. Per Urban Decay it is resistant to flaking, smudging, transfer and sweat — useful in Egyptian heat.
• Comfortable brush, separated lashes. The soft curling wand coats and separates lash by lash instead of gluing them into spikes.
• Formulated without parabens, phthalates and SLS/SLES sulfates. Urban Decay confirms it is cruelty-free.

Brand clinical claims

In clinical studies run by Urban Decay, the mascara was reported to deliver 10X more volume, 52% more length, and 28.8% more curl. These are the brand's own published study figures — your own results will depend on your natural lashes.

How to use

1. Start at the roots. Place the wand at the base of the lash line and draw it out toward the tips — this is where the thickness comes from.
2. Work in light, feathery passes. Repeat along the lash rather than loading one heavy coat, which is what makes mascara flake.
3. Want even more? Urban Decay suggests prepping with Subversion Lash Primer (sold separately) before this mascara.

Questions

Is it waterproof?

Urban Decay describes this formula as sweat-resistant, transfer-resistant, smudge-resistant and flake-resistant — not as a waterproof mascara. It is built to survive a long day; it isn't marketed for swimming.

Will it hold a curl on straight lashes?

Curl is one of the three things the formula is designed for, and the brand's clinical figure for added curl is 28.8%. If your lashes are very straight, curling them first and then applying from the root up will give you the most lift.

Is it suitable if I avoid certain ingredients?

It is made without parabens, phthalates and SLS/SLES sulfates, and Urban Decay states the brand is cruelty-free. If you wear contact lenses or have sensitive eyes, check the full ingredient list on the carton before first use.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Pieces sitting in stock reach you at the shorter end; anything we bring in for you takes longer. We message you if there is a delay.

How can I pay?

We accept credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets. There is no cash on delivery.

What if it arrives damaged or dried out?

Returns cover defective, damaged or expired items only, and need to be reported within 1 day of delivery. Once we verify the issue, your refund goes back to the original payment method within 15–30 days.