Tips for applying mascara

The perfect way to apply mascara

1. Curl lashes using a lash curler. It will pull and curl your lashes, before mascara. 

2. For thick, full lashes, first apply mascara with zigzag movements. Finish with the top of the applicator, moving the wand perpedicular to the eye.

3. If there are any clumps, use a fan brush or metal lash comb to remove them.

Secret Tip: If your lashes are so long and luscious that you get some mascara on your skin, or you simply hit your skin with your mascara brush by accident, resist the urge to try to smear the mascara off right away. Let the mark completely dry. Then take a clean Q-Tip and dab/lift the mark right off your skin.

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How to choose the perfect mascara

The Mascara may darken, thicken, lengthen, and/or define the eyelashes. The most contain the same basic components of pigments, oils, waxes, and preservatives. Choosing the right mascara, can be confusing. Here are some things to keep in mind when your purchase your mascara. 

1.If it's your wedding day, if you live in place with a very hot and humid climate or simply in contact with water, choose the Waterproof.

2. If you have short and few lashes, choose a stretching one. Usually with a high-definition tailor brush. 

3. If you need thicker lashes, get one for full volume. You need a brush to texturize each lash.

How often do you have to buy new mascara

Most experts suggest throwing away liquid eyeliner and mascara every 3 months. If the mascara isn't dry, clumpy, or smells foul then you should be okay for 6 months. The only exception is if you get an eye infection, then you need to toss all eye makeup and start over again.