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How
to Apply Mascara
- Applying
Mascara
As mascaras are
now loaded with
proteins and
waxes to
condition the
lashes and come
in
problem-solving
formulations,
look for one
that suits your
needs, Thin,
sparse looking
lashes will
benefit from
lash-building
Formulations
that contain
special
ingredients to
add volume and
thickness, If
you wear contact
lenses , do not
use
lash-building
mascaras, as the
fibers within
them can get
trapped between
eye and lens,
causing
irritation.
Choosing Best
Mascara
There are
several kinds of
mascara to
choose from.
cake mascara is
popular with
models, because
it lasts a long
time.
There is
waterproof
mascara, which
is fine if you
swim or cry a
lot; it stays
intact on your
lashes and will
only come off
with an eye make
up remover
specifically
made for this
type of mascara.
Regular mascara
or water-soluble
mascara will run
if you tear and
is easily
removed with
plain old water.
Yet another kind
of mascara has
little fibers in
it to make your
lashes look
thicker.
However, you
should know that
the fibers can
get into your
eyes, so be
extra careful
when you use it,
particularly if
you wear contact
lenses. Mascaras
also come in
blue, green,
even red. I
truly prefer to
stick to the
browns and
blacks for the
most natural
look.
Short lashes
should be coated
with mascaras
containing
plastic polymers
which cling just
to the tips of
the lashes to
create the
illusion of
extra length,
Sporty and
outdoor types
should opt for a
waterproof or
water-resistant
mascara (the
former will
withstand a dip
in the pool,
while the latter
holds up only to
tears or
perspiration),
These types of
mascaras are
extremely
effective but
can be drying on
the lashes and
have no ability
to add volume or
thickness to the
lashes.
Mascara
Application
However refined
the formula, the
shape of the
mascara wand
plays a
significant role
in lash
definition, For
example,
crescent-shaped
wands will help
curve the lashes
up; fat wands
with lots of
bristles will
help thicken the
lashes by
coating each one
individually;
bristle less
wands (they look
like the tip of
a metal screw)
will allow you
to paint lashes
right to the
roots; and
double-tapered
brushes (they
have small
bristles at
either end that
get longer
towards the
middle of the
wand) will help
define very thin
and sparse
lashes.
How to
Apply Mascara
With modern
mascaras there
is no need to
pump the wand in
and out of its
container before
applying, This
can actually
cause overload
and result in
clogged lashes.
You need only
enough product
on the wand to
coat the lashes,
so any excess
should be wiped
off with a
tissue, Roll the
wand through the
lashes to help
curl-definition,
Always work on
the upper lashes
from underneath
to avoid
overloading and
keep mascara on
the lower lashes
to a minimum,
especially if
you are looking
tired or have a
tendency to rub
your eyes a lot.
Mascara make up
tips: Get s new
mascara at least
every two
months. You will
avoid bacteria
buildup. And if
it starts
smelling funny
before then,
chuck it.
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