Applying Mascara

Mascara is a very significant tool in applying eye makeup. It is a great eye opener which underscores the lashes. Apart from the distinct choice of color, many brands promise to thicken, lengthen, darken, volumize and condition your lashes. They are also present in waterproof and regular formulas.

For your upper lashes, squiggle the mascara wand back and forth at the base of the lashes to deposit color before rolling the brush through your lashes. Coat lashes from the very base to the tips with full strokes. This technique creates a thicker looking lash with the ends dissevered and the base well defined.

Mascara is applied from the bottom by holding the wand horizontally parallel to the eyelid and the brush is rolled slowly in the upward stroke. For lower lashes, one has to be more cautious so as not to smudge the under eye area and the wand is to be held vertically and mascara is applied from side to side. Generally women opt for more than one coat of the mascara, which combs the lashes too so that they do not look stuck together.

There are different kinds of mascara to choose from. Cake mascara is popular among models, as it lasts a long time. Variant colors of mascara such as brown, navy and green can make you look funky instantly. It is essential that mascara is used on an individual only to avoid transferring eye infections and if it causes even the a bit irritation in the eye, it must be immediately discarded.

Before applying mascara, use an eyelash comb or moist toothbrush to comb your lashes. Always use a clean and fresh mascara wand on damp lashes. When applying mascara to the lower lashes, smoothly brush the tip of the applicator across them as it gives your eyes a wider look. Make sure that the mascara covers the lashes from the root to the tip of the lash. A mascara without added fibres is usually enough, if applied correctly to make eye lashes look long and lustrous. Try and eyelash curler used in alliance with lots of mascara.

Forms of Mascara

They are three forms of Mascara.

Water based mascaras can be applied rapidly and removed easily. So they are gentle to the lashes and eyes.
Water proof is water proof and smudge proof. They are a good investment as they are resistant to infection and can be used even years after they have been manufactured.
Mixed variety a combination of water based and water proof mascaras. These dry quickly and is easy to remove.

Tips for applying eye mascara

Don't add water to mascara.
To remove the excess mascara blotch the lashes with a tissue.
Do the top lashes first and then the lower lashes.
Make sure that the wand isn't overloaded with mascara – take some off with a tissue before applying.
After applying mascara try not to blink for a few seconds.
Don't apply mascara on the bottom lashes if you are likely to dark shadows under the eyes as it will only accentuate them.

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