Mascara gives a finishing touch to your eye makeup and must cover
the lashes from roots to the tips. Deposit the color on the mascara
wand by twirling it in the pack and then cover the upper lashes from
their base to the tips in full strokes to make the lashes look thicker,
longer, well defined and separated. Mascara is applied from the
underside 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 careful 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. Less mascara is used on the lower lashes and extra color
should be blotted off using the tissue paper. Usually women opt for more
than one coat of the mascara, which combs the lashes too so that they do
not look stuck together.
If mascara is deposited on the wand more than needed, tissue the extra
color off before applying it. Different colors of mascara such as
brown, navy and green can make you look funky instantly. It is
important that mascara is used on an individual only to avoid
transferring eye infections and if it causes even the slightest
irritation in the eye, it must be immediately discarded. Wiggle the
brush a little at the roots of the lashes as it allows the bristles
to move between the eyelashes, combing them and separating them. Let
mascara dry between any of the two coats and comb the eyelashes to
separate the wet lashes. Do not rub eyes to remove the mascara but
use the eye makeup solvent instead. Before applying mascara, use an
eyelash comb or damp toothbrush to comb your lashes. Always use a clean
and fresh mascara wand on damp lashes.
Black mascara can be used by anybody at anytime though blondes
should only use it for bright night makeup. Thin and short brush is best
as it is easier to control and gets to the corner of the eye easily. It
is also advisable to powder the under-eye area before applying
mascara to avoid smudging. Curl the lashes before applying mascara
by moving the wand in a zigzag fashion to make the lashes look wider and
brighter. Applying mascara only on the upper lashes lend them a
dramatic touch, while applying it lightly on the upper and lower
lashes, make the eyes seem wider. A gel-based mascara enhances the
lashes while thickening mascara looks more dramatic and adds volume to
your lashes. Brown, navy and aubergine shades add subtle and
sophisticated touch to your eyes while redheads can use burgundy
shades. Women with strawberry-blonde hair may try different shades of
brown. Be sure not to match your mascara color with your eye color.
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