Mascara
Mascara is the one makeup product that many cannot go without. It helps to make the eyes appear wider and brighter with very minimal effort. There are many different types of mascara, each with their own promises. Some mascaras promise color, volume, clump-free or lengthening properties. There are even new formulas that will help stimulate new eyelashes to grow. We have all bought and tried many mascaras in the pursuit of perfect lashes only to be left feeling ripped off. We have come up with the top mascaras at a variety of different prices that deliver on their promises.
The color of mascara that you use depends on the color of your hair and eyebrows. If you are very blonde and fair a black lash might look unnatural. Consider using a dark brown which will beautifully offset the eyes. If you have dark hair and features choose the blackest blacks to open up the eyes. Before you apply mascara you may want to curl the lashes. To curl your lashes simply clamp your eyelash curler over the lashes for 20 seconds. Many mascaras have now integrated volume and curling power which may make curling your lashes beforehand unnecessary. The following mascaras prove that you don’t have to have a high price tag to deliver high expectations. Maybelline Great Lash is a fantastic mascara that has stood the test of time. It goes on easily and provides beautiful thick lashes. It retails for $7 at most pharmacies. Estee Lauder ‘Sumptuous’ Two-tone Mascara gives you the best of brown and black. It also has two different brushes. It retails for just under $35 at most beauty departments. CoverGirl’s Lash Blast has won many different beauty awards since its release and they were well-deserved. This mascara transforms lashes seamlessly; adding volume without clumping. Its waterproof version also stands out, not smearing at all in our tests.
Make sure to get rid of old mascara every three months. This will make sure that the product will not be expired and full of bacteria. An important tip for women who wear mascara is to always take it off at night. This will help to prevent bacteria from getting into the eyes. It will also prevent your eyelashes from falling out because the ducts will have a chance to breathe without product on. Maybelline Expert Eyes Makeup Remover is 100% oil and fragrance free, making it great for use on sensitive skin. When removing eye makeup soak a cotton ball or pad in remover. Make sure to use a new cotton ball every time to prevent bacteria and infections. Be gentle when removing your eye makeup making sure to sweep product away from the eye in a simple motion. If you are wearing waterproof mascara make sure to use a makeup remover that is intended for waterproof products. Neutrogena Extra Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads are great for traveling because of their compact nature. They also gently cleanse the eye area leaving no trace of makeup behind. They are available for under $8 at most drugstores.
A touch of mascara and a hint of gloss and you will look fresh for any occasion.