Depending on the formula
you choose, mascara gives you the ability thicken and
elongulate your eyelashes, thus enhancing the overall
appearance of your eyes. Different formulas include those
that can thicken, lengthen and condition your eyelashes.
Waterproof mascara will repel water and is superb for
swimming, sports and emotional events.
Colors
The hottest selling mascara
colors are the basics. Brown, black and brownish black are
natural colors that are appropriate for both work and social
events. Mascara also comes in trendy colors such as blue,
navy blue, aqua, and purple. Clear mascara is the latest fad,
which gives eyelashes more volume and shine -- but nothing
in color.
The ideal color for fair-skin
blondes is usually brown or brownish/black. Anything darker
can appear too harsh will not look natural. Brunettes are
better off opting for darker colors such as brownish/black
or black. Save the trendy shades for a fun night out on the
town, not for the work environment.
Applying
Mascara
So how do you apply mascara?
It's best to start with clean eyelashes. Prepare them in
advance by using an eyelash curler as close the to base of
your eyelashes as possible on your upper lashes.
Begin applying the mascara
on the upper lashes, at the base. Whether you choose to hold
the want horizontally or vertically is preference but it
also may depend on the formula. Wiggle the wand as you go to
apply evenly throughout.
A trick for the lower
lashes is to take a thin tissue and position it underneath
before you apply. This helps you avoid the messy blotches
you may get on your face in the process.
If you choose to apply two
layers, let the mascara dry for several minutes before
applying the second coat. If you're too quick, you may end
up with undesirable clumps and smudges.
If you still have clumps,
use a metal eyelash comb to lift and separate. If you don't
own a metal comb, you can take an old wand and clean it off
completely and use it for this purpose only. For super-lustrous
lashes, apply mascara to the top of the lashes as well as
the underneath.
