Most women who wear make-up won’t leave the house without mascara. It’s the single item that can take you from looking your usual self, to looking wide awake, flirty and bright eyed. Applying it is easy enough, but with some insights on the product, you can learn to make the most out of your favourite little wand. Here, our cheats to getting the most out of your mascara.
Cheats to prevent clumping
* If you’re applying more than one coat of mascara, never allow a coat to dry before applying the next. Applying wet mascara over dry mascara is sure to leave you with clumps.
* Remove any excess product from your wand before applying your mascara by gently wiping it on a tissue.
* While your lashes are wet, sweep a clean, dry mascara wand through them to remove any clumps. Some stores sell clean ones solely for this purpose, but you can also create your own one by thoroughly washing and drying a wand from an old mascara tube.
* Close your eye and carefully pull the mascara wand through the top of your lashes from root to tip. This works wonders in removing clumps.
Cheats to make the most of your product (and your lashes)
* Some women swear by only wearing mascara on their top lashes, but if you want to open your eyes and make them appear wider, add a few slicks to your bottom lashes as well.
* If you’re used to getting mascara all over your skin when applying it to your bottom lashes, carefully place a tissue underneath your lash line – this will capture any excess product. Or try the spoon trick some folks swear by. Simply hold a teaspoon gently against the upper eyelid and apply the mascara, any residue will coat the spoon and not your lids.
* Instead of pulling the wand through your lashes in one rapid movement, wiggle it from left to right as you slowly move it through the lengths of your lashes. This action separates the lashes and also helps give the base of your lashes a bit more volume.
* Curl your eyelashes with an at-home eyelash curler. Not only does it make your eyes appear larger, but it widens them too. Plus your lashes will start to resemble the lashes in mascara adverts thanks to their new shape!
33 Responses
I have always waited for my mascara to dry before I put on the second cote. Now I know what I have been doing wrong.
I never thought about cleaning my mascarra wand in between uses! This is such a great tip that makes sense! I’m sure there’s some old dry mascarra stuck on the wand that makes the wand clumpy and messy!
If it smells, throw it away. Mascara has a lifespan of about 3 months.
I was always told to let mascara dry between coats. I guess I have learnt something new.
If you let it dry, it clumps. Its not like painting a house, the fresher the application, the easier it is for the mascara to bond with each other and look good…
I have another little tip. I use 2 different mascaras because (be honest – we all know that mascara advertising is as fake as flying unicorns – those woman have lash perms and extensions) … My first application is of a mascara with thin bristles that adds length (I do no coats of that to smoothen the lashes and make sure they are all singular) … Step 2 is to apply a mascara with Volume to make the lashes look thicker and darker. Works all the time – Doesnt matter what brand you really use as long as you using 2 different bristles. You cant use 2 mascaras that are for volume as you will end up with clumps and it will look like you painted tar on your lashes. Try it … It works and is easy … If you want to save money, buy a cheap lengthening / see-through mascara and then use your normal mascara :)
Because I always mess I never wanted to apply to the below lash, but thanks for the advice makes me feel little more confidant in giving it a try. Miss N
I love to play up my eyes. Great tips!
Great tips thx! I always wear mascara on bottom lashes as well.
Dare leave the house without mascara and people start asking if you’re tired or sick. Mascara is the oxygen of my make up world.
Mascara is my favourite beauty product as it can do wonders for your face! These cheats are really helpful!
The tissue tip for the bottom lashes sounds awesome. I always end up with a mess and had given up. Will def give it a try. Thanks!!
These are just amazing tips thanks guys, I really do mess so I almost never apply the lower lashes but will try the tissue