Eyes can be a powerful tool when it comes to seduction. Stunning long and thick lashes will make anyone who looks straight to your eyes fall head over heels. All it takes is a few strokes of the mascara and couple with some handy tips and tricks.
1. Dust powder over your eyelashes before applying mascara
Ever wonder why beauty junkies love to puff translucent powder on their face before applying any makeup? That’s because a translucent powder has grip. What you can do is dust translucent powder over your eyelashes in between the first and second coats, making your lashes appear more voluminous.
2. Coat your lashes with liquid concealer before applying mascara
This is many celebrities’ favourite trick to add noticeable volume to lashes. Use any liquid concealer that you prefer as a lash primer by using a small brush to comb the concealer evenly through the lashes. Wait until your lashes dry and then finally, top them with mascara.
3. Brush lashes back and forth
The real technique in applying mascara is by not coating your lashes evenly as it will weigh down the tips of the hairs – causing your lashes to lose it curly effect after a few minutes. The right way to ensure your lashes stay curl for several hours is by applying a thicker coat of mascara at the root of your lashes and a lighter layer towards the ends. An additional tip for curler finishing lashes is by wiggling the brush back and forth at the base, then lightly combing through to the tips.
4. Horizontal angle or vertical angle, both have different purposes
The way you hold the brush can make a huge difference. Holding the brush horizontally will give you voluminous lashes while holding it vertically will make your lashes appear longer and more natural look.
Things to consider: Applying mascara while holding the brush at a horizontal angle may make your lashes clumpy, brush it off with a clean spoolie brush to minimise the clumps.
5. Coat both sides of your lashes with mascara
If you have thin lashes, coat both sides of your lashes by brushing it up and down. This way can enhance your lashes and create a thicker illusion. You can do so by alternating looking up and down while applying the mascara.
6.Layer waterproof mascara on top of your regular formula
Waterproof formula mascara not only great in keeping your lashes smudge-free, but the formula is also great at ensuring your mascara stay curl. To make your mascara last longer, apply a normal mascara first and finishing with a coat of waterproof mascara. Ever find it difficult to remove waterproof mascara? This trick makes your mascara easier to remove at the end of the day.
7. Wipe off excess mascara on a tissue to prevent clumps
“Girls, what we want?” “Glam lashes!” “What we hate the most?” “Clumpy lashes!” The spidery lashes look is a big NO! Old or unused mascara will give you a clumpy look as it can transfer a lot of extra product on the wand. It can be avoidable and can actually be fixed in a snap. Before you coat your lashes, swipe the brush over the tissue to remove any excess product. Then, carefully apply the mascara on your lashes.
8.Soak your mascara tube in a cup of warm water
Almost running out of mascara? Usually, the formula will be more saturated and clumpy once it reaches the bottom of the tube. What you can do is, soak the mascara tube in a cup of warm water to make the formula liquidy. This will make the formula thinner and easier to apply. Remember to toss away your mascara after three months to avoid any eye infections!
9. Heat your eyelash curler with a hair dryer
This trick creates curled lashes easily and at the same time hold the curl longer. Simply heat your eyelash curler with a hairdryer and wait until it slightly cools before you use it. It works the same way as a curling hair iron does. Make sure to test the warmth first to ensure it won’t burn your lashes!
10. Apply your falsies on the underside of your upper lashes
This is a must-try beauty trick for every beauty junkie. Most people apply the falsies on top of the lashes, but do you know there is a secret in making the falsies less noticeable? Apply your falsies on the underside of your upper lashes instead of on top to make it looks better and no more obvious glue! This trick not only makes your eyes look better but it also surprisingly feels more comfortable!
11. Cut falsies in several lash strips
Wish to have extra glam and long lashes like Megan Fox? There’s a classic trick to get that on-point look. Instead of glueing the whole falsies on your lashes, cut them in several parts and stack them on top of another for double the density. This trick really does make your lashes stand out but it needs a great technique for making sure it won’t make your lashes look weird.
12. Cheap falsies lashes can look expensive with a spoolie brush
Who said you need to buy expensive falsies to create a more dramatic eyes look? Cheap falsies can sometimes look too perfect with just a simple trick. To make them look like an expensive one, simply rubs them in a side-to-side motion with a clean spoolie brush; an eyebrow shaping tool until the lashes begin to look wispy.
Look good with mascara!
Wearing mascara daily can have unpleasant effects on your eyes. A good eye care practice is a must to protect your eyes. Make sure you remove your mascara and all leftover traces of makeup using an eye makeup remover before going to bed to avoid dry eyes.
