How to Apply Mascara for An Alluring Look!

Mascara helps enhance your eyes. It lengthens lashes and makes the eyes look larger. Used properly, it should thicken the eyelashes without clumping. You can use it to create different looks and use different types and colors of it to create different effects. Black and brown are staple colors, but there are a wide variety of other liner colors available!

You can either apply mascara by using a wand or comb. Wands are either curved or straight. If you need it to last longer, then use waterproof. These generally do last longer but also take longer to remove.

You can create

different

looks

by the way

you sweep

the lashes.

Do curved brushes really help curl lashes? They do! Of course they work best if you also use a lash curler first!

Combs on the other hand, are a bit outdated but still available. Which type you choose to use is a matter of personal preference, convenience, and lifestyle.

Sweep wands upward or downward to lengthen lashes or diagonally outward for a more formal look.

How to Apply Mascara for An Alluring Look

1) Comb out lashes with an eyelash comb if you have one.

These are inexpensive to buy if you don’t have one. Eyelash combs actually have a brush on one side and a comb on the other side.

They help by eliminating loose lashes or ones that might come off during mascara application. Do this first!

2) Apply an eye cream or facial cream around your eyes. Moisture-eyes before you apply makeup.

When you apply gels or creams to the eye area, start at the outer eye, stroke under the eye and toward the nose. Then move up the inner part of the nose and back around the eye, over the eyebrow and down the outer eye again.

Most women do this the wrong way. Don’t stroke the skin underneath the eye outward! Stroke it inward on both sides. Stroking the eyes outwards under your eyes, can stretch your skin out and may give you premature wrinkles!

3) Apply eye gel is you have it. Eye gels help to firm the skin surrounding the eyes and help to strengthen, separate, and elongate the lashes BEFORE you apply make up.

Apply a SMALL amount of gel to your ring fingertips and smoothe it around your eyes. Take great care to not disrupt the delicate skin surrounding the eyes.

Apply a very small amount of gel to your ring fingertips on both hands. Rub fingertips together. Gently apply gel to the front and back of lashes.

You can accomplish this by closing your eye first, then apply gel to the back of the lashes. Wait a few moments for it to dry.

Open your eyes wide and apply gel to the outer lashes by lightly bushing against the lashes with your fingertips.

It doesn't take a lot of gel to do this and you don't want to get gel in your eyes. It won't hurt your eyes if you do but it does make your eyes water if you get gel in them. Brush out lashes with the eye lash brush. Allow to dry.

In this way, gels work the same way that clear mascara's work.

4) Use an eyelash curler if you have one. If your lashes are straight, they can really help. Curling lashes really help your eyes POP OUT.

Don't press too hard. This could possibly create a crimp in the middle of the lashes.

ALWAYS remember to OPEN the curler BEFORE pulling it away from your eyes. You wouldn’t want to pull out all your lashes! OUCH!!!

Don’t attempt to curl bottom lashes. Curl top lashes only. (In case you didn’t know:o)

Remove any clumps with a clean wand. Or you can remove some clumps with a moistened q-tip. Just be sure to squeeze out most of the moisture before you try or you'll end up making a mess!

6) Apply to upper lashes. Apply mascara to inner and outer lashes.

Hold the wand horizontally and apply the wand to the outer root hair base of the upper lashes.

Gently vibrate your hand for a moment, then sweep the wand up the lashes. On upper lashes you can also roll the wand at the base of the lashes to help work the mascara to the root hair.

Apply to top of upper lashes. Hold the wand horizontally and apply the wand to the inner root hair base of the upper lashes.

Gently vibrate your hand, then sweep the brush upwards and outwards. You can also roll the wand again if you like.

Be sure to apply mascara to inner and outer lashes.

Allow to dry.

You can apply more than one coat of course. The more coats you apply, the more dark and alluring your eyes will look. Always allow mascara to dry in between applications.

*If wands become clogged or clumpy, you can wash them with some warm soapy water. Rinse clean and allow to dry thoroughly before using again.

*You can correct any smears or mistakes by using the moist end of a q-tip. Gently rub them off.

Whats the BEST mascara for the BEST price?

When recently researched, Great Lash Mascara by Maybelline, was the most popular product on the market, hands down! Movie stars and average women agree on this. Maybelline's Great Lash is the one lash builder that most women depend on each time they buy it!

What are the Newest Mascaras on the Market?

Two of the best new mascaras are Covergirl Eyelights and Loreal Double Extend Mascara. Both of these mascaras are the newest and greatest on the market. Each one has it's own perks though, so check them out!

Your eyes will look larger, brighter, and more defined if you apply your mascara correctly!

Subscribe to my free newsletter. Get interesting facts and money saving tips to help conserve and improve your beauty and your health.

Didn't find what you were looking for? Use this handy tool to find it fast!

To go to the next Beautiful Eyes page, here's the link: Colored Mascara – Add Pizzazz to Your Makeup!

To view the previous Beautiful Eyes page, here's the link: Eyeliner Tips for Makeup Diva’s

Back to Top of Page Professional Advice – How to Apply Makeup Correctly~ Restorative Anti Aging Skin Care Go from Mascara Back to Homepage