14 DAY TRIAL // Eye makeup is extremely important, especially if we’re talking about a woman who does not wear foundation or lipstick. In the latter case in particular, since all the attention must be diverted to the upper part of the face, onto the eyes, great-looking lashes are essential. And this is where mascara comes into play, but only if applied perfectly, as the girls from AllWomenStalk point out.
The first step towards turning mascara into a genuine piece de resistance of our daily makeup is picking up the type that suits each of us. There are countless options out there, so the trial-and-error method seems to be the most convenient before actually making a purchase. For instance, some women would prefer a lengthening mascara for daytime and a curling/thickening one for a night out on the town, but we should all pick it according to our preferences.
The same amount of attention must also be paid when it comes to color. While some women would not wear anything but black mascara, that does not mean they do so on account of a poor range of options. On the contrary, one can find a color for almost every occasion, so the trial-and-error method should come in handy once more. These two steps being taken, now it’s time to get to the actual application of the mascara.
First, we must curl the eyelashes, but that phase can be skipped entirely if we’ve done it before and we're not happy with the results. Next, we should pull out the wand (in one single motion, to avoid air and bacteria getting in), and apply mascara from the basis towards the tip of the eyelashes, using a zig-zagging movement. This will ensure that lashes do not cluster together, while also allowing for a perfect coverage.
We should then wait until it’s dry and, just in case we’re not satisfied with the result, apply a second coating for a more dashing effect. If length is what we’re looking for, then the second coating should be applied mostly on the tip of the lashes. Next up, the lower lid: since lashes are shorter, they do not require that much definition, so we might as well use the wand with leftover mascara from the upper lid. Use the same zig-zagging motion for a full coverage.
The last step is about damage control. Applying mascara can be a really messy operation if we’re not familiar with it, so we should remove all of it that is anywhere else but on the lashes, such as on the lid, under the eye or even on the nose. If it so happens that we have messed up the eyeshadow, we should remove the spot of mascara with a cotton bud and then just dab some eyeshadow again.
To best illustrate these easy steps towards perfectly applying mascara, just watch the video below.