Friday, March 5, 2010

Flash your Best Lash!

Mascara - an everyday essential for lashes…instantly opens up your eyes!


Mascara is a cosmetic used to darken, lighten, color, thicken or lengthen the eyelashes. It comes in 3 different formulas say liquid, cake and cream. There are a range of mascara products such as sleek, Maybelline, M.A.C, Bobbi Brown to mention but a few.


Did you know that wearing mascara in any form is the greatest way to play with ones look? You know what they say about eyes-they are the window to the soul. Taking great care of your eyes means you have to pamper them a bit and bring out the best look. Mascara is available in tubes with wand applicators. So, whether it is volume or length that you are looking for, you will get your lash look with mascara it all depends on how you wear it.

Wearing mascara should not be a difficult task as many product packages have been redesigned for easier application than before. Today, we’ll take you through the art of wearing mascara and the different techniques to acquire the look you so long for.

First, apply a thin coat. Let it dry and then build up with a second coat of mascara. When applying mascara to the lower lashes, gently brush the tip of the applicator across them. Always allow the first coat to dry before applying the second. At the end comb to separate the hairs and to remove the excess mascara.

If you are looking for party effect mascara with lots of volume, then go for the extreme party mascara for the bolder look.

Our Recommendations...

No smudge mascara is another type of L’Oreal mascara (Available at Shear Illusions). Use it if you are looking for length without smudging. It creates a perfectly normal look. Another good product is the MAC mascara which is essential for an everyday look. It is an all in one formula that lenghthens, thickens and defines lashes without smudging or smearing.


More Tips

  • Never add water to mascara
  • To remove the excess mascara, blot the lashes with tissue.