AIf you're one of those people who have no chance in the world of being caught leaving the house without mascara, take heart. You're not alone. The era of masks has made mascara the undisputed queen of makeup. Using it correctly will upgrade your look in seconds. The black cream that sticks to your eyelashes makes your eyes look miraculously open, bright, and fresh.
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onThe apple of your eye. Let's talk about eyelashes: They are the ones that surround the eye sockets, protect against dirt and dust, and most importantly, prevent foreign objects from reaching the cornea of the eye.
thirdEven if you are blessed with gorgeous eyelashes, as you age, your eyelashes become thinner and shorter, and the hair follicle becomes thinner. Over the years, cosmetic companies have tried to invent endless cosmetic products to stimulate eyelash growth, but the American Health Organization has determined that products that define themselves as growth promoters are actually drugs, which are prohibited from use without appropriate approvals.
DWith the excuses. Even if you don't wear makeup regularly, mascara is flattering on everyone and the consensus on it is from ear to ear. When you don't overdo it with the layers, it looks natural and beautiful.
theLook at your eyelashes. Do they need more volume? Length? Separation? Or maybe a little bit of everything? There are many types of mascaras on the market: curling, separating, straightening, volumizing, lengthening, and more. If your current mascara works – you’ve won. If you want to change the result, try other types. Use an applicator (brush tip – disposable and hygienic).
andThe main thing is not to be afraid at all. The supply of mascaras is indeed large and even confusing. They all promise amazing and stunning results, but here comes the small lines – the well-known companies differentiate between them and advertise their properties on the packaging (thickening, curling, lengthening, etc.). The indication is derived from three main functions: the type of brush, its shape and the composition of the formula (thick, thin, with balancing fibers, waterproof, transparent, or opaque).
GHaving the right applicator is your key to the final result. The applicator is at the end of the mascara brush, through which the liquid is transferred from the depths of the container to the eyelashes. Its shape differs from type to type and is adapted to its purpose. The size of the fibers, the shape of the brush and the amount of liquid that accumulates vary from type to type.
HThe size and shape of the brush are a derivative of enhancing the effect. Most brushes are made of flexible silicone. A large brush will suit long, thick lashes, a thin brush for separated lashes – for a more natural look. The longer the fibers, the thicker the mascara. When the brush has short, stiff fibers, it combs the lashes and separates them from each other.
ninthווח מחירים וחיי מדף של מסקרה: מ־45 ש"ח עד 300 ש"ח. המוצר טוב לשימוש שלושה עד ארבעה חודשים מיום הפתיחה והחשיפה לחמצן. יש לאפסן אותה במקום קריר ויבש. בזמן השימוש אל תפמפמי – הכנסה והוצאה תכופות של המברשת מהמכל גורמות לכניסת אוויר ולייבוש מהיר יותר של החומר שבתוכו.
יופי הוא בעיני המתבונן, אבל עם איפור קליל לצד מסקרה מעודנת קשה לחשוד בך שמאוד התאמצת להיראות טוב.
aboutGood for you – how to choose? For long, full lashes, use a curling or thickening mascara. For thin, short lashes, use a lengthening mascara. Using mascara incorrectly can create the opposite result – sticky lashes and smeared color on the hollows under the eyes.
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toDirt. If the skin of the eyelid is stained when applying mascara, wait for it to dry completely and only then remove it with a cotton swab. To avoid getting dirt on the eyelid while applying, keep your eyes closed for a few seconds so that the liquid dries and prevents clumps of color from reaching unwanted places. To avoid clumps, you can pass the brush over a piece of paper before you start coloring your eyelashes.
fromIs eyelash curling your thing? Comb your lashes in a zig-zag motion and push them upward with the brush from the center of the lashes. Brush the lashes at the inner corner of the eye up toward the nose, while brush the outer lashes toward the temples.
NA look out for your natural lashes. Mascara is a natural school and easily beats even the excellent genes you inherited from your mother. But don't worry, it doesn't cause eyelash loss. Most eyelashes that fall out are the result of cleaning with inappropriate materials. Use a piece of cotton wool dipped in a makeup remover designed for eyes, apply it to the lash line and remove from the inside out. If there is still residue, don't rub it hard, but repeat the same action again.
SAnd Lydia? Feeling too fancy? Apply a natural-colored eyeshadow and apply mascara only to the upper lash line. Leave your eyebrows looking natural and no one will suspect you of tinkering with nature.
AHeat and humidity measurements. Want a long-lasting mascara that you won't dare to apply even in harsh heat and humidity conditions? Use a water-based mascara (waterproof). Use it only for special occasions, since non-oily mascara dries out the eyelash follicle, so it is not recommended to use it, but only on days when the heat and humidity and sweat levels soar.
PEyelash primer. Yes, yes, there is such a thing. A creamy eyelash primer that coats each lash and thickens it with fibers. It creates a much larger look. The white color of the primer intensifies the color of the mascara you apply after it. And if you want to save on actions in front of the mirror, use a plumer – a primer and mascara in one product. These contain wax that thickens the lashes without clumping.
CIn a bold color. Mascara is available in a variety of colors such as: purple, blue, turquoise, green, dark gray, brown and burgundy. Colored mascara tends to sound like glitter, but when it comes to the finish, question marks arise: boyish look? old-fashioned? flashy? rock-solid or trying. Opinions are divided. On the one hand, colored eyelashes are a viral hit on the Internet. On the other hand, you should keep your eyelids free of any additional color, so as not to create a fashion riot. On the other hand, if you decide to make your eyelashes colorful - you can easily fall into the trap of "animal in a movie". But, here is a big one - if you know how to do makeup on a daily basis and also hold a proven higher education degree in makeup theory, then you can (carefully) switch to the colorful look, and provided that you stick to the same shade family for both eyelashes and eyeshadow. For example: a range of colors from the same proximity as blue to purple. Did you stand that? Now, get a huge wow, because heavenly twinkle – that’s you!
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KTeam. Don't forget the lashes at the ends. Move the applicator in a side-to-side motion, slowly moving from the root of the lashes to the tip. This motion will separate the lashes and also make it easier to color the lashes all the way around.
RFalse eyelashes. Want drama? Get a false eyelash kit or use bulk false eyelashes. Want to amaze yourself and the whole world? Go for ring-shaped eyelashes. Glue them with a special glue on the natural lash line. Press the natural and false ones together with your fingertips for a few seconds until completely dry. Use the same method to glue any type of false eyelash kit. Only after drying do you apply mascara (on the natural and false ones together).
thatEye Days. The secret to maximizing the appearance of your lashes when using mascara is to apply it from the root – not just to the tips. A concentration of substance at the base of the lashes strengthens the lashes and makes them last longer. Before applying mascara, curl your eyelashes. It "opens" your eyes and gives your lashes a long look.
TThe ritual. Before going to bed, be sure to clean your eyelashes using a dedicated eye makeup remover.
• Yarin Shahaf, Director of the School for Makeup, Styling and Hairdressing