To apply mascara
effectively,
coat the upper
and lower surfaces
of the lashes.
Tilt your head
down and look
down into the
mirror. Draw
the wand across
the top surface
of your upper
lashes. Then
tilt your head
up, lookup into
the mirror and
coat your lashes
from the root
to the tip.
It is important
that mascara
is used on an
individual only
to avoid transferring
eye infections
and if it causes
even the slightest
irritation in
the eye, it
must be immediately
discarded. Apply
mascara to all
of the upper
lashes from
one corner of
the eye to the
other, but sometimes
this method
may look too
strong.
There are two
basic types
of cosmetic
mascara: waterproof
and regular.
Regular mascara
is easier to
remove at the
end of the day
but to remove
waterproof,
you need an
eye make up
remover.
Then, looking
straight into
the mirror apply
the mascara
lightly to the
bottom lashes,
first with one
horizontal stroke
from the inner
to the outer
corner of the
eye and then
with short vertical
strokes from
root to tip.
Switch off the
fans while applying
mascara, as
the air will
dry it up. Wait
for each coat
to dry before
applying the
next. Less mascara
is used on the
lower lashes
and extra color
should be blotted
off using the
tissue paper.
Usually women
opt for more
than one coat
of the mascara,
which combs
the lashes too
so that they
do not look
stuck together.
Tips
for applying
eye mascara
- Thin
and short
brush is
best as
it is easier
to control
and gets
to the corner
of the eye
easily.
It is also
advisable
to powder
the under-eye
area before
applying
mascara
to avoid
smudging.
- Never
curl your
eyelashes
after applying
mascara
because
they can
stick to
the pad
on curler.
- Contact
lens wearer
should use
waterproof
mascara's
formula
as there
is minimum
chance of
any flakes
getting
into the
eyes.
- Always
remove mascara
before going
to bed.
This will
keep lashes
healthier
- To
apply mascara,
place your
finger about
mid-lid
or on your
eyebrow
and pull
up in order
to hold
your lid
taut.
- Use
an eyelash
comb to
separate
the wet
lashes base,
wiggling
the brush
& then
comb the
mascara
to the tips
of your
lashes.
Not into
the lash
comb? Get
rid of clumbs
without
them by
removing
excess mascara
from the
wand.
- Basic
mascara
rules are
simple:
Black works
for everyone
but blondes.
Blondes
should opt
for brown/black
by day &
reserve
black for
night. Blue
mascara,
however,
can brighten
blue eyes,
purple mascara
can make
brown eyes
pop.
TIP
TO REMOVE MASCARA
Mascara must
be removed very
carefully to
avoid damaging
the delicate
skin around
the eyes. Try
removing the
final traces
of mascara with
a cotton bud
dipped in cleanser.
When you removing
the mascara
avoid the colour
from going onto
the delicate
area below the
bottom lashes
and close your
eyes.
