Sunday, December 12, 2010

Great Lashes

They say "the eyes are the windows to the soul". So why not enhance them with great lashes?
Achieving the look of great lashes is easy. You can prime them first with clear gel mascara, lash primer, or carefully apply a touch of root plumper at the tips of your lashes. A small amount is all you'll need. Next, try using an eyelash curler (optional). A great one to try is La Cross from Sally Hansen. It comes with four refills, and one already on the eyelash curler. While looking in the mirror, try focusing your eyes toward your shoulder, then squeeze the curler gently. Once you achieved the desired curl, you can apply the mascara. Black, and Navy mascaras look great, but if you want a more natural look, try brown.
There are many great brands such as Dior, Lancome, Chanel, Este Lauder, Cover Girl, Maybelline, and L'Oreal. For those who have sensitivity to certain mascaras you may want to try Bare Natural, from L'Oreal. Another excellent mascara (launched at the end of 2010) that I just tried is also by L'Oreal. True Match Naturale Mineral Enriched Mascara. It lengthens lashes up to 60%, and is 100% clump free, fiber, and paraben free. It conditions lashes with vitamin E, Jojoba oil, and contains Aloe. It is safe for sensitive eyes & contact lens wearers.

This is the link for a full list of ingredients, and more info:
 http://www.lorealparisusa.com/_us/_en/mobile/iphone/default.aspx?page=top{main:m_pdp//objectid+Cos3h_1//}

Bending your mascara brush will help reach smaller lashes. Apply a light amount to the top of the lashes, and then apply mascara to the other side of the lashes. Use a com/brush to seperate lashes. It also removes excess mascara. Apply a second coat of mascara to just the front of the lashes. Now's when you can work the brush on the lashes.
Applying mascara to the root, helps the lashes look thicker. Wearing liner in the lashline also helps the look of thicker lashes. Applying mascara toward the tip of the lashes will give the illusion of longer lashes. (You can also reach the look of thicker, or longer lashes by using a thickening, or lengthening mascara.) Be sure to use a brush/comb again to seperate lashes. If desired, you can apply mascara to the bottom lashes. I usually apply one coat to the bottom lashes, but it's a matter of preference. You can use the brush/comb on the bottom as well.
If you accidently get mascara on lids, or underneath eyes, you can remove it with a Q-tip, or sponge. If it's a lot of mascara, just use a little makeup remover.

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