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Applying Mascara
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Mascara
gives a finishing touch to your eye makeup and must cover the lashes
from roots to the tips. Deposit the color on the mascara wand by
twirling it in the pack and then cover the upper lashes from their base
to the tips in full strokes to make the lashes look thicker, longer,
well defined and separated. Mascara is applied from the underside by
holding the wand horizontally parallel to the eyelid and the brush is
rolled slowly in the upward stroke. For lower lashes, one has to be more
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smudge the under eye area
and the wand is to be held vertically and mascara is applied from side
to side. 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. If
mascara is deposited on the wand more than needed, tissue the extra
color off before applying it. Different colors of mascara such as brown,
navy and green can make you look funky instantly. 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. Wiggle the brush a little at the roots of
the lashes as it allows the bristles to move between the eyelashes,
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Let mascara dry between any
of the two coats and comb the eyelashes to separate the wet lashes. Do
not rub eyes to remove the mascara but use the eye makeup solvent
instead. Before applying mascara, use an eyelash comb or damp toothbrush
to comb your lashes. Always use a clean and fresh mascara wand on damp
lashes. Black mascara can be used by anybody at anytime though blondes
should only use it for bright night makeup. 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. |
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Curl the lashes before applying mascara by moving the
wand in a zigzag fashion to make the lashes look wider and brighter.
Applying mascara only on the upper lashes lend them a dramatic
touch, while applying it lightly on the upper and lower lashes, make the
eyes seem wider. A gel-based mascara enhances the lashes while
thickening mascara looks more dramatic and adds volume to your lashes.
Brown, navy and aborigine shades add subtle and sophisticated touch to
your eyes while redheads can use burgundy shades. Women with
strawberry-blonde hair may try different shades of brown. Be sure not to
match your mascara color with your eye color. |
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