Your makeup is all set, you just need a little mascara to round off the look. What could possibly go wrong? Hardly had you said it when it happened. The mascara is slightly smudged on your eye, a classic. Another classic: You reapply your mascara because you think one more coat can't hurt, and suddenly the lashes stick together.
In this post, you'll learn one or two useful tips about "applying mascara correctly" so that such a mishap won't happen to you again. Especially not when it's six in the morning, you haven't even had your coffee yet, and you're on your way to work.
Applying mascara, this is how it's done right:
Your mascara achieves a visibly voluminous effect if you apply it to the top lashes first and then the bottom lashes. So you apply the product in quick zigzag motions. If you want more density, you can also draw a thin eyeliner along the upper lash line, so your eyes are perfectly showcased.
5 essential tips you would surely have liked to know earlier
I don't need to tell you that mascara works real wonders. Just like the saying goes: Less is more! So that your lashes don't even have the slightest chance of clumping after applying mascara, you need to pay attention to a few things. I have summarized the most important things for you:
1. The choice of the right brush is crucial
Did you know that there is a specially developed brush for every lash type? I'll be honest, I didn't know that for a long time, even though it's quite obvious. After all, our lashes differ in length as well as in density and growth direction. So curved brushes help you make relatively short lashes appear longer. Airy brushes also achieve this wow effect. With a bushy brush, you can ensure plenty of volume. So ideal if you want slightly denser lashes. And then there are also comb applicators, which are designed for particularly stubborn lashes.
2. The right technique for beautiful makeup
To end up with perfectly curved lashes instead of clumpy ones, you should use the following method:
First, place the brush, tailored to your lash type, at the upper lash line. Now draw the tool quickly in zigzag motions to the tip. That's it. Depending on your preference, you can now also apply mascara to your lower lashes. The following golden rule applies: Less is more! If you apply your mascara too thickly, your eye will visually be pulled downwards.
And this is how you do it right: You hold the brush parallel to your eye. Then you place it at the lash line and slowly move the tool down the lashes.
You don't want to jump on the spider lash trend?
Spider lashes may be trendy, but they absolutely do not suit your taste? Then you should keep the following four things in mind:
- Remove the excess color with a cosmetic wipe, then you can apply mascara to the lashes.
- Do not wipe off the mascara on the container, otherwise the product residue will clump up on the rim and thus get directly on the lashes the next time you apply mascara. This makes them clump together even more easily.
- Take mascara breaks, so the mascara can dry and you can better judge whether the next coat is really necessary.
- SOS – too much color on the lashes: Brush out the excess color with a cleaned brush (before it dries).
3. Use the perfect mascara
Just as there is the right brush for every lash type, there is also a different mascara for every type. Here, the distinction is made between mascara for short and brittle lashes.
Do you have rather short lashes? Then you should definitely use a good volumizing mascara, as it makes the lashes look significantly denser. The trick here is to separate your lashes with a lash comb after applying mascara.
Do you have a tendency towards brittle lashes? Do your lashes a favor and try to avoid waterproof mascara as much as possible. Unfortunately, more than enough lash products dry out our fine hairs, which only further damages your already stressed lashes. Instead, try a cream mascara, it is perfect for sensitive lashes. Its nourishing ingredients, including beeswax, panthenol, and aloe vera, are also a plus.
Important: The lash curler is a great invention, no question, but it should be used as little as possible, as experience shows that sensitive lashes break more easily when shaped.
My absolute tip: Our Volumen Mascara with Hyaluronic Acid, because it not only visually lengthens your lashes, but also nourishes them with its high-quality ingredients.
LongLashes · Volume Mascara with Hyaluronic Acid
4. Glasses wearers, pay attention
The lenses of glasses have either a magnifying or a reducing effect. If you wear glasses and like to use mascara, you should have heard of this:
- If you are farsighted, you should not apply too much mascara. Try to work as precisely as possible, as even small slips are clearly visible through the glasses lens.
- If you are nearsighted, however, you can apply your mascara a little thicker.
5. Removing makeup from the lashes correctly is key
Now you are probably wondering what you can even do wrong when removing makeup? The biggest mistake is actually not removing your makeup before going to bed. Even if it's nice and cozy in bed, you should definitely fight your inner lazy person. After all, you don't want dry eyes and broken lashes.
The skin around your eyes is very thin and sensitive, which is why you should use special remover products. However, these have no real chance against waterproof mascara. In this case, only special oil-based removers help.
3 little devils you will avoid in the future
In addition to the tips we have given you, we would like to point out some potential little devils:
- Yes, it hurts, but you should definitely discard mascara that is older than four to six months. Because our favorite cosmetic product can unfortunately also turn into a real bacterial breeding ground. This can trigger itching, styes, and/or conjunctivitis, among other things.
- It is not selfish of you not to share your beloved mascara with your friends. Quite the opposite: If several people use the same product, the microorganisms mix together. Not only can bacteria settle in the mascara this way, they can also be passed on.
- Another no-go: Do not press too hard when applying mascara, otherwise the product will also end up on the eyelid. We usually don't want mascara on the eyelid. Simply clean the eyelid with a cotton swab if something does happen to get on it.
Let's take stock
The right mascara makes your fine hairs, even if they may be a little thinner and more sensitive, look much more voluminous right away. This is how you achieve a natural lash lift. So that the lashes don't clump together, you should pay attention to a few things when applying the product. Starting with the choice of the brush and going up to the quick zigzag motions. Once you know how to apply mascara correctly, it will also be much easier.
How did you like my post about "applying mascara correctly"? Were my tips helpful to you? Or do you have other tips that I haven't mentioned? Feel free to write them in the comments. I look forward to it! 😊