How to Apply Mascara

Posted by admin in Eye Makeup on Oct 20th, 2009 | 0 comments

It has been said that by looking into someone’s eyes, you are actually looking into their soul. Our eyes can be the most expressive body part we have. Therefore, eye makeup application must be done properly in order to present the right look. The following paragraphs will discuss eye makeup application, as well as provide some useful application instruction and tips.

How to Apply Mascara

Mascara can be a very important part of eye makeup application. Mascara can extend your eyelashes, as well as give them volume and make them appear more full. If your eye lashes are on the short side, you should probably curl them with a lash curler before applying mascara. Doing so will help frame your eyes.

To apply your mascara properly, first place you index finger about half way up you eyelid and gently pull upwards. This will help hold you lid at an angel, thus helping you to succeed with your eye makeup application. It will also help you to be able to reach your eye lashes better with the mascara brush.

Now that you have your eyelid in position, gently sweep the mascara brush from the roots of your eyelashes to the end of them. You can roll the mascara brush slightly as you sweep your lashes. When you are done with the sweeps, you can gently move the brush along your lashes, from side to side, in order to help distribute the mascara evenly among your eyelashes.

If you intend to use more than one coat of mascara, it is very important that you let the mascara dry completely between applications. Doing this during eye makeup application can help your eyelashes to appear thicker, while also helping you to avoid mascara clumps. Wet mascara can also smudge very easily, thus can leave unsightly little marks on your eyelids. Blinking while wearing wet mascara can do this. Before applying your second coat of mascara, check for these mascara marks. If they are present, you can clean them off with a Q-tip.

Don’ts in Applying Mascara:

• Coat your mascara on your eyes.
• Wear mascara that is too dark for your eyes
• Apply a second coat of mascara while the first application is still wet.