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Most girls couldn’t live without their mascara and, although you might have thought it’s a relatively recent invention, it has actually been around since 4000 BC, when both men and women used a type of mascara on their eyes in ancient Egypt. The go-to basic is probably the most essential item on the make-up list and is normally the only thing that requires less work. But how much do we know about this trusted tool? Read on for some facts you didn’t about these magical lash boosters. Some of these harsh truths will surprise you to no end
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1.Mascara -A short life Span
Mascara is one of the few makeup products that actually goes out of date. You shouldn’t be using mascara that is more than three months old.Although it may come as a shock to some, but mascara doesn’t last too long. Otherwise you would end up risking bacterial infections."Sniff your mascara — if it smells like vinegar at all, it's time to throw it out,"
2.Multipurpose Use of Wands
When it’s time to throw away the mascara, you don’t necessarily have to throw the wand. Save it, wash it, and use it to groom your brows.Just because your mascara is kaput doesn't mean you have to throw out the brush, too. Save it for grooming your eyebrows, or even for applying new mascara if you prefer it to other brushes.
3. Cleaning it off:
The most important rule in eye-make up is: always remove it before going to bed. Leaving your makeup on overnight is never a good idea and one of the reasons why not is because mascara stiffens your lashes, a little like hair spray stiffens your hair. If you sleep with your mascara on, there is every chance that you will snap a few of your lashes, and it could potentially damage your cornea! So, please make sure you take all traces of mascara off before sleeping.
4. Pumping your mascara brush is a big no-no.
"This pushes air into the tube, which will make the mascara dry out faster, causing clumping and flaking," warns Marlena Stell, founder and CEO of Makeup Geek.
Wrong:
"Instead," Marlena explains, "you should gently twist the wand back and forth or in circular motions to pick up the desired amount of product."
Right:
5. DIY Lash Plumper - Turn The Volume Up A Notch
For some va va voom volume, use baby powder and a cotton ball to powder your lashes before applying your mascara. It will leave you with thick, dramatic lashes and opens up your peepers.Every girl loves sexy and voluminous lashes. Increase the voluminous effect of your mascara by applying a small amount of baby powder to your lashes with a cotton ball. Apply your mascara in 2-3 coats for dramatic and voluminous lashes. To read more how to do it the right way,check it out here.
6.Lash hydration - Moisturize it
Just like every other part of our body, our eye lashes also need moisturizing. Use some olive /castor or baby oil to keep them healthy.
7.Why you open your mouth to apply mascara?
Most women open their mouths instinctively when they apply mascara and there is a good reason for this. When your mouth is open, it makes it harder to blink.
8.Waterproof Mascara - should it be a daily Staple?
It isn’t advisable to wear waterproof mascara on a daily basis. Save them for those teary dull days when you’re in need of a pick-me-up.Using waterproof mascara on a daily basis can be really tricky to remove. Continuous tugging can cause breakage of your delicate lashes. Try using regular mascara if you have to. But waterproof mascara is best for teary moments or rainy days only.
9.Prevent smudges
Hold a spoon or a business card just above the lash line and then proceed to apply mascara. This will help against staining your lashes with the excess mascara.
10.How To Work That Wand
Applying the mascara at the base of your lashes, instead of concentrating them at the tips is what makes them stand out and look long and thick. A pro makeup tip is to sweep your wand from the base to the tip in a zig-zag wiggle to avoid clumps.
11.Seal the Deal
Give your mascara the finishing touch by coating your lashes with clear mascara after application. This will help to solidify your lashes and protect the mascara from smudging or running.
If your mascara is always running, try applying one layer to your lashes. After it's try, add a coat of clear mascara to seal it off and keep it intact all day long.
12.Never share your mascara
It may seem harmless to try out a friend's new mascara — just to see if you like it on yourself — but in reality, sharing eye makeup puts you at risk for infections and pink eye.
Know you know some essential facts about you Mascara.Do you know some more? Share it in the comment box below,would love to hear them.
Stay Gorgeous,
Ma'As Salama