6 Tips for Mascara Application (+2 mo)

1.  Before you apply your mascara of choice, brush the excess off on a damp makeup sponge.  This will prevent you dabbing mascara on your eyes. Make sure you use a fresh sponge each time to prevent introducing dirt and germs into your product.

2.  I like to wiggle the brush at the base of my lashes, it helps separate the lashes and gets the color deep down in the roots.

3.  I also like to turn the brush as i sweep it along my lashes, in the same direction as the curl.  This helps separate your lashes and applies an even amount of product all the way to the ends.

4.  Always, always, always 2 coats!  Nothing more, nothing less.  If you want a bigger effect, find a different formula.  I have several mascaras including mark. Lash All You Want, which is my everyday look, Rimmell London The Max Volume Flash Bold Curves, which makes my lashes super luscious and is perfect for when I want to feel super sexy. 

5.  Remember that mascara you brushed off on a makeup sponge? Take your flat eyeliner brush, dip it in and apply lightly to the little hairs on the bottom.  This defines your lashes in the most naturally flattering way.

6.  If I have fallout on my lashes from my eyeshadow, I go back over the top of my lashes with the mascara on the eyeliner brush trick.

7.  Take your eyebrow brush/comb and use the comb side to go in and separate your lashes. This help if you got carried away with your 2 coats.

8.  Always replace your mascara every 3 months.  Don't risk an eye infection! Pulling the wand in and out, over and over, day after day, introduces dirt and bacteria.  It's just like opening a gallon of milk, it has a definite shelf life.