Eyelashes are so easily taken for granted. When it comes to having dramatic eye makeup for a significant event or just a basic dewy ‘no-makeup makeup look’ for everyday errands, make your eyes more noticeable with the lash-enhancing ‘eye mascaras.’
Enhanced eyelashes bring out your eye colour and add character to your entire look. If you’re wondering how to make your eyes more open and alive, learn how to play with your eyelashes. Here is a list of handpicked products to enhance your lashes and make your eyes hit a different ball game of makeup.
Makeup Products that Enhance Lashes
Mascara
Eye mascara is one of the most loved makeup products for women. Whether you want to go for a no-makeup enhanced eyelash look or party makeup, mascara is an essential makeup product. This popular makeup product is easy to apply, lift, thicken, and define your lashes for a dramatic look. Curled-up lashes with oodles of volume or an understated drama are just what it needs to take your makeup game to a different altitude.
Types of Mascara
Mascaras come in two broad categories- water-soluble mascaras and waterproof mascaras.
The water-soluble mascaras smudge easily and are not suitable for long-wearing. You can remove it with any basic makeup remover. Waterproof mascaras are highly processed formulas that stay intact for long hours without smudging easily, making them an excellent choice for long-lasting effects. They are the best to carry during the hot summers and monsoons. Besides, they require special oil-based makeup removers.
Various Formulas of Mascaras
Lengthening Mascaras
If you want long silky eyelashes without the hassle of extensions, lengthening mascaras are the best choice. This blessing in the makeup world adds length to the existing lashes. The brushes of these eye mascaras have denser bristles, allowing the mascara to get onto the lashes, especially on the tips. Lengthening mascaras are your best friend if you have short and sparse eyelashes. Moreover, the skinny brushes of the mascara ensure better application of the product from the roots. Furthermore, the fibres bind to the tips of the eyelashes, making them appear longer.
Thickening or Volumizing Mascaras
The volumising mascaras contain a thicker formula of waxes and silicone polymers that help you achieve thicker and fuller lashes. If you are the one with sparse and thin eyelashes, these eye mascaras are a perfect choice. Unlike lengthening mascaras, these mascaras do not apply any synthetic fibres and complement the colour and shape of natural lashes.
Curling Mascaras
As the name suggests, these eye mascaras help enhance the natural curl of your lashes. They lift and gently curl your straight lashes to give them the look they deserve. In addition, the mascara is thicker, helping it to hold the lash curls. If you want both volume and curls, follow your curling mascara with a volumising mascara.
Lash Defining Mascaras
Do you hate how your eyelashes become more social and come together every time while you separate them? If yes, lash-defining mascaras are the best choice, as it gives undivided attention to each lash imparting a natural look. Usually waterproof, these mascaras are a one-in-all product offering both volume and thickness. In addition, the consistency and texture of the mascaras spread evenly, separating each lash, giving perfect eye makeup.
While most mascaras offer all these properties, a lash-defining mascara contains unique pigments and polymers that define each lash from its roots to its tips, making it one of the special mascaras. These mascaras give a natural look to your eyelashes, making them the most appropriate mascaras for everyday use.
Non-Clumping Mascara
The non-clumping mascaras are the latest editions to the makeup market. These mascaras contain silk extracts and glycerin that give a neat finish to your look.
Tips to Follow While Applying Mascara
Start with clean eyes and lashes.
Ensure that your eyes and lashes do not have any traces of makeup. Start with a clean base to avoid clumping.
Apply eyebrow definer
Your eyebrow definer does not make your eyelashes longer or thicker, but it creates an illusion of more volume. Besides, it enhances the look of your beautiful eyes, creating a more defining look. It is best to go for a black eye definer. Apply the product in a dome shape and fill the gaps between the lashes.
Curling the lashes
Use a good quality lash curler to curl your lashes. While curling your lashes, ensure to look straight and hold the curler at the base of the lashes. Then, look down and gently press the lashes. Curl your lashes intensely as you move up towards the tip of the lashes.
Start from the middle.
After opening the mascara, ensure to wipe off the excess products from the applicator. Next, look straight into the mirror, and place the applicator at the base of your lashes. Move upwards to coat your eyelashes from the base to the tip.
Do not forget the corners.
Coating the corners of your eyes is the trickiest part of mascara application. Ensure to cover them from base to tip to prevent smudging and transferring mascara.
Prevent clumping of the mascara
Use a lash comb or spoolie brush to comb your lashes. It will prevent clumping. Ensure to follow the step before your mascara’s first coat dries out.
Apply a second coat
Follow the same technique and apply a second coat of mascara.
Apply mascara to your lower lashes
Never forget to apply mascara to your lashes. While you cannot apply the same application technique as your upper lashes, applying mascara to the lower lashes is also essential for a clean and defined look.
False Eyelashes
A pair of false lashes are your best friend. Whether you post stories on social media platforms or on your wedding day, false lashes are the best choice. There are varieties of false lashes created differently to suit different purposes. You can choose between mink and silk eyelashes to enhance your look.
Mink Eyelashes: As the name suggests, mink eyelashes are comprised of soft mink hair. These lashes are lightweight, thin, and smooth, offering a fluffy look. Besides, mink lashes have tapered ends, great for holding curls.
Silk Eyelashes: Silk lashes are an excellent choice if you are looking for a thicker and glossier eyelash look. The lashes stay longer and offer all-day durability. In addition, since manufacturers make these lashes only from the silkworm cocoon, they are hypoallergenic and provide a semi-gloss finish, giving them a natural look.
Enhance the look of your eyelashes by using the products mentioned above and enjoy being a fashion diva.
