Mascara
Miracle - 7 Steps to Va Va Voom Eyes
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by Livia Mercer
How can you turn back the clock instantly without even looking
in the direction of a beauty salon or cosmetic surgeon?
Answer: Mascara!
Yes it's that simple. With the deft stroke of the mascara
wand we can turn back the clock. However this little miracle
worker of the cosmetic bag comes with a warning… Use it incorrectly
and you've just added years to your appearance. Here's seven
secrets to the correct and age-defying application of mascara.
1) Wipe your mascara wand on a tissue before applying it
to your lashes. This gets rid of excess product and alleviates
globs and clumps.
2) Never use old, clumpy, dried out mascaras. Make
sure you change your mascaras every three months. Never pump
your mascara wand in-and-out, as this pumps air into the tube
and it not only dries out the mascara but also introduces
bacteria into it.
3) Start at the root of the top lashes and shimmy your
way to the tips by using small zigzag movements. To apply
two coats make sure the first coat is completely dry. Never
apply mascara to your bottom lashes directly as this ages
you. The transfer from your top lashes when you blink is sufficient.
4) If you have droopy eye lids it's best to apply mascara
on the outer corners of your lashes only rather than all
the way across. By doing this you create a lighter feel to
your lids avoiding the heavy ageing feel.
5) Invest in a good quality eyelash curler. Most people
avoid using this because they don't know how to use them.
Once you become adept it only takes 10 seconds. Hold your
curler from underneath and put your top lashes in between
the two rims. Press together for about 10 seconds and remove
it by slowly rolling it up. This will give you an instant
eye lifting effect. (Avoid metal curlers because these can
break your lashes.)
6) Use a mascara primer. Primers coat lashes to give
you extra width and length and they also separate them before
you apply your mascara. Makeup artists swear by this relatively
new invention.
7) Keep your lashes in good condition. Always remove
your mascara at the end of the day with a gentle eye makeup
remover. Use waterproof mascaras only on special occasions
when you know you are going to need the extra staying power,
as I believe they can dry out lashes, making them brittle.
By perfecting the art of mascara application you can literally
transform your look. It instantly defines the face and turns
back the clock. No wonder it's what most of us would take
with us to a deserted island.
© 2006-2007 Livia Mercer - The Beauty Review Online Magazine
About the Author:
Livia Mercer is the creator of The Beauty Review. A FREE monthly
online magazine for women who love beauty and cosmetics and
want REAL product reviews by REAL women. For a free, subscription,
visit: http://www.thebeautyreview.com.au
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