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Swipe off excess mascara onto a tissue
For first-time use, mascara brushes often pick up too much product. Before applying, gently swipe the brush on a tissue to remove excess mascara. This will prevent your lashes from clumping together.
Apply eye makeup before applying mascara
Before applying mascara, apply eye makeup first to prevent mascara from sticking to the eye color, which can look unnatural. Similarly, remember to use concealer on your eyes before applying mascara for effective makeup. With proper preparation, mascara application will be perfect and much more beautiful!
Soak mascara in hot water
What to do when your mascara clumps after not being used for three months? Tighten the lid and soak it in hot water to soften the mascara. If it still clumps when applied to the lashes, use a clean toothbrush to gently brush through it to soften the clumps. This method will help extend the lifespan of your mascara and enhance your makeup look!
Curl your lashes
When using mascara, curling your lashes is an essential step. Curl them before applying mascara to prevent the mascara from sticking to the curler, which can cause damage to your lashes and eyes. Start by curling at the base of your lashes (hold for about 3-5 seconds), then curl evenly towards the middle of your lashes 3 times, each time for 2-3 seconds. This will help your lashes curl beautifully after curling, making mascara application easier and more natural.
6. Using a cotton swab when applying mascara
Mascara is an effective tool for lengthening lashes, but not everyone can use it skillfully in their daily beauty routine. If you're someone who's clumsy and rarely wears makeup, especially dealing with this intricate 'grooming' task. Use a cotton swab to dust a bit of powder onto the creases of your eyelids before applying mascara. This way, you can be confident that the mascara will adhere tightly to your lashes without smudging around the outer corners at all.
7. Moisturizing eyelashes
Eyelashes are close to the eyes and very delicate, so always moisturize them to help strengthen and protect them from the environmental and cosmetic impacts. Moisturizing lashes with olive oil, coconut oil, or Vaseline will help prevent breakage and shedding, while also providing moisture to nourish, lengthen, and promote healthier lashes.
8. Retain the mascara wand
For those mascara wands that are no longer usable, make the most of the brush, clean it thoroughly, and use it instead of a brow brush to make your eyebrows look thicker and more defined. Additionally, you can also use the brush to apply coconut oil to nourish and thicken your lashes day by day. Utilize it for other useful purposes as well!
9. Avoiding smudged eyelashes
Don't want mascara smudges on your eyelids? Then place an old business card or plastic spoon against the base of your lashes and just above them. With this trick, any excess ink strokes will stick to the card or spoon instead of clinging to your eyelids.
10. Remove makeup before sleeping
Mascara with chemicals can damage your lashes and eyes if used for too long. So, don't leave mascara on overnight; remove makeup as soon as you get home to clean and nourish your lashes!
11. Expiry date
Just like anything else, pay attention to its expiration date. The 'lifespan' of mascara is only about 3-5 months, so after that time frame, throw it away if you don't want to risk infection. Always choose quality cosmetics to maintain your own beauty and health.
