Bat Those Lashes (continued)

Now since a girl has to have mascara, she also has to have the right techniques to apply it. From what I've read and researched, there is one common way that is simply fool-proof:
1. Take out the mascara-coated wand.
2. Place the wand at the very base of the lashes.
3. Wiggle with a zig-zag motion, going up.
4. Finish the ends with an up-and-out.

The wiggling deposits more mascara and covers more lashes, therefore, building volume and lush lashes.

Check out this application video: http://www.lorealparisusa.com/_us/_en/default.aspx#page=top{navmedia:_blankoverlay:videopage//id+LOP_VID_015//diagnosticmain:beautyfilter//category+F1_Cosmetics_Eyes_Mascara//userdata//d+d//}

A few more tips:

• Never, ever, EVER pump the wand in your mascara. Never. Why? Well, if you want your mascara to dry out more quickly and harbor more bacteria, then be my guest...


• Instead of pumping, gently twist and roll the wand inside the tube. It will evenly coat the wand with mascara.


• If your wand is clumpy, roll the excess onto a facial tissue. There will be no clumps and you'll have a clean look.


• Curl your lashes to open up your eyes and make them appear bigger. You can also heat the lash curler with a blow dryer to make the curl stay extra long.


• If you want to apply mascara to your lower lashes, roll the wand on a facial tissue to avoid clumps, hold the wand vertically (up and down), and move it back and forth across the lower lashes.


• Dust powder on the tops of your lashes to add volume and staying power.


• Separate your lashes with a lash comb if needed.

A good lash curler: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

Any constructive feedback is greatly appreciated. Feel free to add comments, questions, complaints, praises (please, a lot of praises), requests, or any ol' thought that comes to your mind.

Thanks to any readers out there who are willing to waste some time and listen to my babbling. =]

Bat Those Lashes

Let's talk mascara. As you may well know, it's the most common and necessary type of makeup. Some won't even head out of the house without a coat of it on.

There are two forms of mascara, the first being the usual wand and tube type. The second form is less commonly used, which is in cake form. You moisten the cake with water and passed a brush over it. It has a natural finish and can build up your lashes very well, no matter how puny they are.

Some women will buy their makeup, including mascara, ONLY at department stores or makeup boutiques, e.g. Sephora, Nordstrom, Saks, etc. Although I'm not cheap-o, I'm not rich, either, so I buy my mascara at drugstores.

Pick a mascara that has the benefit that you need. For example, if you have long but thin lashes, opt for a volumizing mascara. If you have short but thick lashes, go for lengthening, and so forth. Black mascara works well on everyone and makes eyes pop. Those who have lighter hair and skin tones may want to get a brown-black mascara.

I've only tried two mascaras so far. They are both of not-bad quality. The first is Maybelline Great Lash Washable Mascara in Blackest Black. Many people rave about this product, but, personally, it's only so-so. It gives volume but clumps a bit, too. I have a problem with mascara; it always smudges underneath my eyes. That's why I've only tried two kinds.


The second kind is better: L'Oreal Lash Out Waterproof Mascara in Black Brown. It does separate and lengthen, as it claims, but it also claims to be flake-proof, which it is not.

A few really good mascaras:


Lancome Définicils High Definition Mascara

L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara


Dior Diorshow Mascara


Benefit BADgal Lash Mascara


Stay tuned...the next blog will be about application. =]


Any constructive feedback is greatly appreciated. Feel free to add comments, questions, complaints, praises (please, a lot of praises), requests, or any ol' thought that comes to your mind.

Thanks to any readers out there who are willing to waste some time and listen to my babbling. =]