Using Any Mascara For Longer Lashes
Step 1 Start with a clean canvas.
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Start with a clean canvas. For best results, begin your makeup routine with a quick cleanse. Wipe off any old makeup and mascara so that your lashes are fresh. Applying new mascara is easier because your lashes will flake and look clumpy rather than long and sleek if you layer the new over old.
Cleaning your face every night before bed is a good habit to have.
Using a makeup remover before washing your face with a cleanser makes it easier to clean your face because it breaks down the makeup, including mascara. If you're using mascara that's labeled waterproof or long-lasting, it's especially important that you use makeup remover.
Step 2 Warm up your mascara tube.
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Warm up your mascara tube. Dip your closed mascara tube in a cup of warm water from the tap. Let it sit for a few minutes while you apply your foundational makeup and do your hair. The warmth turns your mascara from a goopy substance to a liquid that spreads much easier over your lashes.[1]
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Step 3 Be gentle with the bristles of the wand when taking it out to use.
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Be gentle with the bristles of the wand when taking it out to use. You don’t want to damage them in order to extend the wand’s length and quality. Twist the wand around inside the tube instead of pumping it up and down.
As you pull your wand from the tube, gently spin the bristles around the edge of the tube’s opening. This will clear off excess mascara and keep your lashes from being weighed down.
Step 4 Swipe both sides of your lashes.
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Swipe both sides of your lashes. Covering both the top and bottom of your lashes will help to define them. First bring your wand down over the top of your lashes as you look toward the ground. Then swipe up to get the underside of your lashes.
Clean off any accidental smears of mascara on your eyelids or cheeks with a cotton swab or tissue.
Opening your mouth slightly will help widen your eyes and make it easier to apply mascara.
Step 5 Drag your wand from the roots to the tips of your lashes.
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Drag your wand from the roots to the tips of your lashes. Putting too much mascara on the tips of your lashes will weigh them down and cause any length to flatten out during the day. Place the wand at the roots of your lashes and slightly wiggle it side to side and then up to the tips. This motion deposits mascara at the base and allow the tips to curl without being burdened.[
