I’m a huge fan of long lashes, you can bet your money on the fact that when I’m looking for a mascara I’ll look for one with the words length, not volume. Every now and then I like to switch it up a little with super thick lashes and when I do, I go all out. So by now I’ve got quite a few tricks up my sleeve.
Curl your lashes. Pretty simple but it makes all the difference, it will curl all your lashes (including all the tiny ones you didn’t know you had!) love Shu Uemura Lash Curler (it doesn’t hold cult status for no reason, drugstore ones just don’t compare)
Dust some translucent powder over your lashes. Although usually some of your eyeshadow will “fall ” onto your lashes I really like to amp up the volume by dusting a small amount of loose powder on the base of the lashes and then applying mascara (it makes lashes look extra thick and full of volume) Standard loose setting powder will work fine but you can also use a lash powder like Essence Volumizing Lash Powder (only available in select countries)
Tightline your eyes. By applying eyeliner in between your lashes there won’t be any gaps so it will give the appearance of super thick lashes.
Prime your lashes. If you find the translucent powder trick a bit difficult (or you just want even more volume) you can use a lash primer. These are usually white and brushed over the lashes before mascara to not only give more length but volume too.
Use a volume mascara. Make sure you choose a mascara that is designed for volume instead of length. I really like L’Oreal Voluminous Lashes Mascara (One of Kim Kardashian’s makeup artist’s is a fan!)
Wiggle the wand. The major key to getting voluminous lashes is all in the application of your mascara. If you are just brushing a coat on and calling it a day, think again. Your mascara should be applied in a zig-zag motion, starting at the base of your lashes and working up. I really like to concentrate mascara at the base as it gives a thicker effect.
Use a small mascara wand (like ELF Exact Lash Mascara) as these can help to define any tiny lashes at the inner corners of your eyes making your lashes look.. You guessed it: more volumized!
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