Eye makeup: how to visually make eyelashes longer and more voluminous?

Alina Ermakova , international-class make-up artist, certified judge of the Association of Beauty Championships, teacher, eyebrow artist

Makeup is a great tool in our hands, because with its help we can open up new facets in our images. Today we will talk more about eyelashes. I would like to note that they always complement the image and make it more complete.

Makeup lovers are always concerned with the following questions:

• How to visually make eyelashes longer, how to add thickness and volume to them?
• Which mascara should you choose?

Let's look at everything in order.

How to visually make eyelashes longer, thicker and more voluminous?

The first thing you can do is paint over the eyelash row. This technique will give a very natural effect, moreover, it is quick to perform. For this technique, I recommend using a long-lasting pencil (kajal), for example, Make Up Atelier Paris Long Lasting Eye Pencil. A very soft and very durable pencil from the professional segment.

Lamel Professional Kajal Eye Liner is a budget but very worthy alternative. Soft, long lasting, blends well.

The second is shading the shadows. After you have drawn the eyelash line, you can shade it with shadows in a natural range. This will visually enlarge the eye and make it more expressive. This technique can be repeated on the lower eyelid.

Third - arrows. The arrows are a continuation of our eye, and with it the eyelash row. This technique perfectly highlights the look, and even a small amount of mascara will complete the eye makeup.

Fourth , paint your eyelashes thoroughly, especially at the roots. This way you will achieve more length and volume.

Fifth – don’t forget about your lower eyelashes! They will create an additional and very significant accent in our makeup.

Which mascara should you choose?

I want to share my favorites that I use both at work and in everyday life.

Benefit They're Real! Mascara. Lengthens eyelashes well and has excellent durability.

Collistar Mascara Volume Unico. My absolute favorite. Lengthens and curls eyelashes. I use it both at work and in life. Easy to apply and performs great throughout the day.

Now let's move on to the waterproof positions.

Vivienne Sabo Cabaret Premiere Waterproof Volume Mascara.

Glazel Vision. Lengthening mascara with a waterproof effect.

Both positions do a great job. Durable, do not crumble and can withstand any weather conditions.

What should you pay attention to when choosing mascara?

The first factor that will influence the effect of mascara is the shape of the brush.

Let's look at the functions of the most common applicators:

• Conical. Makes eyelashes fuller and longer.
• Curved. Curls eyelashes.
• Straight. There are two types: wide with short bristles or narrower with long bristles. Lengthens and separates eyelashes.
• Hourglass. Adds volume.
• Classic. It just highlights the eyelashes.

The second factor is how the mascara looks on the applicator. In other words, how well is it dosed by the packaging. If the brush picks up too much product, the mascara will lie unevenly and your eyelashes will stick together. This causes a lot of inconvenience during operation. If the brush does not pick up enough product, it will not be applied in the required amount.

Third , what does the manufacturer say? You should also pay attention to this factor in order to understand what the brand’s technologists wanted to achieve. What function is claimed and what is the durability of the product?

How to remove mascara correctly?

Now I want to touch on the topic of makeup remover and how to remove mascara without causing a strong impact on the delicate area around the eyes.

Don't rub your eyes too hard. I advise you to apply a disc moistened with makeup remover to your eye and wait about 30 seconds. Thus, mascara and other cosmetics will be washed off very easily.

When removing waterproof products, use oil-containing products . These include two-phase makeup removers and hydrophilic oils. They dissolve makeup perfectly, and you won’t need to spend a huge amount of time and effort on washing. A little life hack: if you don’t have such a product, and micellar water doesn’t do its job, try using olive oil. This is an emergency, but quite effective measure.

Don't let others use your mascara . This is a personal care product. When working with clients, use only disposable mascara brushes or fan brushes.

Keep an eye on the expiration date of the mascara . The packaging always indicates the shelf life when opened.

I really hope that the article was interesting and useful for you! Thank you for your attention!