Spin cycle
Sure, you know not to pump your mascara, but there is another technique for getting more lash-lengthening formula on your brush. “Mascara is extremely fragile,” explains Mickey Williams, a celebrity makeup artist. And too much air can decrease the life expectancy of your tube of mascara. Instead, “open it slightly and then swivel the wand around inside the tube to coat the wand and not let air in,” instructs Williams. Find out the best drugstore mascara for the lashes you want.
Scrub a dub
A clean tube of mascara means a smoother application and a better finish—really. “You should clean your wand with warm water every other week to combat build-up— especially for lengthening formulas,” explains Williams. “Make sure the wand is completely dry before placing it back in the tube.” And make sure you keep the tube covered with tape or a disposable wand while cleaning. Here’s how often you should replace your beauty products.
Give it a twirl
You know you need to curl your lashes, but there’s a right and a wrong way to do it. “Start as close to the root as possible without pinching yourself, then move up the lash and curl again,” says Rick DiCecca, global makeup artist, for Artistry Brand by Amway. “Avoid just curling at the root, as this will create a sharp kink in your lashes, and it won’t look natural,” he adds. Find out more genius fixes for common beauty blunders.
