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What Comes First- Mascara or Eyeliner?

Arianne Suggs January 4, 2016January 4, 2016Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Let’s pour one out and have a moment of silence for all the beauty habits that we left behind in 2015. Makeup is fun to play with but in order to look as fabulous as a celebrity or an insta-famous chick there is sort of an order of operations to get the best look possible. With this in mind we received a question towards the end of last year that begged insight as to whether what should come first when creating a beauty look, mascara or eyeliner?

To make a long answer really short, mascara should always be applied last. The reasoning behind this according to MUAs is that it is much easier to apply eyeliner when lashes are bare. When eyelashes are still nude the lash line is more visible which in turn helps to achieve a more precise eyeliner design. Moreover, once your eyeliner is beat then you can gauge how much mascara is needed (if any) to complete your look.

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L’Oreal Voluminous Superstar Mascara

Arianne Suggs November 5, 2015November 5, 2015Leave a Comment

This year we have witnessed eyebrows being “on fleek,” beat faces and natural makeup that includes mile long lashes. Eyelashes are having their day and have become a staple in today’s hottest beauty looks. Moreover, we can’t stress enough that girls are working hard to get batty lashes by any means.

Who would have ever foresaw Eyelash Extension Technician as being a lucrative career move? Well, more salons as well as spas are taking to the eyelash trend and adding the service among other highly sought after beauty services such as waxing and nail design. Nevertheless, when there is demand you can be sure that brands are going to add in their two beauty cents in order to help us ladies achieve the looks we desire.

L’Oreal cosmetics continues to innovate the way beauty products function and have designed a super cool 2-in-1 combo mascara. L’Oreal’s Voluminous Superstar Mascara is the brand’s first primer and mascara product. First, prime lashes with a formula that will bring the drama to the yard on every single lash by adding thickness while creating a nice smooth base for the mascara to do its thing and really shine.

The mascara is a black fiber rich formula that will lengthen and extend lashes to new heights. It is like having your own eyelash extension artist in your makeup bag or handbag. Get your hands on this mascara retailing for $10.99 on-line or in stores.

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Beauty Question: What Happens When Your Mascara Grows Old?

Arianne Suggs October 12, 2015October 12, 2015Leave a Comment

Beauty Answer: It retires and goes to live a quiet life in the Bahamas, the end. If only our sense of humor had some truth to it in this regard but mascara doesn’t have such a fairy tale ending ladies. In fact, out of all the beauty products that you have in your possession, most likely your mascara will have the shortest shelf life. This means if you have had the same tube for awhile it may just be time to lay it to rest.

“Well, my mascara works just fine and I have had it for months!” We are sure there are some that feel that way but ponder on these next few facts. Mascara’s performance can be affected by outside temperatures so it is important to make sure your tube avoids extreme cold and heat. Moreover, over time mascara ingredients start to oxidize and degrade. Degradation means that compounds in the formula will break down and the product’s strength or intensity will fade.

Such degrading can lead to dried up formula and the causing of flakes. A look that you definitely do not want to rock in public. So then, how long should mascara be kept after purchase? Every three to four months your mascara should be tossed in favor of a newer one.

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How to Prevent Clumps and Mascara Smearing

Arianne Suggs September 24, 2015September 24, 2015Leave a Comment

Clumps and smearing can usually be completely avoided if prep before application is done correctly. What sort of preparation is needed when applying mascara? You will want to take into consideration the wand as well as what could possibly occur later on during the day.

Many women like to touch up their makeup throughout the day to ensure that they look their best. However, touching up mascara and applying more formula can causes lashes to look flaky as well as clumpy. Avoid this by prepping your wand properly before your very first application. Add some hydration to wand by spritzing it with a light mist of a water spray. Misting your wand before dipping it in the mascara tube and applying will help to stave off the need for a mid-day touch-up.

The second issue that many women face throughout the day is smearing which is usually caused by the production of oils. Soak up these oils by applying a powder eyeshadow along your top lid. A little translucent powder may be dusted under the eyes to prevent any smudges with the lower lash line. Moreover, invest in a travel case size of cotton swabs aka Q-tips. These can be used to gently clean up or remove any mascara smearing due to oils if necessary.

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Beauty Question: Should You Use Mascara With False Eyelashes

Arianne SuggsUpdated on May 26, 2015May 22, 2015Leave a Comment

Beauty Answer: This is a very great question and the answer is simply yes. Applying mascara will ensure that you achieve a more natural look. This is because the mascara will help blend your own natural hairs with the falsies.

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Set Mascara in a Flash

Arianne Suggs April 30, 2015April 30, 2015Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Mascara should only be found on your eyelashes but it always seems to find its way elsewhere i.e. on eyelids and the under eye area. Prevent this by making sure your mascara is set and dry. Set mascara by using the cool setting on your hair dryer and give lashes a quick blast of air.

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How to Apply “Coats” of Mascara

Arianne Suggs April 14, 2015April 14, 2015Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: There is right way and wrong way to layer on mascara. The right way will give you amazing lashes and the wrong way will give you a clumpy finish. When applying mascara layer on 1-3 coats but you should do it all at once before the first coat dries. If you wait till after the first coat dries you risk developing and causing clumps once you swipe on more mascara formula.

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Should Mascara Only Be Applied to the Top Lashes?

Arianne Suggs April 9, 2015April 9, 2015Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Beauty experts agree that mascara should just be left to the top lashes. Nevertheless, if you want to give your eyes the appearance of being wider then apply mascara to the bottom lashes as well. Always seem to get mascara everywhere when applying product to the bottom eyelashes? Try placing a tissue under the lower lashes before application to cut down on any beauty messes.

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Mixing Mascara

Arianne Suggs April 6, 2015April 6, 2015Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: A simple trick to make eyes pop is by mixing two different mascaras together. Apply one coat of lengthening mascara then apply on top of that a coat of mascara formulated to add volume. Mixing these two mascaras together will make lashes look amazing.

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Should You Keep a Mascara Wand?

Arianne SuggsUpdated on April 3, 2015April 3, 2015Leave a Comment

Have you ever purchased a mascara and just absolutely loved how it made your lashes look? Most likely, the wand to that product played a key role in helping you achieve dazzling eyelashes. So what should you do once you actually finish the mascara bottle? Should you just pitch the wand as well?

Beauty experts say no, you can keep the wand for future use by recycling it. Recycling just means that you are cleansing the wand in order to use it later. To clean the wand soak it in a cap full of eye makeup remover then wash it with soap and water like normal. Allow the wand to dry naturally by laying it flat on a paper towel or cloth.

Tip: If you do recycle a wand and use it later always remember to cleanse it whenever you clean your other beauty tools. Moreover, keeping old wands can save you money on having to buy “spoolies!”

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