Everything about: Mascara!
Whether you use it every day or just occasionally, there is a lot of science behind a good mascara. Maybe you already have your perfect type, and maybe you are accustomed to that one mascara you keep buying over and over again, but this post is all about finding out if your perfect pick is really perfect.
Everything is in the Brush
I know many of you think well, mascara is just a mascara, all of them are similar. Well, you cannot be more wrong. Although it is true that many brands share the Formula (wax, pigments and film formers), and that that formula has not changed for almost 50 years, it is the Brush that makes a difference between mascaras. A lot of money, time and testing is necessary to make a breakthrough brush, and brands usually keep it a trade secret on how they make a new one. Traditional mascara brushes are either fiber brushes or twisted wire brushes. lately, plastic-molded brushes became very popular because they offer more design options. Depending on the space between the bristles, which serves as a reservoir for extra formula, brushes are designed for either length and separation (Lancome Définicils Waterproof' High Definition Mascara) , or volume and thickness (Maybelline Volume Express). Finely spaced bristles can give you longer eyelashes, and widely separated are for thick ones.
TIP: powder your lashes using baby powder and a cotton swab before application to for an extra volume.
What is the Wiper
The Wiper is a small ring inside the tube of a mascara. It determines how much formula stays on the brush once you take it out. Every brand has a group of scientists who test the wiper in order to find the perfect volume for the effect they want to achieve with the mascara. One millimeter can make a huge difference. If the wiper is too tight, all the formula gets squeezed off the brush. If too wide, you get chunks of mascara on the brush.
TIP: Give your mascara the finishing touch by coating your lashes with clear mascara after application.
Take it off Properly
I am sure you already know that you should clean your face before going to bed, but taking of mascara can be really annoying. Before you start rubbing your lashes, try putting makeup remover on to the cotton pad and gently press onto your lashes for a few seconds. The mascara will become watery and easier to come off. Instead rubbing your eyes, make circular movements which are less harmful and will not damage the lashes. Also, not every day is a Waterproof Mascara Day. Those kind of mascaras are meant to be used only on special occasions. Always read the label and avoid those waterproof mascaras that have no water in them. That means that it is almost impossible to take it off.
TIP: if you do not take off mascara it can cause your lashes to fall off, and a stiff lash can actually scratch your cornea while you’re sleeping.
Do not keep it forever
Among all beauty products, mascara has the shortest lifespan. After 3 to 4 months it is time to get a new one. If you keep it longer than that, the chance of getting an eye infection increases drastically. But, not everything is a waste. You can always keep the brush, clean it and use it to groom your eyebrows.
TIP: Always wait a few seconds for one coat to set before applying another.
Valentina.