This is my MAC MASCARA 101
Its all about how we style our lashes. When you go to buy your total fave falsies you can see that there are so many different styles of lashes. Some with flicked ends, some that are super full and some that are delicate and fluffy. This is the same for your mascara!
If you put it into three categories, we like lashes that are DEFINED, VOLUMINOUS and CURLED. (Me however, I try to do all three like a mascara monster- Hey! Life is short but your lashes don't have to be...) So lets go through a few of my favourite MAC mascaras:
Are you a VOLUME AND CURL girl?
FALSE LASHES MASCARA (RRP:£19)
Key claims: Smudge-resistant/ Flake proof/ Long-wearing/ Suitable for contact wearers/ Comes in waterproof.
The wand: Tapered tip ( great for the finer ones in the corners)/Rich creamy formula which glides easy onto the lashes/ Intense black pigment.
This mascara is perfect for a girl who likes curl with that extra UMPFF! I would recommend this mascara to anyone who likes a traditional brush wand and for women looking to add that extra length to their lashes. The tapered end of the brush is super great to fluff through the tiny lashes in the corner so that you can get that full fan false lash effect. It is perfect for women who wear glasses or contacts as it truly does not budge and the lashes don't go all clumpy and flake. So no black freckles down the face as soon as you step into the wind!
#LOOK OUT MAC are giving away free FALSE LASH samples in store !! Put down your False eyelash glue, ask an artist for a mascara demo and take away a little tube of your own False Lash mascara!
IN EXTREME DIMENSION 3D BLACK LASH (RRP:£19)
Key claims: Smudge proof/ Long wearing/ Clump resistant/ Flake-proof
The wand: 360 degrees ball tip to reach lower lashes and small corner lashes/ Gigantic moulded brush/ The brush has symmetrical moulded bristles that curl around every lash for volume and separation.
This is my ultimate MAC mascara. I am a huge fan of that supper thick, volume and curl lash. I never wear false lashes as they always seem to make my eyes look smaller, so this mascara is on my #musthavemascara list. I adore the fact that the bristles are wrapped around the tip of the wand so that I can go vertical and push each individual lash up with a shot of rich black product. This is the blackest mascara I have ever used (previously I have used Dior Blackout and Benefit They're Real). However, this formula seems to stay black and glossy throughout the day which I feel my other two old favourites did not!
#LOOKOUT I will demo some tips on how to pump up the volume and length below after introducing my next mascara.
Are you a bit of both girl? Let's VOLUME AND DEFINE.
Ever had those days were you you want that 'no make-up' make-up, but then you need that 'actually drinks after the gym sound good look'! Well it was about time there was a mascara that had two mascaras in it!
HAUTE AND NAUGHTY (RRP:£19)
Key claims: Smudge-resistant/ Flak-proof/Long wearing/ Clump-proof/ Comes in waterproof and brown.
The wand: It features a dual wiper system/ The brush is full at the bottom and tapered at the tip/Hollow bristles that fan out in multiple directions over the lash for full lash effect.
When you open the first pink top of the brush, the wand is pulled through a smaller opening which takes off any excess product. This creates the ultimate defining mascara 'The day look'. Fluffy and defined, each lash has a fine coating of mascara which fans out the lashes in all directions. However, when you open the second top, (the sparkly end) the brush has a wider opening leaving that fabulous glossy black product to create the ultimate volume! 'The night look' It is an absolute winner! I truly love this mascara as it is a perfect day and night look. Great for women on the go, who go from the office to late night cocktails after work. This also works for someone who loves bold lashes on the top and softer lashes on the bottom. It is two mascaras in one!
TOP TIPS - HOW TO APPLY YOUR MASCARA
Pro tip #1- The tissue
If you're afraid of that dreaded imprint, pop a tissue underneath the lashes and push that product down! This is a fantastic way to dress those lashes from root to tip with no mess. It also creates that fantastic volume and defines the entire lash to its full length potential. This is great for a night out or for someone like myself who wants that huge lash impact!
Pro tip #2 - Go VERTICAL and tickle the lashes
Use the end or close to the end of the mascara wand and push each individual lash up to insure root to tip application. This is great for bottom lashes too- if you have those tiny ones in the corner go vertical and tickle the bottom lashes in the corner. This will stop you imprinting in the corner and edges of the eye.
By tickling the tips of the lashes by going vertical, this also ensures the tips are as full as the root.
Pro tip #3 Prep and Prime Lash (RRP:£13)
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Pro tip #4 Eye lash curlers
Ladies with straighter lashes always reach for your eye lash curlers. ALWAYS curl before product- never curl when product is on lashes. If there is product on the lash the grips will stick causing lashes to pull out.
Pro tip #5 Your finger curlers
If you have straighter lashes but hate anything close to your eye (this might take a little time) you can apply your mascara, push your finger horizontal under your lashes and hold. You will bend the lashes with the product on, and as the product starts to set, it will hold in the position creating a little more curl.
And there you have it ladies! These are my 3 favourite MAC mascaras for beautiful bold lashes.
What mascaras are you loving at the moment ? Do you have any other tips you can share with me ?
Samantha x
* All other images than my own are from maccosmetics.co.uk
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