The eyes are the main stage of makeup and give an incredible highlight to our face.
Even if you’re not willing to do that makeup look every day, all you need is a pencil and a good coat of mascara for everything to be transformed.
Applying mascara can either save or ruin your makeup if not done correctly.
So, pay attention to our tips and check out the 9 mistakes you make when applying mascara.
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1 – Pump the applicator
When you pump the applicator into the product bottle, in back and forth movements, you are making a big mistake that can reduce the life of your mascara.
This is because pumping opens space for air to enter the packaging, drying out the product and leaving it looking thick and difficult to apply.
Along with the air, the pumping also causes the entry and proliferation of bacteria in the mask.
Remembering that the eye area is extremely sensitive and extra care is needed to avoid contracting infections.
The correct thing is that you pull the applicator just once and remove the excess product by turning the bristles on the edge of the bottle.
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2 – Use eyelash curler after mask
The eyelash curler is a miracle tool that helps curl your eyelashes and makes them fuller and more beautiful. On the other hand, it can damage your eyelashes if not used correctly.
One of the biggest mistakes you make when using an eyelash curler is using it after applying mascara.
This is because, by doing so, you can break the wires or permanently damage them.
Despite achieving a more dramatic effect, prefer to use the device before applying mascara and with clean eyelashes.
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3 – Share the mask
It’s not about selfishness. It’s great to share our makeup with friends, but that doesn’t apply when it comes to mascara.
Not only for hygiene reasons, use should not be shared, as there is a risk of transmission and contamination by bacteria that can pass from one eye to the other when the mascara is applied.
The ideal, therefore, is that use is individual.
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4 – Do not change your mask periodically
Eyelash mascara also has a shelf life, which is very different from the expiration date. Once opened, the mascara has durability and quality for a period of three months.
After this time, it is recommended that you change the product. Therefore, one of the biggest mistakes you make when applying mascara is using the same product for months or even years on end.
Stay tuned and clean your makeup today.
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5 – Getting the applicator wrong
You want voluminous lashes, but buy a mascara with an applicator to lengthen the hairs. Or you want more curvature and buy mascara with a volume applicator.
Obviously this error will not bring the desired effect when you apply your mascara.
Therefore, be careful when purchasing and choose the product according to the applicator (to curl, to lengthen, to add volume) and achieve impactful lashes.
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6 – Apply excessive layers
Some women love the doll eyelash effect. To achieve this result, you need to apply at least three layers of mascara.
However, you need to be careful with the amount of product and excess layers.
The more you apply product, the thicker and stickier the hair becomes, which can leave it completely stuck together and far from achieving the desired effect.
Therefore, applying layers of the mask with little product on the applicator bristles is the best option.
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7 – Forget the lower lashes
Do you dedicate layers and layers of mascara to your top hairs and completely forget about your bottom lashes?
Know that this is a mistake that can compromise the impactful effect of the makeup.
Applying mascara to your lower lashes enhances the beauty of your eyes and complements the results obtained on your upper lashes.
As they are thinner and shorter, avoid depositing too much product on the lower lashes. Just the dirt on the applicator, after applying the mascara to the upper lashes, is enough.
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8 – Do not apply mascara to the roots
All hairs are important when applying mascara. However, in our rush, we often forget about the hair in the lower corner of our eyes and also the roots of our eyelashes.
Applying product to the roots gives more volume, curvature and lengthening to your eyelashes, making them more impactful.
The same goes for applying it to the top of the eyelashes, which should be done with your eyes half-open to avoid smudging.
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9 – Do not remove the mask
Most of the time we arrive tired from work or a party and laziness takes over when it comes to properly removing eye makeup, which is a mistake.
Do not remove the product with just soap, nor rub your eyelashes to avoid breaking them.
The best thing to do is to soak a cotton pad with a make-up remover designed for the eye area and remove it gently, passing the cotton in one direction until the product is completely removed.
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