5 Mascara Mistakes
These faux pas make you older
We reveal five mascara mistakes that make you look older than you really are.
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Is mascara an essential step in your make-up routine too? Then you can pay attention to these five things because they make you appear older than you actually are – don’t worry, they’re very easy to implement and you’ll see the difference IMMEDIATELY!
You’ve probably been using mascara for many years and it never occurred to you that there is a “right” and a “wrong” way – and there isn’t! Everyone can put on make-up however they want. And yet some mascara techniques still make the look work more tiredthe Eyes smaller and therefore the facial area is older than you might like. That’s why we’re now showing you five mascara mistakes that you can avoid.
5 Mascara Mistakes That Make You Look Older
Looking older – what does that even mean? Somehow no one wants that, which is probably due to society’s demands on women and the beauty standards that are geared towards youthfulness. This is precisely why we must first define why our mascara should not make us look older, when aging is actually not a bad thing and is something completely natural that we embrace and do not fear. By “appearing older” we mean here that the… Mascara that can visually draw the eye downwards. The look seems like that sluggish, tired and does not correspond to what we actually look like. If you have this five mascara mistakes avoided, your eye area will look more open, awake and fresher.
1. The momentum is missing
Not everyone can be blessed with curly eyelashes. In fact, it makes a huge difference whether the hairs simply stand straight up or point upwards. Because the eye immediately looks more open and alert, the whole thing The facial area even appears lifted. Whether your eyelashes can keep their curl throughout the day depends largely on the right mascara. Often defy waterproof products gravity better. It’s best to choose a mascara that promises “curl” – the textures are usually lighter and don’t pull the eyelashes down.
Not to be forgotten, of course eyelash curler. The advice here too: invest in a good pair of pliers, so the eyelashes won’t break off and the curl will last much longer! Here are a few tips for use that make a huge difference:
- If you have the time, warm your eyelash curler with something hairdryer at. Of course, test your hand first to make sure it hasn’t gotten too hot before touching your eyes. As with the hair on the head, the wave holds better when the keratin core of the hair is heated and given a new, swinging shape.
- There are many ways to achieve your goal, but one curling technique that is sure to work is as follows: Align the mirror underneath so that you are looking down. Now the eyelash curler on approach and press for a long time (about 5 seconds). Now with the hairs between the pliers follow the length of the eyelashes and squeeze again and again. This is how you bend everything, from the roots to the tips. Once you’ve reached the end, you can go back the way you did – always press open and close.
Once your eyelashes are curled, then use them immediately your mascara so that you can fix the wave straight away. Therefore, first curl the eyelashes of one eye and then apply mascara before moving on to the next eye. Another professional tip: Once the mascara is 80 percent dry, you can apply your eyelashes press up a little with your fingers, so that the mascara dries in this curved shape. If you follow all of these tips, your eyelashes will stay curled all day long – we promise!
2. Too much product
More isn’t always better when it comes to mascara. If you cover your fine hairs in too much product, they will become heavier and… sink faster away. As we now know, sluggish eyelashes are the last thing we want. So maybe look for a mascara with a small brush that doesn’t collect as much product. Before you go to the eyes, wipe off the excess and apply a maximum of two coats. Also avoid reapplying lashes that have already completely dried – the second coat looks best when the first coat 80 percent dried is. Again, it also depends on the product itself whether it pulls the eyelashes down.
3. You apply color to the lower eyelashes
Admittedly, whether you also ink the lower eyelashes is a matter of type. This can look very flattering, especially on small eyes, and enlarge the eyes. However, try it out to see if your lower lash line looks fresher without mascara. The reason: The emphasized wreath can quickly visually draw the eye downwards and the Look so tired let it work. However, if you only ink at the top, it will have one Lifting effect and does the opposite. The same goes for kajal below the waterline – sometimes it looks better if you just leave everything below the iris bare!
4. Smeared mascara
Of course, your mascara looks better when it doesn’t smudge. But even if you already know: your mascara looks better when it doesn’t smear!! And it doesn’t make you look older. Once again, the eyes simply look more tired when smeared ink collects on the lower lash line and a gray veil leaves behind. So rely on waterproof mascara or one Tubing mascara. The latter is waterproof when it comes into contact with moisture and is therefore less likely to smear. powder on the eyelid or under it can also help. The oily sebum can loosen the formulation of your mascara, causing it to smear.
5. Forgetting the approach
Got it bright eyelashes? Then please don’t forget to cover the entire eyelash in black or brown mascara. Because if you see the blonde on the lash line, the whole beautiful effect of mascara is almost completely lost. Five tips to help prevent this from happening to you:
- To start with, just the eyelashes ink from above, so that you also cover this hair in black color. Don’t do it too often as it can pull your eyelashes down. But two swings won’t do any harm.
- Uses one small brush, with which you can get very close to the approach without any danger. If your favorite mascara has a large brush, it’s not a crime to use two different ones.
- Judge yours Mirror below so that your eyes are not irritated when you ink the roots. If the mirror is below, you also look down – this means that your iris is further away from the upper lash line and therefore does not react as sensitively.
- If none of this helps, then take a small brush and something black gel eyeliner and paint the lashes from top and bottom once the mascara has dried. This sounds more complicated and time-consuming than it is. Simply coat the small brush generously in product and work with gentle movements.
- Kajal at the top of the waterline is truly a secret weapon. The Tightlining You have to practice a bit, but once you learn it your mascara will look so much better and more natural! You’ll never see a white line between your eyelashes and your crown again.
In addition to mascara, these tips can also be helpful
As already mentioned, we don’t want a gray shadow under the eyes – neither from mascara, eyeliner or dark circles. A little concealer really works wonders and makes the entire eye area look lifted. It also makes a big difference, especially at the outer corner of the eye, where there are often dark areas. As well as some light shimmer eyeshadow in the inner corner of the eye. Only takes a few seconds and immediately makes your eyes appear open and awake!