How to choose mascara: make beautiful eyelashes

Mascara is the basic part of a girl's makeup bag. It is difficult to choose the right mascara and girls agree to compromise options that will help make eyelashes long, thick, with curled edges, and eyes more expressive.

How to choose mascara?

When choosing mascara, you need to initially pay attention to what kind of eyelashes you have, since the application technique and the type of brush you choose depend on their shape. Evaluate lashes for the following characteristics:

1. length (long, medium or short);

2. Density (low, medium, dense or variably thick);

3. hair thickness (thin, medium, thick);

4. hair bend level (straight, curved, straight at the base and down at the end);

5. rigidity;

6. color (light shades, medium or dark).

Before buying mascara, carefully study the composition for the presence of allergens or hazardous substances. When choosing mascara, you need to pay attention to the bend of the brush, its length, the density of the villi and the type of their location.

The composition of mascara

Mascara should contain a minimum of chemical elements and additional substances that cause allergies or irritation. There are models that contain a whole vitamin complex to strengthen hair follicles. Make-up mascara is divided into the following types:

1. waterproof;

2. non-waterproof.

Composition of waterproof mascara

The composition of waterproof mascara can vary depending on your makeup goals. Some models are resistant to tears and accidental drops of water, while others are used for bathing.

The composition of waterproof mascara includes:

1. volatile solvents;

2. beeswax – in expensive models, paraffin is added to cheap models;

3. vegetable wax – carnauba wax, rice bran wax;

4. dyes;

5. water;

6. polymers for lash flexibility after mascara application.

The less water in the carcass, the better.

Non-waterproof mascara composition

Non-waterproof mascara is made on the basis of water, in addition to it, the following substances are included:

1. surfactant additives;

2. beeswax;

3. vegetable wax;

4. paraffin or ozokerite;

5. dyes;

6. polymer additives – hydrophobically modified cellulose or gum arabic.

Additional elements of the composition

As additional elements, substances are included that relieve puffiness, improve the growth of eyelashes and protect against temperature extremes.

The composition of the mascara can be diluted:

1. proteins that improve hair growth;

2. melanin, which protects against temperature effects;

3. keratin to strengthen eyelashes;

4. blockers from UV radiation;

5. panthenol, which makes eyelashes more 'alive';

6. castor oil to improve eyelash growth;

7. vitamins of group A, E, F and B5, designed to moisturize, strengthen and nourish;

8. substances from the development of microorganisms.

Mascara should be creamy if it is thick or runny – storage rules have not been followed, but this does not apply to lengthening mascara, which can be thinner than mascara to give volume, which is thicker. Be sure to pay attention to the expiration date, the old mascara will dry out in 40 minutes after application.

Which mascara to choose – lengthening, curling, separating or adding volume?

Mascara rarely differs in composition, mainly, the differences lie in the consistency and type of brush for applying mascara. According to these two indicators, all carcasses are divided into 4 types:

1. lengthening;

2. twisting;

3. dividing;

4. giving volume.

Lengthening mascara

The lengthening mascara is marked – 'length' or 'extend', which means length or lengthening. The brush is predominantly made of silk or nylon, which allows you to subtly apply and set mascara on your lashes, lengthening them. After drying, a film coating is created that allows not to crumble and to lengthen the hairs.

The brush for these mascaras is made in the form of a spiral with long but sparse fibers. Expensive lengthening mascaras come in two tubes – with lengthening agent and mascara. Initially, the product is applied, and then the mascara.

You need to use mascara if:

1. the length of the eyelashes is not more than average;

2. thick eyelashes;

3. short and thin eyelashes (lengthening with a volume effect);

4. eyelashes are short and thick.

   Advantages

   • massive coloring of the tips of the eyelashes;

   • bright pronounced effect;

   • a brush made in the form of a double spiral or cone.

   disadvantages

   • not suitable for people wearing contact lenses;

   • not recommended for people wearing glasses;

   • perhaps the penetration of particles of mascara into the eyes, accompanied by itching and discomfort.

Curling mascara

Curling mascara is necessary to give a smooth and beautiful bend, the following points are distinguished from the features:

1. the presence of a curved brush with short villi separating the eyelashes from each other;

2. creamy consistency;

3. when it dries, it pulls the hairs a little.

Curling mascara should be used by girls who have straight eyelashes without bending or long eyelashes with a downward bend, in other cases, use mascara carefully.

Advantages

• gives an expressive bend;

• suitable for many types of eyelashes;

• effective replacement for pomeranian.

disadvantages

• not suitable for short eyelashes.

Volume mascara

Bulky mascaras are always marked with the word 'Volume'. Their main task is to increase the volume of the eyelashes, where it is lacking – sparse eyelashes or with an uneven distribution of hairs. In terms of consistency, such mascara is thicker than combined and curling mascaras, since the composition includes paraffin and wax, sometimes silicone. Of the important characteristics, it is worth noting:

1. barrel brush;

2. thick pile;

3. after application, the eyelashes are fluffy, slightly heavy.

   Advantages

   • suitable for owners of rare eyelashes;

   • makes the look expressive.

   disadvantages

   • the possibility of lump formation due to a thick consistency;

   • dries up if used rarely.

Separating mascara

The separating mascara is creamy in composition. The main difference is a flat, dense brush with villi in one row or with a sparse arrangement of villi.

Advantages

• separates eyelashes without gluing them;

• emphasizes the expressiveness of the eyes;

• does not cause irritation.

disadvantages

• high price.

Choosing mascara for contact lenses

For girls who wear contact lenses, the choice of mascara is limited, so choose carefully. For contact lens wearers, water-based mascara is labeled 'Aqua' or 'V.A.'

Many mascara manufacturers produce entire lines for girls who wear contact lenses. They are sold in pharmacies and are labeled as 'ophthalmologically approved' or 'recommended for lens wear' on the packaging. Waterproof mascara is not suitable, it contains solvents that damage the lenses, and it makes the lashes heavier.

Use mascara with nylon brushes to lengthen the lashes, they will not crumble or harm the lenses. There are also a number of rules for using mascara for contact lens wearers:

1. you need to apply mascara after putting on the lenses;

2. makeup is removed every time the lenses are removed;

3. mascara should be removed before bed;

4. To remove makeup, if the lenses are silicone hydrogel for long-term or continuous wear, you need to use wipes with hydrophilic oil.

How long does mascara last?

The durability of mascara is determined by various characteristics, among which are important:

1. the presence of water in the composition;

2. the presence or absence of volatile solvents;

3. the presence of polymers in the composition.

The persistence of each manufacturer is different, the concentration of certain substances may be different.

What to look for before buying?

When buying mascara, you should always pay attention to the following:

1. composition;

2. consistency and smell;

3. information on the container;

4. brush.

The consistency of mascara is different – lengthening mascara is thinner, volumetric – thicker. The smell should not be harsh, a little sweet.

The information on the container must contain:

1. composition dubbed in Russian;

2. production time and shelf life;

3. country of origin and barcode;

4. type of mascara (moisture resistant, for lenses and sensitive eyes, separating, voluminous, lengthening).

In addition to the above tips for choosing mascara, you need to pay attention to the brush, since the WOW effect depends on its type. That's why:

1. for thick eyelashes, the brush should have a long bristle;

2. hard and long eyelashes must be treated with a long and hard brush;

3. silicone brushes are not suitable for soft and thin eyelashes, they are too soft and sagged, not allowing normal application of mascara.

These tips will help you choose mascara that will accentuate your look as naturally and safely as possible. Remember, good mascara cannot be cheap.

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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a purchase guide.