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  • Shiseido Eyelash Curler

    Shiseido Eyelash Curler

  • DIor Diorshow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum, Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara and Benefit They're Real! Mascara

    DIor Diorshow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum, Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara and Benefit They're Real! Mascara

  • Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner & Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner

    Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner & Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner

How many times have you watched a YouTube video to get some morning makeup inspiration? By the end of the video, have you asked yourself, “who really puts on false eyelashes at seven in the morning?” Don’t get me wrong, once in a blue moon, I have the extra motivation to go all out and put on my nicest falsies.  It’s as if by using them I’m summoning my inner goddess with the intentions of conquering the world . However, that little fairy tale is always short lived and I find myself with the same dilemma — how does one achieve the appearance of long voluminous lashes without using false eyelashes? And so here is my step-by-step way of getting this desired look:

Step 1

Grab your biggest, baddest eyelash curler and pump up your lashes ’til your hearts content. One quick tip — make sure you place your curler at the very base of your lashes and pump at least three times consecutively.

Recommended Eyelash Curler:

  1. Shiseido Eyelash Curler ($19.50)
  2. Shiseido Eyelash Curler Replacement Pad ($6)

Step 2

The following step is crucial. You must prime your eyelashes! A great eyelash primer will help extend the life of your newly curled lashes. It also will give them a sturdier feel, which helps sustain the weight of your mascara. The biggest bonus to using an eyelash primer is that many come formulated to amplify and enhance your natural lashes.

Recommended Eyelash Primer:

  1. Diorshow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum ($28.50)

Step 3

Once your eyelash primer has had time to properly dry, it’s time to use several coats of your favorite mascara. The lash look your going for (ex. long, wispy, voluminous, etc.) will ultimately dictate the mascara you will use. Please read our prior post, Mascara Mania, for more information.

Recommended Mascaras:

  1. Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real! Lengthening and Volumizing Mascara ($24)
  2. Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara ($23)

Step 4

Take a black waterproof eyeliner and liner your upper waterline. This will give your lashes more depth and create the illusion of fuller lashes.

Recommended Waterproof Eyeliners:

  1. Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner in black ($25)
  2. Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner in #88 Noir Intense ($33)

 

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Is a Primer Necessary?

Do you remember a time when your makeup look consisted of some foundation, a little bit of eyeshadow, some CoverGirl mascara, and lips topped off with gloss? It all seemed so simple and straightforward back then. However, that all seemed to change overnight with the development of products such as BB creams, CC creams, highlighters, bronzers, primers and so forth.

Primers in particular are of interest because of the premise that they can improve coverage and extend your makeup’s longevity. To be clear, there are primers for just about everything: foundation primers, eyelid, eyelash, and even lip primers. However, of those mentioned, I personally cannot live without foundation or eyelid primers. Without these little gems, my makeup would shift, smudge and wear out before you could scream “hot mess.” While I don’t like adding time or more money into my beauty routine than need be, I promise that primers are well worth it.

My Favorite Primers: Face

  1. Rimmel Stay Matte Primer ($6.99) – This particular primer is great for those with normal to oily skin.
  1. Laura Mercier Foundation Primer ($36) – This primer certainly hits the high price point range. However, if budget isn’t an issue, you will have an array of primers to choose from based on your specific need. Of the list below, my loyalty lies with the radiance primer because I love the embedded pearl tint which adds a healthy glow to any foundation.
  1. Benefit the POREfessional Face Primer ($31)

My Favorite Primers: Eyelids

  1. Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion ($20 $10)

This is my everyday go-to eyelid primer. A little bit of product really goes a long way and I appreciate the fact that they have other shades that can be worn as primer, highlighters or even shadow.

  1. NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base ($26)

My Favorite Primers: Eyelashes

  1. Tarte Opening Act Lash Primer ($22)
  2. Dior Diorshow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum ($28.50)

There are only two situations where I utilize eyelash primers. The first, is to lengthen and create full dramatic lashes. I find that using one is a viable alternative to wearing false eyelashes. The second situation is when I’m using a waterproof mascara. The additional barrier helps protect my natural lashes from the weight of waterproof mascara and helps expedite the mascara removal process.

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