Maybe you have the world’s most full, luscious, long lashes that are so incredible that you could fly away on them at any moment. If that’s you, then wow, you are one lucky duck. However, if you’re a mere mortal like the rest of us with less-than-awesome lashes, read on. If you know the struggle of having teeny tiny wimpy lashes that you can barely see under normal circumstances, then you have probably used mascara or two in your time. But which one is right for you? And how can you use your mascara for the most voluminous lashes possible? Well, let’s get into it.
Who Needs Voluminous Mascara?
Honestly, we don’t think anyone would turn down the idea of easily having fuller and thicker lashes, but some of us need a little extra help in the volume department.
For instance, if you have sparse eyelashes, meaning not all that many of them, you are going to be in need of volumizing mascara to lend a hand. If you have the problem of having longer lashes that have little to no fullness or thickness to them, you are also going to find yourself in need of volumizing mascara.
If you don’t necessarily suffer from either of those problems, you still may want to take those lashes to the next level for a special occasion, or just to stand out. Sure, you can achieve that with false lashes, but those require some upkeep and a whole new skill set to apply them expertly without getting lash glue everywhere or glueing them on totally wonky.
If these two stories sound like you, then you’re going to want to try out a good volumizing mascara to get your lashes looking extra lush.
What to Look For in a Mascara
Now that you’ve identified the problem, let’s find the solution. When you’re looking for the voluminous mascara to suit you, it’s all in the brush and the ingredients.
For volume, you’re going to look for a classic spoolie brush, the kind with a bunch of soft bristles, as well as a tapered end to separate and evenly coat every lash. The definition gives you that plush effect without giving you the dreaded spider-lashes that clump your lashes together. We’re going for a bunch of thick lashes, not just, like, 5 mega lashes all spaced out and cartoon-like.
As for the formula, you want to be kind to our animal friends, and go with one that hasn’t been tested on animals. Ingredients to look for are jojoba oil and even some B5 vitamins, to help your baby lashes themselves be conditioned and moisturized. These will also protect them from the cruel, cold world outside, preventing free radicals and pollution from doing damage to your lashes.
How to Apply
You may think you already know how to apply mascara because it’s something many of us do every day, but you could also benefit from a few tips and tricks to pump that volume up to the max.
For added fullness, the next time you apply your favourite mascara to your lashes, start at the base, then give the wand a little wiggle as you move toward the end of the lashes. This makes sure the mascara gets delivered in the thickest coat possible so that you can load up those eyelashes with as much of the good stuff as possible.
After your first coat, never stop there. With a good buildable mascara, you can do as many coats as you want to, making your lashes visible from outer space.
The right mascara, along with the right application, can take your tiny baby lashes to new heights. No falsies needed.
