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If your mascara is too thick, it is probably time to buy a new tube.
Thicker mascara is harder to apply and often gives your lashes the kind of
spider look that isn't too appealing.
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To further prevent clumping, when you apply your mascara, place the wand
at the base of the eyelashes. Apply mascara with back-and-forth sawing motion.
The bristles of the wand will separate lashes. This way, you'll get mascara on
each individual lash, instead of clumping five eyelashes together.
To get more product on the mascara wand, place it inside the tube and
twirl it. Do not pump it in and out, as this will pump air into the tube and
cause your mascara to dry out faster.
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You must check to see if the lash base is coated as close to the skin as
possible, as this shows up the shape of the eye and makes the look very
natural. If you want to give the impression of not having any makeup on, coat
below the lower lashes with clear mascara only and then comb them with eyebrow
brush/comb after application. If you want really thick lashes, coat the upper
and lower lashes with clear mascara, comb them and then coat the upper and
lower lashes as with black mascara.
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To give an extra long look to your lashes: once they dry, coat the tips
of the lashes two or three times with black mascara, while also drying and
separating the lashes between applications. If you want very long lashes, coat
them from the top.
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To avoid clumps, dot the tip on a tissue paper and gently roll and then
apply. You can also run an eyelash brush gently through the lashes.
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If you wear contact lenses, you might want to invest in a mascara safe
for contacts.
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To make your lashes look their best, try to get the outer tips as well.
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To apply a thin, but even coat (if you hate those clumps, this will
probably work no matter what kind of mascara you have --this is how
professional makeup artists apply it). Using one finger, gently lift the skin
of your upper eyelid up, then with your other hand gently stroke the mascara
wand through your lashes a few times, from the inner corner to the outer
corner, going over the tips of your lashes more than the base.
Use a credit card or any kind of card when applying mascara. Put it on
your eyelid behind your lashes and apply the mascara. This will protect your
eyelid (and your eye shadow) and help make sure you get every lash.
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If you're wearing eye shadow and don't have a card around with you, look
down while you apply the mascara, so it will lessen the risk of getting a mascara
dot on your lid. If you do, then wait for it to dry and then wipe it away with
a cotton swab or tissue. If you panic when you see a mascara dot and you hurry
to wipe it off with water, it will smear!