Top Tip of the Week

As of this week I am starting a Top Tip of the week selection of products which I love and/or find invaluable.

How to Apply Mascara on bottom Lashes without leaving a mess?

Ever tried to apply mascara to the bottom lashes, using the tip of the mascara wand, but getting more on the skin, than on the lash? Trying to remove some of the smudge only to realise the mascara is still wet so now there is even more of a mess! You can stick a tissue underneath but due to the shape of the eye (and probably the person you are working on), it's not always easy to coat all the lashes evenly whilst trying to balance a tissue and stretch the models eye open.

I use two methods: 1. A lash fan brush (Available at http://www.love-makeup.co.uk £3.99)

You just dip the tip of the fan into your favourite mascara via the wand and gently stroke the lower lashes using an upward motion. It's great for lifting  right into the roots of the upper lashes too!

2. If that's too much for you, the next best thing is Cliniques Bottom Lash Mascara (RRP £10) It comes in deep brown or black and with a really tiny wand that  is great for coating even the sparsest of lashes.  And with a steady hand (which you should have if your poking around anyones eye!)  no smudges. Just the right amount of mascara comes out on the wand, so no big blobs to smooth away, just natural defining lower lashes.

 

Alternatively,  you may wish to get some Mini  Detail Mascara Wands via Guru Makeup Emporiom (RRP £4.95 for 25).     I much prefer the Clinique brush as I have tiny hands and find it much more manageable but if it is too small for you, go with Guru as their tip is slightly longer and thinner.

There endeth this weeks top tips.  Feel free to leave comments if you want me to review anything in particular.