Every lady loves her mascara and the
instant lift it gives the lashes. But, if you’re guilty of any of these
mistakes, your application could be doing more harm to your lashes than good. If
you don’t want that, you need to take your lash game VERY seriously.
1.
Pumping the Wand
You might think you’re getting more
mascara on the bristles by pumping, but what you’re actually doing is forcing
air (and therefore bacteria) into the tube, causing it to dry out quickly. What
you should do instead is twist the wand as you pull it out of the tube.
2.
Curling AFTER Mascara
Unless you like
clumpy lashes —
or want to risk chopping off your lashes — this is a big no-no. Curling your
lashes after mascara is applied will get your lashes clumpy of chopped off. Even
if you forgot to curl you lashes before your application, just say no to the
post-mascara curl.
3.
Sharing With Friends
Don’t be blinded by BFF love ladies.
It only takes one case of pink eye to really get the (eye) ball rollin’.
4.
Using Expired Mascara
Have you been using the same mascara
for over three months? If so, it’s time to toss it.
Because mascara products are moist and the wand comes in constant contact with
your lashes, they make for the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. And the
longer you keep using it past the expiration date, the longer you risk an eye
infection. If you notice that the texture or smell seems off, ditch it!
5. Over-Coating
Sure, we all get a little out of
control with our mascara layering and cocktailing. Before you know it, you’re
on coat 12 and already late for work. It
only takes a couple of extra swipes to go from lengthy and voluminous to just
plain spidery. So, let’s limit ourselves to three-to-four coats. OK, maybe 5.
But, that’s it!
6.
Sleeping With Mascara On
You’ve heard it time and time again
not to sleep with your makeup on... Well, the same rule applies to mascara, too. Not
only can it cause significant irritation (and even acne), but it can also cause
your lashes to become brittle and fall out! Can you say nightmare?!
So, now that you know all the mascara
mistakes you’ve been making, be sure to take steps to correct them and have
better lashes!
