How to choose mascara: make beautiful eyelashes

Mascara is the basic part of the girl's cosmetic bag. It is difficult to choose a suitable mascara and the girls agree to compromise options that will help make the eyelashes long, thick, with curled edges, and the eyes more expressive.

How to choose mascara?

When choosing mascara, you should initially pay attention to what your eyelashes are, as the application technique and the type of brush you choose depend on their shape. Evaluate eyelashes according to the following characteristics:

1. length (long, medium or short);

2. density (small, medium, dense, or variable thick);

3. hair thickness (thin, medium, thick);

4. hair bend level (straight, curved, straight at the base and downward at the end);

5. rigidity;

6. color (light shades, medium or dark).

Before buying a carcass, carefully examine the composition for the presence of allergens or hazardous substances. When choosing a mascara, you need to pay attention to the bending of the brush, its length, density of the villi and the type of their location.

The composition of mascara

Mascara should contain a minimum of chemical elements and additional substances that cause allergies or irritation. There are models that contain a whole vitamin complex to strengthen hair follicles. Ink for makeup is divided into the following types:

1. waterproof;

2. non-waterproof.

Composition of waterproof mascara

The composition of waterproof mascara may vary depending on the purpose of makeup. Some models are resistant to tears and occasional drops of water, while others are used for swimming.

The composition of waterproof carcass includes:

1. volatile solvents;

2. beeswax - in expensive models, paraffin is added to cheap models;

3. vegetable wax - carnauba wax, rice bran wax;

4. colorants;

5. water;

6. polymers for the flexibility of the eyelashes after applying mascara.

The less water in the carcass, the better.

The composition of non-waterproof mascara

Non-waterproof mascara made on the basis of water, in addition to it consists of the following substances:

1. surface active additives;

2. beeswax;

3. vegetable wax;

4. paraffin or ozokerite;

5. colorants;

6. polymer additives - hydrophobic-modified cellulose or gum arabic.

Additional elements of the composition

As additional elements include substances that remove puffiness, improve the growth of eyelashes and protect against temperature changes.

The composition of the carcass can be diluted:

1. hair growth proteins;

2. melanin that protects against exposure to temperature;

3. keratin for strengthening eyelashes;

4. UV blockers;

5. panthenol, making eyelashes more "alive";

6. castor oil to improve eyelash growth;

7. vitamins of groups A, E, F and B5, designed to moisturize, strengthen and nourish;

8. substances from the development of microorganisms.

The mascara should be creamy if it is thick or liquid - the storage rules were not followed, but this does not apply to the lengthening mascara, which may be thinner than the mascara to give volume that is thicker. Be sure to pay attention to the shelf life, the old mascara will crack 40 minutes after application.

What kind of mascara to choose - lengthening, twisting, separating or giving volume?

Mascara rarely different composition, mainly differences lie in the consistency and type of brush for applying mascara. According to these two indicators, all carcasses are divided into 4 types:

1. lengthening;

2. twist;

3. separating;

4. giving volume.

Lengthening mascara

Extension mascara is labeled - "length" or "extend", which in translation - the length or elongation. The brush is mainly made of silk or nylon, which allows thinly apply and fasten the mascara on the eyelashes, extending them. After drying, create a film coating that allows not to fall off and lengthen the hairs.

The brush for such carcasses is made in the form of a spiral with long but rare fibers. Dear lengthening mascaras are produced in two tubes - with lengthening agent and mascara. Initially applied to the tool, and then the mascara.

Use mascara is necessary if:

1. length of eyelashes is no more than average;

2. thick eyelashes;

3. eyelashes are short and thin (lengthening with the effect of volume);

4. eyelashes are short and thick.

   Virtues

   • massive coloring of the tips of the eyelashes;

   • bright pronounced effect;

   • brush made in the form of a double helix or cone.

   disadvantages

   • not suitable for people wearing contact lenses;

   • not recommended for people wearing glasses;

   • Perhaps the penetration of particles of mascara into the eyes, accompanied by itching and discomfort.

Twist mascara

Twisting mascara is needed to give a smooth and beautiful bend, from the features there are the following points:

1. the presence of a curved brush with short fibers that separate the eyelashes from each other;

2. creamy consistency;

3. drying out, she pulls some hairs.

Tightening mascara should be applied to girls who have straight lashes without a bend or long eyelashes with a bend down, in other cases it is necessary to use mascara carefully.

Volume Mascara

Bulk carcasses are always labeled with the word "Volume." Their main task is to increase the volume of the eyelashes, where it is not enough - rare eyelashes or with uneven distribution of hairs. The consistency of such mascara is thicker than the combined carcasses and twists, as it contains paraffin and wax, sometimes silicone. Of the important characteristics worth noting:

1. barrel-shaped brush;

2. thick pile;

3. after application, the eyelashes are fluffy, slightly heavy.

   Virtues

   • suitable for owners of rare eyelashes;

   • makes the look expressive.

   disadvantages

   • possibility of lump formation due to thick consistency;

   • dries if rarely used.

Dividing mascara

Dividing mascara composition creamy. The main difference is a flat, dense brush with villus in one row or with a rare arrangement of villi.

Choosing mascara under contact lenses

For girls wearing contact lenses, the choice of mascara is limited, so be careful with your choice.For wearing contact lenses suitable mascara on a water basis, it is labeled "Aqua" or "V.A.".

Many manufacturers of mascara produce whole lines for girls wearing contact lenses. They are sold in pharmacies and contain on the packaging labels such as "approved by ophthalmologists" or "recommended when wearing lenses." Waterproof mascara is not suitable, it contains solvents that harm the lenses, in addition it makes the eyelashes heavier.

To extend the eyelashes, use mascara with nylon brushes, they do not fall off and do not damage the lenses. There are also a number of rules for using mascara for contact lens wearers:

1. mascara must be applied after putting on lenses;

2. makeup is removed every time after removing the lenses;

3. mascara should be removed before bedtime;

4. To remove make-up, if the lenses are silicone-hydrogel long-term or continuous wear, you need to use wipes with hydrophilic oil.

What is the resistance of mascara?

The strength of mascara is determined by different characteristics, among which the important ones are:

1. the presence of water in the composition;

2. the presence or absence of volatile solvents;

3. the presence of polymers in the composition.

Resistance of each manufacturer is different, the concentration of certain substances may not be the same.

What to look for before buying?

When buying mascara, you should always pay attention to the following:

1. composition;

2. consistency and smell;

3. information on the container;

4. brush.

The consistency of mascara is different - lengthening mascara is thinner, bulky - thicker. The smell should not be sharp, a little sweet.

Information on the container should contain:

1. composition duplicated in Russian;

2. production time and shelf life;

3. country of manufacture and barcode;

4. type of mascara (moisture-proof, for lenses and sensitive eyes, separating, volumetric, lengthening).

In addition to the above tips for selecting mascara, you need to pay attention to the brush, as its type depends on the WOW effect. That is why:

1. for thick eyelashes, the brush should have a long nap;

2. hard and long eyelashes need to be processed with a long and hard brush;

3. Silicone brushes are not suitable for soft and thin eyelashes, they are too soft and bend, not allowing you to apply mascara normally.

These tips will allow you to choose mascara, which emphasizes the image of the most natural and safe. Remember, a good mascara can not be cheap.

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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a guide to purchase.