The times when it was possible to buy the only version of mascara in a cardboard black box under the popular name “spit” went into oblivion. At the end of the eighties in Russia, the first twisting "Lankom" carcasses with a golden rose on a black background appeared in Russia. Every girl dreamed of them, they were bought at a high price, they were cherished for a special occasion, even for the expiration date mascaras did not pay attention.
Today the choice is huge. What kind of names and varieties are not! When you come to the cosmetic store and ask the seller what kind of mascara is better, they all start with the words "who likes what."
How to choose the right type of mascara for you
First of all, you need to determine the type of eyelashes, look carefully and honestly tell yourself, your eyelashes are long or short, thick or rare, hard or soft. There may be combinations: long and thick, long and rare, short and thick, short and rare. Depending on the type of eyelash, choose an extension or volume mascara.
Varieties
Varieties of mascara differ in the composition and shape of the brush. The composition of any carcass includes wax, polymer bases, various resins.
Brushes are:
- fluffy - to give volume;
- curved - for tightening;
- brush with villi of different lengths and directions - for short eyelashes;
- a brush with short and thick villi - for sensitive eyes;
- spiral brush - for rare eyelashes.
Varieties in composition and brush:
- Volumetric mascara. A thick consistency, a wax-based composition, is applied with a fluffy brush with hard bristles in a thick layer, suitable for rare eyelashes.
- Lengthening mascara. Liquid consistency, polymer-based composition with microteins, microfiber for extra length, a brush with a sparse pile for better separation of cilia, suitable for short eyelashes.
- Curling Mascara. The composition includes resins and keratin, a concave brush with short bristles, eyelashes curl and tighten after application.
- Waterproof mascara. In order not to be washed off from water, paraffin, polymers, special solvents are added to it.
- The therapeutic mascara is intended to strengthen and grow eyelashes, consisting of burdock oil, castor oil, jojoba oil, vitamin B5. Apply at night after removing makeup. Healing mascara is usually transparent.
Natural mascara must contain natural ingredients. These are wax, resin, glycerin, panthenol, paraffin. Natural mascaras look after hairs. They contribute to their strengthening and growth.
Shelf life of mascara
Each tube of the product must have two dates: the expiration date in sealed form (3-4 years), the shelf life after opening (it is usually 6 months). The first thing you need to pay attention to is the expiration date of the mascara, if it has expired or is already over, it is better to refuse it, it has already dried up or will dry up a week after opening. Expired mascara, like any other product, should not be used, eye diseases, irritation, dryness, allergies can occur.
Shelf life of mascara affects the quality of the product. The fresher it is, the more pleasant it is to use it, the staining process will not be a hassle. Mascara lays down evenly, without lumps, a few swings are enough to achieve the desired result. Bad mascara has to apply many layers. Cilia stick together to unstick them, all sorts of brushes and needles are used. If the mascara has dried up, its expiration date has long expired, it is necessary to throw away and buy another without regret. In any case, it will be cheaper than treating conjunctivitis or allergies.
How to dilute dried mascara
This is a common problem. If the mascara has not expired, but it has thickened or dried up, you are sorry to part with it, you can try to reanimate it. You can warm the closed tube in hot water or blow it with a hairdryer, mascara will take on a liquid consistency, enough time once to make up. If inside the tube to drip water, it is better boiled, distilled, mineral, enough for 2-3 days. Strong black tea with sugar will keep your mascara liquid for up to two weeks, 2-3 drops are enough, if it is too liquid, everything will flow.
If your eyes are sensitive, it is best to add eye drops from a pharmacy to moisturize the cornea or contact lens storage fluid. Some manufacturers produce special thinners for their brand of mascara, usually these are expensive brands. Dropped into a tube - the mascara is fresh, and the composition does not change, this is the best option, but also the most expensive.
Non-alcohol-containing perfumes, burdock or castor oil can be dripped into waterproof mascara . There are tubes with a very narrow neck, they cannot be instilled inside, then you can sprinkle toilet water on the brush or dip it in oil, place the brush in the tube and scroll several times. Also, a solution for removing waterproof mascara is suitable for dissolution.
In no case should you use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, vegetable oil, and saliva to breed carcasses.
The choice of mascara in the store
The best mascaras, the rating of which is presented below, are deservedly popular among women. They have a good price / quality ratio.
What are the best mascaras? The rating includes such products:
- Vivienne Sabo Cabaret.
- "Belita-Vitex Luxury Royal Volume".
- Divage 90 × 60 × 90.
- Relouis XXXL Extreme Exciting Exclusive Luxury.
- Rimmel Extra Super Lash.
- Bourjois Volume Glamor ULTRA Care.
- MAX Factor Masterpiece MAX.
- Maybelline Lash Sensational.
- Lancome Hypnose.
- Helena Rubinstein Lash Queen Sexy Black.
It is very difficult to earn trust and reputation, but these brands managed to prove professionalism by the high quality of their products for many years.
The result of using mascara
Using mascara will give any eyelash length, volume and curvature. The eyes become expressive, the look becomes mysterious. It is impossible to imagine eye makeup without mascara, unless you have eyelash extensions. A woman with skillfully applied make-up looks well-groomed, presentable, she wants to look at her, she wants to communicate with her.