W7 ULTRA PLUSH MASACRA BLACK

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As for your bottom lashes, turn the brush vertically. "The thinner end will help you control your application with more precision," Charlotte adds. Emily Cieslak is an assistant commerce editor for InStyle, covering everything from the best makeup products to the latest fashion trends. Mascara is the only makeup product she uses daily, and she has tried every tube from department stores to drugstores. Lastly, while this mascara isn’t marketed as a tubing formula, that’s exactly the result it seems to deliver. As such, removing it was a bit more difficult—in fact, it was the most difficult formula to remove among those we tested. The results make it worth a few extra swipes of micellar water, though.

It’s not often that a brand groups a moisturizer and a mascara under the same line, but considering that Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost line is all about plumping and replenishing, it makes sense. Just like the iconic moisturizer, this mascara utilizes the power of hyaluronic acidfor its hydrating and plumping benefits. The nourishing formula and the tapered wand work in tandem to provide extreme volume and a silky feel in just one coat. Rachel Nazarian is a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City. She specializes in a range of medical and cosmetic dermatology services and is also a faculty member at Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Department of Dermatology, where she completed her dermatology residency.

What is the best mascara for short, thin lashes?

Trying to find the best mascara for your lashes can feel like a daunting task; so many launches, so many questions... what's the best high-street mascara, what's the best for short lashes? Is it worth paying more for extra volume and length? Which waterproof formulas really withstand a hot summer's day, or even a few lengths in the swimming pool, but still come off easily with eye make-up remover? I always have a drugstore mascara in my kit. Some of them are right up there with luxury mascaras," says New York-based makeup artist Neil Scibelli. "Many drugstore brands have the budget to do extensive testing and reformulating, and some even use the same research departments and formulations labs as the luxury brands." According to Loiz, if you want long-lasting coverage, you should look for mascaras with polymers. "Copolymers coat the lashes and form a film around them," she says. "Other ingredients to look for are synthetic fibers, like nylon or rayon." And ofc, it's always helpful to look for formulas with conditioning ingredients (such as panthenol or castor oil) to keep lashes soft. Consider the formula We asked makeup artist Adeloa Gboyega (who has worked with some of the biggest brands in beauty, from Bobbi Brown to Pat McGrath), for her expert tips when it comes to A* mascara application... USE ENOUGH MASCARA The only downside is that we noticed a pretty strong fragrance, which isn’t ideal, especially for eye products, since it can be irritating. However, it is very common in waterproof formulas.

It might seem obvious but, according to Gboyega, many of us aren’t using enough mascara formula to begin with. “One of my pet peeves is when I see people not applying their mascara properly,” she says. “They only get the tips of their lashes instead of fully coating their lashes with the mascara.” Looks like we’ve gotta layer that stuff on, guys. BRUSH UP YOUR TECHNIQUEWhen you reach the outer and inner corners of your eyes, tilt the wand vertically and brush outwards with the tip of the wand to ensure each eyelash is covered. Neil Scibelli is a makeup artist and beauty expert based in New York City. His clients include major supermodels, recording artists, and fashion houses. His work has been featured on national television, in print and online magazines, on the red carpet, and on runways during New York Fashion Week.