Mascara

Mascara is a thing that is in every woman's makeup bag. This type of cosmetics is necessary in order to make the eyelashes brighter, thicker and more voluminous, and the look more expressive. Properly selected mascara can change your appearance, and especially your eyes.

Such a famous eye makeup tool as mascara appeared in the middle of the 19th century. This type of cosmetics got its name because of the name of its inventor, whose name was Eugene Rimmel. His surname in many languages ​​sounds the same as the word ink, this invention was named after him. Also, this tool has another name - "mascara", as it is customary to call this cosmetics in English-speaking countries, this term is translated as a protective mask. Previously, mascara looked very different, it was a combination of petroleum jelly and charcoal.

Modern mascara was invented at the beginning of the 20th century by the famous scientist Terry Williams, who first released this product, which received wide recognition, and then he opened a wide production and began to sell this tool. So this scientist formed his own cosmetic brand, which he called Maybelline.His company received this name due to the combination in one word of the name of his sister, to whom he dedicated his invention, and the word vaseline. His company is the very first and oldest mascara manufacturer and is still popular today and is one of the most famous.

At the beginning of the 19th century, this remedy was dry, it included wax and dark dyes, it was produced in a flat jar. In order to apply this tool, they used a special brush, which was previously wetted, and then the mascara was distributed over the cilia with it. These well-known manufacturers were helped to promote this new type of movie star cosmetics for that time, as many actresses tried to focus on the eyes so that they were larger and brighter. Previously, they used only the eyeliner, but it looked sloppy, otherwise the mascara looked completely different on the eyelashes. That is why Maybelline mascara began to be used by all make-up artists of movie actresses.

After the whole world found out what makeup the stars do for themselves, women from every corner of the planet also wanted to purchase such a tool. Thus, Hollywood stars helped promote this product and make it very popular. Later, they tried to modify the mascara, making the bottle and its application more convenient. Already in the middle of the 20th century, Helena Rubenstein came up with the idea of ​​selling this cosmetic product in an oblong tube, which is used today. This mascara had a more liquid consistency and it was much more convenient to apply it to the cilia, so it immediately became very famous all over the world, and all eyelash products began to be produced in this format.

All types of mascaras can be divided into two large types: these are waterproof products and ordinarythat do not have this feature. Waterproof mascara is different in that it is suitable for permanent makeup, it stays on the eyes for a very long time, such a make-up remains unchanged up to a day, it does not need to be corrected during the day. But this product must be washed off with a special makeup remover, since it is not affected by water or ordinary tonic and milk. Such a tool is resistant not only to water, but also to all other liquids, as well as to high humidity. It will not run and your eyelashes will not change their appearance even when you visit the sauna, where you can sweat, when you visit the pool, and also if you get caught in the rain or suddenly cry.

This is a very convenient tool, but cosmetologists recommend using it only in case of emergency. The rest of the time, they suggest giving preference to regular mascaras. They have a simpler base and composition, they are not at all resistant to moisture, you can wash off such mascara from the eyes with plain water or a cleansing tonic, but it can leak in the event of external exposure in the form of moisture and other factors.

Also you can find special types of mascara - medical. Therapeutic mascara is able to restore eyelashes. If you often do makeup and, in connection with this, the eyelashes have lost their former elasticity, density and strength, this tool can restore their healthy appearance and accelerate growth. As a rule, its base is gel, the product is completely transparent, but there are also medical mascaras with dyes, their composition is softer and gentler than that of ordinary ones.This tool can replace regular mascara, because it is more useful, but also more expensive.

Manufacturers also offer children's mascara, which also has a gentle composition, this tool is hypoallergenic and is perfect for children's eyes. She can make up a little beauty for any celebration or holiday. Some manufacturers also offer mascaras that are specifically designed for extended eyelashes. These products do not contain oils and contain components that help to fix the extended eyelashes. Such mascaras are needed in order to add volume and color the extended cilia brighter, in case their length or volume is not enough for you. Therefore, for extended eyelashes, it is necessary to purchase only specialized mascaras, conventional products in this case will not work.

Mascaras also differ not only depending on the composition, but also on the effect that is achieved thanks to their brush. Bristle brushes are essential for volumizing lashes, they can make them visually thicker and fuller. Brushes with bristles in mascaras are also used to create the effect of false eyelashes, they are able to increase the length and volume of any cilia several times, as a rule, this is a tool that includes a gel - a coating that has no color, and a colored tool, which is applied over it. Thus, the eyelashes become very voluminous and simply chic.

There is also a lengthening mascara, its action is aimed at increasing the length of your cilia.You can also find an eyelash curler, usually such cosmetics have a brush made of rubber or plastic with small bristles. This tool allows you to create a very interesting and beautiful curl of the eyelashes, which can drastically change your look and makeup.

Mascaras can have a wide variety of compositions depending on whether the product is waterproof or not. Both of these options are made on a wax basis, but the usual, not waterproof - more natural. The waterproof agent consists of volatile solvents, beeswax or carnauba wax and paraffin. Also, it necessarily includes dyes and various polymers. Experts point out that such a tool resembles oil paint in its composition.

The most classic mascara is water-based. That is, its composition includes water, various types of wax, including animal, vegetable and mineral, as well as resins, dyes and preservatives. Cosmetologists indicate that this product in its composition resembles ordinary water-based paint.

Women are serious about choosing mascara, because such cosmetics must be of high quality. The best mascara should be neither too thin nor too thick. Liquid mascara will stick the eyelashes together and will lie on them very badly, it will be necessary to separate them additionally. And a drier product can crumble, such makeup will not look high-quality and elegant. Many women tend to buy professional eyelash cosmetics so that it is applied to the hairs without lumps.

Also, the ideal mascara should not only have a high-quality composition, but also the most convenient brush, since this is also of great importance. The bristles of the brush should be even and thick in order to make the cilia more lush.

When choosing mascara, you need to rely on the ratio of price and quality, that is, it should be good and budget cosmetics. It is very important to pay attention to the composition of this product, it should include vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin E, which is so necessary for the hairs. For short and sparse eyelashes, you can advise caring mascara, which includes very useful components in its composition, this remedy prevents fragility of cilia and accelerates their growth.

Regular mascara can be used by anyone who does not have problems with eyelashes. Black mascara is the most popular option, it can be chosen for any type of cilia. For straight eyelashes, it is better to purchase curling cosmetics, and for those who have cilia of small length, a lengthening agent is perfect. For women whose cilia are not thick, it is better to choose modeling cosmetics with a volume effect.

Some prefer to color laminated and extended eyelashes. For these purposes, it is necessary to select cosmetics that do not contain oils. After extension or lamination, eyelashes can only be tinted with specialized products that can be bought at a professional cosmetic store.

In order to beautifully make up the cilia, you need to apply mascara correctly.Makeup artists recommend that you gently powder your eyelashes before using this tool, this will make their surface more even and facilitate the distribution of mascara. Also try to initially color the wiki or draw arrows, because in the future, if you already make up the eyelashes, and subsequently apply shadow, they may crumble on the eyelashes. You can make your lashes look longer by applying two coats of mascara.

Initially, you should spread the mascara from their base to the very tips. In this case, you need to move in zigzag movements from the outer corner of the eye to the inner. This action must be repeated until the hairs are colored along the entire length. Then you should separate the cilia with a special brush, comb for eyelashes. After you carefully separate all the cilia, you need to let the mascara dry.

After the product has dried, you can proceed to apply the second layer. This layer should be applied in the same way, but it should be spread more thinly so that no clumps form and the lashes look as natural as possible. After that, it is also necessary to separate the cilia. The second layer is better to apply as much on the tips in order to make the cilia longer and the look more expressive. At the same time, do not use leaky mascara, since its consistency is very liquid, and such a tool will stick the hairs together, and the makeup will be very sloppy.

Mascara can be removed from the eyes in many ways, and the most common products that do not have water-repellent properties are very easy to remove. This can be done with any cleansing tonic, milk, or other cleanser that is approved for use around the eye area. To do this, moisten a cotton swab with this product and gently wipe off the cosmetics, moving towards the inner corner of the eye. Also, this product can be washed off with plain water.

Sometimes, to wash off the mascara, they resort to the use of cosmetic soap, it allows you to quickly remove it from the eyes without unnecessary marks and streaks. Also, many women wash off classic mascara with distilled or thermal water. These products are completely purified and hypoallergenic, they do not cause tears, irritation and allergies. They can easily wash off makeup from the eyes.

It is a little more difficult to remove waterproof types - cosmetologists recommend using cosmetics to remove makeup. As a rule, such substances are made on an oil basis so that cosmetics are more gently removed from the eyelashes, without leaving extra streaks. Two-phase make-up removers are very popular, which consist of half an oily substance and half of the usual cleansing ingredients. Shake before use and then apply to a cotton pad and on the eyes. This tool is very gently and painlessly removes makeup from the eyes.

If you do not have such a tool on hand, you can try to remove mascara from the cilia with vegetable oil, it can be olive or other oil.You also need to apply it on a cotton pad and try to wipe off the makeup without making any extra effort so as not to damage the eyelashes, otherwise they may start to fall out. You may need to repeat this procedure twice to completely get rid of waterproof mascara. That is why cosmetologists recommend using special products to remove any mascara, since they are designed specifically for this purpose and are more harmless and gentle.

If you need a tube of old mascara for any purpose, it may not be so easy to clean it. In order to wash it, you must first remove the stopper from its upper edge in order to facilitate access to the inside of the vial. Then the neck must be carefully treated with a cotton swab dipped in water or makeup remover. Then you can pour water into the bottle and leave it like that for half an hour, the product will go away, and you can easily clean the bottle.

If the old mascara was resistant, it is necessary to pour makeup remover into the tube and leave it there for 15 minutes. After this time, you need to insert a brush there and clean the side walls of the bottle with it. After this procedure, you need to remove the brush and pour out the entire contents of the bottle, and then rinse it under a strong stream of running water. In this way, the old mascara tube will be completely clean, and you can use it for other purposes, for example, to make a useful composition for eyelashes or other means.

All cosmetics have an expiration date after which they cannot be used.This period is indicated on the bottle, but in some cases, manufacturers indicate only the production time of this product, so you need to know how long you can store it after opening. If you could not find an indication of a specific expiration date, you need to focus on 3 months from the moment you open the bottle of liquid mascara, after this time you should not use this cosmetic product.

Some manufacturers indicate not the time of production of this product, but the date by which you need to use it. This option is very simple to determine the shelf life and shelf life of this product. In order to make it easier for you to find the expiration date of such cosmetics, you need to focus on the letter M, as well as the image of an open jar on the bottle. Beside this image or letter is a number that indicates the number of months during which this product can be used from the day it was opened.

Makeup with mascara is very easy to do. Women use black mascara most often when applying makeup. With black mascara, many people do a make-up called "smoky eyes", which is the application of dark gray and black shades of eyeshadow and jet black mascara. This type of makeup is perfect for a party or disco, as well as for going out.

For daytime makeup, it is better to use brown mascara and neutral eyeshadow. This mascara has a natural look and can be used to create a neat look.For special occasions, like a retro look or a themed party, you can use colored mascara. It can be pink, purple, blue, green mascara. It can be matched to both the color of the dress and the color of the handbag. This makeup is very bright and flirtatious, it will undoubtedly attract attention to you.

The mascara rating is topped by luxury novelties, for example, Helena Rubinstein "Lash Queen Sexy", this is a very popular tool that is of high quality. Customer reviews say that it can make cilia voluminous and thick, creating the effect of false eyelashes. This tool costs more than 2000 rubles. Mascara is very popular Maybelline "Lash Sensational". This brand often releases new items. This mascara has a silicone brush for separating and curling cilia, is stable and does not flow, has a budget cost and is economically consumed.

The top tool from the middle price category is mascara L'Oreal "Telescopic". It lengthens the hairs well and does not dry out for a long time and therefore does not crumble at all. Reviews about this tool are only the most positive. The most popular tool from the low-price segment is Vivienne Sabo "Cabaret". This high-quality tool for a small price, which does not exceed 300 rubles, has caring properties.

Video course from VOGUE for the correct application of mascara, see below.