Silicone mascara
An expressive look is one of the key points of any female image, and you can achieve it with the help of voluminous and thick cilia. No wonder every makeup bag has mascara, and every makeup artist pays special attention to details like eyelashes.
You can talk about which tool is best for caring for female eyelashes for a very long time. To date, ordinary mascara has received many different options and forms, it can contain a lot of additional components that will not only fluff or color eyelashes, but also be able to fix them or nourish them with useful substances. One of the popular new products was a product with the addition of hygienic silicone.
Peculiarities
This type of carcass is determined by the presence of a synthetic silicone agent in it. This substance is the result of chemical synthesis and can be compared with rubber or rubber in its qualities. However, compared to them, silicone is more viscous and, after thickening, can form a rather elastic and at the same time dense coating.
In everyday life, silicone is known as a good protection against water and moisture infiltration. Surely, many have met various silicone cases or straps for gadgets, all kinds of orthopedic materials, children's toys and much more.This is due to the fact that silicone is a neutral and harmless substance for our body, at the same time having a number of useful qualities.
In the case of mascara, the main effect of this component practically does not change. It envelops the cilia, forming a thin but reliable protective layer over them, which strengthens them along the edge of the eyelid and protects them from damage.
What can be included
The action of silicone allows it to be used as the main component for cosmetic mascara. In its liquid state, it is easily applied to the surface of the cilia, and then evenly distributed over them, penetrating deep into the scales and filling in any defective areas.
Its effect is not limited to the formation of a protective layer. Due to the saturation with silicone, the hairs are visibly straightened, slightly arched and become more saturated and dense. This in itself gives them additional volume, but the composition of such a mascara, of course, is not limited to silicone and coloring components that complement it. Silicone-based mascaras may also contain:
- Lanolin is a moisturizing ingredient most often found in cosmetics due to its versatility. Lanolin easily saturates thin and delicate eyelashes without weighing them down and slightly smoothing the scales;
- Melanin - This is the main coloring component. It is also quite often used in mascara, because it is a substance similar to the biological natural melanin that is formed in our body and acts as a pigment;
- Keratin is another element that is identical to natural. Normally, keratin is produced in our hair to ensure its strength and structural integrity.In the cilia, this substance is not produced so actively, so additional nourishment is simply necessary;
- Also, the composition of the carcass may include natural and essential oils.. As a rule, these are very easy options, for example, peach or almond which do not leave greasy marks and do not weigh down the tips of the hairs. Oils are necessary for additional nutrition and smoothing of eyelashes;
- Wax also used for additional protection of eyelashes. Such mascara options are quite rare, but they are great in rainy or snowy weather.
Pros and cons
Silicone-based mascara has a number of advantages. Actually, it is thanks to this that the novelty has gained quite wide popularity, including among professional makeup artists:
- Due to the fact that all substances penetrate much more easily and deeper into the thickness of the eyelash tissue they are aligned, twisted, become more dense. As a result, makeup looks more clear and expressive;
- Silicone mascara separates the hairs well, while not forming any lumps or glues. Due to this, the eyelashes become more voluminous and fluffy;
- One of the main advantages of such a tool is durability. Silicone by itself or with the addition of wax provides the most reliable resistance of your makeup against water or sleet. You can be absolutely sure that your beauty will not "leak";
- In this case, the tool is quite easy to remove. You can use plain water or other gentle make-up removers. To remove mascara from the eyelashes, a few movements are enough;
- Silicone is a neutral material for our body. In addition, the composition of the carcass includes various emollient components such as natural oils.Due to this, such a remedy never causes irritation or allergic reactions, practically has no contraindications;
- In addition, the tool has a rather modest cost within 500 rubles.. Of course, there are more expensive branded options, the price of which, depending on the composition, can start from 1000 rubles and more.
Of course, it was not without drawbacks. To date, such mascara is still a novelty, so it is not available to every woman. The tool is sold only in individual retail chains or in specialized branded outlets. Again, because of this situation, prices can be artificially high.
In addition, mascara with silicone in the composition has been seriously criticized by environmentalists. There is evidence that the decay products of such a substance can accumulate in our environment and seriously harm nature.
Is it possible to dilute
There is one more nuance that should be noted - the possibility that your mascara with silicone will thicken. The fact is that such a disadvantage is inherent in almost every type of liquid cosmetics. In the case of silicone, it is especially undesirable, since the main function of this component is enveloping.
The product can be diluted with any of the substances available to you:
- Pure distilled water;
- A small amount of makeup remover;
- Solution for storage of contact lenses;
- Another way to "dilute" is to place a tightly closed tube in hot water for several minutes. As a result of such heating, its contents will again become more liquid.
Popular brands
Since silicone has become a fairly popular base for most cosmetics, it is not surprising that many popular manufacturers offer their mascara series containing this component. It is not so difficult to choose something suitable, because the assortment in stores every day is more and more. On the other hand, such an abundance of different mascara options can be confusing. Therefore, you have to focus on specific brands, the quality of which you can trust.
For example, a fairly popular series "Phyto-Mascara Ultra Stretch" by Sisley. The description of the mascara says that its main feature is a noticeable lengthening and adding volume. This is the case when the real result really matches what the manufacturer guarantees you.
Positive reviews about the silicone mascara of this brand emphasize the sufficient content of silicone and coloring components that allow you to instantly smooth the cilia, give them expressiveness and volume.
It is also worth paying attention to the series "Kylie Brilliant A Levres" and "Curi Thick". Mascaras are ideal even for weak and sensitive eyelashes. The kit comes with a lightweight silicone brush that does not irritate or damage the hairs.
In the composition, in addition to silicone, there are whey or natural oils, depending on the type of product you choose. Thanks to this, you can not only give expressiveness to your look, but also reliably strengthen and protect your eyelashes.
Reviews
Silicone mascara is becoming one of the most popular new products in the world of cosmetics. This is a truly unique tool that attracts attention due to the quality of makeup and reliability.
Women who managed to try such mascara practically do not note any significant shortcomings. Thanks to the silicone base, the cilia instantly become more voluminous and fluffy. In this case, you can not be afraid of any irritation and adverse reactions.
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