Lipstick and shadow can be applied endlessly, but the mascara formula is often designed for only two or three layers. An extra stroke of the brush and you will see lumps and eyelashes in the mirror a la “spider legs”. Feel like two layers aren't enough? Try filling in the eyelash contour with a black pencil. And pay attention to the quality of the mascara - perhaps it’s time to change it.
You don't paint the roots of your eyelashes
To emphasize the length, we carefully paint the ends, but forget about the roots. So your eyelashes still look shorter, and a layer of mascara pulls the ends down, even if you use a curling iron.
Well-colored roots, on the contrary, support the eyelashes and “direct” them upward. To achieve this effect, press the brush to the base of your eyelashes and apply light pressure. Don't be greedy - leave more mascara here. And only then move on to the ends.
You let the mascara dry before applying the next coat.
Imagine that for the sake of crazy styling you poured half a bottle of hairspray on your head, and now your hairstyle sits “as if nailed down.” What happens if you decide to change it, but don't even think about removing the polish? That's right - a disaster. The curls will look stale, and you can only comb them by force.
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The same thing happens when you apply a new layer of mascara on top of a dry one. Mascara has already fixed the shape of the eyelashes and attempts to change anything will make them sticky and fragile. It's okay if you wait a minute or so between coats, but you don't want to wait any longer.
You're trying to put more mascara on your brush.
The mascara package is not a small bicycle pump, and the brush is not a spoon with which you can scoop something up. And it’s not for nothing that manufacturers put a limiter inside the tubes - it removes excess product from the brush. And when you diligently tap the brush on the bottom, trying to pick up more mascara, you are just letting extra air into the tube, which “helps” it dry faster.
You use the same mascara for more than three months
If you can't remember when you bought mascara, it's time to change it. Any mascara deteriorates over time - it dries, clumps, and crumbles. And bacteria that multiply in the tube often cause eye irritation, stye and conjunctivitis. By the way, after an eye infection you should throw away mascara, even if you bought it a week ago.
Remember once and for all that after opening the package, the shelf life of any, even the most expensive mascara, is no more than two to three months.
Every woman tries to change her mascara on time. After all, as you know, nothing lasts forever. So the paint in the tube dries out or runs out.
And if in the second case you can only throw away the used mascara and replace it with a new one, then the dried paint can be soaked.
Many may object and say that saving money on cosmetics is not the best way to create perfect makeup.
Well, what if you are far from home and you simply can’t afford to buy new mascara? Or does it happen that a girl hasn’t worn makeup for a long time, but now she urgently needs makeup?
Anything can happen in life, and every girl should know a few secrets that will help her be beautiful.
So, we restore dried mascara...
Method 1. The first, easiest way to bring mascara “to life” is considered to be heating it in a “water bath”, i.e. in a glass of warm water.
We will need: 1 liter of hot water + 2 glasses + cotton pad or paper napkin.
Pour warm water ~70C into glasses. Separate the jar of mascara from the brush
Insert the brush into the water as shown in the diagram and rinse. We change the water until it becomes clear.
Place the jar of mascara into the glass and leave for 5 minutes.
After this time, wipe the brush dry with a cotton pad or napkin and connect the two parts of the mascara.
In a swirled state, we make the mascara vibrate (shake it well, for example: o), thereby drawing new liquid mascara onto yourself.
However, if you haven’t bought a new tube of mascara the next day, then prepare a new glass of hot water. You will have to warm up the mascara before each use.
Method 2. For the second method of restoring dried mascara, you will need eye makeup remover.
To do this you will need:
- eye makeup remover
- pipette
- one minute of free time
Take a little liquid to remove eye makeup into a pipette, carefully drop literally 1, maximum 2 drops (no more, otherwise, if you overdo it, the mascara will become very liquid) into the bottle with mascara.
Now you need to use a brush to make 15-20 intense up and down movements in the bottle to thoroughly stir the mascara.
The mascara has been revived and will serve you for some time. If you decide to carry out the same manipulations with the same mascara again. Be prepared for the fact that the mascara will no longer be so bright and will noticeably lose its properties to give volume to eyelashes or lengthen them. But after the first “reanimation” its quality will not deteriorate.
Method 3. By the way, many people try to dilute mascara with regular (or boiled) water. This is mistake. The composition of the mascara can deteriorate from ordinary water. Better use any eye drops.
Just remember that any liquid needs time to soak dried paint. Therefore, when pouring eye drops into a tube, you should not add excess liquid after seeing that the mascara has not gotten wet. This way you will completely ruin the mascara, and the paint in it will be too liquid. It’s better to leave the tube to recover overnight, and you can put on your makeup in peace in the morning.
Method 4. In addition, dried mascara can be diluted alcohol-free tonic. This will ensure the durability of the mascara and make it easier to apply. This way, you can also restore your eyeliner if it has dried out.
Unacceptable methods of diluting mascara
What women do not resort to in order to make their mascara look the same. Let's look at what is strictly prohibited to dilute mascara with.
- Water. As already mentioned, it is not recommended to dilute mascara with water. Even boiled water can provoke the growth of bacteria in the carcass, which leads to redness of the eyes and irritation.
As a last resort, to reduce the risk, add non-carbonated mineral distilled water. - Saliva. Young girls may not know about this method, but those who lived through the days of Leningradskaya mascara understand perfectly what we are talking about. What methods have women turned to to make their mascara look beautiful for as long as possible? One of the simplest methods was simply spitting on a brush. But this completely contradicts all hygiene standards, because it has long been clear that saliva contains many microbes. Therefore, under no circumstances do this.
- Hydrogen peroxide. Oddly enough, even this is sometimes used by women. The use of hydrogen peroxide can lead to eye burns, at a minimum. And what harm will be done to the eyelashes is not even worth talking about, since this remedy is the most dangerous.
- Vegetable oil. If you immediately drop a few drops into the tube, it will seem that everything went well. Even when tinting your eyelashes there will be no inconvenience. But this effect does not last long. The oil will make the mascara extremely liquid, and soon it will roll into balls and lumps that can be seen on the eyelashes. Also expect some horribly clumpy lashes.
- Products containing alcohol. These include: lotions, perfumes, eau de toilette, cognac, and many others. Sometimes women use them for breeding, they really help. But you should take into account the fact that alcohol irritates eyelashes and can even cause an allergic reaction and redness.
And so that the mascara does not dry out for a long time, remember that, firstly, it must be stored correctly - do not expose the bottle to direct sunlight and do not store it in the bathroom, and secondly, after each use, you need to carefully “squeeze out” it. brush on a dry paper napkin to remove any remaining mascara from it, and wipe the rim so that nothing interferes with the tight screwing of the lid. Also use a little trick - while applying color to your eyelashes, clamp the bottle with your finger so that no air gets into it.
It often happens that almost all cosmetics fail at the same time. Why is this happening? It’s just that girls usually buy the entire range of makeup products they need at once. This is good if you have the opportunity to immediately update your cosmetics bag, but what if you can’t afford such expenses? And would you be more satisfied with a step-by-step purchase? Moreover, it is better to buy only high-quality and original products that are worth the money. This is why there are a lot of tricks for extending the life of cosmetics. While you bought a new lipstick, the old mascara continues to perform its functions. By the way, you don’t have to constantly reanimate your mascara. You just need to get used to buying cosmetics gradually. Moreover, it is recommended to change mascara every two months.
Based on materials from hejen.ru, esnicy.com, poleznyaki.ru
Is your lucky lipstick starting to look dull? Did your once-reliable moisturizer reward you with mild itching? This may mean that they have gone over to the dark side. A few years ago, the British agency Escentual.com published data on how women store their cosmetics. It turned out that some people do not part with their favorite products even 6 years after the expiration date, and 70% of respondents have never washed their makeup brushes. These are extremes, of course, but you must admit that most of us have a hard time getting rid of eye shadow that no one has ever touched - “they are so cute and will definitely come in handy someday!” Purely theoretically, yes, this can happen. But most likely, shadows “for Halloween” are used once a year (and this is not a fact), lipstick, the shade of which absolutely does not suit you, does not become more loyal over time, and the foundation brush does not grow stronger and does not grow into a luxurious mane. So you need to part with something with which your relationship clearly doesn’t work out quickly and without regret.
Skin care ─ read the label
One thing to remember: all reactions that occur on your skin then continue in your body (and this happens with everything). Plus, if all the active ingredients have deteriorated, then the two hours you spent on a ten-step treatment may be a waste of time. Instead of guessing, try reading the secret signs. Alexandra Jansons, founder of British skincare brand Oilixia, explains.
“The expiration date after opening is small symbols on the packaging depicting a jar with a lid and the inscription 6M or 12M). They mean that the product is safe to use for exactly this number of months after opening. Expiration date (hourglass symbol) ─ the date by which the product should be used"
A few effective life hacks: mark the opening date of your product - time goes faster than you think; if the product is in a jar, use a spatula or cotton pad to reach it, not your fingers; if the skin burns or tingles after applying the product (and it shouldn’t) ─ wash it off and throw it away; when something has changed in the color and/or smell of the product, it is also better to get rid of it.
Foundations and concealers ─ 1 year
Blush and bronzing powders ─ 2 years
The reasons for such longevity are the same - the lack of an aquatic environment, which means poor conditions for the growth of bacteria. If possible, it is better to choose products with plant extracts - such as aloe, green tea, and chamomile extracts. It's useful and pleasant. However, be careful when applying makeup: when you apply a liquid foundation, followed immediately by blush or bronzer, the oils cling to the bristles of the brush and thus move to the surface of powder products, making them duller and faded. Don’t rush to make the layer cake, but take a two-minute break after applying the tone (or blot the excess with a matting napkin), and then calmly start decorating.
Mascara ─ 3-6 months
Everything is very clear here - three months with daily use and six months in the “occasionally” mode. You don't have to be an academic to understand that a dark, damp tube is a great home for bacteria. Research from a Brazilian university showed that 79% of samples taken from women to analyze the situation resembled bacterial colonies rather than beauty products. So after the above period, you will have to throw away your favorite mascara.
Eyeliner ─ 3-4 months
Lipstick and lip gloss ─ 2 years
Makeup brushes ─ about 5-7 years
Makeup tools are truly long-lived. With proper care, they can last a very long time. They will only have to be retired when they begin to lose their lint. And for this to happen as late as possible, every two weeks you need to give your brushes a bath day. It is advisable to wash brushes used for eye makeup after each use, and popular beauty blenders are a must. All you need for this is warm water and mild soap (or a special product, if we are talking about perfectionists).
