Want the 'False-Lash Look' without the hassle?

First, apply your mascara normally and then before apply a second coat, take a q-tip or small shadow brush and swirl it in Baby Powder. Now take the q-tip or brush and add the powder to your lashes. (Try not to blink incessantly or else you will blink all the powder off.)Then apply your second coat of mascara.  The powder acts as a base/extender for the next coat of mascara to thicken and lengthen your lashes. Viola, now go ahead and bat those beauties. 

Every woman wants long thick lashes just like the women in the commercials, but as we all know that just isn't possible (unless you are a professional make-up artist and/or have a good set of false lashes). Personally, I have tried everything from the self-adhesive/glue on full set, semi-set and even the sometimes aggravating individual lashes. I even got to the point of getting them professionally done (OMG, they looked amazing- but not budget friendly and can be a hassle, especially when you need a fill in). Just like many women out there I have experimented with all different brush shapes and sizes and I have come to the conclusion that mascara is similar to shampoo/conditioner there is no single mascara that will make every woman's lashes 'just pop'.  After asking many women what brand of mascara was their favorite I learned that for everyone it is different- very few times did I get the same answer and if I did it was normally from women who were related or knew each other. This is the same thing with hair-care products, different hair products work best with your specific hair and may not for others.

With all that said I have found that by mixing mascara (I have found Loreal eye products work best for me, specifically voluminous and the Double Extend) and combing a trick of the trade; you can get lashes close to that of the commercials. 

First, apply your mascara normally and then before apply a second coat; take a q-tip or small shadow brush and dip it in Baby Powder. Now take the q-tip or brush and add the powder to your lashes. (Try not to blink incessantly or else you will blink all the powder off.)  Then apply your second coat of mascara. The powder acts as a base/extender for the next coat of mascara to thicken and lengthen your lashes. Viola, now go ahead and bat those beauties. 

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