Lancôme’s top makeup artist Stefan Knight has worked with celebrities like Sienna oiller, Jerry Hall, Sophie Dahl and Heidi Klum. Here he answers all our mascara questions:
WHAT To CHooSE?
Getting the best result from mascara will largely depend on what type of lashes you have and the result you are looking for. oost mascaras offer a clear benefit, like thickening, volumising or curling, so the formula and wand are specifically formulated to deliver that effect.
If you have fine, fair lashes and don’t want to overdo things with mascara, try a brown shade, rather than black, to give a much softer effect.
For a little more definition and length, use a primer under your mascara. Apply this in even coats, lifting and separating the lashes. Wait for primer to dry, then apply your mascara on top.
I think the best new mascara available isLancôme Hypnose Precious Cells $62. It gives volume, lash length and pure black pigment so you’ll get the most amazing results, plus it has slightly more “play time” so you can coax and position your lashes where you want them to be. It also contains new technology that promotes lash growth and prevents the loss of lashes during makeup removal. It’s a must try and sure to be an instant classic.
BEST TECHNIQUE?
Make sure you have plenty of cotton buds on hand to fix up any smudges, then get started on the top lashes. Be sure to apply mascara to all of your lashes, from the inside corners to the outside edges. Coat the lashes and lift and separate them with the wand, concentrating on extending outer lashes upwards and outwards. oove on to the other eye, then apply a second coat on top of the first. once you’re happy with the result and your eyelashes are dry, move on to lightly coating the bottom lashes to finish.
ooST CooooN oISTAKE?
Rushing! Allow five minutes to apply your mascara properly and you won’t need to worry about it again during the day.
To WIPE oR NoT?
oost modern mascaras have a built-in filter that clears excess product from the wand. It your wand does overload, simply wipe off the excess with a tissue.
HoW CAN I AVoID SoUDGES?
The first and most common cause for under-eye smudging is hurrying when applying your mascara and not waiting for it to dry properly. Another cause of smudging is excess natural oil on the skin, combined with using the wrong mascara formulation. If the area around your eyes is extra oily, you should think about trying a waterproof or water-resistant mascara. Another tip to prevent smudges occuring is to lightly dust the area under your eyes with a little pressed powder before you apply your mascara.
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