Reason being, lash staple underneath your eye can make you look older and at the same time, draw attention to under-eye imperfections such as dark circles, pigmentation and crow's feet *ouch*. So, if you're going in with mascara on your bottom lashes without any concealer, it could be a terrible idea!
Adding mascara to your lower lashes will also open up the eyes for a wide, doe-eyed look: For a softer look, you can use brown mascara, or even colored mascara if you like. Adding a little eyeliner to the outer corner of your lower lash line will also help to elongate your eyes.
DON'T wear mascara on your lower lashes. Playing up your lower lashes can make your eyes look droopy and draw attention to dark circles. It makes the eyes look older and accentuates the under eye wrinkles.
“Use your normal mascara and then finish with a coat or two of volumizing mascara – but only on the outer, upper lashes, as this gives that amazing thickness to the lashes, and an extra flick to the eyes.”
Lash technician: To make the eye appear bigger, short lengths and medium lengths of a B Curl should be used. Ensure medium lengths are used in the middle outer eye to give a big round eye appearance.
One of the best ways to achieve this is by learning how to apply mascara on your bottom lashes to frame your eyes and further define your eye makeup. However, mascara can be worn on bottom lashes with eye extensions but be careful. Use only water-based mascara, as this will be much easier to remove later.
The Takeaway. Applying lashes under the lash line (a.k.a. under lashing) creates a more seamless and natural lash look that many liken to lash extensions.
“Mascara always last after eye shadow and liner as you want to keep it clean with no particles in it,” advises Vogue beauty and health director Sigourney Cantelo. This also helps to achieve a more precise result with your eyeliner: “It's easier to see where you're drawing if you have nude lashes,” she says.
Don't be afraid of layering: Just be careful to not apply too many coats because it can begin to flake. "One to three coats is plenty for natural or dramatic lashes that last all day," Soare said.
The Benefits of Wearing Eyeliner Below the Eye. Lower lash line eyeliner can brighten the eyes, create a seductive, dramatic smoky appearance, or enhance definition. On the other hand, if it is done to excess, this style can create the impression that the eye is puffy and sagging.
Keep your eyes open. "When the eye is closed, you can't see where the crease at the corner of the eye falls," says Stewart. Assuming your eyes aren't lopsided, this will help keep your liner even on both sides.
This month, Beauty Recommended polled ten men to find out what they really think about false eyelashes. Do they notice them? Do they like their bold, luscious effect or do they prefer a more natural look? Well, the results are in: 60% of our panel love them!
The strip should start where most of your natural lashes begin. If it's too close to the inner corner of your eye, it'll have trouble staying on and it can irritate your eyes. To determine where they should end, count about two to four lashes inward from the edge of your outer counter.
It's a hotly debated matter among beauty experts, too: Some wholeheartedly believe it can accentuate dark circles and fine lines (especially when there's fallout involved); others say a bit of mascara on the bottom lashes helps frame the eye and make it appear even more doll-like.
It's okay to: Wear mascara. You may have read that mascara dries lashes, and as a result, it inhibits lash growth. That's simply not true.
The extra length and definition offered by bottom lashes can help open up a person's eyes, making them seem even larger and more dramatic without looking “fake”. Bottom lashes also reduce the risk of a potential imbalance from only obtaining upper lashes, particularly when paired with eye makeup.
In the spirit of speaking with data, I ran a quick survey on Qualtrics with about 60 men. 78% said they preferred women with the no-makeup look while just 22% said they preferred makeup. In a company context, product managers would assume that this revealed a clear preference.
It seems that the general consensus among the guys we asked is that less is definitely more when it comes to makeup, with the vast majority much preferring it when we seek to enhance our natural features rather than mask them.
The men in the study, when questioned later, said they tipped more because they found the women with red lipstick to be more attractive.
Gomez's process involves putting some mascara on a pair of (clean) tweezers and then using the mascara-covered tweezer edges to define your lower lashes. The tweezers then shape your lashes into points, like a subtler take on Twiggy's iconic eye makeup look.
Castor oil: Apply a small amount of castor oil on the eyelashes each night before bed and wash it off in the morning. Aloe vera: Apply a small amount of aloe vera gel on the eyelashes before bed and wash it off in the morning. Eyelid massage: Gently massage eyelids along the lash line.
“Swap your black eyeliner (especially for day) for brown, navy or plum. Sometimes black eyeliner can be very harsh on mature eyes and draw attention to dark circles and lines around the eye. Experiment with colour for a softer look that compliments your eye or hair colour.”