Tarte Tubing Mascara (tartelette™ tubing) is built for people who want lifted, defined lashes that stay put all day and come off without harsh rubbing. Instead of painting lashes with a traditional pigment layer, it wraps each one in tiny…
If your mascara smudges into raccoon eyes by mid-afternoon, or you dread scrubbing it off at night, tubing mascara is worth understanding. It works differently from the mascara most of us grew up with: instead of painting pigment onto lashes,…
Blue mascara is one of the easiest ways to add colour to your makeup without committing to bright eyeshadow. A deep navy tint looks almost black from a distance but catches the light up close, while cobalt and electric blues…
Choosing a mascara looks simple until you are standing in front of forty tubes that all promise “volume.” The right pick depends on three things: what your lashes need (length, volume, curl or definition), how your eyes react to makeup,…
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water is one of the best-known micellar waters in the world: a French pharmacy staple made for sensitive skin. It removes makeup, sunscreen and grime without rinsing, and it’s fragrance-free. This review covers how micellar water…
L’Oréal Paris is one of the biggest names in drugstore makeup, and a few of its products have become cult favourites at a fraction of luxury prices. This guide covers three of its most popular products: Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara,…
Trive mascara is often recommended for sensitive eyes, so it is natural to wonder whether it is safe if you have blepharitis. The honest answer: it may suit some people with blepharitis, but no mascara is guaranteed not to irritate…
The Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara is one of the best-selling budget mascaras on Amazon. It’s often called a dupe for mascaras that cost several times more. It promises dramatic volume and length from a conical fibre brush.…
Already know the basics of tubing mascara and want to know how to use it well? This guide focuses on the practical side: how to apply tubing mascara, how to remove it, common mistakes and how to pick a formula.…
You do not need to spend $30 on mascara to protect sensitive eyes. Several affordable mascaras from the drugstore or pharmacy aisle are fragrance-free, gentle and easy to remove. The challenge is knowing which labels mean something and which are…
Blepharitis makes eye makeup tricky. Inflamed, crusty lid margins do not react well to flaking pigment, heavy waxes or rough removal, yet many people with the condition still want to wear mascara. This guide explains what to look for in…
Clumpy mascara turns a polished look into spidery lashes in seconds. The good news is that clumps almost always come from a handful of fixable causes: an old or dried-out tube, too much product on the wand, layering on dry…
An everyday makeup look should take about ten minutes, feel comfortable all day and make you look like yourself on a good day. The secret is not more products but the right steps in the right order. Here is how…
Eyebrow gel is the fastest way to make brows look fuller, tidier and more polished. One or two strokes lift the hairs, set them in place and, with a tinted formula, fill in sparse spots. In this guide we compare…
If your eyes water, itch or turn red after wearing mascara, the formula, the way you remove it, or an old tube could be the culprit. The best mascara for sensitive eyes is usually fragrance-free, ophthalmologist tested, flake-resistant and easy…
Green eyes are one of the easiest eye colours to make pop, and mascara is the simplest way to do it. The trick is colour theory: shades that sit opposite green, such as burgundy, plum and violet, make the green…
Waterproof mascara can be a lifesaver for summer, workouts and weddings, but if your eyes water, itch or turn red easily, it can also be the product that sets them off. Waterproof formulas are designed to resist water and oil,…
Black or brown mascara: which one should you wear? The answer depends on your lash color, eye color, skin tone and the look you want. Black mascara gives maximum drama and definition, while brown mascara looks softer and more natural.…
Dry eyes and mascara are an uncomfortable mix. Flakes land in an already unstable tear film, waterproof formulas need rubbing to remove and stiff lashes can make eyes feel gritty. The right formula and a few habits can make mascara…
Lashes change with age. They often become thinner, shorter, lighter and straighter, and the skin around the eyes gets more delicate. The best mascara for older women adds definition without flaking, clumping or weighing lashes down, and it removes easily…