About Mascara

Well... I do, along with millions of other women, and a number of men, as well.

The fact is... mascara makes our eyes look bigger, deeper, and more attractive.

We like looking attractive.

Looking attractive is one way that we keep the human race going, isn't it?

So, mascara isn't going anywhere in the near or far future.

In fact, each year, literally hundreds of news kinds and brands of mascara come onto the market.

Obviously, this makes things very confusing, indeed!

Which mascara is the best?

Which mascara makes the lashes longest... thickest.... lushest.... healthiest.... ?

Click on the image to buy the mascara in the picture. (Note: The model is wearing false eyelashes with the mascara added over them in the photo - an even greater way to get even lusher lashes!!!)...

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If there are a million women in the world, there are a million ways to put on mascara.

There is really no one absolutely only or correct way of using mascara.

The fact is that practically every single woman has her own way to do it.

There are some useful techniques that some people have come up with, though, that may help you get started.

Handy "how to put on mascara" tips to give you some starting pointers, or new ideas on how to get your lashes even longer, lusher, thicker....

Since everyone is different.. you may prefer your lashes more or less "natural" or more or less "doll-like"....

But, whatever way you prefer them, it doesn't matter, because it is according to your own individual taste.

Also, some days you may prefer to be more dressed down, and some days more dressed up.

It's all good!

Remember, too, even if you like to wear false eyelashes, you are still going to need to put mascara on top of them to help blend them into your own lashes.

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Mascara and eye darkening and enhancing cosmetics have been around for ages.

In fact, there are records from as far back (and further) that show such cosmetics being used from between 10,000 and 4000 BC and more in Ancient Egypt and other places, too.

In Victorian Europe people would make their own versions of what later became mascara by mixing concoctions of various natural and not-so-natural things.

The idea is that having dark eyelashes was the thing to do, and women around the world have wanted the darkest, longest eyelashes throughout history!

The modern mascara that we have today, though, was developed in a laboratory using petroleum jelly as a base.

In the late 19th century there was a chemist named Rimmel who was responsible for this... and we have probably all heard of Rimmel cosmetics, haven't we?

In 1917 the first packaged mascara was sold by Rimmel.

It was a "cake" type of mascara...

There are still cake mascaras and eye and brow liners sold right up to today!

In fact, mascara was actually called "rimmel" for the longest time throughout Europe and the Middle East.

At the same time, in the USA, T.L. Williams came along and developed what would later become Maybelline (named after his sister, Maybel) and a product that was also made with petroleum jelly and also close to a modern mascara.

Years later, Helena Rubinstein improved on this and made an even better version of a cake type of mascara....

But these developments weren't without problems (read the Wikipedia story below for more on this)...

And then, Proctor and Gamble developed the first mascara wand with a brush like end.. with Max Factor marketing the first mascara using this type of application.

And here we are!!!


Check out my Kohl lens about the ancient and original "mascara" ...

References
wikipedia.org
cultureschlockonline.com
makeup.lovetoknow.com

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This type of mascara is rare, to be sure, but is still being used up to today.

This particular one even has a 5 star rating on Amazon!!!

Longcils Boncza Cosmetique Cake Mascara 01 Noir

This is the brand that started it all!

Here is one of the best selling Rimmel mascaras on the market today.

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara Black

While at this point in history Maybelline has more mascara than can practically be counted...

Here is one of the highest rated choices on Amazon (5 stars by a huge number of people).

You know .. the more people who rave about something, the more confident you can be that it is going to be great!

Maybelline Lash Stylist Washable Mascara, Brownish Black 602 (2-Pack)

This is from the cosmetic house that brought you one of the first modern commercially produced mascaras.

This is a choice with the highest rating on Amazon.

Lash Queen Mascara Waterproof

This mascara shows how far Max Factor has come over the years!

This is one of their best rated mascaras on Amazon (although most of their mascaras are highly rated)....

Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara Dramatic Look - Black

I have tried tons of different types of mascara over the years, and no matter what anyone says... the Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme mascara is without a doubt my favorite mascara of all time!

It thickens and lengthens without looking crappy.

It is so extreme that it looks like you're wearing false lashes... but you're not!

Plus, I love this because it is super long lasting (and I never take off my makeup.. it either washes off by itself, or it doesn't and I keep on adding to it)... (Yes, I know many people are completely against this.. but this is what works for me)...

Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara - # 01 Extreme Black - 8ml/0.27oz

Everyone seems to have a strong preference when it comes to waterproof or regular mascara.

Obviously the formulas that make up these two different types of mascara are different.

Some people claim that waterproof mascara is dangerous...

I don't know how dangerous it is, but it is certainly more difficult to remove.

If you are going to wearing your mascara while swimming, then you are probably going to want to wear waterproof mascara, unless you like looking like a raccoon.

You do have to be very careful when removing it, though, because many people complain that waterproof mascara makes your lashes fall.

But, for all other purposes, most people seem to prefer regular mascara.

And regular mascara is certainly far easier to get off!!!

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It is not that difficult to get big, thick, lush eyelashes.

But, before you begin, you will need to decide if you are going go for false eyelashes (to highlight the lash look even more)..

Or, if you will simply stick with what God gave you and enhance them to the limit.

Check out all the videos here for some really great ideas on how to get the biggest thickest lashes ever!!!

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If you are truly an eyelash freak, then false eyelashes are what you are looking for.

False eyelashes will give you have huge, thick lash look you crave.

There are literally thousands of different styles of false lashes out there for you to try and you don't have to be a cosmetician or makeup expert to learn how to apply false eyelashes.

Just watch some of the videos here or other on YouTube to easily learn how to apply false eyelashes.

They are easy to apply and remove, so don't worry about damaging your own eyelashes.

Also, there are semi-permanent eyelashes, as well.

While there are some kits out on the market that you can use yourself at home, it's probably a good idea to get them done professionally at least once, just to see how they do it.

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Here is the latest in mascara technology!!!

And, guess who it's from?

The original pioneers in mascara... Maybelline!!

A vibrating mascara wand that is made to give you the darkest, thickest lashes ever.

People give these really good reviews... so why not try one?

And the overall best rated one on Amazon is as cheap as can be!!

Maybelline Pulse Perfection by Define-A-Lash Vibrating Mascara 840 Blackest Black

I just LOVE Estee Lauder mascaras!!!

Estee Lauder Estee Lauder Turbolash Mascara

This is another of my favorite mascaras!

Thick and lush are the key words here!!!

Hypnose Doll Lashes Mascara by Lancome 01 So Black! - Unboxed