Your Personal Makeup Artist Make Up Tips, Tricks, and Techniques from Professional Make Up Artists

Mascara seems like such an easy beauty product to use, but how simple is it really? If you are struggling with clumping and sticky eyelashes, and that is something that can be easily remedied for a beautiful makeup application every time.

There are a few simple tips necessary to apply mascara, and to start out with, run your mascara tube under warm water. This process will loosen up any clumping mascara for a smoother product. To apply the mascara, it is best to use a hand-held mirror, and hold it directly underneath your chin during the application. This will give you a much better view of your mascara than trying to look directly into a bathroom mirror. Also, if you want to have a steady hand, it helps to rest your elbow on your counter for an easier application.

Place your mascara wand at the very base of your eyelashes, and then wiggle it back and forth until it reaches the tips. Use this for both of your eyes, and remember to wiggle the wand as you pull it through the eyelashes. This wiggling motion separates the lashes so that they don't clump together. In the very last step of applying your mascara, make sure to close your eyes completely, and comb the mascara wand through the top of the eyelashes from the base to tip. This extra step will remove any clumps and prevent a smudge or spidery look in your mascara.

If you see any clumps in your mascara, you can use an eyelash comb to remove these clumps. This is also something that you can use to remove clumps from the base to the tips of your lashes. If you are someone who really struggles with clumps in your mascara, then you may want to buy a new product, or consider using disposable mascara wands to prevent any buildup. These disposable mascara wands are incredibly easy to use, and you can have a clean wand for a perfect application every time. Otherwise, you do have the option to clean off your mascara wand with eye makeup remover after every single use to prevent any buildup or clumping.

One amazing way to get the most out of your mascara is to mix several mascara products. This is a professional makeup artist trick to use, and you can apply one coat of thickening mascara to give some fullness to your lashes, and then top that off with a coat of lengthening mascara for longer lashes. After these two applications, you can use a disposable mascara wand to remove any buildup or clumps.

Last of all, consider what color are mascara you are using. You don't necessarily need to use a blue or purple mascara for a wild look, but you may want to consider using a brown mascara if you have lighter eyes for a natural look. Furthermore, if you have very long eyelashes, you can use a clear mascara for a beautiful and subtle addition to your eye makeup.