With 1930s glamor lording over the runways and red carpet, no look is complete without voluminous lashes. But creating perfect lashes is no easy feat. The secret? Learning insider tricks to thicken, extend and maximize the drama of a lashline.
“The trick is to use a primer to extend the lash, at least two coats of thickening mascara and a lash comb to avoid clumping” explains Caprice Gray, “it” celebrity makeup artist for L.A.-based Smashbox Cosmetics. “There are three major trends right now: Red Carpet Luxe, Everyday Glam and Edgy Rock Star.”
Red carpet
– The products: Smashbox Limitless Lash (right) does double duty with panthenol-enhanced mascara on one side, moisturizing remover on the other, $22, www.sephora.com. Seki Edge Total Control Lash Curler (left), $10, www.sekiedge.com. Clinique Lash Building Primer (below), $12.50.
– The Look: Thick, lush, separated lashes. Think J.Lo.
– How to get it: Lash primer, two coats of mascara, eyelash curler.
Rock star
– The product: Mac Fibre Rich Mascara lengthens short and fine lashes (right), $9.50, www.mac cosmetics.com.
– The Look: Biker chick. Think Pink.
– How to get it: Two coats with additional swipe at the tip of the lashes.
Everyday glam
– The product: L’Oreal Black Noir Voluminous Volume Building Mascara with a curved brush (right), $6.99.
– The Look: Glam gal on the go. Think Drew Barrymore.
– How to get it: Tight eyeliner with two coats of thick, well-separated mascara. Sweep outside corners for a full, dramatic finish.
Trend tip
To truly channel Marlene Dietrich, go faux. Paste on Andrea Mod Lashes #33 from Walgreens, $1.99. Coat with layers of mascara. Voila!
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Edited by Curt Wagner (cwwagner@tribune.com) and Kris Karnopp (kkarnopp@tribune.com)
