MASCARA!! It only makes sense that I start off my blog with my favourite. Screw the natural look, when it comes to plumping my lashes, the more dramatic the better. Clumps? I don't really care, in fact, I think it adds to the fullness. There's really no need for me to be subtle about the fact that I layered 10 types of mascara to enhance my modest lashes. A frame of curled, super lush lashes is a gift for us tiny eyed folk. That being said, you must CURL! I got my lash curler for 2$ at Daiso in Richmond (supposedly they're designed for asian eyes?)
Anyway, here's my walkthrough:
1. after eyeshadow application, comb through non-creamy, non-oily, clean eyelashes to separate and straighten
2. using lash curler, start squeezing lashes starting at the base, hold for 3 seconds and release.
3. repeat process as you work your way up to the lash tips, don't be afraid to over curl as the mascara will start sagging your lashes later
4. begin with mascara#1 that will lengthen and separate your lashes, to help you choose, use a mascara with a thin, many bristled brush
5. start at the base of your lashes, and wiggle the brush a few times from left to right as you move upwards. do this until you've achieved your desired length
- tiP: if you're finding this wiggling technique difficult, try holding your mascara wand horizontally and still in front of your eye. then, blink so that your lashes sweep over the brush. and keep on blinking!
6. now, time for mascara#2 that will add mini fibres in the application. work it!
7. next, mascara#3 with a plastic comb to help the fibres spread evenly, and separate ..keep building!
8. finally, use mascara#4 that will create volume and thickness, go crazy!
9. and now back to mascara#1 which will once again help separate lashes, and bring the other mascara goop to the lash tips. or you could instead use a eyebrow or mascara brush to comb through
10. optional, gently re-curl. but if you have brittle/easy to fall out lashes ..do not!
As for the bottom lashes, use mascara #1 and then #3. You may also want to try holding the brush vertically, moving side to side, or painting up and down. For the longest time, I never did the bottom bits because I always ended up colouring my eye skin. But what I've found is that non-waterproof mascara can be easily taken off with a q-tip and flicking motions, don't be afraid =)
*pictures and review of my collection coming very soon!* I have my fair share, cause I don't throw them away as recommended. No eye infections as of yet!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
hey, it's your girl Carmen!
I spent years of lining only my lower rims with black Bonne Bell pencil eyeliner, thinking that my tiny asian eyes had become visibly larger and more defined. Strangely, I had used the same "technique" on Halloween when I trick-or-treated as Wednesday from the Addams family.
Anyway, noticing other girls, I envied their perfect skin and fancy sparkley eyes. How did they look so damn good .....? Online and in search for makeup application specific to asian features/skintones, I found a lot of misleading crap from the shoulder pad era (presumably, written by non-asian people). Just fabulous, I then relied on my own judgement and bought whatever was pretty/advertised on TV- I'm a sucker for packaging. Much later, I came across pursebuzz.com and was impressed with her how-to videos. I watched her clips straight into the morning hours. Catching on to the idea of blending and sculpting, I started my brush collection (non MAC) that day.
I've been experimenting since annnnd ...it's about fucking time for a blog. OK, my Xanga does not count; I wrote that garbage for me and my all of two Xanga veterans. And so, my written world as of yet consists of two styles: APA and MSN, so please chill as I try to find balance. I only want to help, entertain and get your addicted =) As I slowly build confidence, expect to see some close up shots of my makeup face (not saying this is particularly a good thing).
Later to be discussed in no particular order: makeup brushes, mineral makeup, eyebrows, glosss, hair, eye shadow, fake lashes <3,>
Anyway, noticing other girls, I envied their perfect skin and fancy sparkley eyes. How did they look so damn good .....? Online and in search for makeup application specific to asian features/skintones, I found a lot of misleading crap from the shoulder pad era (presumably, written by non-asian people). Just fabulous, I then relied on my own judgement and bought whatever was pretty/advertised on TV- I'm a sucker for packaging. Much later, I came across pursebuzz.com and was impressed with her how-to videos. I watched her clips straight into the morning hours. Catching on to the idea of blending and sculpting, I started my brush collection (non MAC) that day.
I've been experimenting since annnnd ...it's about fucking time for a blog. OK, my Xanga does not count; I wrote that garbage for me and my all of two Xanga veterans. And so, my written world as of yet consists of two styles: APA and MSN, so please chill as I try to find balance. I only want to help, entertain and get your addicted =) As I slowly build confidence, expect to see some close up shots of my makeup face (not saying this is particularly a good thing).
Later to be discussed in no particular order: makeup brushes, mineral makeup, eyebrows, glosss, hair, eye shadow, fake lashes <3,>
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