What's in mascara? How do you choose the right mascara for you? What are the mascara brushes and what is their purpose? You will find answers to these and many other questions in the article. Each cosmetic bag must have mascara, because with its help you can make your look brighter and more expressive. But for this you need to choose the right cosmetic product.
What is mascara made of?
This is the most important point to consider when making a purchase. The composition of a quality product must include certain components:
- Water. Thanks to this substance, the mascara acquires the desired liquid consistency.
- In order for the mascara to remain on the eyelashes for a long time and not crumble, wax is added to its composition.
- There must be oils that strengthen and nourish the eyelashes.
- In most cases, melanin is used as a coloring pigment. This substance does not provoke an allergic reaction, but makes it possible to obtain a persistent and rich shade. However, there are manufacturers who add natural ingredients to mascara, in which case soot can be used.
- Preservatives must be added, which significantly extend the life of the mascara. It can be glycerin (soap composition) or simple alcohol.
- A substance such as lanolin nourishes the cilia, which strengthens them, prevents the onset of delamination, fragility.
- Special filters reliably protect the cilia from the negative effects of ultraviolet rays and burnout.
- You need to choose a product containing proteins that accelerate the growth of cilia.
- Panthenol restores elasticity, firmness. The cilia take on a healthy look.
- Due to the keratin content, the thinnest film appears on the surface of the cilia, which reliably protects against the negative influence of various environmental factors.
It is advisable to stop choosing mascaras that contain vitamins. Some manufacturers add perfume, which gives the mascara a light, pleasant scent. If natural ingredients are added, it may not be used.
Mascara brush
This is one of the important factors that should not be neglected. The fact is that it is thanks to the correctly selected brush that the product lays down in an even layer and does not collect in lumps on the eyelashes. Also, the brush gives a beautiful shape and, if necessary, corrects.
Today there are several varieties of mascara brushes:
- A plastic brush with sparse bristles resembling a comb gives the eyelashes just gorgeous volume, but is completely unsuitable if there is a need to separate the eyelashes.
- A silicone brush is ideal for separating cilia, but it will not lengthen the cilia or add volume. It is recommended to choose mascara with such a brush for girls with thick and naturally long eyelashes.
- Brush with spiral bristles. It is a great choice for very tough and unruly lashes. Thanks to this brush, mascara is easy to apply and spread in an even layer.
- For short cilia, you need to choose a brush with short bristles, with which not only the bottom row, but also the corners of the eyes are beautifully painted over. Among the advantages of such a brush is the fact that there will be no traces of mascara on the upper eyelid.
- A brush with thick bristles and different lengths of villi is suitable for dyeing and separating thick cilia, while they also lengthen.
- With a solid bristle brush, you can create amazing volume, while gently separating even very thin lashes, making this mascara one of the most popular.
- The curved brush gently lifts the lashes and curls slightly for a beautiful curve. Mascara with such a brush will make your look more expressive and bright.
- To separate the cilia and give them the desired volume, it is worth stopping the choice on a brush with a sufficiently long bristle. So during the application of mascara, the maximum amount of the product remains on the eyelashes.
- The brush, made in the form of a spindle with very short bristles located at the edges, makes it possible to paint over all the cilia in the corners of the eyes, providing additional volume.
- If the villi on the brushes are slightly longer than in the central part, you can lift the cilia and give them a nice curve.
If the brush has long bristles, it brushes each lash perfectly, but a lot of mascara will remain on its surface. Thanks to this, a visual effect of volume is created, the look becomes brighter and more expressive. For curling the eyelashes, it is recommended to choose mascara with a brush, which has slightly elongated bristles at the edges.
To paint over even the smallest cilia located at the corners of the eyes, a brush with short and thick bristles is ideal. This mascara has become the most popular among women, as it gives a stunning effect and is very easy to use.
If the mascara brush has bristles of different lengths, it perfectly separates the eyelashes and gently envelops them. With this brush, you can give your eyelashes extreme lengths.
Which mascara to choose?
To date, a fairly large number of different types of mascara have been developed, with the help of which you can achieve the desired effect - for example, lengthen the cilia or give them additional volume.
- Extending. Special particles are added to the composition of this type of mascara, which attach to the very tips of the cilia and make them longer. The most popular components are silk, nylon, viscose fibers, etc.
- Twisting. This mascara has an interesting, slightly curved brush, the bristles are very short. Thanks to this, even the smallest eyelashes are perfectly lifted and slightly curled.
- Volumetric. With this type of mascara, additional volume is given to the cilia. This result is achieved thanks to the special substances added to the composition of this cosmetic product - they literally stick to the eyelashes and completely envelop them. For this purpose, both wax particles and other synthetic fibers can be added to the mascara.
- Colored … This is the perfect choice for girls who like to attract everyone's attention and are used to breaking stereotypes. Bright eyelashes and an expressive look will help you stand out from the crowd. Today, a fairly wide range of colors is presented - yellow, purple, blue, green, brown, pink, white, etc. The choice is large, and every girl can choose a suitable option for herself.
- Waterproof. This type contains certain substances that are highly resistant to moisture. Applying such mascara to the eyelashes, you can safely swim, visit the pool, sauna, and not worry about makeup.
- Hypoallergenic. A minimum amount of substances that can provoke an allergic reaction are added to its composition. As a rule, preservatives, as well as various synthetic substances, cause allergies. This mascara is recommended for girls with sensitive skin, as well as when wearing contact lenses.
- Fortified. This product has a special composition, which is supplemented with special components containing valuable vitamins - for example, melanin, protein, keratin, wax, filters that protect against the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation. This mascara strengthens and nourishes the eyelashes.
- Therapeutic. This type of mascara is not considered decorative cosmetics, as it has a healing effect. This product looks like a transparent gel of a rather thick consistency, which includes special components - filters, vitamins, melanin, keratin. These substances gently but reliably protect the cilia. Since the medicinal mascara does not contain preservatives or dyes, the shelf life is no more than 3 months.
How to determine the quality of mascara?
To choose a really high-quality product, you need to follow the following guidelines:
- Before buying right in the store, you need to open a tube of mascara and apply a small amount of it on paper or your hand. Now we need to carefully look at the remaining trail - it should be bright, uniform and clear enough. Otherwise, during the application of mascara to the eyelashes, it will lie in an uneven layer and may clump into lumps.
- Particular attention should be paid to the packaging of the carcass. It is imperative that the components of the product, expiration date, manufacturer's data, instructions for use must be applied to it. If the expiration date soon ends, you should refuse such a purchase, because the substances that make up the mascara can not only lose activity, but also change their properties, which will lead to an unexpected reaction.
- The smell of mascara should be pleasant, not harsh, there may be light sweetish notes.
- It is necessary to pull the brush out of the tube several times and see if there is any product at the base of the neck, as it can get your hands dirty.
- The purchase should be made in trusted stores and give preference only to well-known firms that provide quality products.
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