Mascara Musts

Whether you walk around in full stage makeup or stick to the bare essentials, mascara is pretty much a staple in every woman's makeup bag. With all the different brands, formulations and brushes there is a little something for everyone.

If you are like me and have very fine sparse lashes, wearing false eyelashes is easy to do and can be very natural looking. The newest versions don't even require glue. They come with a pre applied adhesive strip. The key to great lash application is starting with a good base. Wash your face well with a gentle cleanser like Purity Made Simple by Philosophy. Gently washing away and oil is key to the adhesive sticking well. The next important step is putting your eyelashes on before your eye makeup. The glue will stick better than it will over shadow. Next apply shadow as desired then coat with a bit if mascara to make your own lashes blend in better.

If you opt for the mascara only route but still want fullness, coat lashes with mascara, and while still wet, tap a bit of powder onto lashes to thicken and boost them up, then finish with another coat of mascara.

If you have oily skin, opt for waterproof mascara. You won't get the raccoon look that way!