Mascara is a
makeup or cosmetic used to
darken, thicken, lengthen and
define eyelashes. Mascara
comes in three forms: liquid,
cake, and cream. It also
comes in many formulas,
tints, and colours. The general
purpose of mascara is to
emphasise, thicken, lengthen,
and define lashes. Mascara is
available with tube and wand
applicators. Mascara brushes
can be straight or curved, to
curl eye lashes, with fine or
thick bristles.
Mascaras can be water
resistant mascaras (often
labeled waterproof) which
offer excellent resistance to
tears, sweat and rain, and
non-water resistant mascaras,
which are easily removed..
Mascara may be used on all
eyelashes, from inner to outer
corners. The mascara wand is
dipped into a clean tube of
mascara, applied close to the
base of the lashes and
worked out to the tips.
Mascara can be applied to the
top eyelashes for a 'heavy-
lidded' look, or to the bottom
lashes to widen the eyes. It is
usually applied to curled
lashes and may be preceded
by a lash primer.
