Now, do not simply layer any ol’ mascara and anticipate sky-high lashes. Mascara cocktailing requires a little bit of a studying curve, as not all merchandise pair nicely collectively. For instance, “I like to use waterproof mascara over common mascara when I’m doing purple carpet or bridal make-up as a result of it helps with put on time, however making use of waterproof mascara below common mascara could make the lashes brittle and stiff,” explains Patinkin. (FYI: Layering common mascara beneath a water-proof method additionally makes removing a breeze on the finish of the day.)
“I additionally do not advocate making an attempt to cocktail with tubing mascara since it’s going to doubtless make your lashes look clumpy, and it will be more difficult to scrub off on the finish of the day,” she continues. Tubing mascaras, in case you’re unfamiliar, create teeny polymer “tubes” round every particular person lash to encourage separation and forestall smudging.
In phrases of the perfect mascara “cocktails” to strive, Patinkin recommends in search of out two formulation with the identical base ingredient; that manner, you already know they’re going to play good collectively. For instance, Tower28’s MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara and MOB Beauty’s Volumizing Mascara each comprise a base of carnauba wax, but every comes with its personal distinctive perks: Tower28’s method has Aquaflex Technology that memorizes the pure bend of your strands and holds their form, whereas MOB Beauty’s brush is designed to extend quantity by 30%. Layer one on high of the opposite, and voilà: fluffy, curly, conditioned lashes with only a few coats. It’s Patinkin’s private favourite pairing: “When you place them collectively, it is a dwelling run,” she affirms.