How to Choose the Best Mascara Primer

To get the look of longer and thicker eyelashes, use a coat of mascara primer before applying mascara to help separate and lengthen lashes. The best mascara primer can also improve the condition of your lashes for a soft, supple look. Consider these suggestions to buy the best mascara primer to add definition without mascara excessive drying, clumping or flaking.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Look for the best mascara primer featuring added nutrients to keep your lashes lustrous and healthy. Mascara primers featuring panthenol, for example, help your eyelashes stay soft under coats of mascara. For extra volume, apply the mascara primer and then apply two coats of mascara while the primer is still wet.

2. Find mascara primer designed to keep mascara from smudging and flaking to avoid the dreaded raccoon eyes. Look for a dual-sided product that includes a primer to add lash length and volume on one side and a waterproofing sealant on the other to you’re your mascara stay longer.

3. Save money by buying a two-in-one product that features mascara on one side and a mascara primer on the other. Look for a colorless primer with ingredients like paraffin to add volume, paired with mascara in a shade to complement your eyes. This is also a great way to try a mascara primer for the first time since you’ll still be able to use the mascara if the primer doesn’t appeal to you.

4. Ensure the product is dermatologist- and ophthalmologist-tested if you’re trying to buy the best mascara primer for sensitive eyes. In addition to adding curl and volume, these primers will be fragrance-free and prevent flaking to avoid introducing irritants to your eyes.

Tips & Warnings

• Apply mascara primer with the same method you use when applying mascara—start at the roots of your lashes and wiggle the wand slightly as you pull it toward the tips of your lashes to ensure you get a full and even coat.

[Arathi]

on 2/22/2009 I had not heard about a mascara primer. Thanks for sharing.