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The Eyes Have It: Expert Eye Makeup Tricks

model smiling, wide awake eyes
David Tsay
 
Expert tricks to help you look wide awake and well rested -- even if you're not.

Lush Lashes

Boost your roots.
Applying liner at the base of lashes makes them look thicker. "It creates the same effect as the old wiggle-mascara-at-your-roots trick, without the mess," explains Raychel Wade, makeup artist for La Prairie in New York City. Using a fine-tipped pencil (or a freshly sharpened traditional one), dot the skin between each hair.

Feed your follicles.
When applied to lashes daily, prescription-strength Latisse ($100/month) "adds length and thickness in two months," says Elissa Lunder, MD, a dermatologist in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and a FITNESS advisory board member. Get the Rx from your doc, who can tell you about any side effects.

Layer your mascara.
Forget faux lashes -- swiping on two different formulas offers the same effect. "Use a thickening mascara, then a lengthening one," says Wade. Wait 45 seconds between coats to avoid clumps.

Two mascaras are better than one. Start with Maybelline New York Great Lash Big Mascara ($6.15, drugstores), then top it with CoverGirl LashBlast Length Mascara ($7.49, drugstores).

jessaweave says:
if you havent tried covergirl lash blast (big orange tube) then you should! ive used several mascara......
if you havent tried covergirl lash blast (big orange tube) then you should! ive used several mascaras including dior and mac but I still love lash blast the best!
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jessaweave wrote:

if you havent tried covergirl lash blast (big orange tube) then you should! ive used several mascaras including dior and mac but I still love lash blast the best!

11/21/2009 09:02:04 PM Report Abuse
kjma430 wrote:

BE CAREFUL! The Latisse can cause you to have permanent brown eyes! I like DiorShow Iconic mascara. Its totally worth the price and I get really dramatic lashes. Give it a few days before you return it to Sephora. Remember, Beyonce applies SEVEN coats of mascara!

11/17/2009 12:31:00 PM Report Abuse
maddy324 wrote:

LOVE IT!

11/17/2009 08:53:59 AM Report Abuse
gonzo22755 wrote:

That's it? You can also apply a light shimmery eye shadow in the inner corners of eyes to look more wide eyed.

11/16/2009 02:24:27 PM Report Abuse
elaineoak wrote:

MK has great mascara as well

11/16/2009 11:30:05 AM Report Abuse
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