How To Apply Mascara by Bijal Soni, MUA for Dior

Do not let your eyes go unnoticed. Apply mascara the simple way, look your best and leave others stunned!

Bijal Soni, make-up artist for Christian Dior says, "Mascara defines your lashes and highlights the shape of your eyes. Not only does mascara accentuate the shape of your eyes but also transforms your look from catty to innocent."

Eye Catcher
Mascara can enhance or diminish your look if not applied properly. Follow these easy-to-apply tips.

Step 1: Always apply mascara after applying eye shadow and the liner. Remove excess eye shadow powder droppings with a cotton bud. For small or lesser lashes use a protein primer before applying mascara.

Step 2: With an eyelash curler, curl lashes upwards and then while looking towards the floor apply mascara in upward sweeps. Let dry and after a couple of minutes put another application if needed.

• To give an innocent look, go for a regular brush – a thin brush shaped like a Christmas tree. Thin from the top but thick from below. The brush also gives length to your lashes, which adds to your look.
  
  
  Aishwarya Bachchan
  
  
• For Aishwarya Bachchan's lashes – buy mascara, which includes volumizing and thickening feature. This will make your lashes look heavy, doll like. Always ensure that mascara comes with a thicker brush to add to the effect.
• To make volumizing last longer, use a single coat of water-proof mascara (Diorshow Waterproof Mascara) after applying the first application.

The Curl Effect
Add curl to your eyelashes with a parallel-looking brush. This is the medium brush, which gives a curling and volumizing effect.

Step 3: To avoid the lashes from sticking together – gently move the brush in a zig-zag motion to separate the lashes. Or use an eyelash comb to separate the lashes. However Dior Diorshow Mascara includes a feature where the brush is designed specifically to separate the lashes.

Step 4: Apply mascara on the lower lashes as well, but not as intense – just a light brush will do. Move the brush from the base to the tip.

Do It Right

• If you have a darker skin tone or have of dark circles, it is advisable to experiment with various colors in blue, deep blue, green or maroon.
• Apply thin eyeliner and not a thick one (most make-up artists prefer a thinner one).
  
• Apply mascara to give you a complete different look. For simple occasions or for regular wear, apply mascara at the tip of your lashes to give a normal look.
• Use a good eye make-up remover to take off the mascara at night before bed or whenever needed. Moisten the tissue or cotton for smooth removal.

Funky Eyes!

• Spruce up your look by applying blue mascara (Diorshow Mascara in Azure Blue). Especially for nighttime, it sure will work wonders.
• Buy waterproof mascara. I recommend Diorshow Waterproof Mascara.
  

Expert Speak
Make-up artist Clint Fernandes says, "When buying mascara, ensure it is non-flaking, non-smudging and easy to apply. It also depends on what you are looking for. It is best to check over the counter by trying out lengthening, volumizing or thickening and then buy what suits you the best."