Okay, we know how this sounds...we don't need any more beauty routines to add to our mornings and nights. However, we wanted to share the products we've been loving and using recently! Both of us have noticed a change in the length, strength, and volume of our lashes and had to share. We hope this is helpful, and be sure to let us know if there's any miracle products you love using on your lashes. We'd love to know!
Step 1: Eye makeup removal
You've heard it before, and you'll hear it again: coconut oil. I've always been skeptical about using coconut oil because, although there's so much hype around it, I wasn't entirely sure how to use it on my face. Basically, because a) my face has enough oil on it already, and b) rubbing oil on my eyes seemed unnatural. I always asked myself: do you put it on a cotton swab? A cotton makeup pad? Did I have to melt it beforehand? Clearly I'm an over-thinker. However, what I normally do is scoop about a dime-sized amount with my fingers and massage it until it's soften or completely melted into a liquid form. Then I go straight in with my (clean) fingers and massage it into my lashes, gently rubbing off my eye liner and mascara. It might look strange because the oil will start to turn black, but this is a good sign! Once you feel your bare lashes, rinse off with warm water. I've seen many benefits from using coconut oil as my makeup remover; massaging the oil into the lashes has actually made them grow longer and more luscious, making them healthier so mascara application is a breeze. Also a huge win: it doesn't irritate my eyes! OH, and one jar has lasted me roughly 8 months - AKA way longer than a pack of makeup wipes.
Step 2: Miracle mascaras
My ride or die mascara's are Benefit's They're Real and Smashbox's Full Exposure. Both on the pricey-side (around $30 CAD each), but totally worth it. These bad boys seem to last me a million years, so you get what you pay for. I use They're Real for everyday and going out because it works perfectly with just a few coats, or if you want a more dramatic look you can layer on more coats for that false-lashes-look. It's a very versatile mascara which is what you want in a more expensive product. This mascara will change your life, I promise. Then I use Full Exposure for an everyday look or those days when I'm feeling the no-makeup-makeup-look. Its big fluffy brush makes for uh-mazing feathery lashes that look natural and full. I've also recently been playing around with how I apply my mascara...You could say I have some free time on my hands. I find that gently lifting my eyelid and focusing the product on the base of my lashes makes them stand up the most so they look long 'n strong. I used to do the 'blinking thing': blinking down as I brush the mascara upwards, essentially using my eyelid as a backboard (and having to use a Q-Tip to clean it up after). I've found this new method to allow me to separate my lashes more effectively and makes them look more voluminous. Hopefully that made any sense (let us know if you guys want to see a quick vid of this!?!?!).
Step 3: Night time Care
Believe it or not, it actually pays off to take care of your lashes over night! We both LOVE Saje's Herbal Balm Lash & Nail Salve. Once you take off your eye makeup, gather a little bit on your (clean) finger tips and gently massage until each lash is coated. After a few weeks, you'll notice a difference. Not necessarily with length, but fullness and volume. We've both gotten compliments on the lusciousness of our naked lashes after a few weeks of using this product!
Well, that's all she wrote. We love hearing your feedback on our blogs so if you try one of the above products, be sure to slide into our DMs and let us know! Stay beautiful.