BEAUT Y B EAUTY the bible WORDS BY DAISY DICKINSON F avourites. We’ve all got them, and for me my desert island product is absolutely mascara. Giving support and structure to many a tired eye, of Panthenol and Biotinyl-Amino Acid for promoting growth.
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For swimmers, beach babes, or those simply partial to a few tears over the new series of Queer Eye (no judgement here!) you’ll want something a little more hardcore. Mavala Waterproof Mascara (£11, feelunique.com) is silk protein enriched and delivers a long-lasting formula on a curvy brush, perfect for lifting lashes. For a cheap and cheerful option, I’ve been using Essence False Lash Effect Princess from Wilko for years, and it costs just £3.30! Such a bargain and a seriously good formula. And for my favourite mascara for going all out and creating a dramatic look – and great if you shy away from falsies – is IT Cosmetics Superhero Mascara (£19, Boots). This tube lasts for ages and the formula is thick and super dark. If you struggle with a lack of curve to your lashes, or are not up for extensions, there is a treatment available called LVL (length, volume, lift) which uses a setting serum to straighten your natural lashes at the root, giving the appearance of added length and curl. You’ll also get a tint at the same time to add colour
I believe it’s possible to brush a little of the black stuff through your lashes seconds before rushing out of the door, and head into the world looking – and more importantly feeling – ready for anything the day throws at you. I’m really fussy when it comes to coating my lashes, and it takes a lot from a tube to impress me. The one I always return to is Too Faced Better Than Sex (£16.15, Debenhams) and while I’m sure we can all agree it has an awful name, I encourage you to give it a chance as it has the most wonderfully uplifting formula for thick, dramatic lashes. If a more natural look is more your thing, however, then pick up Glossier Lash Slick (£14, glossier.com). It perfectly coats each individual lash, making them dark and separated without being too full-on. And what if your mascara could provide care and nourishment while also making your peepers pop? The Airbase Lash Extend mascara (£22, airbasemakeup.com) is designed with exactly that in mind. An ideal option for daily wear, it contains a growth-enhancing super-serum to help prevent loss of lashes as well as improving the strength of existing lashes. Lord & Berry Boost Treatment MasCare (£16, lookfantastic.com) is another two-in-one mascara that creates instant drama whilst nourishing your natural lashes with a blend
A brand I was once only able to get when travelling to the US, Pretty Vulgar is now available on Beautybay.com, and I encourage you to pick up The Feathers mascara (£14) for pure packaging appeal. This beautifully gilded tube looks like a birdcage, and while it’s just so pretty, it also packs a punch for volumised, clump-free lashes and is vegan and cruelty-free too.
and depth. Most good beauty salons across Cambridge will offer this treatment. I had it at Lash & Glo on Newmarket road for £55, and it lasted about six weeks. l
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