Paint and Powder Cosmetics
The Makeup WorldMascaramentals, you say? Without a doubt, mascara is the world’s most elemental and celebrated cosmetic creation It’s the one beauty product that can instantly enhance any eye shape fast simply by bringing out the fringe. Even lean lashes can go from here to there, and give lift, brightness and excitement to the eyes with a swi
pe of a brush.
Natural lash thickness and size is genetically pre-determined, but women everywhere always want the look of long, dark and lush-looking flutters. Mascara can literally open up eyes by making them look large, luminous, and alive to their own special drama.
Over the decades, mascara, along with lipstick, have been the leading favorites a woman will reach for when they want a simple forward look with a little color. Mascara was so revered during World War 2 that women would not give up the beauty of their dark tinged fringes. When cosmetic making machines were requisitioned for manufacturing weapons, makeup became very scarce. Undaunted, these ladies looked to other resources, such as black shoe polish, to stroke on their lashes.
Stay tuned for part 2 on this fascinating 4 part series on mascara and finding the right product and application techniques to creat your own beautiful lashes!
