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How to Get the Longest, Thickest Lashes Ever

These makeup artist expert tips will take your mascara to a whole other level

by Sarah Carrillo

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"Use lengthening mascara first to comb and separate lashes and [then] build a few coats of a thickening mascara to create dense drama." -- Bettelli

For a good lengthening mascara, Bettelli recommends MAC Fibre Rich Lash Mascara, $12.

Try L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Mascara, $6.99 to thicken lashes, it's a TotalBeauty.com reader favorite.

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Great tips.

by Monique3 Monday, February 4, 2013 at 06:56AM Report as inappropriate

amazing tips!!! i will be trying tomorrow!

by rayshaviolet Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 11:58AM Report as inappropriate

Nice

by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 08:51AM Report as inappropriate

Great tips!!! Mascara is definitely the finishing touch!

by robyne00 Friday, October 19, 2012 at 06:19PM Report as inappropriate

Definitely going to have to try using two different mascaras - I've never heard that before!

by schien Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 11:05AM Report as inappropriate

i rarely use mascara as it clumping on my lash. i may start to try one since this article sound interesting and great

by hazr_rayn_hashim Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 05:35AM Report as inappropriate

Very helpful tips. They all seem super easy to do. I always assumed I had to apply the coats of mascara while wet. I will try all these tips tomorrow when I'm getting ready. Thank you!!!

by lacole505 Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 09:28PM Report as inappropriate

Good tips thank you

by LittleBunny Monday, July 30, 2012 at 09:25AM Report as inappropriate

Some really great tips! I like the idea of using a primer under the mascara.... why not? It's suggested for skin under make up - I haven't been able to find any primer, so I am definitely going to try the clinique primer now that I know where to find it. I've always wanted to use falsies, but am afraid they will look fake or add to much time to my makeup routine. I've heard of using a powder or dark foundation on a fan brush and brushing it on your lashes from the base to the tip of the lashes and that works really well too. I think using the fan brush would be a great way to apply the powder to the lashes to avoid clumping. Thank you for the great tips!

by flirtygirl214 Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 11:56AM Report as inappropriate

I have never heard of using a loose powder on your lashes to thicken them up. Great advice! Will try this technique tomorrow.

by PinkGirl76 Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 11:16PM Report as inappropriate