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5 New Fiber Mascaras for Huge LashesThese false-lashes-in-a-tube formulas are the answer to wimpy lashes -- and they're better than ever |
Fiber mascara has been around for a while, but the formulas were lackluster. They were messy (imagine fibers sprinkled all over your face), extremely clumpy (not in a good way) and hard to remove. Still, women embraced them: If you want more-than-mascara lashes, but you're not a gifted false-lash artist, fiber mascara is the perfect middle ground.
Fortunately, makeup companies have been working on their fiber mascara formulations, and the latest crop is pretty darn awesome. They're far less messy and much more realistic looking — unless you layer them like crazy (which might be the effect you're after).
There are two types of fiber mascara: one for minimalists and one for the lash-obsessed set. The former is a single step — you apply it just like any other mascara, and the fibers are built into the formula. The latter is a multi-step fiber mascara. You start with a base coat, pile on the fibers and finally lock it in place with more mascara.
Whichever type you choose, just know that once you switch to fiber mascara, you may be forever underwhelmed by regular mascara — the difference is really that dramatic. Here, our favorite new fiber mascara launches for extra fluttery lashes.
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Fortunately, makeup companies have been working on their fiber mascara formulations, and the latest crop is pretty darn awesome. They're far less messy and much more realistic looking — unless you layer them like crazy (which might be the effect you're after).
There are two types of fiber mascara: one for minimalists and one for the lash-obsessed set. The former is a single step — you apply it just like any other mascara, and the fibers are built into the formula. The latter is a multi-step fiber mascara. You start with a base coat, pile on the fibers and finally lock it in place with more mascara.
Whichever type you choose, just know that once you switch to fiber mascara, you may be forever underwhelmed by regular mascara — the difference is really that dramatic. Here, our favorite new fiber mascara launches for extra fluttery lashes.
Image via Imaxtree
SEE NEXT PAGE: Fibers and Tubing Technology in One