How to Choose the Right Mascara

Mascara is one of the most versatile and transformative makeup products. It opens up the eyes, enhances lashes, and completes any makeup look. With so many formulas available, choosing the right mascara for volume, curl, and length can be overwhelming.

Canadian beauty lovers need mascaras that perform well in both cold winters and humid summers. Selecting the right formula ensures lashes look full, lifted, and long all day without smudging or flaking.

This guide will help you choose the best mascaras for achieving volume, curl, and length while keeping your eyes looking beautiful and natural.

Mascara for Volume

Volume mascaras are designed to make lashes appear fuller and thicker. They are perfect for people with sparse or thin lashes.

What to look for in a volumizing mascara:

A dense brush that coats every lash evenly

Buildable formula that does not clump

Ingredients that condition lashes and prevent breakage

Tips for using volumizing mascara:

Wiggle the wand from the base to the tip to coat lashes fully

Apply in layers for maximum volume

Avoid pumping the wand in the tube which introduces air and dries out the product

A good volumizing mascara can make lashes look dramatic without needing false lashes.

Mascara for Curl

Curling mascaras help lift and hold lashes for a wide-eyed effect. They are ideal for people with naturally straight lashes or those who want a more awake appearance.

What to look for in curling mascara:

A curved wand to follow the shape of the lashes

A formula that holds curl without weighing lashes down

Light texture that allows lashes to stay lifted all day

Tips for using curling mascara:

Use an eyelash curler before applying mascara for extra lift

Hold the wand at the base of the lashes and sweep upwards

Apply in thin layers to avoid clumping while maintaining curl

Curling mascara enhances eye shape and works well for both everyday looks and special occasions.

Mascara for Length

Lengthening mascaras elongate lashes for a more defined and dramatic effect. They are perfect for people with short lashes or those looking to enhance their natural lash line.

What to look for in a lengthening mascara:

A slim wand that separates and coats each lash

Fibers in the formula to extend lashes naturally

Long wearing and smudge resistant formula

Tips for using lengthening mascara:

Start at the base and comb through to the tip

Use multiple thin coats rather than one thick coat

Use the tip of the wand to reach the smaller inner and outer lashes

Lengthening mascara creates an illusion of longer lashes without false lashes.

Combining Volume Curl and Length

Many mascaras offer all three benefits in one formula. Look for mascaras labeled as volumizing curling and lengthening to simplify your makeup bag.

Pro tips for combination mascara:

Apply volumizing mascara first to build thickness

Use a curling mascara wand to lift and shape lashes

Finish with a lengthening mascara to elongate tips

This layering technique ensures lashes look full, lifted, and long while maintaining a natural finish.

Seasonal Considerations for Canada

Winter: Cold air can dry out lashes. Consider mascaras with conditioning ingredients and avoid waterproof formulas that may require harsh removers

Summer: Humid conditions may cause smudging. Choose long wearing and smudge resistant formulas to keep lashes looking perfect

Adjusting your mascara choice with the season keeps your lashes healthy and beautiful all year round.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Pumping the wand in the tube which dries out the product

Applying too many coats at once causing clumping

Skipping removal which can lead to lash breakage

Using mascara past its expiration date which can irritate eyes

Correct application and care ensure your mascara performs optimally and your lashes stay healthy.

The MadePerfectbyEwie Standard

At MadePerfectbyEwie, we curate mascaras that enhance lashes with volume, curl, and length. Our collection is designed to suit all lash types and provide long lasting, smudge resistant results.

Discover the MadePerfectbyEwie mascara collection today and achieve lashes that look full lifted and long every day