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How to Get Colorful Mascara to *REALLY* Show Up on Your Lashes

April 9th, 2018 by Karen 8 Comments

urban decay double team gonzo
Yeah, that’s blue! I’m wearing Urban Decay Double Team Special Effect Colored Mascara in Gonzo and Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in LSD.

Impact: maximum ✅ Effort: minimum ✅

Curl lashes, then prime with a thin layer of your favorite black waterproof mascara (mine is MAC In Extra Dimension Waterproof, because helloooooo — length for days).

Next, grab a blue mascara, and paint two layers. Line your water and lash lines with a matching blue pencil (and get between those lash roots, just like the relatives who get all up in your business), and say PEACE OUT ✌️ to basic fringe.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

How to Get Colorful Mascara to *REALLY* Show Up on Your Lashes / Originally published April 9th, 2018

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Categories: Makeup Tips/How To, Urban Decay Keywords: urban decay

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  1. Chelsea says

    April 9th, 2018 at 4:05 pm

    I have blond lashes, so I don’t usually have this problem! If I want it to be brighter, sometimes I use a white mascara base.

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    • Karen says

      April 9th, 2018 at 8:31 pm

      Wow, lucky you! I’ve forever struggled to get color to show up. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Linda Libra Loca says

    April 10th, 2018 at 3:11 am

    Wow, that looks bright! On my blonde lashes it usually isn´t a problem though.

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  3. Rachel Runyan says

    April 10th, 2018 at 10:10 am

    Brightly colored mascaras really need something to cling to. I find mascara primers (UD Subversion, etc.) work best, but a black mascara works pretty well, too.

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  4. Cindy says

    April 10th, 2018 at 11:38 am

    I have blonde lashes so I find that the white mascara primers (Lancôme, Subversion) work best to make colored mascaras pop. My favorite white lash primer was the MAC Prep + Prime but of course they quietly discontinued it without notice. The other one they have is really gloppy. For black mascaras, my favorite primer is Benefit They’re Real,

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  5. Kathy says

    April 11th, 2018 at 6:38 am

    Perfect timing I just bought a tube of blue mascara and will open it this June or so as I like colourful looks in summer

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  6. Dani says

    April 11th, 2018 at 7:33 am

    Could you please tell me what you are wearing on your cheeks? Gorgeous!

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    • Karen says

      April 11th, 2018 at 9:08 pm

      Hi Dani,

      Thank you so much! I’m wearing Hourglass Brilliant Nude Blush buffed out with Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Sheer Glow in No. 40.

      Reply

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