A good mascara exists! Check how to find it

‘Good mascara’ for many women is still ‘the cosmetic Holy Grail’ – we have been looking for a perfect one and, unfortunately, in most cases, we either get disappointed with the product or it costs as much as 15 ‘ordinary’ mascaras. However, as it turns out a good mascara does not have to be expensive. All you need to know is how to recognize it. So how to find a good mascara? The following guide will help you!

How to recognize a good mascara?

• brush
  The mascara brush is extremely important – the final effect highly depends on it. The brush should facilitate the application of mascara, stylize and comb the eyelashes. It should be properly made, have a good shape and size and well-thought-out ergonomics. If it’s too small, it will not add volume, when too large, it may transfer onto the eyelids and overload the eyelashes.
  So what kind of mascara brush is the best? Look for one of a medium size, with narrowed ends and (it’s a must!) made of silicone – it’s more precise than the nylon one.
• effects
  Lengthening or curling mascara? Most of mascaras are of one, at most, two types. However, a good mascara should be multi-functional; thanks to it, with just one product you can achieve several effects in make-up.
  The best mascaras do not only thicken, lengthen and curl eyelashes, but also make it easy to intensify the make-up – from a delicate daytime to the multi-lashes effect or a strong, evening look. It’s important to note that a good mascara does not need to be waterproof to be durable. Its formula should not smudge, flake and be rain resistant.
  A ‘regular’ mascara can be just as good as the waterproof one. Many of them stay in a perfect condition on eyelashes for many hours and they can be removed with the use of a gentle make-up remover. How to find such a mascara? It’s best to read the reviews of other women who have already had the opportunity to test a given product, even in very unfavourable conditions. Some information should also be on the tube as the manufacturer should describe the durability of the product.
• consistency, oxidation
  Mascara with a good consistency is one that does not oxidise too much and has a perfect, flawless formula even after many weeks. It is fresh enough to make the application easy and precise. The best mascaras do not dry up or thicken, the formula slightly changes so that eyelash make-up is perfect even after 3 months after the first use of the product.
• nutrients
  This is actually an innovation in mascaras. Only mascaras of the best quality contain nourishing and caring substances. The top products enhance the eyelash growth and prevent extensive eyelash loss. It does not have to cost a lot, however, if it has a suspiciously low price – the amount of care ingredients will be close to none.
  Conditioning mascaras contain natural oils, waxes, plant extracts, vitamins and panthenol. The best mascaras protect eyelashes from damage, mechanical injuries, excessive hair loss at the same time stimulating their growth.
• intensive colour
  The pigments in mascaras make our eyelashes look perfect in every light. The best are mineral pigments, which additionally nourish and moisturise the hairs. The mascara with a high colour saturation covers the lashes with velvet black and makes them look good in artificial light as well as in full sun.
• reviews
  Opinions of other women who tested a given mascara are a real treasury of knowledge. It’s good to read the comments and check the rankings, which are often based on the opinions and the most frequently chosen products. Thanks to bloggers and comments under their posts, you will have authentic opinions about the products.