Long, dark & handsome
IT HAS been said about diamonds, chocolate, red lipstick and Sauvignon Blanc, but mascara really is a girl’s best friend. In a single stroke it adds allure and definition to your eyes which, in addition to being the windows to the soul, are the key to a good first impression. Making sure you smoulder when making eye contact is an easy trick to master, especially now, as lots of top brands have launched new, high-performing mascaras for the winter that are the result of improved technology. Once you had to choose between dramatic lash-thickening wands and those that were gentle on your eyes. Now you can have both.
There’s lots to choose from, whether you’re after something that makes a statement, that’s super-sultry or office-appropriate. Browns, purples, greens and other shades are replacing the traditional black – Sue Devitt and Benefit are among those that have launched new colours. There are also new lash-magnifying formulas from Nars and Chantecaille. This is also the year of the vibrating wand – Lancome has three, headed up by its Oscillation Powerbooster. Go forth and make eyes.
DR HAUSCHKA VOLUME MASCARA
£18
In black, green and aubergine.
MAC PLUSH LASH
£12
Comes in black or brown.
CONDITIONING MASCARA, BY TERRY
£22.51 from Space NK
Designed to last.
SPACE NK FAUX CILS MASCARA CHANTECAILL
£30.34
With mineral salts and red seaweed extracts.
LE METIER DE BEAUTE ANAMORPHIC LASH
£24
Available in Midnight Blue, brown and black.
SUE DEVITT BLACK WIDOW
£17.50
Available in numerous colours, including lavender.
NARS VOLUMISING MASCARA
£18
Comes in black and black alone.
BAD GAL BROWN
£13.50
And this one is the top pick for a brown.