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Mascara Hacks That'll Change Your Lashes — and Your Life

It's time for your lashes to soar to new heights
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Eyes are the windows to the soul — and eyelashes are the windows to the eyes. We can all agree that keeping your lash game on point is key to every great makeup look. But since falsies are a pain and extensions are expensive and difficult to maintain, it's hard to find lash tips that you can realistically execute.

Luckily, there are a lot of mascara tips you can employ — it can be as simple as bending your mascara wand, or something a little more time-intensive, like coating your lashes with several layers of baby powder (sounds weird, but it works). Or hey, got a spoon handy? It might just become your new favorite lash-curling tool. Suffice it to say, there are tons of great mascara tips and hacks out there. Read on for some of our favorites.

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Find Your Perfect Formula
First things first, you need to find the best formula for you. Sure, your friend loves that lengthening mascara, but maybe volume is more your game — thankfully, there are many options out there for every type of lashes. People in need of a curl often reach for Benefit Roller Lash Curling Mascara, $24; those seeking major length love Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara, $29.50; and Maybelline New York Volum' Express The Falsies Washable Mascara, $6.99, is a great choice if you're looking for volume.

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Use a Lash Curler
You can pile on as much mascara as you want, but you won't be able make the same impact without a good lash curling. And, as we all know, it doesn't get much better than the cult favorite Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler, $21.

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Curl Your Lashes with a Spoon
Did you know you can actually use a simple spoon as your lash curler in a pinch? All you have to do is press your lashes into the edge of the spoon, working your way up as you go.

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Wiggle for Extra Volume
Wiggle your mascara wand at the base for extra volume and definition. You'd be surprised at how this simple application trick can make a world of difference.

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BY ROSIE NARASAKI | MAR 31, 2017 | SHARES
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