Most of us have lashes that either point downward or straight out, which can make the eyes look tired. A lash curler will curl your lashes in an upward direction and give your eyes a youthful, awakened appearance.
Make sure to always use the lash curler on clean lashes to avoid breakage or pulling the lashes out. After the lashes are curled you can apply mascara, which will help to set the curl. These two eyelash curlers will create an amazing difference in your eyes’ appearance.
shu uemura Eyelash Curler: This curler’s patented hinge is designed to apply just the right amount of pressure to your eyelashes. A silicone pad gives your eyelashes an optimal curl. Two pads are included with this curler, and each pad is good for three months usage. After six months you should replace your eyelash curler.
Product price: $19.00
Available at shu uemura online, Nordstroms and Sephora
A 24-karat limited-edition shu uemura lash curler is also available.
Product price: $24.00
Available only at Sephora
shu uemura Mini Eyelash Curler: Have you ever pinched any skin trying to curl your lashes? This portable mini curler is perfect for those hard-to-reach lashes at the inner and outer corners of your eyes. This mini curler also comes with two silicone pads, and has the same patented hinge.
Product price: $17.00
Available at shu uemura online, Nordstroms and Sephora
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light: This primer is oil-free, so it’s great for oily, acne-prone or sensitive skin. Vitamin C and peptides even out the skin tone as well as promote collagen production. This primer absorbs quickly and leaves the skin with a matte finish. It’s 60 percent water, so it doesn’t have that slippery feel you get from silicone-based primers. Smashbox was founded by the great-grandsons of Max Factor, who’s known as the father of modern makeup. It’s no surprise that Dean and Davis Factor are following in their great-grandfather’s footsteps.
Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primers: These colorful primers are designed to even out your skin tone. The apricot-colored primer is a blend that conceals under-eye circles, veins and sunspots. The green-colored primer is a corrector that minimizes any redness on the face.
Nars Makeup Primer: This lightweight gel-cream primer absorbs quickly; it contains natural botanicals that reduce the appearance of redness. It’s a great product for men who suffer from redness after shaving.
Caudalie Gentle Cleanser: This cleanser is ideal for normal to combination skin. With one press of the pump, the liquid transforms into a mousse that leaves the skin feeling soft and clean. This product contains polyphenols, which are extracted and stabilized from grape seeds. This process was first introduced and patented into the cosmetic world by Caudalie. Research has shown that polyphenols are a powerful antioxidant.
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser: Here is an ideal cleanser that won’t strip your skin and is suitable for all skin types. This one-step cleanser will remove makeup and dirt from your skin; it’s formulated to unclog pores but gentle enough to use around the eye area. However, if you like a cleanser that foams, this crème cleanser is not for you. Philosophy focuses on the principles of health and wellness, and each product displays a personal belief.
Shiseido Benefiance Creamy Cleansing Foam: This product will cleanse and remove makeup for women with normal to very dry skin. The tiny granules contain a highly effective humectant called bio hyaluronic, which helps draw moisture from the atmosphere to the skin. The more moisture your skin can retain the better chance you have at keeping those fine lines at bay.
Fresh Cucumber Cleansing Foam: This soap-free foaming cleanser is great for sensitive skin. It’s the gentlest cleanser on the market, and it’s designed to dissolve makeup and impurities. The cucumber extract helps to sooth and hydrate sensitive or dry skin. This cleanser also aids in improving the skin’s elasticity.
Peter Thomas Roth Beta Hydroxy 2% Acne Wash: This is a great deep-cleaning cleanser for oily skin. It doesn’t over-dry the skin but leaves it feeling refreshingly clean.