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HOW TO: Apply Mascara
Mascara has been part of our beauty regimes since as far back as the Egyptians who used kohl and mascara to deepen their lashes. Today mascara is an everyday make-up staple, and one many of us can’t leave the house without. Whether we want to enhance, lengthen or add volume to eyelashes, mascara is the perfect solution to make our eyes pop. Depending on the look you are creating, mascara application can vary. The Nude by Nature Allure Defining Mascara is a vitamin enriched mascara composed of active natural ingredients including Candelilla Wax and Acacia Gum that provides intense definition and length. It’s also enriched with Pro Vitamin B5 to condition the lashes over time. We’ve created a quick video tutorial with our top tips to applying the Allure Defining Mascara to help you create the perfect natural mascara look for your lashes. You’ll find our mascara application tips below: When opening, swirl the wand when releasing, don’t pump it. If you pump the wand you’ll push air into the mascara tube and it will dry out faster and increase the chances of clumping and flaking. If you’re going to use an eyelash curler use it before you apply mascara. If you use a curler after you’ve applied the mascara there is a chance the mascara will stick causing lashes to break. Apply by running the mascara brush through your upper lashes starting at the roots using a wriggling motion. Follow this by applying lightly along your lower lashes. Repeat to build volume as required. We recommend removing mascara with a specific eye make-up removal product. TOP TIP: Turn the Allure Defining Mascara wand vertically to coat every little lash and to enhance the outer corner lashes for a cat eye effect. Finally, like all beauty products, its important to make sure you’re not using old mascara. For example, the period after opening for the Allure Defining Mascara is three months, and it’s then that you should look to replace with a new one. Let us know how you go!
Natural Make-Up Look
The key to a Natural Look for Race Day is all in neutral tones and touches of Shimmering Lights. Let us take you through the steps on how you an achieve this look using just our most popular neutral shades from our Eye Collection. Nude Look Collection SHOP NOW Step 1: Create Your Base Colour Apply the Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Dune to the lid using the Base Shadow Brush. This will brighten your eyes and intensify the colour of other eyeshadow shades used on top. It also creates a velvety finish to allow you to seamlessly blend your eyeshadows together. Step 2: Contour The Eyes Using Shade 2 of the Nude Natural Illusion Eyeshadow Trio with the 15 Blending Brush, start applying this shade to the middle of your eyelid blending into the outer corner of your eyes to enhance your eye shape. Bring this colour down towards the middle of your lower lashline and blend outwards towards the outer corner of your eyes to further define. Step 3: Hints Of Light Using Shade 1 of the Nude Natural Illusion Eyeshadow Trio, apply this to the inner corner of your eyes and blend this towards the middle of your top and bottom lashline to add a hint of light to your look. To further intensify the look use the Shimmering Sands Loose Eyeshadow in 01 White Sand to go over the same area. This will brighten your eyes and make you look more awake as well as bring out your natural eye colour. Step 4: Line The Eyes Taking the Contour Eye Pencil in 02 Brown, Line the upper lashline focusing on the outer corner of your eyes. Slightly extend your upper lashline into a subtle cateye and using the smudging tip of your Contour Eye Pencil, blend the eyeliner to soften the lines. Step 5: A Few Coats To Go Finish the look with a few coats of the Allure Defining Mascara in 01 Black. This will give you intensified, lengthened and separated lashes in an instant while your lashes remain soft and flexible without any flaking. Don’t forget to complete the look with a neutral flower crown or fascinator, wispy waves and a light Spring dress to complement your eyes.
Deep Emerald Make-up Look
The Deep Emerald look is a sultry twist on the classic smoky eye using deep green and red hues to mimic the sun setting through a rainforest. Deep Emerald Collection SHOP NOW Step 1: Create Your Base Colour Apply the Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Sunrise all over the lid, focusing on the inner corner of the eyes using the 14 Base Shadow Brush. This will brighten your eyes and intensify the colour of other eyeshadow shades used on top. It also creates a velvety finish to allow you to seamlessly blend your eyeshadows together. This step is optional, so if you prefer a darker emerald, simply skip this step. Step 2: Contour The Eyes Using the Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Palm with the 15 Blending Brush, start applying this shade to the middle of your eyelid blending into the outer corner of your eyes to enhance your eye shape. Dip your brush into the eyeshadow one more time to go over the crease to deepen your eyes, blending back and forth for a smoky effect. Step 3: Hints Of Red Dip the 16 Smudge Brush into the Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Sunset and apply this to the lower lashline starting from the outer corner of your eye towards the middle of your lower lashline like you would with an eyeliner. Blend a hint of this colour onto the lid towards the outer corner of your eyes to intensify the look. Step 4: Line The Eyes Taking the Contour Eye Pencil in 01 Black, Line the upper lashline focusing on the outer corner of your eyes to give the illusion of fuller lashes. Step 5: A Few Coats To Go Finish the look with a few coats of the Allure Defining Mascara in 01 Black. This will give you intensified, lengthened and separated lashes in an instant while your lashes remain soft and flexible without any flaking. Don’t forget to complete the look with a neutral flower crown or fascinator, wispy waves and an emerald dress.
Sunset Skies Make-Up Look
The Sunset Skies Look captures the rich, mesmerising colours of a soothing, glowing, Australian sky. The typical red-brown hues are particularly complimentary to green eyes Sunset Collection SHOP NOW Step 1: Create Your Base Colour Apply the Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Sunrise all over the lid, blending back and forth using the 14 Base Shadow Brush. This will brighten your eyes and intensify the colour of other eyeshadow shades used on top. It also creates a velvety finish to allow you to seamlessly blend your eyeshadows together. Step 2: Contour The Eyes Take the Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Sunset, apply this to the outer corner of your eye lid and blend towards the centre of the lid using the 15 Blending Brush, focus the colour on the outer corner of your eye and the crease. This will make your eyes appear deeper and will really define the shape of your eyes. Dip the 16 Smudge Brush into the same eyeshadow and bring the Sunset colour down to your lower lashline starting from the outer corner of your eyes towards the middle of your lower lashline, just like you would with an eyeliner. Step 3: Hints Of Light Dip the 14 Base Shadow Brush into the Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Sunrise and apply this in the inner corner of the eyes. Blend this colour into the lower lashline and up towards the crease for the ‘sunset effect’. Step 4: Line The Eyes Taking the Contour Eye Pencil in 01 Black, Line the upper lashline focusing on the outer corner of your eyes. This will give you the illusion of fuller lashes and will bring out the colour of your eyes. Step 5: A Few Coats To Go Finish the look with a few coats of the Allure Defining Mascara in 01 Black. This will give you intensified, lengthened and separated lashes in an instant while your lashes remain soft and flexible without any flaking. Don’t forget to complete the look with a fascinator with hints of gold and a red dress to compliment.
First Light Make-Up Look
The First Light look captures the essence of the start to a beautiful Spring morning. Don’t be afraid to add a pop of colour to a classic nude look to create something new and fresh. Fresh Look Collection SHOP NOW Step 1: Create Your Base Colour Apply Shade 2 of the Natural Wonders Eye Palette (light coral) all over the lid with the 14 Base Shadow Brush as your base colour. The velvety, creaseless formula of the eyeshadow will create a smooth base for your look and make the additional colours pop. Step 2: Brighten The Eyes Using Shade 7 of the Natural Wonders Eye Palette (salmon) with the 15 Blending Brush, start applying this shade all over the eyelid focusing on the crease and the inner corner of the eyes. You’ll notice that together with Shade 2, the colour is intensified. This is great for making your eyes appear brighter, younger and more awake. Keep blending back and forth to smooth any harsh edges. Step 3: Pop Of Colour Now this is the fun part! Using the 17 Angled Eyeliner Brush, line your bottom lashline with Shade 8 from the Natural Wonders Eye Palette. Don’t worry if the line isn’t perfect, this colour will add a ‘smoky’ effect to the eyeliner that you will apply in the next step. Step 4: Line The Eyes Taking the Contour Eye Pencil in Turquoise Bay, line the bottom water line to intensify the blue and contour and shape the eyes. Step 5: A Few Coats To Go Finish the look with a few coats of the Allure Defining Mascara in 01 Black. This will give you intensified, lengthened and separated lashes in an instant while your lashes remain soft and flexible without any flaking. Don’t forget to complete the look with a beautiful Spring dress and a bright flower crown or fascinator.
