Tip of the Day: 3.01.2019

No matter what the formulation, it’s the wand design that affects how a mascara boosts your lashes. Fat brushes with widely-spaced spirals deposit more mascara on each lash for a thickening effect, while skinny brushes deposit less colour and give greater definition. Curved brushes make it easier to reach shorter lashes on the inside corners (and there are now special ‘dinky’ brushes specifically for these hard-to-reach areas). A brush that’s tapered on the end, meanwhile, gives great control of combing through colour. As for the new generation rubber brushes? We find they’re great for women with sparse or stubby lashes, as they beautifully grip each one.