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24Jan
Sephora’s New Affordable Mascara Gave Me All the Drama Without the Clumps

There are two things I need when it comes to mascara: drama and drama. I much prefer thick, ultra-black formulas to more natural-looking ones. What I don’t like are clumps that keep me from layering a dozen coats to my heart’s desire. So, when Sephora revealed it was launching a new mascara under its budget-friendly Sephora Collection line, I knew I had to try it. Though I’m consistently impressed with the line’s offerings, I didn’t have high hopes Sephora Collection’s Big By Definition Defining & Volumizing Mascara would deliver everything I wanted. Well, I was pretty wrong about that.

The ultra-black buildable, vegan mascara promises to define and separate every lash with its multidimensional brush. Plant-based proteins and vegetable-derived waxes condition lashes while the mascara adds clump-free volume. “It looks natural and instantly volumized after one coat but can also build for a more dramatic effect,” Helen Dagdag, Sephora Collection National Artist, tells STYLECASTER.

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Big By Definition Defining & Volumizing… $12
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She’s right. On the first swipe, I was a little disappointed at how naturally full my lashes looked. Those who like that look will love this formula. But I was pleasantly surprised when I continued to layer on the volume and my lashes got longer and fuller with literally zero clumps. I checked myself out in the back of an Uber and was shocked at how great my lashes looked. The lightweight formula really feels like you’re wearing nothing.

I’ve been focusing so much on the formula, but Dagdag’s favorite part about this new mascara is actually the brush. “It has a slight taper and isn’t too big, so you won’t end up with a mess all over your lids,” she says. “The brush is on the smaller side which really allows you to build volume from the base and pull the formula through each lash for a defined look.” She likes to wiggle it at the base of her lashes and slowly “pull up and out” for a fanned-out effect.

I wore Big By Definition for most of the day and was impressed it didn’t flake all over my face considering how many coats I used. It did fade by the end of the day, about as much as other budget-friendly versions. But for $12, it’s a great option for pretty much everyone, for more natural-lash lovers or those who need the drama, like me.
Concealer
7Dec
Make your own concealer at home!

Concealer is a make-up product that can never be dispensed with, because it covers dark circles and puffiness under the eyes, unifies skin tone and helps hide flaws.

Concealer

Therefore, we offer you a way to make it at home at the lowest costs, according to the “Your Beauty” website.

Ingredients and method of application:
– Two tablespoons of the moisturizing cream that you use on your skin.
Two tablespoons of light face powder.
– A tablespoon of matte blusher that suits the color of your face skin.

How to make:
– Put the moisturizing cream in a small, clean, empty container you have, and then add the face powder.
– Mix the products well with a clean wooden stick or a small spoon, then you can put the amount of matte blusher.
– You have to keep blending until you make sure that the concealer becomes the color you want and the soft texture, and be careful not to make it liquid. And if you want to make it lighter, add a little light powder, but if you want it to be darker than your skin, increase the blusher. To make sure that the color of the concealer suits the skin of your face, try it either directly on the face, or by putting a little mixture on your hand.
After completing these steps, you can now use the concealer on the area around the eyes