"Are those your lashes?"

As a young competitive figure skater, my mom swiped mascara on my lashes for the first time at age 6. She was then left wiping the black smudges out of my eyebrows while I sat dolled-up in my sequined costume ready to take the ice. In the 3rd grade my best friend tried to persuade me to trim my lengthy lashes with the scissors in Mr. Forsythe's Art class. Luckily, I trusted my instincts! When I started wearing clear mascara in middle school I was teased by the girls at my lunch table because they thought my long lashes looked like "spider legs." By the time I reached high school I fully embraced my "spider legs" and used them to my advantage. Flirting with your eyes should not be underestimated!

Over the years I have tried almost every mascara on the market and I always come back to my faithful companion - L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara. The brush is superior because it enables you to lift the lashes from the base of your lid, creating sky-high volume and length. The texture of the mascara does not smudge after a night of dancing, nor does it get crusty and leave debris on your face. The greatest thing about this mascara is that you will only need one coat!

Other tips:
Always remove mascara at the end of the day with a moisturizing eye makeup remover. I suggest Neutrogena Oil Free Makeup Remover because it is gentle and will not clog your pores.

Vaseline will moisturize and thicken brittle lashes. Take a Q-Tip with a small amount of Vaseline on the tip and wand it through your lashes before bedtime. Make sure to avoid using too much Vaseline to prevent getting it in your eyes. Always remove the Vaseline before applying mascara.

Happy Batting!
xo Nat