A Lesson in Lashes

There once was a time when I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing false eyelashes. Despite the fact that I have relatively short lashes with virtually no natural curl, I thought the whole idea was a little costumy. Well, ladies and gentleman, I take it all back. During a recent trip to the mall, I sucked it up and decided to enter the bold world of fake lashes. My conclusion: If you think that false eyelashes are ridiculous, think again!

These days, eyelash imposters come in all different lengths, thickness and sizes to help achieve different looks and work with your particular eye shape. Fake lashes can look natural and help take your eye look to the next level. Those of you who are intimidated by this wispy beauty tool, fear not. Our Pür Minerals beauty experts are here to help you achieve luscious lashes in a flash!

Fake Lashes for Beginners
The first thing to consider is what kind of look you’re going for. The occasion and time of day will factor into what kind of lashes you choose. If you’re going for a dramatic, evening look, a full set is appropriate. Individual false lashes are also a great way to subtly punch up your look. Look for an eyelash set in a length that’s as close as possible to your actual lash length. Trimming the lashes down can be tricky and can cause the lashes to appear blunt. 

Melissa’s Pick: Shu Uemura Soft Cross False Eyelashes. Natural-looking and elegant, these lashes pump up the volume with a criss-cross design that makes eyelashes appear thicker.

How to Apply Your Falsies
Start by holding the lash band up to your eye. If it’s too long, use a pair of nail scissors to trim the edges of the band (not the lashes) to fit your lash line. Next, apply the glue to the band and place at the inner corner of your eye. Work your way to the outer corner, gently pressing down to set the lashes in place.

After waiting a few moments to let the glue adhere, use an eyelash curler to help blend your natural lashes and the fake eyelashes together. Then, apply eye pencil along your lash line to camouflage the band and help achieve a more natural look. Finally, apply a single coat of lengthening, thickening mascara and viola, lash-tastic eyes in flash!

To remove the false eyelashes, use a gentle makeup eye makeup remover such as Mineral Melt by Pür Minerals. Infused with 12 all-natural oils, this makeup remover nourishes lashes and is safe for even the most sensitive eyes.