Want to achieve your dream lashes? Here’s how to choose exactly the right mascara wand

Any beauty look is only as good as the tools you’re working with. Whether it’s fluttery, lengthened lashes you’re after, or high-octane volume, there’s a mascara brush that is designed especially for each desired effect.

Volumising
Kevyn Aucoin Indecent Mascara
This recent release from Kevyn Aucoin is designed to improve the appearance of eyelash density, leaving lashes looking defined, voluminous and lusciously full. It also contains lash-enhancing ingredients in an aim to promote healthy eyelash growth, improving even no-makeup days.

Lengthening
Hourglass Unlocked™ Instant Extensions Mascara
This no-smudge tubing mascara is your ticket to ultra-long lashes. Clever technology coats each lash from root to tip, separating and lengthening while staying put all day — and sliding off effortlessly with just warm water to remove.

Separating 
Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real! Mascara
This cult favourite is a must for easily defined and separated lashes. Long-wearing, non-flaking and dramatic, you’ll have people convinced there’s some enhancement going on beyond just a great mascara. 

Curling
Dior Beauty Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara
Offering ultimate volume and curl, this curved mascara brush will help open up the eyes and distribute pigment easily from root to tip. Designed for all types of lashes, from short and straight to long and sparse, the formula is enriched with cotton nectar to promote stronger, shinier lashes.
Available from Dior Perfume & Beauty Boutique at Commercial Bay.

Statement
Shiseido Controlled Chaos MascaraInk
A coloured mascara is more wearable than you might think. This sapphire shade from Shiseido is particularly striking with brown eyes, while the purple will make green eyes pop. Wear alone or layer over a coat of black mascara to tone it down.

Hard-to-reach lashes
Lancôme Grandiose Mascara
Crafted to give unprecedented access to even the smallest lashes, Lancôme’s Grandiose Mascara has a cleverly designed (and trademarked) swan-neck™ wand. The waterproof formula contains less waxes to help it stay put all day, and the elastomer moulded brush will allow for an even deposit of product.

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