CosBeauty Magazine #102

BEAUTY
Q. IS BLACK THE BEST SHADE
FOR MASCARA?
A. While black mascara is the go-to
shade for most of us, there are many
ways to make coloured mascara work
for you. If you are just wearing mascara
and no other eye makeup then the
best shade will depend on your eye
colour and your skin tone. Brown
works well for blondes and blue really
makes the whites of your eyes pop.
Try Natio Precision Tubing Mascara
in Brown ($17.95) or Australis Mega
Lash Mascara in Electric Blue ($14.95).
When wearing a full eye look, I find
black mascara helps frame the eyes
and defines the lashes against the eye
shadow and liner.
Q. HOW LONG SHOULD YOU
KEEP YOUR MASCARA ONCE
OPENED?
A. The rule of thumb for mascara is 3-6
months from opening. The main reason
is that the environment of the mascara
tube is the perfect breeding ground for
bacteria, which can cause eye irritations
and infections. There is a small symbol
on all mascaras called a PAO (period
after opening) which tells you how long
you can safely use the mascara for. If you
live in a hot climate or carry mascara in
your handbag regularly then you should
stick closer to the 3 rather than the 6
months of use. Also, never let anyone
else use your mascara as this also carries
risk of infection.