GirlsLife.com - 3 fun ways to wear colored mascara

Blue is bold

Blue mascara is a safe shade that works with all skin and hair colors. It adds a layer of volume that deepens the eye and brings out the whites. Wear a neutral shadow and an indigo liner to really highlight this shade. Add a few more blue accessories around your face, like a scarf or earrings, to draw more attention to your eyes. If you want to add lip color, pinkish shades or plum would look très cool.

This blue mascara is great for accenting your long lashes--it won’t make them neon, but simply tips them with blue.

MAC Zoom Lash Mascara in Blue Charge, $15, macys.com

Stila All-Over Shimmer Duo in Kitten, $22, ulta.com

Green is glam

Green mascara can look great on any eyes, but it is especially hot on hazel and green. It brings out the freckles on your face and the olive tones in your skin, which can make you look tanner! The key to pulling off this intimidating shade is matching it with oceanic colors. Use pearlescent pinks and turquoise to highlight the green on your eyes. A brown eye liner will tie everything together.

This mascara is great for layering as an accent over your regular mascara. You can first put on black and then swipe a few times with Punk Lash to get the punched-up tips you’re after.

Punk Lash Mascara, $18, sephora.com

CoverGirl LiquiLine Blast Eyeliner in Brown Blaze, $8, ulta.com

Purple pick-me-up

Purples are great for the brown-eyed babe, but also work wonders for hazel, green, and blue eyes. This trendy color is easily painted on with your favorite dark liner and some berry shades on the lid. That means reds, pinks and fuchsia lightly blended with some more neutral tones so that the mascara is the real center of attention.

Want a deeper purple hue for those romantic summer nights? Pick up Blinc Kiss Me Mascara in purple-- it’s waterproof, smudge proof, and leaves you with beautiful deep hued lashes.

Blinc Kiss Me Mascara Purple, $24, beautyencounter.com

Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow in Dark Raspberry, $20, sephora.com

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BY TESS MORAN ON 6/30/2012 12:00:00 AM

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My mom won't let me use mascara because she thinks I will make a huge mess. How can I prove to her I won't make a huge mess?

hey! the next time y'all get dressed up ask her if she can help you practice putting some on. even if you know how to do it without her, i think she'd appreciate you trying to learn to put it on "her" way and if she helps you she'll know you can do it without making a mess.

Helen S.

by wesdelwarrior on 11/3/2012 4:41:35 PM

I wear glasses, and the make my eyes look really small! What do I do to make them look bigger???!!!

by pixie_chick on 8/6/2012 11:35:30 PM

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I am in a theatre production tomoro and I have to wear a bunch of makeup. I can do most of it the thing is my eyes. I have covergirl lashblastvolume mascara in browninsh black and maybelline line stiletto liquid eyeliner in black. I have tried to put on the eye liner but i mess it up. Also I have to wear eyeshadow and what order do u put the mascare eyeliner and shadow on? I really need some tips for the eyeliner please! and please answer fast I have to have it by tomoro at 8 am

Hey girlie,

Eyeshadow first, then eyeliner! Check out this article for a super easy liquid liner tip - the connect-the-dots method makes it a piece of cake! http://www.girlslife.com/post/2009/12/17/How-to-Wear-Liquid-Eyeliner.aspx

Lauren C.

by radiolovergirl on 7/19/2012 6:35:46 PM

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I'm starting high school this year, and I would like to start wearing a little makeup. I just wanted to know what simple makeup products you'd consider wearing daily for school. I don't want to take the wrong advice and end up like those girls who have too much eye liner and over done makeup. I just would like to know some simple cosmetics I can wear daily for school.

Hey babe, Try some lip gloss, mascara, and a little (very little) bit of blush. If you need to, dust on some powder (again, not too much), to even out your complexion. xoxo

Kate G.

by Julia955 on 7/19/2012 1:21:41 PM

Oh my glob, this year for school, I'm totally going to makeover myself. Finally, I get to show who I am, and I've been waiting for that for forever! I'm so happy, except that I can't spend too much money, but i'm still totes excited! 6th grade, here I come!

by cheetah#1 on 7/18/2012 10:51:55 PM

Mod? Here, it kinda doesn't mention brown eyes, and my eyes are dark brown and blue doesn't work well with my eyes, what colors should i use? And what mascara color? I'm in need of real bad makeover. Schools going to start soon and i need something ti make attention draw away from my acne(its not quite bad) but ther is this like little red rash around my nostrils and EVERYONE and i mean EVERYone stares and asks me about it. My crush hasn't asked me yet, but i don't want that to make him not like me! So i need something to maybe get the attention away from that and maybe cover the rash or make it go away completely. I've tryed everything at my local drugstore. Thank you SOO much!

Hey girl,

Look at the end of the article where it talks about purple for brown-eyed babes. It also mentions other colors to use with it! Also, make sure you're cleansing your face well every day to help with the acne, and try some foundation or cover-up for those acne spots.

Kelly G.

by Kit-Cat on 7/13/2012 2:44:16 PM

by luckybolt on 7/11/2012 7:12:50 PM

Green would be good for my eyes...but I really want the purple! It looks awesome (:

by cats-r-the-best on 7/7/2012 1:53:45 PM

eep! the purple stuff is expensive, (or at least i wouldnt wanna pay that much for makeup.) guess i'll stick to drugstore brands ;)

by bunnehz on 7/5/2012 10:47:31 PM

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About a month ago, I was in a soccer tournament and got bad soccer tan
Soccer tan:
my shins are white, knees tan, quads white, shoulders and chest white, elbow to hand tan, back white, neck tan.
In other words... i look like a tan candy cane. I don't like to wear bikinis, but how can i fix my soccer tan? My tans never fade quickly or completely.
What should I do???
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Hey! I also have a weird tan right now haha. it's a shoe tan from my toms, so there's like a right angle on my foot separating the white from the tan, so I feel your pain a little. I'm just trying to wear flip flops a lot right now so that the tan can slowly even out. Yours is all over your body though, so it's gonna be trickier. wear different items of clothing that will help the different sections even out, even if you can't wear them all at the same time. good luck!

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by dancer2998 on 7/2/2012 5:28:01 PM

Too expensive. BUT SUPER PRETTY. :3

by AnnaB1234 on 7/2/2012 8:59:49 AM

i HAVE to try the blue it's my fav color

by nerdygurl12 on 7/1/2012 5:41:03 PM

i want to try the first two things! they look great!

by j4zm09 on 7/1/2012 12:13:17 AM

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Hi! Next Saturday I am going to see my crush for the first time in six months! There is a huge fourth of July picnic at my aunts house and I'm so nervous yet excited! I have thought about him everyday since the last time I saw him. I like him SOOOO much and I'm terrified that I'm going to make an idiot of myself in front of him. (I do that a lot). Every time I think of him I get goosebumps, my heart starts racing, and I blush like crazy. That's just when I THINK about him! Im so scared to see him for the first time because he drive me so insane! Do u have any tips on how I can talk to him without feeling like I'm about to throw up?? Thank you so much!!

Take a deep breath and remember - your crush might be awesome, but he's still JUST A GUY! He's a person like you or me. He likes talking about his interests and he gets awkward in some situations too. Just be yourself Do you have a cousin, a friend, or another person you could hang out with at this party? It could be easier to have someone to hang out with while you're there - then, together, you can slowly drift closer to your crush until you're chatting with his crew too. Talk to him about his summer plans, any vacays, new music/movies, whatever. Don't force it - remember it's summer and use that as inspiration to be chill, relaxed, and laid back

by soccerdiva722 on 6/30/2012 10:29:20 PM

@iluvhungergames
I have super curly super thick hair, I just use some curl lock and it makes my hair look really pretty! Gels, kind of like mouse help to tame hair as well! Taking showers everyday, or wetting your hair everyday makes it look great too (you don't have to wash it everyday just wet it) Also make sure you're using a nice shampoo and conditioner, I use teatree sometimes and I just got this new one, fantastic cleanse. They're both great! We're so lucky to have curls, tons of girls kill for it!!!!!! Good luck girl!

by LLL328 on 6/30/2012 8:51:12 PM

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This doesn't have to do with this... but I'm going to have to get braces somewhat soon! What are some tips! Color suggestions to bring out blue eyes?? Thank you so much in advance!
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hey! try warm colors like yellow or orange good luck!

by BeachNorsepike on 6/30/2012 3:05:15 PM

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I have like wicked curly natrual hair that wont stay under control do you have any tips to help me exspecially with school staring(not for a while but)???

hey! You should try an anti frizz serum. They sell them at drug stores. Here's a link that might help:

http://www.girlslife.com/post/2011/07/21/We-Tried-It-Hair-oil-to-squash-frizz.aspx

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3 fun ways to wear colored mascara

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