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The Guardian
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Guardian
Readers reply: Why can't I put on mascara without opening my mouth?
Why can't I put on mascara without opening my mouth? Rita, London Send new questions to nq@ You don't need to when you do your upper lashes but if you open your mouth it stretches your cheeks downwards so you can apply the mascara to your lower lashes without getting it on your face. Goldgreen I can't put on Newsnight without opening mine. StuartDarmon Because that's how your mom/aunt/big sister did it, and you just followed suit. They in turn learned from their mom/aunt/big sister, and so on. It's why I do it anyway! bigflatfeet Same reason you stick your tongue out when concentrating? reggiepurrin My partner tells me it's in case she needs to shout at me. I don't know what that has to do with mascara, but I've learned that when her mouth is open I should keep mine shut. Dorkalicious At least you can put on mascara without needing to open someone else's mouth. That would be awkward. Porthos Otherwise, your lips stick. sparklesthewonderhen I assume it's because you open your eyes in a shocked expression that makes you open your mouth. LadyxxMacbeth
The Guardian
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Guardian
Readers reply: Why can't I put on mascara without opening my mouth?
Why can't I put on mascara without opening my mouth? Rita, London Send new questions to nq@ You don't need to when you do your upper lashes but if you open your mouth it stretches your cheeks downwards so you can apply the mascara to your lower lashes without getting it on your face. Goldgreen I can't put on Newsnight without opening mine. StuartDarmon Because that's how your mom/aunt/big sister did it, and you just followed suit. They in turn learned from their mom/aunt/big sister, and so on. It's why I do it anyway! bigflatfeet Same reason you stick your tongue out when concentrating? reggiepurrin My partner tells me it's in case she needs to shout at me. I don't know what that has to do with mascara, but I've learned that when her mouth is open I should keep mine shut. Dorkalicious At least you can put on mascara without needing to open someone else's mouth. That would be awkward. Porthos Otherwise, your lips stick. sparklesthewonderhen I assume it's because you open your eyes in a shocked expression that makes you open your mouth. LadyxxMacbeth
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I'm a beauty editor, and this is the one big mascara swap I recommend making for summer
Mascara is the ultimate staple in your make-up bag. A desert island product for many, and a daily must for most. And for those of us without luscious dark lashes, swiping through some black mascara before running out of the house is second nature. However, if you've been addicted to black mascara for as long as you can remember, then I have news for you. Because the most up-to-date way to wear it this summer is to swap black for a the chicer shade of brown - and it could make you look even better. Yes, it looks more subtle, but it can also make certain eye colours - particularly blue and green - pop more. It's mascara's version of quiet luxury; polished but understated. Which explains why more brands than ever are adding the shade to their bestselling mascaras. Read on to discover our tried-and-tested favourites. FOR HIGH OCTANE LENGTH: Hourglass Instant Extensions Espresso Mascara, £32, Space NK This is their cult tubing mascara – so cult one sells every 60 seconds. Tubing mascaras basically work by using polymers that set into flexible tubes that wrap round the diameter of each lash, like a tube coating. These rings extend the length by building beyond the tip of your natural lash, don't crumble like traditional mascaras, and can be removed without using make-up remover. Due to those clever polymer tubes, you can simply slide the mascara off using warm water. Deeply satisfying. £32 Shop FOR GREAT VALUE: L'Oreal Paris Volume Million Lashes Panorama Mascara in Brown, £12.99, Boots The increased length and volume this powerful tube can give is gob-smacking. The wand combs clumps out really well and it layers so you can turn the volume up to 11 with two coats. L'Oreal Paris Volume Million Lashes Panorama Mascara £12.99 Shop FOR A NATURAL EFFECT: Glossier Lash Slick Lift and Lengthening Mascara, £20, Space NK This is as subtle as it sounds – more weightless than your typical mascara thanks to tiny one- and two-millimetre long fibres that it sticks to your lashes. You apply it just like a normal mascara and brush through, plus it can also be removed with warm water. £20 Shop FOR DRAMATIC LIFT: Westman Atelier Eye Want You Mascara in Clean Le Brun, £42, Cult Beauty From the mind of Gucci Westman, a high profile celebrity make-up artist and previous Artistic Director at both Lancome and Revlon, this mascara is a real overachiever -which it should be for the price. It has a tapered tip to allow reaching tiny lashes in the corners of your eyes, a creamy formula filled with carnauba and she butter to avoid flaking and help condition, and is highly pigmented for a rich payoff. Plus it has no nasties like silicones, parabens, phthalates, fragrance or talc. Westman Atelier Eye Want You Mascara £42 Shop FOR EXTREME DEFINITION: Sculpted by Aimee My Mascara in Brown, £18, The wand on this is ever so slightly curved for the perfect amount of curl without having to use eyelash curlers. The back of the wand has a really effective comb on it to help define and seek out any lumps – no wonder one sells every second. Sculpted by Aimee My Mascara £18 Shop To get more of what you love from your favourite Sunday supplement, follow us on Instagram (@youmagazine), Facebook (YOU Magazine) and X (@YOUMagSocial).
The Guardian
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Why can't I put on mascara without opening my mouth?
Why can't I put on mascara without opening my mouth? Rita , London Post your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@ A selection will be published next Sunday.
New York Times
10-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- New York Times
The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals Under $25 on Everyday Essentials
Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara — Best For... Amazon deal price: $8; street price: $10 What we like: The best lengthening drugstore mascara. Delivers long, perfectly delineated lashes, but not in a fake way. Nimble, bendy applicator brush is precise. Satin-slick formula evenly coats lashes. Affordable and available in multiple colors. Other things to know: Formula can be messy and isn't particularly thickening or volumizing. $8 is a buck more than the better deals we've seen of late. Read more: The Best Mascara Innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 36 — Staff Pick Amazon deal price: $13; street price: $18 What we like: A creamy, fragrant Korean lotion. Thick and hearty at first squeeze, then quickly disappears into skin. Contains chemical UV filters avobenzone, homosalate, and octisalate. Botanical ingredients 'make you look glowy,' says editorial director Leta Shy. Other things to know: Has a subtle sunscreen smell — but to be honest, some of our testers noted that as a positive, since this product otherwise feels and behaves so much like a lotion. Read more: The Best Korean Skin-Care Products OPI RapiDry Nail Polish — Staff Pick Amazon deal price: $8; street price: $10 What we like: Our favorite drugstore quick-dry nail polish. Low-cost. Broad color selection, even coverage, 60-second dry time, and five to six days of wear time. Other things to know: Some testers described the color selection as 'a bit offbeat,' while another found the hues underwhelming. Read more: We're in a New Age of Quick-Dry Nail Polish. But They're Not All Created Equal. Round Lab Birch Moisturizing Cleanser (8.11 Ounces) — Staff Pick Costco deal price: $15 (Costco membership required); street price: $25 What we like: A larger size of a mellow and moisturizing cleansing gel we like. Gentle, colorless, and effective. Formulated with ingredients such as glycerin, humectant hyaluronic acid, and birch sap, so it soothes as it cleanses and leaves no tight-skin aftereffects. Good for dry complexions. Other things to know: Multiple testers also liked the matte-finish, illustrated packaging, which seemed more in line with that of luxury products, not a relatively inexpensive cleanser. Deal is for the larger, 8.11-ounce size. Costco membership required. Read more: The Best Korean Skin-Care Products Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil — Staff Pick Amazon deal price: $7; street price: $10 What we like: A nourishing hair oil in our drugstore beauty guide. A lightweight blend of 19 botanical oils. Smooths split ends and flyaways. Leaves your scalp more hydrated and your hair shinier. Creates optimal environment for healthy hair growth. Other things to know: Based on our testers' experiences, regular evening application on a dry scalp makes hair feel thick and glossy. In one 2015 study, rosemary oil (the third ingredient in this hair oil) performed comparably to the hair-growth agent minoxidil. Read more: The Best Drugstore Makeup, Skin-Care, and Other Beauty Products Ouai Detox Face Cleanser — Best For... Amazon deal price: $24; street price: $60 What we like: Our splurge facial cleanser pick for normal/combination skin. Rich, effective, mildly buffing gel with upgraded ingredients including glycolic and citric acid, as well as vitamins C and E and niacinamide. Subtle scent with herbaceous notes. Testers loved the shatterproof, understatedly chic bottle. Other things to know: One of our spendier picks. On first use, some testers had to depress the pump repeatedly, but then it worked fine. Read more: The 8 Best Facial Cleansers Beauty of Joseon Daily Relief Sunscreen (US Version) — Staff Pick Amazon deal price: $13; street price: $18 What we like: The FDA-approved US version of a sunscreen staff pick in our guide to the best Korean skin-care products. Specifically made for the US market, with FDA-approved ingredients rather than Korean filters. Small, minimalist-chic tube stashes easily in a bag. Other things to know: Requires frequent reapplication. SPF 40. Read more: The Best Korean Skin-Care Products Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water — Guest Pick Amazon deal price: $4; street price: $6 What we like: A guest-pick face cleanser that doubles as a stain remover, recommended by a Broadway dresser. Safe to use on most fabrics. A fantastic quick fix for makeup stains on fabrics. Other things to know: You still need to fully wash most items for the best results. Deal is for the 3.4-ounce bottle. Read more: How a Broadway Veteran Tackles Stains, Snaps, and Rips Backstage at 'Boop!' Olay Complete Daily Moisturizer With Sunscreen SPF 30 (2.5 Ounces, Two-Pack) — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $20 (pack of two, 2.5 ounces each); street price: $30 What we like: Our top pick for the best combination sunscreen for your face. Very moisturizing. Smells only slightly sunscreen-like. Has a thicker consistency but isn't streaky or too heavy. Contains skin-calming niacinamide. Quickly absorbs into the skin. Other things to know: Takes a bit more effort to rub in, and may leave a white cast on dark skin. Some testers said this formula left an oily feeling that never quite went away throughout the day. Deal is for a pack of two 2.5-ounce bottles. Read more: The Best Sunscreens for Your Face Banana Boat Light As Air SPF 50+ Sunscreen (6 Ounces, Two-Pack) — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $14 (pack of two, 6 ounces each); street price: $20 What we like: Our top pick for the best chemical sunscreen. Lightweight and easy to apply. Not greasy; rubs in with a dry, transparent finish and appears nearly colorless on skin. Oxybenzone-free. Other things to know: Tropical fragrance isn't overpowering but may not be for everyone. Water-resistant up to 80 minutes. Not reef-safe. Deal is for a pack of two 6-ounce tubes. Read more: The Best Sunscreen Sebastian Shaper Plus Extra Hold Hairspray — Guest Pick Amazon deal price: $16; street price: $25 What we like: A guest pick in our article about how Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders achieve a sweat-proof look. Veteran cheerleader Victoria Kalina uses Sebastian Shaper Plus Extra Hold Hairspray for finishing touches on a done 'do. Other things to know: A good second-layer spray that doesn't look gluey or feel tacky. Deal price is for the 10.6-ounce bottle. Read more: How the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Achieve a Sweat-Proof Look, Even Through Scorching Performances
