Beauty Debate: Is Mascara Primer Really Necessary?
July 06, 2020
Argument for Not Wearing Mascara Primer
There are a few reasons why I don’t wear mascara primer. The first is, I simply feel that you don’t need it. I believe that you can achieve long, voluminous lashes as long as you use the right mascara and an eyelash curler. For example, when I curl my eyelashes prior to mascara, it automatically gives my natural lashes a subtle lift that makes my eyes look more awake. Then I apply a volumizing mascara, like the IT Cosmetics Lash Blowout Volumizing Mascara, and with just a couple of swipes, I notice an extreme transformation — no primer needed. Another reason I don’t use mascara primer is because it feels like yet another product and step to add to my makeup routine. I love wearing makeup, applying makeup and everything about makeup, but I love sleep more and because of that, I prefer a minimal morning routine. Granted one more product isn’t a huge undertaking, but ultimately, why add another step if I can still achieve beautiful results without it?
Argument for Wearing Mascara Primer
I wasn’t a believer in mascara primer for the longest time. After all, if a product already promises length and definition, what more could you possibly need? But then I actually *tried* one, and my lash game was forever changed. For someone that has delicate lashes and wants the effects of falsies without actually wearing falsies (I’m not skilled in application, okay?), I found that primer is a happy medium for the look I want. Of all the primers I’ve tried, Lancome’s Cils Booster XL Enhancing Lash Primer has the most visible result. I initially tested it on just one eye to see the difference compared to the other eye *without* primer, and I couldn’t ignore how much longer my lashes looked. It was like giving myself DIY lash extensions, but all I needed was to put a primer on instead of dropping a ton of money on the actual treatment. If you're looking for a drugstore option, I also really love the L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Primer. If you have a go-to mascara that gives you all the volume and length you want, I highly recommend trying a primer to give you that extra boost. What’s the harm in giving your usual lash look some more zhuzh?
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