My first time with false eyelashes - questions

[ThePowderPuff]

I have never worn false eyelashes but I think the time has come

But I have a question: Which ones would you reccomend to start with, that are not over the top but quite natural looking?

And maybe a stupod question but can you re-use false eyelashes and how do you clean them?

 

[smellyocheese]

Ardell has quite a good selection of natural lashes. I like the demi #102 (they're the exact dupe of MAC #1 lashes).

yep, you can reuse them! If you're gentle, up to 5 times or more! When you're taking off your faux lashes, make sure the loosen up the glue first with some eye makeup remover before tanking them off. Then, slather them with eye makeup remover and continue wiping out any glue and mascara remains with a cotton bud. stick it back into the arched thingy that came in the box to keep its shape

hope that helped!

 

[gildedangel]

Ardell lashes are my favorites (I love the 110s)! They have a great selection of natural lashes. As long as you store your lashes properly, they can last for a long time! I usually carefully pick off the glue on the lash band if I used a lot of glue, but makeup remover works great too. Don't throw away the case you get them in, they are perfect for storing the lashes in so they don't get mixed up or lost.

 

[iluvmac]

I think the best ones to start with are Mac's 20, half-lashes. Very easy to apply.

 

[luvsic]

It depends what kind of eyes you have. I am Asian so I am all for finding lashes that are natural for MY eyes...believe me, it's harder than you think But I am a lash junkie, always looking for something even ~more natural.

Anyway, I used to like wearing Ardell 109s, but they were a little too long for my eye shape. However, I do think that they are very natural and pretty compared to other ones that are thicker.

Right now I am VERY fond of wearing Ardell lash accents - I have 301s, and they are absolutely perfect! I apply mascara and then these accents and it seriously looks so real. Use some DUO lash glue and it should stay put fall day, just as long as it's not raining outside, you're not sweating profusely, swimming, or going outside on an especially windy day

I have heard GREAT things about Shu Uemura's criss-cross lashes for a realistic yet luxurious look. I am DYING to try their smokey criss cross lashes. I heard they are very luxe and natural looking, but still ad lots of volume. Once I save up some money I'm definitely going to invest in some.

Like another user said above me, you can reuse them! I reuse them daily, although I clean them often and they have managed to retain their shape. Here's a tutorial on how to clean them that works pretty well!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIvwND0Sm90

HTH!