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Do you wear mascara on your bottom lashes?

47 replies

RattleAndRoll · 24/06/2015 14:36

That's it really.

I don't as I find they become really thick and spidery, and all I can see is my eyelashes when I look in the mirror. But I wonder if I need a different mascara to my top lashes.

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NKfell · 24/06/2015 14:41

I do- I just do one brush though.

If I have false lashes on the top then I use a lower lash mascara by Clinique.

My usual mascara is DiorShow and I love it. It has a massive brush and doesn't clog up although it is expensive and needs replacing faster than some other brands.

AMcoffeeLover · 24/06/2015 14:53

If I wear mine on my lower lashes it slides down my face. I've tried so many brands but nothing sticks.

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 24/06/2015 14:59

No, mine are longer than the top ones (some design fault there I reckon)

With the top ones, I curl and use "They're Real" one coat over a primer mascara. (Otherwise my eyelashes are rubbish Sad )

GinBunny · 24/06/2015 15:00

Nope, I too look like a spider if I put mascara on them. Not the best look.

PurpleDaisies · 24/06/2015 15:02

No, don't like the look at all.

boxofholes · 24/06/2015 15:06

No, my lashes are pretty dark anyway I get the spider look with mascara on the bottom ones.

GinUpGirl · 24/06/2015 15:09

Yes I do. I don't get a spidery look.

HelenF350 · 24/06/2015 15:36

Max factor masterpiece max waterproof looks great on lower lashes (and upper for that matter).

cuntyMcCunterson · 24/06/2015 15:44

Yes, is ways have. I use benefit they're real and usually out 2/3 coats on top lashes and 1/2 on bottom ones

Jacksterbear · 24/06/2015 16:29

Yes - v thin coat, for colour not for volume. I have v fair hair and lashes and would look odd and mismatched with top-lash-only mascara.

Charityworker34 · 24/06/2015 16:49

Clinique Lash Power has a teeny brush and is great applied very lightly to lower lashes

Nightboattocairo · 24/06/2015 16:51

My eyes look larger when I don't but I can't help applying a tiny weeny layer, it feels 'finished' !

Loafline · 24/06/2015 16:58

No i don't, no eyeliner either - i just look odd with eyeliner.

MitzyLeFrouf · 24/06/2015 17:00

Yes, my eyes look odd if I don't. Mascara on the bottom lashes gives that wide eyed look that I like.

poppym12 · 24/06/2015 17:03

I just wipe an almost dry brush across them to add a bit of colour. I find this makes me look more awake slightly less sickly

noddyholder · 24/06/2015 17:05

No never

AmethystMoon · 24/06/2015 17:05

Yes I also use the Clinuque lower lash mascara. Does a great job. Never seen any others for sale. I'd like a cheaper one!

Pumpkinette · 24/06/2015 17:06

I do but only a light coat, usually with whats left on the wand after the first coat on the top. I have pale eyelashes and I need to otherwise the look odd compared to the top lashes. I have occasionally had the spider look but I find this only happens with brand new or almost dead mascara.

PetiteBateau · 24/06/2015 17:11

Yes I do. Mine aren't spidery

thebeesankles · 24/06/2015 17:18

Interdental brushes are handy for lower lashes if you don't want the clumpy look.

daftyburd · 24/06/2015 17:24

No but I have bottom lashes as long as the top ones. If I put mascara on them I have that 60's Twiggy, false bottom lash look.

JennyOnAPlate · 24/06/2015 17:26

No. Every time I try it just ends up under my eyes and I look like a panda.

WellTidy · 24/06/2015 18:34

It always rubs off under my eyes too! I have to wipe it away within a couple of hours and it never stays on. This is depsite it sticking well to my upper lashes.

27inmyhead · 24/06/2015 19:29

I do but when I had my make up done recently in Bobbi Brown, they only did the top eyelashes. Same with eyeliner. I couldn't decide if I liked the effect.