The Express Curl

Short on time? Skip the second coat. Curling your lashes plus one coat of mascara is the fastest way to wake up tired eyes — a true express version of the look.

Clamp the curler at the base of your lashes, hold for five seconds, then move it to the middle and hold again. This two-point curl creates a natural curve rather than a right-angle crimp that looks artificial.

Follow with a single coat of mascara, wiggling from root to tip. Replace your mascara every three months — once the formula dries out, it clumps and flakes no matter how carefully you apply it.