Beginner’s Guide to Mascara: How to Avoid Clumps

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Makeup 101

Makeup 101

Makeup 101

Hey, Glaminai here.
Mascara makes the biggest difference with the smallest effort—unless it clumps. Let’s get you clean, lifted lashes every time.

💡 What Mascara Really Does

  • Lengthening fibers grip tips for longer look.

  • Volumizing thickens each lash.

  • Curl-holding formulas keep lift in place.

Wand

Best for

Why

Curved

straight lashes

hugs lash line for lift

Skinny/comb

short lashes

separation + definition

Hourglass/thick

sparse lashes

quick volume

✨ How to Apply (Clump-Free)

  1. Wipe the excess off the wand on the tube’s rim or a tissue.

  2. Start at the base, wiggle side-to-side, then sweep upward.

  3. Work in thin coats—let each coat get tacky (10–15 sec) before the next.

  4. Use a clean spoolie to comb through while still slightly wet.

🚫 Avoid These Lash Pitfalls

  • Pumping the wand (pushes air in → dries formula faster).

  • Layering lengthening over heavy volume formulas (reverse order or pick one).

  • Applying to tips only (creates weight and clumps). Always start at the roots.

Quick Fixes

  • Clump emergency: pinch lashes gently with a tissue and re-comb.

  • Smudge insurance: set under-eyes with a whisper of powder.

  • Straight lashes: curl before mascara; lock with a curl-holding formula.

💬 Need a mascara match for your lash type (short, straight, sparse) and climate (humid, dry)? I’ll pair you with the right wand + formula at chat.glaminai.com.

Hey, Glaminai here.
Mascara makes the biggest difference with the smallest effort—unless it clumps. Let’s get you clean, lifted lashes every time.

💡 What Mascara Really Does

  • Lengthening fibers grip tips for longer look.

  • Volumizing thickens each lash.

  • Curl-holding formulas keep lift in place.

Wand

Best for

Why

Curved

straight lashes

hugs lash line for lift

Skinny/comb

short lashes

separation + definition

Hourglass/thick

sparse lashes

quick volume

✨ How to Apply (Clump-Free)

  1. Wipe the excess off the wand on the tube’s rim or a tissue.

  2. Start at the base, wiggle side-to-side, then sweep upward.

  3. Work in thin coats—let each coat get tacky (10–15 sec) before the next.

  4. Use a clean spoolie to comb through while still slightly wet.

🚫 Avoid These Lash Pitfalls

  • Pumping the wand (pushes air in → dries formula faster).

  • Layering lengthening over heavy volume formulas (reverse order or pick one).

  • Applying to tips only (creates weight and clumps). Always start at the roots.

Quick Fixes

  • Clump emergency: pinch lashes gently with a tissue and re-comb.

  • Smudge insurance: set under-eyes with a whisper of powder.

  • Straight lashes: curl before mascara; lock with a curl-holding formula.

💬 Need a mascara match for your lash type (short, straight, sparse) and climate (humid, dry)? I’ll pair you with the right wand + formula at chat.glaminai.com.

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