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A little while back, I got an eyelash comb in a goody bag from a makeup event. I remember being scared of it because it honestly looked like it could poke my eyeballs out in an instant. But eventually, I got around to using it and my opinions completely changed. I’ve officially been converted into a lash comb stan and now, I see them in my TikTok feed. Needless to say, eyelash combs are here to stay and about to become one of your most prized possessions in your makeup bag.

Just as how combs for your hair help separate and detangle your strands, eyelash combs part your lashes after you’ve applied mascara. Even if your fave mascara doesn’t leave behind major clumps, your lash hairs could always use a nice comb-through to get them extra separated and fluttery, and MSQ’s Eyelash Comb is here to do just that. 

This handy tool catches clumps and flakes from your lashes in instances where perhaps you’ve applied too many coats of mascara and need to brush through all the gobs of product. Or maybe you just want a finishing touch to ensure your lashes look as defined and fanned out as possible. Regardless, you’re going to want this easy-to-use, portable tool on hand. You could even carry one at all times in your bag in case you need to do touch-ups throughout the day. It comes with a plastic cap, so there’s no need to worry about how you’ll transport the stainless steel lash comb in your purse.

Nearly 10,000 shoppers have given the Eyelash Comb an overall 4.3-star rating on Amazon. 

“I honestly cannot believe how big of a difference this tool makes. It’s the key to separated and lifted lashes,” one wrote. “The tool also helps curl my lashes better [and] after applying mascara. This is by far the best $5 I’ve spent to elevate my eye makeup.”

You heard the shopper! Elevate your eye makeup with MSQ’s Eyelash Comb that’s on sale now for just $5 at Amazon.

RELATED: This Mascara Is So Volumizing, Reviewers Warn: ‘Don’t Get Lash Extensions Before You Try This’—Snag It For $8 While You Can 

Photo: MSQ.

Another five-star reviewer raved, “Where has this been all of my life?!? Recently bought a mascara that clumps together giving my eyelashes a weird, spidery look. This completely eliminated that effect and I love it! Such a cheap, easy fix that is now part of my everyday routine.”

I can 100 percent relate to that shopper, as my lash comb has become an essential step in my makeup routine too. It’s so satisfying to glide the product through my lashes and remove all the clumps in seconds. 

When using this tool, make sure your layer of mascara has already dried. You don’t want to run the curved comb through your lashes while the mascara is still fresh and wet.

Another reviewer found the comb helpful for a different purpose. “I have lash extensions and this does a nice job separating any of the hybrid/volume lashes that stick together occasionally. The long teeth on the comb make a huge difference,” they wrote. 

Now that you know what your makeup routine has been missing, get ready for gorgeous, fluttery lashes all thanks to this $5 lash comb. You might want to order a few so you can keep them in your makeup bag at home, your work bag, your everyday purse or really wherever you might find your lashes in need of a midday pick-me-up.

Martha cried as she sat in the makeup chair in my home studio, wiping away the tears that came so easily. Her husband doesn’t have long left, and she is his main caretaker. The challenge and grief were evident, as well as her desire to do something positive for herself to lift her spirits.

This is what I love about makeup, the incredible transformative effect it can provide, even emotionally. I saw the difference in Martha from the emotions of when she sat down, to the joy she expressed at the end of the session. It is so simple, but so powerful.

Martha and I both live in Cuenca, Ecuador. She and her husband owned a farm and loved being a part of Ecuadorian rural life. Now, they live closer to town due to her husband’s failing health. She saw my write-up in the Gringo Post for models over 40 and felt this was a unique opportunity to carve out time to refuel her own proverbial tank.

The strength we women receive from feeling the support of others and seeing our own innate beauty is unquestionably powerful and compelling.

With that in mind, what are the main strategies I used to bring out the very best in Martha’s look? Besides showing her love throughout her visit, I focused on a couple of important areas: her eyes, and her hair. In this article and video, I will spell out what I did, why I did it, and how you can implement it into your makeup and skin care routine.

The Skinny on Foundation and Mature Skin

Many of you know that the older you get, the less makeup you should wear. Having said that, how much is too much, and how do you choose where to put what? With Martha, that type of application is in full effect.

For example, her foundation is about a medium coverage, and I spread it using my fingers for greater translucence. Plus, I only used it around her eye area in order to balance out her skin tone. Many of you try to use it everywhere, but in most cases, you don’t need to. To further even out her skin, I used bronzer, which we will get to in a minute.

As an aside on foundation, the best type to shop is a light to medium coverage, hydrating foundation. Most matte foundations are too dry for mature skin, unless of course you have normal to oily skin and can handle it.

The one I used in the video is technically a matte foundation, but I thinned it out to a consistency I liked, and also added some vitamin C serum to help with hydration. If you don’t use C serum, I highly recommend getting one with 20% or more vitamin C like Image MD Restoring Youth Serum, or if you want greater results, try up to 80% like Transdermal C Serum. Plus, be sure to use THDA (tetra hexydecylacsorbate), not L-ascorbic acid for greater efficacy.

How to Use Bronzer on Uneven Skin

Because Martha is in the sun a great deal, her neck is about three shades lighter than her face, so I used bronzer to even out her skin tone under her jaw, as well as under her cheekbones. The results gave her face greater dimension and helped her face and neck match better.

If I didn’t do this while still applying foundation all over, she would’ve looked out of balance and overly made up. Use bronzer only where you need it, in light amounts, and be sure not to add too much under your cheekbones. It can make your face look overly thin.

Minimalistic Makeup with Pop

The way you create pop on your face is to pick a body part. For Martha, I picked her eyes and used shades that would bring them out. In this instance, I used a blue/gray eyeliner on the top eyeline, and then blended it for a softer look.

Because she has beautiful silver hair, which in essence is a blue undertone, using a soft blue liner works well to highlight both aspects. I then added a pale blue eyeshadow to the outside of her eye area to give her eyes a lovely lift.

On her lips, I used a neutral lipliner with a lip-gloss so it would stay put, and no blush as she has wonderful coloring from all the time in the sun. Therefore, when you look at her, you see her eyes and hair, and there isn’t anything competing for attention.

With gray or silver hair, either do a strong lip or a strong eye, but not both unless that’s your fancy and personality. Always do what works best for you!

The Essence of Beauty

We all are beautiful, and it’s finding and bringing out that innate gift we all possess that raises our emotions. Martha is facing some difficult times, and for her to remember she is an amazing, beautiful woman transcends those problems, including the storyline that older women aren’t beautiful.

In my opinion, mature women are some of the most powerful and loving people on the planet, and worthy of looking in the mirror and seeing that no matter how difficult life can become.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Do you think there is power in makeup, as in lifting your emotions? Have you tried getting a face makeover when you feel down and life just doesn’t go as planned? What tips do you have when it comes to using makeup to feel beautiful?

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A little while back, I got an eyelash comb in a goody bag from a makeup event. I remember being scared of it because it honestly looked like it could poke my eyeballs out in an instant. But eventually, I got around to using it and my opinions completely changed. I’ve officially been converted into a lash comb stan and now, I see them in my TikTok feed. Needless to say, eyelash combs are here to stay and about to become one of your most prized possessions in your makeup bag.

Just as how combs for your hair help separate and detangle your strands, eyelash combs part your lashes after you’ve applied mascara. Even if your fave mascara doesn’t leave behind major clumps, your lash hairs could always use a nice comb-through to get them extra separated and fluttery, and MSQ’s Eyelash Comb is here to do just that. 

This handy tool catches clumps and flakes from your lashes in instances where perhaps you’ve applied too many coats of mascara and need to brush through all the gobs of product. Or maybe you just want a finishing touch to ensure your lashes look as defined and fanned out as possible. Regardless, you’re going to want this easy-to-use, portable tool on hand. You could even carry one at all times in your bag in case you need to do touch-ups throughout the day. It comes with a plastic cap, so there’s no need to worry about how you’ll transport the stainless steel lash comb in your purse.

Nearly 10,000 shoppers have given the Eyelash Comb an overall 4.3-star rating on Amazon. 

“I honestly cannot believe how big of a difference this tool makes. It’s the key to separated and lifted lashes,” one wrote. “The tool also helps curl my lashes better [and] after applying mascara. This is by far the best $5 I’ve spent to elevate my eye makeup.”

You heard the shopper! Elevate your eye makeup with MSQ’s Eyelash Comb that’s on sale now for just $5 at Amazon.

RELATED: This Mascara Is So Volumizing, Reviewers Warn: ‘Don’t Get Lash Extensions Before You Try This’—Snag It For $8 While You Can 

Photo: MSQ.

Another five-star reviewer raved, “Where has this been all of my life?!? Recently bought a mascara that clumps together giving my eyelashes a weird, spidery look. This completely eliminated that effect and I love it! Such a cheap, easy fix that is now part of my everyday routine.”

I can 100 percent relate to that shopper, as my lash comb has become an essential step in my makeup routine too. It’s so satisfying to glide the product through my lashes and remove all the clumps in seconds. 

When using this tool, make sure your layer of mascara has already dried. You don’t want to run the curved comb through your lashes while the mascara is still fresh and wet.

Another reviewer found the comb helpful for a different purpose. “I have lash extensions and this does a nice job separating any of the hybrid/volume lashes that stick together occasionally. The long teeth on the comb make a huge difference,” they wrote. 

Now that you know what your makeup routine has been missing, get ready for gorgeous, fluttery lashes all thanks to this $5 lash comb. You might want to order a few so you can keep them in your makeup bag at home, your work bag, your everyday purse or really wherever you might find your lashes in need of a midday pick-me-up.

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, STYLECASTER may receive an affiliate commission.

A little while back, I got an eyelash comb in a goody bag from a makeup event. I remember being scared of it because it honestly looked like it could poke my eyeballs out in an instant. But eventually, I got around to using it and my opinions completely changed. I’ve officially been converted into a lash comb stan and now, I see them in my TikTok feed. Needless to say, eyelash combs are here to stay and about to become one of your most prized possessions in your makeup bag.

Just as how combs for your hair help separate and detangle your strands, eyelash combs part your lashes after you’ve applied mascara. Even if your fave mascara doesn’t leave behind major clumps, your lash hairs could always use a nice comb-through to get them extra separated and fluttery, and MSQ’s Eyelash Comb is here to do just that. 

This handy tool catches clumps and flakes from your lashes in instances where perhaps you’ve applied too many coats of mascara and need to brush through all the gobs of product. Or maybe you just want a finishing touch to ensure your lashes look as defined and fanned out as possible. Regardless, you’re going to want this easy-to-use, portable tool on hand. You could even carry one at all times in your bag in case you need to do touch-ups throughout the day. It comes with a plastic cap, so there’s no need to worry about how you’ll transport the stainless steel lash comb in your purse.

Nearly 10,000 shoppers have given the Eyelash Comb an overall 4.3-star rating on Amazon. 

“I honestly cannot believe how big of a difference this tool makes. It’s the key to separated and lifted lashes,” one wrote. “The tool also helps curl my lashes better [and] after applying mascara. This is by far the best $5 I’ve spent to elevate my eye makeup.”

You heard the shopper! Elevate your eye makeup with MSQ’s Eyelash Comb that’s on sale now for just $5 at Amazon.

RELATED: This Mascara Is So Volumizing, Reviewers Warn: ‘Don’t Get Lash Extensions Before You Try This’—Snag It For $8 While You Can 

Photo: MSQ.

Another five-star reviewer raved, “Where has this been all of my life?!? Recently bought a mascara that clumps together giving my eyelashes a weird, spidery look. This completely eliminated that effect and I love it! Such a cheap, easy fix that is now part of my everyday routine.”

I can 100 percent relate to that shopper, as my lash comb has become an essential step in my makeup routine too. It’s so satisfying to glide the product through my lashes and remove all the clumps in seconds. 

When using this tool, make sure your layer of mascara has already dried. You don’t want to run the curved comb through your lashes while the mascara is still fresh and wet.

Another reviewer found the comb helpful for a different purpose. “I have lash extensions and this does a nice job separating any of the hybrid/volume lashes that stick together occasionally. The long teeth on the comb make a huge difference,” they wrote. 

Now that you know what your makeup routine has been missing, get ready for gorgeous, fluttery lashes all thanks to this $5 lash comb. You might want to order a few so you can keep them in your makeup bag at home, your work bag, your everyday purse or really wherever you might find your lashes in need of a midday pick-me-up.

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, STYLECASTER may receive an affiliate commission.

If vitamin C were a candidate for a job, it would have an impressive resume of accomplishments. The ingredient is often put on a pedestal, but it’s for good reason: Per WebMD, it’s “necessary for the growth, development and repair of all body tissues.” So how does that apply to the skin? Essentially, it’s capable of fixing damage quite efficiently, whether you’re dealing with premature aging, sun spots or a lackluster skin tone (the list goes on.) 

You may have your vitamin C applications down pat when it comes to the skin on your face, but it’s just as essential to bring the same opportunity to the rest of the skin on your body. NativaSPA’s limited-edition Brightening Body Lotion is up for the task—according to the product description, the formula “maximizes the Vitamin C in Strawberry, which protects the skin with exceptional antioxidant action, and brings out the life of the skin.”

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NativaSPA Strawberry Brightening Body Lotion

Yes, you read that correctly—strawberries are a great source of vitamin C, and bring a surge of antioxidants to the skin. By regular use of the body lotion, you should begin to see a range of positive differences, not limited to restored luminosity, increased collagen production (less sagging skin) and a more even tone. The dermatologist-tested formula doesn’t stop there, though. It also contains the brand’s signature pure quinoa oil, which has been shown to boost firmness and tightness across the skin within a month of use.

RELATED: This Mascara Is So Volumizing, Reviewers Warn: ‘Don’t Get Lash Extensions Before You Try This’—Snag It For $7

Beyond it’s skincare benefits, the lotion also offers a long-lasting scent to the skin that the brand describes as the juicy scent of strawberry with a touch of floral and woody notes. As one reviewer wrote, “[It] smells wonderful and goes on the skin smoothly.”

All the more better, NativaSPA is currently running special promotions for shoppers allowing you to save on additional products beyond the brightening body lotion: Score its Plum Body Oil for 20 percent off, it’s Shea Ultra-Moisturizing Body Butter for 20 percent off. Add all three to your cart so you’re stocked up for the summer.