How do you start mascara cocktailing?
If you want maximum results with minimal effort, Jocelyn suggested going from thinner to thicker, meaning you’ll want to start your mascara cocktail with a lengthening wand first and then layer it with a volumizing one.
“This helps to avoid clumping,” she explained of the method. “Apply the first mascara on both eyes, then continue with the second mascara to give the first formula a few seconds to dry.”
Plus, she added, the volumizing mascara will have something to grab onto if it clings to the lengthening formula versus your lash hairs.
What mascaras work best for this trend?
While we’ve established that lengthening and volumizing wands offer the best of both worlds, Jocelyn—who said she’s been mascara cocktailing for years—revealed the exact products she uses to draw attention to her eyes.
“What works best for me is to start with the Estée Lauder Sumptuous Rebel, which has a small wand to get close to the root of the lashes and help define them,” Jocelyn shared. “Then, I use Estée Lauder’s Sumptuous Extreme which has a wider, thicker wand for that bold, fluffy lash look.”