It might seem obvious but, according to Gboyega, many of us aren’t using enough mascara formula to begin with. “One of my pet peeves is when I see people not applying their mascara properly,” she says. “They only get the tips of their lashes instead of fully coating their lashes with the mascara.” Looks like we’ve gotta layer that stuff on, guys. BRUSH UP YOUR TECHNIQUE I used the tiny bristles at the tip for my lower lash line, a brilliant feature that allows you to coat them without ending up with Twiggy-esque clumpy strands. It looked good during the Sixties, but that style isn't for me. But change is good, right? So, which new mascaras are worth turning your head for? Which clever new wands and lash boosting formulas really are worth the hype?

We asked makeup artist Adeloa Gboyega (who has worked with some of the biggest brands in beauty, from Bobbi Brown to Pat McGrath), for her expert tips when it comes to A* mascara application... USE ENOUGH MASCARA The Best Shampoo and Conditioner for Bleached Blonde Hair : Fudge Clean Blonde Damage Rewind Range. Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Serum : A great treatment for blemishes & breakouts! As someone who is guaranteed to end up ruining a painstakingly applied eyeshadow with an accidental smudge of mascara, the brush is surprisingly agile and lightweight which I found minimises the risk of mistakes. AD Currentbody Skin LED Light Therapy Face Mask Review with Before & Afters + 15% off discount code!To get the most from your mascara, it is so important to place your wand at the root of your lashes,” explains Gboyega. “I always recommend using the wand in a zig- zag motion, ensuring that you are working up from the root of your lashes all the way to the tip.” And yes, that open-mouth-mascara-face is basically inevitable. KNOW YOUR ANGLES

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The Liz Earle Glow Range : Smooth & Glow Exfoliating Tonic and Revitalise & Glow Illuminating Gel Moisturiser : REVIEW (ad) According to Urban Decay, the side of the wand with no bristles is designed to give your lashes a lift, so following instructions, I held the curved side at the root of my lashes and err...waited. Skincare for your body?! Body Proud Overnight Recovery Body Mask + Smooth Talk Exfoliating Body Serum.