Eye Makeup Mascara

What is Japanese Mascara?

To understand what the deal is with Japanese mascara, we first need to look at East Asian eyelashes. Studies have found that on average, Japanese eyelashes are short, few in number, and angled downward. There are a variety of Japanese mascaras that try to address these points, with several manufacturers improving their products daily, releasing lengthening, volumizing, or curling mascaras to address specific concerns. Additionally, Japanese users also seek curl durability, so Japanese manufacturers have also put an effort into making products that can offer long-lasting curls, and these efforts by Japanese manufacturers have made Japanese waterproof mascara popular around the world in recent years.

How to Use a Waterproof Mascara? 

• Apply in a Straight Line from the Roots of Your Lashes

Place the brush at the roots of your lashes and apply the mascara in a straight, upward motion. Make sure you don't move the brush side-to-side since that prevents the liquid from applying evenly and increases the chances of the mascara clumping.

• Remove by Leaving a Cleanser On to Blend With the Mascara for a Moment

If you find yourself using mascara that's difficult to remove if there's one thing you should remember to never rub hard. Excessive rubbing not only leads to pigmentation around your eyes but also can cause wrinkling, so it's best to let the cleanser gently blend with your mascara first.

How We Tested the Waterproof Mascaras? 

• Smudge Resistance

Firstly, we tested each mascara's resistance to smudge. On false eyelashes, we first applied two layers of waterproof mascara. We sprayed a synthetic sweat solution comprised of warm water and horse oil after ten minutes. The amount of mascara that was deposited onto the cotton pad was then measured as we removed it using a cotton pad. Each product was given a grade between 1.0 and 5.0, with a product receiving a perfect score if no mascara was detected on the cotton pad.

• Finish

The finish of each waterproof mascara was the next thing we examined. Beginners were asked to apply two coats of mascara to their eyelashes before our qualified, skilled hair and makeup artist Rika Fujiwara evaluated the results. Each product received a score between 1 to 5, with full marks going to mascaras that were able to perfectly separate all lashes without becoming clumpy.

• Ease of Removal

We tested how easy each waterproof mascara was to remove. We had three testers wear the waterproof mascara for a full day, where they would remove it at the end of the day. We then had them rate each product on a scale of 1 to 5, with waterproof mascaras that were able to be removed quickly and smoothly earning high scores.

• Feel

Finally, we tested how each waterproof mascara felt to use. We had three testers use each mascara and had them evaluate the following four points:

How firm the cap was

How easy it was to apply

How quick the mascara dried

How easy it was to carry

We then graded each mascara on a scale from 1.0 to 5.0. The products that were easy to open and close, easy to apply, quick to dry, and easy to carry around were rated highly in this test.

How to Choose the Right Japanese Mascara?

• Identify the type.

Many different kinds of mascara from Japan are produced by beauty cosmetic companies to accommodate various eyelashes. Finding the ideal mascara for you will help you create length, volume, and curls. Look for a mascara that focuses on improving the length and volume of your lashes if you want them to appear longer and more full. By making the lashes appear longer, you may emphasize the vertical lines around the eyes, which also gives the appearance of larger eyes. The fiber in mascara is made to cling to the eyelashes to extend them. In order to help your eyelashes stay curled and upward throughout the day, there is also a "curl type" that is designed to harden once applied.

• Observe the brushes 

There are numerous kinds of mascara in Japan with various uses. You can choose an application-friendly brush shape to help get your ideal eyelashes easier. The curved curvature of the "arch type" makes it simpler to fit the curve around the eyes. The "comb type" is good for novices since it effectively separates eyelashes without lumps.

• Look at the formula

Choosing the best mascara from Japan is not difficult. You can also pick a “waterproof type”, which has a water resistance formula, suitable for everyday use, especially during summer days. “Smudge-proof type” is an oil resistance formula. It prevents your eyelashes from collapsing due to sebum. Suitable for people with oily skin and prone to sebum.

Here are some examples of the best mascara in Japan: 

• Opera My Lash Advanced Mascara
• Kiss Me Heroine Make Long and Curl Mascara
• Canmake Gokubuto Mascara
• Heroine Make Long and Curl Advanced Film Mascara
• Dejavu Lash Up Mascara
• Canmake Quick Lash Curler
• Cezanne Clear Mascara

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