From our teenage years onward, mascara has been a beauty staple. Yet even seasoned makeup lovers fall into habits that can dull the magic of their lashes. In this guide, beauty expert Marlena Stell shares the most common mistakes and how small tweaks\u2014backed by verifiable, time-coded proof\u2014can transform your look. Here, every claim is cited, so you can watch the exact moment and trust the advice.<\/p>\n
iN SUMMARY<\/h3>\n\n- ? Prep lashes first<\/strong> with a clean spoolie to remove dust and separate strands<\/li>\n
- \u2705 Curling makes a visible difference<\/strong> in lift and fullness<\/li>\n
- ? Toss mascara after 6 months<\/strong> to avoid clumps and eye irritation<\/li>\n
- ? Match the wand to lash type<\/strong>\u2014traditional spoolies for fine lashes, plastic for dense ones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Answer summary<\/h2>\n\n- Always comb through lashes with a clean spoolie before applying mascara.<\/li>\n
- Curling lashes in stages (base, middle, tip) creates lift and shape.<\/li>\n
- Discard mascara older than six months to prevent clumps and infections.<\/li>\n
- Choose the right wand: traditional spoolie for fine lashes, plastic wand for thick lashes.<\/li>\n
- Apply mascara with the \u201cswiggle and sweep\u201d method at the base for volume.<\/li>\n
- Use smaller wands or brown mascara on lower lashes to avoid heaviness.<\/li>\n
- Set lashes with setting spray or light powder to prevent smudging in heat or humidity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to choose<\/h2>\n\n- \u2705 Prep lashes with a clean spoolie before makeup.<\/li>\n
- \u2705 Curl lashes in sections for maximum lift.<\/li>\n
- \u2705 Replace mascara every 6 months.<\/li>\n
- \u2705 Match mascara wand type to your lash texture.<\/li>\n
- \u2705 Apply most product at the lash base, not the tips.<\/li>\n
- \u2705 Use lighter touch or brown mascara for bottom lashes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cited moments (time-coded, watchable)<\/h2>\n
? 00:45<\/a> \u2014 Marlena Stell: \"Always comb through lashes with a clean spoolie first.\"<\/a> ? Watch the moment<\/a><\/p>\n? 02:00<\/a> \u2014 Marlena Stell: \"Curling lashes in sections makes all the difference.\"<\/a> ? Watch the moment<\/a><\/p>\n? 04:00<\/a> \u2014 Marlena Stell: \"If your mascara is older than 6 months, toss it out.\"<\/a> ? Watch the moment<\/a><\/p>\n? 07:00<\/a> \u2014 Marlena Stell: \"Traditional spoolies are better for fine, wispy lashes.\"<\/a> ? Watch the moment<\/a><\/p>\nProducts to try<\/h2>\n
L'Or\u00e9al Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara<\/strong>
Brand: L'Or\u00e9al Paris<\/a>
Retailer: Amazon.ca<\/a><\/p>\nTarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara<\/strong>
Brand: Tarte Cosmetics<\/a>
Retailer: Amazon.ca<\/a><\/p>\nDior Diorshow Mascara<\/strong>
Brand: Dior<\/a>
Retailer: Amazon.ca<\/a><\/p>\nToo Faced Better Than Sex Mascara<\/strong>
Brand: Too Faced<\/a>
Retailer: Amazon.ca<\/a><\/p>\nCreator credits<\/h2>\n
Marlena Stell (YouTube)<\/a><\/p>\nSources (full videos, with dates)<\/h2>\n
Marlena Stell \u2014 \"Mascara Mistakes You\u2019re Making\" (2023-04-10)<\/a><\/p>\n\r\n \r\n \u201cThe smallest tweak in how you prep or apply mascara can change your whole look.\u201d\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\nWhat \u201ccitable\u201d means here<\/h2>\n\n- Each claim links to the exact second in the original video.<\/li>\n
- You can click through to verify context.<\/li>\n
- Creators are named and linked; we don\u2019t re-host videos.<\/li>\n
- We embed and link to official YouTube videos and cite exact moments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Sensitivity note:<\/strong> Always patch-test products when possible and replace mascara regularly to avoid irritation.<\/p>\n
\nYoutube video uploaded:<\/strong> 2023-04-10<\/p>\nRelated questions<\/h3>\n\n- How to apply mascara correctly?<\/a><\/li>\n
- Best drugstore mascaras (2025)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Makeup hacks for natural lashes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Great lashes aren\u2019t just the result of good genes\u2014they\u2019re built on habits, tools, and products you can trust. With every claim linked back to the exact moment it was said, this guide offers not only beauty tips but also proof. That\u2019s the mission of iNthacity\u2019s citable answers: clarity, confidence, and evidence you can count on.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\nPrev<\/a>\n1<\/span> of<\/span> 1<\/span>\nNext<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t- \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOver 40? PLEASE STOP wearing your mascara like this... Do THIS instead<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/div>\nPrev<\/a>\n1<\/span> of<\/span> 1<\/span>\nNext<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Find the best clear protein powder for your needs. Our expert reviews compare top brands for taste, mixability, and results. Say goodbye to heavy shakes and hello to a refreshing boost.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":28040,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2233,2235,2236],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28042","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-answers","category-beauty","category-makeup"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/feature_image_1755924311.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28042","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28042"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28042\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28040"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28042"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28042"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28042"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Answer summary<\/h2>\n\n- Always comb through lashes with a clean spoolie before applying mascara.<\/li>\n
- Curling lashes in stages (base, middle, tip) creates lift and shape.<\/li>\n
- Discard mascara older than six months to prevent clumps and infections.<\/li>\n
- Choose the right wand: traditional spoolie for fine lashes, plastic wand for thick lashes.<\/li>\n
- Apply mascara with the \u201cswiggle and sweep\u201d method at the base for volume.<\/li>\n
- Use smaller wands or brown mascara on lower lashes to avoid heaviness.<\/li>\n
- Set lashes with setting spray or light powder to prevent smudging in heat or humidity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to choose<\/h2>\n\n- \u2705 Prep lashes with a clean spoolie before makeup.<\/li>\n
- \u2705 Curl lashes in sections for maximum lift.<\/li>\n
- \u2705 Replace mascara every 6 months.<\/li>\n
- \u2705 Match mascara wand type to your lash texture.<\/li>\n
- \u2705 Apply most product at the lash base, not the tips.<\/li>\n
- \u2705 Use lighter touch or brown mascara for bottom lashes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cited moments (time-coded, watchable)<\/h2>\n
? 00:45<\/a> \u2014 Marlena Stell: \"Always comb through lashes with a clean spoolie first.\"<\/a> ? Watch the moment<\/a><\/p>\n? 02:00<\/a> \u2014 Marlena Stell: \"Curling lashes in sections makes all the difference.\"<\/a> ? Watch the moment<\/a><\/p>\n? 04:00<\/a> \u2014 Marlena Stell: \"If your mascara is older than 6 months, toss it out.\"<\/a> ? Watch the moment<\/a><\/p>\n? 07:00<\/a> \u2014 Marlena Stell: \"Traditional spoolies are better for fine, wispy lashes.\"<\/a> ? Watch the moment<\/a><\/p>\nProducts to try<\/h2>\n
L'Or\u00e9al Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara<\/strong>
Brand: L'Or\u00e9al Paris<\/a>
Retailer: Amazon.ca<\/a><\/p>\nTarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara<\/strong>
Brand: Tarte Cosmetics<\/a>
Retailer: Amazon.ca<\/a><\/p>\nDior Diorshow Mascara<\/strong>
Brand: Dior<\/a>
Retailer: Amazon.ca<\/a><\/p>\nToo Faced Better Than Sex Mascara<\/strong>
Brand: Too Faced<\/a>
Retailer: Amazon.ca<\/a><\/p>\nCreator credits<\/h2>\n
Marlena Stell (YouTube)<\/a><\/p>\nSources (full videos, with dates)<\/h2>\n
Marlena Stell \u2014 \"Mascara Mistakes You\u2019re Making\" (2023-04-10)<\/a><\/p>\n\r\n \r\n \u201cThe smallest tweak in how you prep or apply mascara can change your whole look.\u201d\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\nWhat \u201ccitable\u201d means here<\/h2>\n\n- Each claim links to the exact second in the original video.<\/li>\n
- You can click through to verify context.<\/li>\n
- Creators are named and linked; we don\u2019t re-host videos.<\/li>\n
- We embed and link to official YouTube videos and cite exact moments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Sensitivity note:<\/strong> Always patch-test products when possible and replace mascara regularly to avoid irritation.<\/p>\n
\nYoutube video uploaded:<\/strong> 2023-04-10<\/p>\nRelated questions<\/h3>\n\n- How to apply mascara correctly?<\/a><\/li>\n
- Best drugstore mascaras (2025)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Makeup hacks for natural lashes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Great lashes aren\u2019t just the result of good genes\u2014they\u2019re built on habits, tools, and products you can trust. With every claim linked back to the exact moment it was said, this guide offers not only beauty tips but also proof. That\u2019s the mission of iNthacity\u2019s citable answers: clarity, confidence, and evidence you can count on.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\nPrev<\/a>\n1<\/span> of<\/span> 1<\/span>\nNext<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t- \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Over 40? PLEASE STOP wearing your mascara like this... Do THIS instead<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/div>\nPrev<\/a>\n1<\/span> of<\/span> 1<\/span>\nNext<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Find the best clear protein powder for your needs. Our expert reviews compare top brands for taste, mixability, and results. Say goodbye to heavy shakes and hello to a refreshing boost.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":28040,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2233,2235,2236],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28042","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-answers","category-beauty","category-makeup"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/feature_image_1755924311.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28042","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28042"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28042\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28040"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28042"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28042"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28042"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
How to choose<\/h2>\n\n- \u2705 Prep lashes with a clean spoolie before makeup.<\/li>\n
- \u2705 Curl lashes in sections for maximum lift.<\/li>\n
- \u2705 Replace mascara every 6 months.<\/li>\n
- \u2705 Match mascara wand type to your lash texture.<\/li>\n
- \u2705 Apply most product at the lash base, not the tips.<\/li>\n
- \u2705 Use lighter touch or brown mascara for bottom lashes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cited moments (time-coded, watchable)<\/h2>\n
? 00:45<\/a> \u2014 Marlena Stell: \"Always comb through lashes with a clean spoolie first.\"<\/a> ? Watch the moment<\/a><\/p>\n? 02:00<\/a> \u2014 Marlena Stell: \"Curling lashes in sections makes all the difference.\"<\/a> ? Watch the moment<\/a><\/p>\n? 04:00<\/a> \u2014 Marlena Stell: \"If your mascara is older than 6 months, toss it out.\"<\/a> ? Watch the moment<\/a><\/p>\n? 07:00<\/a> \u2014 Marlena Stell: \"Traditional spoolies are better for fine, wispy lashes.\"<\/a> ? Watch the moment<\/a><\/p>\nProducts to try<\/h2>\n
L'Or\u00e9al Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara<\/strong>
Brand: L'Or\u00e9al Paris<\/a>
Retailer: Amazon.ca<\/a><\/p>\nTarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara<\/strong>
Brand: Tarte Cosmetics<\/a>
Retailer: Amazon.ca<\/a><\/p>\nDior Diorshow Mascara<\/strong>
Brand: Dior<\/a>
Retailer: Amazon.ca<\/a><\/p>\nToo Faced Better Than Sex Mascara<\/strong>
Brand: Too Faced<\/a>
Retailer: Amazon.ca<\/a><\/p>\nCreator credits<\/h2>\n
Marlena Stell (YouTube)<\/a><\/p>\nSources (full videos, with dates)<\/h2>\n
Marlena Stell \u2014 \"Mascara Mistakes You\u2019re Making\" (2023-04-10)<\/a><\/p>\n\r\n \r\n \u201cThe smallest tweak in how you prep or apply mascara can change your whole look.\u201d\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\nWhat \u201ccitable\u201d means here<\/h2>\n\n- Each claim links to the exact second in the original video.<\/li>\n
- You can click through to verify context.<\/li>\n
- Creators are named and linked; we don\u2019t re-host videos.<\/li>\n
- We embed and link to official YouTube videos and cite exact moments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Sensitivity note:<\/strong> Always patch-test products when possible and replace mascara regularly to avoid irritation.<\/p>\n
\nYoutube video uploaded:<\/strong> 2023-04-10<\/p>\nRelated questions<\/h3>\n\n- How to apply mascara correctly?<\/a><\/li>\n
- Best drugstore mascaras (2025)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Makeup hacks for natural lashes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Great lashes aren\u2019t just the result of good genes\u2014they\u2019re built on habits, tools, and products you can trust. With every claim linked back to the exact moment it was said, this guide offers not only beauty tips but also proof. That\u2019s the mission of iNthacity\u2019s citable answers: clarity, confidence, and evidence you can count on.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\nPrev<\/a>\n1<\/span> of<\/span> 1<\/span>\nNext<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t- \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Over 40? PLEASE STOP wearing your mascara like this... Do THIS instead<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/div>\nPrev<\/a>\n1<\/span> of<\/span> 1<\/span>\nNext<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Find the best clear protein powder for your needs. Our expert reviews compare top brands for taste, mixability, and results. Say goodbye to heavy shakes and hello to a refreshing boost.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":28040,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2233,2235,2236],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28042","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-answers","category-beauty","category-makeup"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/feature_image_1755924311.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28042","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28042"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28042\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28040"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28042"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28042"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28042"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Cited moments (time-coded, watchable)<\/h2>\n
? 00:45<\/a> \u2014 Marlena Stell: \"Always comb through lashes with a clean spoolie first.\"<\/a> ? Watch the moment<\/a><\/p>\n ? 02:00<\/a> \u2014 Marlena Stell: \"Curling lashes in sections makes all the difference.\"<\/a> ? Watch the moment<\/a><\/p>\n ? 04:00<\/a> \u2014 Marlena Stell: \"If your mascara is older than 6 months, toss it out.\"<\/a> ? Watch the moment<\/a><\/p>\n ? 07:00<\/a> \u2014 Marlena Stell: \"Traditional spoolies are better for fine, wispy lashes.\"<\/a> ? Watch the moment<\/a><\/p>\n L'Or\u00e9al Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara<\/strong> Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara<\/strong> Dior Diorshow Mascara<\/strong> Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara<\/strong> Marlena Stell (YouTube)<\/a><\/p>\n Marlena Stell \u2014 \"Mascara Mistakes You\u2019re Making\" (2023-04-10)<\/a><\/p>\n Sensitivity note:<\/strong> Always patch-test products when possible and replace mascara regularly to avoid irritation.<\/p>\n Youtube video uploaded:<\/strong> 2023-04-10<\/p>\n Great lashes aren\u2019t just the result of good genes\u2014they\u2019re built on habits, tools, and products you can trust. With every claim linked back to the exact moment it was said, this guide offers not only beauty tips but also proof. That\u2019s the mission of iNthacity\u2019s citable answers: clarity, confidence, and evidence you can count on.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t Find the best clear protein powder for your needs. Our expert reviews compare top brands for taste, mixability, and results. Say goodbye to heavy shakes and hello to a refreshing boost.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":28040,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2233,2235,2236],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28042","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-answers","category-beauty","category-makeup"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/feature_image_1755924311.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28042","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28042"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28042\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28040"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28042"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28042"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28042"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Products to try<\/h2>\n
Brand: L'Or\u00e9al Paris<\/a>
Retailer: Amazon.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
Brand: Tarte Cosmetics<\/a>
Retailer: Amazon.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
Brand: Dior<\/a>
Retailer: Amazon.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
Brand: Too Faced<\/a>
Retailer: Amazon.ca<\/a><\/p>\nCreator credits<\/h2>\n
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