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You lift me up, you make me look alive and you give me definition - could Mascara really be a girl's first love? Maybe that's taking it a bit too far, but it is an essential part of our daily make-up kit and according to a report, the average woman spends almost $4,000 on mascara in a lifetime. Remember all those mornings with only a few minutes to transform from "I haven't slept" to "I could conquer the world"? If you have, then you are going to love these hacks on how to best apply mascara including the toughest part, removing it.

Tips on how to apply mascara:

Cleanse your face

Cleansing your face before applying any makeup is essential to obtain a fresh and radiant look. NIVEA Face Care offers a wide range of cleansers to make sure your skin is fresh and healthy looking including: NIVEA Double Effect Eye Make-Up Remover, Face Wash, Scrubs, Cleansing Wipes, Milks & Toners.

Bend the brush of the mascara wand to make life easier

  • Bend the tip of the brush so it's perpendicular to the handle. It will make the brush easier to use and let you reach the harder areas (inner corners of the eyes)

  • Put your tube of mascara in a cup of hot water to make the formula thinner and less clumpy

  • Soak the tube in a small cup of hot water and apply with ease.

  • Wiggle the brush back and forth on the base of your lashes

  • The best way to curlier, thicker lashes is to apply a thicker coat of mascara at the roots of your lasher with a lighter one on the ends

  • Brush baby powder over your eyelashes for fuller lashes

  • Dust a little baby powder on your lashes in between your first and second coat of mascara for plumper lashes.

    Use a toothbrush to de-clump your lashes after using mascara

  • Comb your lashes with a clean, new toothbrush to give you clump-free, even and flawless eyes.

Tips on how to remove your mascara:

No more scrubbing: Always be gentle!

The skin around your eyes is extremely sensitive so never rub them harshly, as this could cause irritation. Instead gently massage around your eyes and lashes in a circular motion.

* Use a hot wash cloth to loosen mascara

Run your washcloth under hot water for a few seconds and place it over your eyes. This will loosen the mascara and make it easier to remove.