What Is The Use of Clear Mascara and Which Are The Best

In today’s modern world that’s filled with impossible beauty standards and lots of makeup brands that make millions each day, there is a product that has sparked a lot of makeup lover's interest: clear mascara. But, is this seemingly useless and unusual beauty product as useful as some claim? And, does it really do anything just by being clear and not tinted like classic mascaras? In today’s article, we find out the answer to that question and reveal the secret behind one of the most talked about and controversial makeup tools of the beauty world.

Before diving into the depth of whether or not clear mascaras are really useful, we first need to understand what does clear mascara actually do. As you might have already guessed, it does not tint your eyelashes at all because it’s clear, not black or brown like those classic products that makeup lovers are used to. Well, you might be very surprised to hear that a clear mascara is actually used for the exact same purpose as a normal one: defining your lashes for a perfect makeup look.

Yes, this product may not be able to accentuate or even change the color of your natural lashes, but it works the same as any other mascara on the market right now. It can define, lengthen and even curl your eyelashes in order to make them prettier and more suited to your preferences. In fact, clear mascara has a lot of benefits and can be worn on many occasions if you know which ones are those.

For example, you can always go for a clear mascara when you are getting ready for a hot day on the beach under the scorching sun. Also, you can choose this product when you are working out or making any other physical effort in order to avoid that panda bear-like look that you most definitely end up with at the end of the day. It’s the perfect product for when you want a very natural look or when you don’t want any clumps to form in your lashes. A nice tip would be to first use a lash curler and then apply clear mascara. You will end up with that gorgeous natural curl and definition for an entire day.

Another interesting use for it is on your eyebrows. Apply some clear mascara if you want to tame your brows and make them stay in place all day long without adding any extra color to them. It’s all about being inspired and using this product in the best way for your needs.

This amazing clear mascara works best if you want the best natural eyelashes possible. It has a curved brush that offers a definition and contains a clear gel that does not crunch at all. It’s also very affordable and easy to use.

The Body Shop Brow & Lash Gel is exactly that a clear gel that can be used both on your lashes and brows. What’s interesting is that it uses a natural formula that defines your lashes or brows while also offering them that slightly glossy and luscious finish that everyone loves. A clear favorite of ours!

Another choice of ours is the Brow and Lash Gel from Dr. Hauschka. While a bit on the more expensive side of things, this incredible clear mascara that can be used, again, on both your lashes and brows, can also intensify the effect of your classic mascara if used underneath. It’s all about tips and tricks here!

What’s interesting about this Maybelline drugstore waterproof clear mascara is its slightly-shimmery finish. The whole idea behind this interesting concept is that it separates your lashes and therefore makes them very beautiful and natural-looking. You can even apply it over your normal mascara for some extra definition.

The Urban Decay Mascara Resurrection has a slightly-curved brush to offer the best definition to your lashes and, an interesting tip, it can also be used as a primer for your classic mascara. It can prepare your lashes for many coats of mascara by softening the formula. Amazing, right? We think so too!

Ok, but let’s say that you don’t want to invest in yet another “makeup” product because you already have too many. A clear mascara? Why would you pay for that when you can do it at home with no chemicals, alcohol, perfume or anything else that might harm your eyes? How? Well, quite easily it seems. Here is a very useful recipe.

You will only have a few ingredients that you will need in order to correctly prepare this product:

• Fresh aloe vera
• Vegetable glycerin
• Mascara wand (a clear one, of course)

Now that you have everything you need you will only need to mix a drop of aloe vera with a drop of glycerin and apply the concoction o your lashes with the mascara wand. Easy, right? Well, this is for immediate use, but the difficult part begins if you want to make a larger quantity for future use. The problem? It dries very quickly. But here is what you have to do:
 

• Buy an empty mascara tube or use an older one but clean it thoroughly!

• Slice some fresh aloe vera in half and get that gel out and put it in a container (choose one that has a lid with a lip in order to make it easier to pour the contents into the mascara tube later)

• Pour the aloe gel into the mascara tube and fill it only halfway.

• Fill up the tube with vegetable glycerin.

• Mix the contents well by shaking the tube.

• Voila! There you have a completely DIY clear mascara for those days when you don’t feel like wearing too much makeup or a dark mascara.

All in all, it appears that clear mascaras are a very big thing right now, and for good reason. Probably the best thing about them is that they help anyone who doesn’t want a face full of makeup on a certain day. Natural looks are very trendy right now and most people are looking for ways to reinvent that famous “no makeup” makeup look. Also, clear mascara is perfect for when you are working out, swimming, or doing any kind of physical activity that might make you end up looking like a raccoon at the end of the day. Not nice, right?

Clear mascara still offers that definition and curl to your lashes but keeps them completely natural. Moreover, some can be also used as primers or topcoats for classic mascaras because they soften the formula or makes it stick better to your lashes. Finally, they are affordable and can also be made at home with just a few simple ingredients, as we have already mentioned in our article.

So, what do you say? Are clear mascaras really good or just a hoax invented by the beauty industry to get some more money? Try it and decide on your own.