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Is This The Simplest Lash Trend Ever?

1 April, 2022 - 11:32am by - Head Pixie | 12 Comments

by BR Kellie

If I were ever told that I could only use one cosmetic for the rest of my life (the horror!) my answer wouldn't be a hard to come to: Mascara.

Mascara is my jam. I wear it pretty much every day; even on the days when I stay home. A sweep of it on my lashes leaves me looking more awake and feeling less like a mole who has just seen daylight for the first time ever. I love that it lengthens. I love that it volumises. I love that it curls. I love that it comes in an array of colours. I love that it can look natural. I love that it can look outrageous.

Yes, mascara is my ride or die. So, being the mascara lover that I am, when I saw there was a new lash trend and all it needed was a bit of mascara, rather than a trip to the salon, I was intrigued, quickly followed by enamoured. Allow me to introduce you to my new favourite lash look... Floating lashes.

Floating lashes is basically taking a mascara that offers lift and applying it sparingly to create uplifted, feathery, light-as-air looking lashes.

Simple, right? Unbelievably so. So simple there are only two things to keep in mind when creating the look.

1. Don't go in heavy with the application - you don't want to look like you've a couple of baby tarantulas on your lids - so be sure to scrape excess mascara off on the side of the tube as you lift the wand out.

2. Don't apply too many layers of mascara. If you find things get clumpy, grab a clean mascara wand and use it to de-clump your lashes.

So what mascaras would we recommend if you're wanting to achieve the floating lash look?

Based on the reviews of our wonderful Beauty Review community, L'Oréal Paris Lash Paradise, Clinique High Impact Mascara, and Maybelline Lash Sensational are the best mascaras to create a look that is lifted, fluffy, separated, and not clumpy. 

All in all, floating lashes is a super pretty look we mere mortals can achieve without spending hours watching beauty gurus do their thing on interweb videos, and any trend as simple as that is what I consider a true thing of beauty.

So, are you a fan of the floating lash trend? Is it a trend you were already on board with without knowing you were? Or is there another lash look you love? Get chatting below!

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14th April, 2022

I'm really intrigued - would love to see some side by side photos

11th April, 2022

Never heard of this look, but sounds a lot easier than 2 layers of mascara + falsies!

9th April, 2022

Can't say I have ever heard of this look before but I'm like you and don't go a day without wearing any mascara but I don't like it caked on and prefer a more natural look in the daytime.I do apply it a bit heavier for a night time look though because it just makes my eyes pop and really stand out.

8th April, 2022

I haven't heard this term before, but on weekends and days that I'm working from home, I will only apply mascara sparingly. I'll apply more when I'm going into the office, but still don't like to overdo it. So yes, sounds a good trend to me!

7th April, 2022

I haven't worn any eye makeup for a long time including mascara, due to an eye condition that causes blockage of the oil glands at the base of my lashes. This causes my eyes to get itchy and sore, but I might start sparingly using mascara again, just on the tips, using this method.

5th April, 2022

Sometimes the 'less is more' approach works really well. This is one of those times. I'm totally on board.

5th April, 2022

Had not heard of this trend. Only wearing Mascara every other day at the moment. I prefer a heavier? Mascara look so probably won't be trying this trend.

5th April, 2022

Sounds lovely, just need to get my lashes to grow a bit first lol

4th April, 2022

Never heard of this before but interesting article thanks! Would like to try one day

4th April, 2022

I haven't tried any of those. yes I like floating lashes. I like false lashes but I'm scared of applying them.

4th April, 2022

I love mascara too but I have a bad habit of rubbing my eyes from lack of sleep lately so I don't wear it atm. I would try this though. I currently have eye of horus bio mascara on the go.

1st April, 2022

I’m not really a mascara girl cause it always ends up on my lashes but it was interesting to read about this

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