In front of the mirror, we often fall for advertisements that promise “eyelashes like fake lashes,” “volume in one stroke,” or “drama that surpasses extensions.” Is it true? Most mascaras—whether they cost $7 or $37—use an almost identical formula. The difference is mainly in the brush and the marketing hype. How to get gorgeous lashes with regular mascara?
But makeup artists know something the industry hides beneath the layers of glamour: for stunning volume and dramatic look you don't need anything other than the usual mascara and a little patience.
The real secret? Number of moves.
Trick: 50 Mascara Tricks for a Movie Look
Instead of blindly trusting promises of “maximum effect in one coat,” grab your favorite mascara—even the drugstore one—and count. Professional makeup artists swear by it. 50 strokes on the upper lashes and, if you want a really dramatic effect, 50 on the lower lashes.
Sounds excessive? This is where the magic happens. Each coat adds a layer of color, definition, and texture until your lashes are transformed into a real stage set—thick, intense, and stage-worthy. What mascara alone can’t do, the amount of application does.
Why it works
Each coat of mascara acts as a building block. The first lengthens, the second thickens, the third defines – and so on. By the twentieth stroke, your lashes start to blend together into a dramatic “faux lash” effect. By the fiftieth, you have a look that you can confidently place alongside extensions. And the best part? No glue, no expensive treatments, and no compromises.
How to do it without “spider” eyelashes
The key is in correct application rhythm. Run the brush through your lashes from root to tip, flicking them slightly from side to side each time to distribute the formula evenly. If your lashes start to clump together, take a clean brush and gently comb them apart. This will maintain definition and prevent the infamous “spider look.”
Tip: for an even more sophisticated look, apply the first coat with a mascara that separates the lashes, and the following coats with a mascara that adds volume. The result is couture look without the need for a professional studio.
Conclusion: luxury is in the technology, not the price
Once you discover this trick, you understand that they are Beautiful eyelashes depend more on your patience than on the brand on the packaging. True luxury is not in the 40-euro mascara with a gold cap, but in 50 repetitions that open your eyes as if you were walking on a red carpet. And the next time the ads convince you that you "need a new formula", you just smile and reach for your regular mascara - because you know you're holding the secret in your hand.
