Magnetic Eyeliner And Magnetic Eyelashes Part 1
Posted by terrepruitt on September 23, 2020
Ohmyword! I can make my eyelashes pretty long. Curling them and putting mascara on. But I have very few eye lashes. I always have had sparse eyelashes. At a couple of points in my life I’ve worn fake eyelashes to fill in “bald” spots in my lash line, first one eye then the other. I have very deep set eyes so I think eyelashes help bring them out a little bit. So I really like to have eyelashes. I remember buying a full set with glitter on them thinking it would be fun to wear them when I dressed up for an anniversary. But I didn’t take into account the glitter falling off into my eyes. I remember contacts and glitter don’t mix, but I don’t remember if I wore them through the night or took them off or what . . . maybe as I was getting ready I realized it and didn’t wear them . . . I don’t know. As time goes on my eyes are even more hooded than they used to be and my eyelashes even more sparse. I know there are some amazing mascaras out there that can plump, lengthen, and multiply your eyelashes, but I have not invested in them. I rarely wear makeup so it is impossible for me to spend more than $7.00 on a tube of mascara because I might only get five uses out of it because it dries up and gets clumpy so fast. If I were wearing makeup every day that would be a different story, since I am not, it is just not worth spending more. Those magnetic eyelashes had intrigued me. The ones that are a top and a bottom (think sandwich) and you put your real lashes in between them. But those are always REALLY big and thick and it doesn’t seem like my poor little eyelashes would do well smooshed between a set of eyelashes so I never got any of those. But you may be aware, nowadays they have magnetic eyeliner that attracts the magnetic eyelashes. So you can actually just wear one line of eyelashes instead of two like sandwich bread. I decided to treat myself to some for my birthday.
We have some friends that we Zoom with every week and since it is the ONLY socialization that we do where I can wear regular clothes and put on makeup*, I do. But on camera my puny little eyelashes look even less “there” and sometimes it is so hot by the time the meeting has started the curl (and length) has completely fallen out of my eyelashes and I am back to looking like I have no eyelashes. Now, mind you, the couple that we Zoom with COULD NOT careless, neither could my husband (bless all of their hearts), it is just me. I like to have it LOOK like I put on makeup when I actually put on makeup. And, this is seriously the only “regular” socialization that we do. So . . . I decided a little treat would be fun.
Now, since I started thinking about getting the magnetic eyelashes I have been inundated with ads on Facebook. There were two companies that were showing up, once I actually did a search I received ads from many more companies. There are a lot of companies that sell lashes. I was looking for a lash with five magnets because I was under the impression that the lashes are long and I would have to cut them to fit my eye so I didn’t want a three magnet lash and end up cutting one off. I was also looking for something REALLY affordable because I didn’t want to spend a lot of money when I wasn’t even sure I was going to like them or if they would work. And then I started thinking I wanted some that came in a set with more than one pair because it would be fun to have REALLY big crazy ones. I would always look at the lashes and choose the less long length and “sparse” ones (those terms are relative). I had just wanted to add to mine not take them over. (Spoiler alert: THAT CHANGED!)
I ordered some and they arrived a day earlier then I was told. I was so excited, I ripped them out of the box ready to slap ’em on to see what they were like. Then I thought, “Ugh. I better read the directions.” So I did, the directions say to do an “allergy test”. That sounded like a great idea. But it didn’t say WHAT that was. The internet said to put the eyeliner behind your ear or something. And to wait 24 hours. Well, yeah . . . no. I am not that patient. So I shook the eyeliner bottle (I followed that instruction at least) and applied a thin line of one layer on my eyelid. Then I put the eyelash up to my eyelid and “schloop!” it stuck. It’s cool. It’s fun. That first time I didn’t do it close enough to my nose. I also didn’t do the second eye because if I was allergic I didn’t need BOTH eyes swollen and/or crusty.
I got the set on Amazon for $15.29 since then the price went down to $14.99. They are FAKE eyelashes, as in, they are not real hair/fur. The kit comes with four pair of eyelashes (in little round cases), magnetic eyeliner, and a METAL pair of tweezers. I don’t understand the metal tweezers because the second time (the time I was going to actually wear the eyelashes) I picked the eyelash up with the tweezers and it stuck to it. No! I don’t want it sticking then it won’t attract nicely to my eye! So I just use my fingers to put the lashes on.
The eyeliner is like a coating. So when I take the eyelashes off the liner sticks to the eyelash/magnet and peels it off my eye. I can scratch/peel the rest off of my eye if I want or just use make up remover. I use makeup remover.
I don’t want a THICK line of eyeliner so I do it as thin as possible and I only do one coat. I don’t wear them for a long time. The first time it was about 3.5 to 4 hours and they made it pretty well. This last time (only the second time) they started to come off on the inside. Again, I might have needed more eyeliner or they just might have been at their time limit – it was about 7 hours.
UGH – post is so long . . . tune in for part 2.
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indianeskitchen said
I have never worn fake eyelashes. I have been fortunate to have long eyelashes but now that I am older they aren’t as thick. Thanks for our input!
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terrepruitt said
Lucky you. I have never worn – except maybe that one time I am not sure – a full set, just little to fill in. My eyelashes have always been very sparse. The are so fun. They are super quick and easy to put on and take off.
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Ann Coleman said
I used to have good eye lashes, but they are definitely thinning as I age. I’ve thought about false ones for special occasions, but haven’t gone beyond that. Thanks for this post, it was informative!
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terrepruitt said
There will be a part two that will give you more information, this was a LOOOOONG post and I couldn’t fit it all it. For Zooms they are great because I don’t have to put stuff on MY eyelashes, but in person I think I would because you can see my naked eyelashes and I think in person that would look silly. 🙂
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Carol Hamilton said
Looks great, Terre!
On Wed, Sep 23, 2020 at 7:11 PM Terre Pruitt’s Blog wrote:
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terrepruitt said
They are fun! And this was the one I just slapped on. And it is not the BIG one. Just wait until you see the BIG ones. Ha!
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The Parmigiana Whisperer said
I never used them, but they look great! I used to do LVL, but it didnt last long so I am just sticking with mascara now!
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terrepruitt said
They are super fun. What is LVL?
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The Parmigiana Whisperer said
It is lash perm and tint! Excellent results, but unfortunately didn’t last long!
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terrepruitt said
Yeah, I have thought of having my lashes tinted, but then . . . I don’t have that many so I don’t know that they could do it. I had a student get extensions and they looked FABULOUS! It was soooooo cool. But, again, I have always been afraid to do stuff like that because I feel like my lashes are delicate. They PERM lashes? Like in a “curl”, so they don’t need to be curled?
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The Parmigiana Whisperer said
exactly! so they look longer! I tried extensions as well, but after the first week they didnt look as good!
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terrepruitt said
Really? Hmmmm. My student had hers for awhile AND she was a Nia student. Nia is a cardio dance so there is moving around and sweating involved – it was always so fun to see her lashes look like they had mascara on without the “raccoon eyes” after we were done dancing! Probably like anything (nails, hair color, etc.) it depends on where you get them done.
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The Parmigiana Whisperer said
never heard of Nia! sounds cool! Raccoon eyes made me laugh ahahahah! but you are right, it all depends on where you got them done!
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terrepruitt said
I typically only way a small swipe of eyeliner when I teach otherwise it all ends up down my face. I probably could try waterproof eye makeup, but I have not.
PS: Nia is VERY cool. 🙂
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Donna Holt said
Thanks Terre, I really appreciated your share. I have wondered about these fake eyelashes too. Yours look great. Thanks for the tips.
I may buy some.
Donna
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terrepruitt said
Oh . . . they are fun . . . and not too expensive. When you buy them let me know. Wear them to class! Ha!
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Karin said
Hi Terre, I don’t know if you remember me. I took a Piyo training with too many years ago. But I don’t teach Piyo, only Yoga and occasionally Pilates.
Thanks for this information! I think I want to try them! I also have deep set eyes. Many years ago, I tried lashes for Halloween and something was wrong with the glue. It burned my eyelid as I was applying it!
I wear make up everyday if I will be seen by anyone besides my husband. But I hate spending money on makeup. The Grocery Outlet often has mascaras (Maybelline, Revlon, etc.) for $4. I only use waterproof because the ones with water in them completely uncurl my lashes. So waterproof is the way to go for me and olive oil or avocado oil (from my kitchen) makes the best remover (it moisturizes, too)
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terrepruitt said
Yes, I remember you, thanks for reading here and commenting. We are friends on FB so thank you for taking the time to come over here and read and comment.
I am sorry the glue burned your eyelid, that is awful. Such a sensitive part of your face AND scary so close to your eye! And you have such gorgeous eyes! I used to wear makeup if I was going to be seen by anyone, but I teach Nia and I get very sweaty and so after a couple of classes I gave up on makeup. I am not a big fan of waterproof mascara . . . but it has changed over the years (since I started teaching) so I may like it now. I love the Grocery Outlet, sometimes you can find name brand cosmetics and things there!
I have been toying with the idea of wearing my magnetic lashes for my classes because over Zoom (I am only teaching online) it would be easier to see my eyes . . . we will see. I do wear them (as you know) for our Zoom “parties”.
The ones I bought were $15.29 (or something) and NOW they are $13.99 . . . I just bought some as a surprise for a couple of friends. So . . . really . . . . if you can afford $14 you can’t go wrong in trying them, right? They are super fun! I love wearing them.
I did just get some waterproof mascara as a birthday gift so I can try it and see it my lashes hold their curl.
Thanks again for reading and commenting. Let me know if you decide to try some magnetic lashes . . . there are brands that are much better quality (I am assuming) because they are much more expensive. Once you look into them you will start getting all the ads so you can shop for what you want. 🙂
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