Facemasks will be around as a way to stop the spread of COVID-19. We're enjoying following safety guidelines and using cute, comfortable, and reusable facial coverings. We are currently relying on the emotion of our eyes and keeping our mouths hidden to communicate our emotions.
You don't have to stop using eye makeup while in quarantine. Now is the time to experiment with different eye looks when you return from the outside. To make a stylish, but safe statement, wear a crisp liner and long lashes along with your mask.
Do you need to upgrade your eye makeup collection? These holy-grail picks from our editors will give you something to smile about.
Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara - $29
"Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extend Mascara" has been my favorite mascara in recent years. This mascara is a tubing mascara. It creates tiny "tubes" around each lash and then they just slip off with warm water. Tube mascaras are more resistant to smudging than other mascaras and don't transfer onto my oily eyes as well. I don't get raccoon eye irritations after a hot and humid summer day. This mascara is especially nice because it gives you nice volume and length. This mascara is my new favorite. It is also vegan and cruelty-free. It's also ridiculously easy to remove. After all, I don't want to spend 15 minutes trying and removing my mascara. It's as easy as a splash of warm water to get your mascara off. It couldn't be simpler. --Kathryn F.
Stila All Day Waterproof Eyeliner, $22
Stila's Stay All Day Waterproof Eye Liner Intense Black is what I use. This liquid liner is perfect for me! It's super easy to apply everything, from subtle, thin lines to thicker, bolder looks, with the sharp felt applicator. It dries quickly and won't move until I'm ready. This is even after long nights, sweaty workouts, or humid days. It's called "Stay All Day" because of this. The cherry on the top is that it's super pigmented. What could I want more? It is absolute perfection." --Nurain A.
Kevyn Acoin, The Eyelash Curler. $21
My eyelashes stick out straight or, worse, downward. I used to curl my eyelashes with cheap curlers. They gave me temporary lifts, but my lashes soon fell out. After reading glowing reviews about Kevyn Aucoin’s The Eyelash Curler, I remembered coming across it. I was hooked after just one use. The curler is wide enough to catch any stray hairs and the silicone cushion pad pushes the lashes up for long-lasting results. Most curler pads will wear down in 3 months, but not The Eyelash Curler. For over a year, I have not had to change the original pad. It's so good. Kevyn's Eyelash Curler is my only eye tool that has exceeded all of my expectations. --Victoria V.
