Clarins Double Fix Mascara

If your mascara smudges easily and you end up with panda eyes part way through the working day, Double Fix Mascara by Clarins could very well be the answer to your prayers. This clear, lightweight gel not only holds mascara in place and improves its wear time, but also waterproofs the lashes and adds shine. Additionally, it can be used to tame wayward brows.

Double Fix is the perfect companion product for your favorite mascara, which may not be available in a waterproof formulation. And even if your mascara claims to be waterproof, it may not quite live up to expectations. One simple coat of Double Fix, and in minutes you will have mess-free lashes that repel tears and resist rain.

Lights! Camera! Action!

From a professional perspective, Double Fix works fabulously on outdoor photo shoots in hot, humid climates, as well as on set under the heat and glare of studio lights. In these conditions, traditional mascaras used alone can become sticky and easily smear or run. Double Fix also withstands the rigors of the runway (including multiple outfit changes), making it a model and makeup artist’s best friend.

Behind the scenes.

It is a common backstage practice to build the lashes by layering different types of mascara. After curling the lashes with eyelash curlers, makeup artists often apply a volumizing mascara, followed by a lengthening mascara, then Double Fix to finish. The result … high-volume, waterproof lashes with extended length and extra curl. Lush!

How to apply it.

Double Fix comes packaged exactly like mascara, except that the wand is coated with a transparent gel which dries quickly upon application. It’s very simple and easy to use:

1. Curl your top lashes with eyelash curlers.

2. Apply a generous coat of your favorite mascara.

3. Comb through your lashes with a metal eyelash comb to remove any clumps (if necessary).

4. Apply a fine layer of Double Fix (ensuring you wipe any excess product off the wand first).

5. Comb through your lashes with a metal eyelash comb to separate them (if necessary).

6. Repeat steps 2–5 on the bottom lashes (if desired).

7. It’s time to go swimming!

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