
We are used to priming our faces before applying makeup, but what about our lashes?
They go through a lot, what with all the curling and coating with layers of mascara. MKC Lash Primer is formulated with vitamin E and soy protein to strengthen and condition lashes while creating a base coat that amplifies mascara effects. It can also be worn alone at night as a conditioner; $20 at www.mannakadarcosmetics.com.

Pity the plight of the beauty blogger: Each week, the newest products appear on her desk, all promising younger-looking skin, tighter pores, plumper lips, lusher lashes, frizz-free hair—in short, a healthier, more glamorous life. Dutifully, Westchester Magazine Associate Editor Katie O’Donnell tests (or investigates) each item or service featured in WM’s Beauty Buzz blog. Life is beautiful indeed.
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