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Mascara
Mascara is a cosmetic used to darken, lengthen, thicken, and define the eyelashes, making eyes appear larger and more expressive. It is usually applied as a liquid with a brush, but can also come in powder or cream forms. Mascara is often used in combination with eyeliner, kohl, tightlining, winged eyeliner, and eyeshadow to complete an eye makeup look.
History and Safety
Mascara has been used for centuries, with early forms containing ingredients like coal dust or berries. Modern mascaras are generally safe, but always check for allergens and avoid sharing mascara to prevent eye infections.
Erotic Writing Tips
- Mascara can be described as thickening lashes, making eyes more alluring or vulnerable.
- Sensory details: the wet brush, the flutter of lashes, the streak of mascara after tears or sex.
- Mascara can be smeared, clumped, or removed in moments of passion.
Mascara rituals—applying, removing, or smudging—can be used to convey anticipation, intimacy, or emotional vulnerability. The act of brushing on mascara can be described as a moment of transformation or self-care. Smudged mascara after passion or tears can symbolize rawness and authenticity.
Example
"Her lashes clumped with mascara, the black streaks trailing down her cheeks as pleasure overwhelmed her."