Let us start with all the aspects you need to look at if you want to choose the best lash glue and save yourself both time as well as effort.
① Consider What the Glue Looks Like Once it Dries
Rather than merely looking at what the lash glue looks like when it’s wet, you need to think about what it looks like once it dries. Lash adhesives usually dry down to either a transparent shade, or an almost black shade, and each of them has their own pros and cons.
Clear Glue is Easier to Correct and Works Well with Brown Lashes
Those who prefer wearing brown or other coloured lashes without any black eyeliner should choose clear glue, as it won’t end up looking off against those shades. Clear glue looks clear or white in the bottle, but always dries down transparent, which is why it’s recommended for beginners too, as it’s much easier to correct mistakes.
Although it looks transparent once it has dried, it’s not exactly matte, so it’s still visible if you’re looking closely. Hence, we would suggest using a bit of eye shadow to make it less apparent and blend it in with the rest of your makeup. Depending on the formulation, it may leave white bits along the lash line, so make sure your cover those too.
Go for Black Glue if you’re Wearing Black Lashes and Eyeliner
Black eyelash adhesive is the one you should get if you only ever wear black lashes and liner because it’ll blend right in and not look odd. It can often appear greyish when it’s wet, but once it dries down, it becomes proper black, so it won’t disturb the rest of your makeup.
You have to be more careful while using this though, applying just enough so it won’t spread too much and force you to go for a thicker liner. It’s recommended for people who have some experience using lash glues though because it’s not easy to clean up mistakes made with this.
② Think about the Different Types of Applicators
There are two types of applicators you’ll find, brush type and tube type, so when you’re choosing a lash adhesive for yourself, you need to consider which type of applicator suits your needs.
Brush Types are Great for Applying Directly Along the Lash Line
This is the type of applicator we’d recommend if you prefer to apply a layer of lash glue not only to the lash strip but directly along the lash line as well. Brush types give you more control and precision, which is why they work well for direct application, and also for those who lack enough practice to use the other type.
Tube Types are Better for Applying the Glue on the Lash Strip
If you only like to use lash glue along the lash strip, and not along the lash line, then tube type applicators would be great for you. Although, they’re a bit harder to use, so we would recommend these to those who actually have experience using them unless the glue is not too expensive and you’re trying to practice using this type.
③ Keep Lashes on for Longer with Waterproof Formulations
The trick to finding lash glues that’ll keep your lashes on for more than 8 hours is to go for glues with waterproof formulations. They may have a bad reputation for being hard to remove, but they’ll keep your falsies on even through a sob session, so if you need a long wearing glue, this is the type of formula you need to look for.
As for removing them, all you need to do is invest in an eye makeup remover, instead of only using a makeup remover, and then double cleansing. Another piece of advice would be to use a warm towel on your eyes to loosen the glue before you start washing, and that’s all it takes.