{"id":241116,"date":"2026-08-25T11:03:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T09:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/?p=241116"},"modified":"2026-08-25T11:03:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T09:03:09","slug":"it-changes-everything-a-models-trick-to-make-coloured-mascara-actually-show-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/en\/2026\/08\/25\/it-changes-everything-a-models-trick-to-make-coloured-mascara-actually-show-up\/","title":{"rendered":"It changes everything’: a model’s trick to make coloured mascara actually show up"},"content":{"rendered":"

You apply your coloured mascara carefully, yet once you look in the mirror, the colour seems to have vanished. It’s a common frustration, and there are specific techniques<\/a> to fix it. Rapha\u00ebl Say, a French model known for appearing in a Jean Paul Gaultier campaign, shared a multi-step method on Instagram that genuinely makes a difference.<\/p>\n

Why your coloured mascara stays invisible and how to fix it<\/h2>\n

Before you even touch your lashes, preparing the eyelid is key. Rapha\u00ebl Say explains that the first step is to neutralise the colour of the mobile lid by applying a bronzer<\/a> over it. This creates a neutral base that allows the mascara’s pigment to fully express itself, rather than being absorbed by the skin’s natural tone.<\/p>\n

Then comes the application<\/a> itself. The model starts by depositing the product on the tips of the lashes only, then, before the mascara dries, goes back from root to tip to add an even coat. The goal is to build up enough product without zigzagging the wand. A second coat is recommended to intensify the result. With a few controlled strokes, the colour becomes noticeably more visible.<\/p>\n

This technique is especially useful with pastel shades, which can look very subtle once applied. While bold tones like electric blue<\/a> or purple make their presence felt easily, softer hues need a little more care to avoid going unnoticed.<\/p>\n

The eyeliner pencil trick to take the look even further<\/h2>\n

For those who want to go beyond simply wearing coloured mascara, Rapha\u00ebl Say suggests an extra step. He recommends always pairing the mascara with a pencil in the same colour, applied to the waterline. It’s a detail that often gets overlooked, yet it makes all the difference to the intensity of the gaze.<\/p>\n

In practice, the model draws a light line along the waterline, slightly extending onto the lower lashes. He then uses a small brush to blend the line towards the outer corner of the eye, finishing with a coat of mascara on the lower lashes. The result is a deeper, more defined look where the colour is impossible to miss.<\/p>\n