This Head Position Will Give You The Perfect Lash Every Single Time

Makeup face is real! You know, that position and face you may find yourself making in the mirror when tactfully applying your mascara, lipstick, contour, or liner. It's certainly a sight, and perhaps not one that you'd want others to see.

But the truth is that applying makeup precisely and thoughtfully takes dedication and verve. (A fellow beauty editor swears that liquid eyeliner can smell your fear.) And with that skillfulness, sometimes comes a funny face or two. Lipstick face tends to be instinctive: You gently push out your pout, so it's soft and ready for a coat of color. Contour face requires pulling in your cheeks and examining your bone structure. Eyeliner face changes with the look from cat-eye to smoky. 

To start, grab your trusted mascara. (If you need help, check out our guide to makeup brush types or peek at our favorite clean mascaras.) And then plant yourself in front of the mirror, feet evenly on the ground. Then, follow this makeup artist's application tip. 

"To help keep from accidentally getting mascara on the eyelid when applying to your lashes, it's all about positioning your face. With your mirror in front of you, lift your chin up to angle your face up and then with your eyes only, look down at yourself in the mirror," says makeup artist and licensed esthetician Jude Andam. "This head position helps give you better access to your lashes so you can apply to even the shortest lashes and get a better lift with each application, all the while keeping your eyelids and brows out of the way, making you less likely to accidentally smear or mess up your eye makeup."