To Each Their Own Routine

Routines. Have you ever really thought about your "getting ready" morning routine? It can actually be broken down into different phases: Shower, Prep, Style, and finally Primp.

I was almost done with my Primp phase as I was putting on my mascara...the last and most crucial step...I challenge any man to attempt this fine art most women have mastered. Go to fast and you might smudge on your eyelid. Go to slow and you can cause clumping (and clumping leads to a whole other heap of obstacles).

As I put on my third and final coat of mascara it dawns on me 1.) not only did I just put on 3 coats of mascara and can't tell the difference between coat 1 and coat 3, but 2.) I just used 3 different types of blackest black mascara!!! Are you serious? I have one to lengthen, one that adds volume, and one I bought simply for the patent-pending brush. Just as soon as I questioned myself for gorging on mascara, I shuddered to think of what my nonexistent eyes might look like without my "if-you-were-stranded-on-an-island-what-can't-you-live-without-please-let-me-take-it-on-the-plane" item!

It's not just me, right? The mascara industry toys with women's emotions promoting their perfect creation. They have spinning wands, vibrating wands, long skinny brushes, fat brushes, black, brown, green, and purple colors all promising hopes of having long, thick desirable eyelashes. Even I jump when I come across an ad for mascara never seen on the market. I'll tear out the page in the magazine and make sure I have to buy it the next time I'm shopping!

Am I alone in this? (sigh)

Well, I guess I'll resign to the fact that I will always be on the quest for the perfect mascara ~ one that lengthens to no avail, adds volume like hairspray, and doesn't run off under my eyes giving the dreaded raccoon look. Until then, if you see me in the street clutching my bag instinctively, it’s because I’ve “discovered” the crème-de-la-crème and am out to hunt that baby down. And maybe, just maybe I’ll indulge you with my new treasure so you can fulfill your primping phase too.

Batting my Lashes,

Bella Derma