I've Tried a Bunch of Eye Makeup Hacks on TikTok — Here’s What I'll Actually Do Again

For pretty much my entire life, I've applied mascara from root to tip with my wand held horizontally. I didn't really think there was another option until I discovered this TikTok hack. It involves swiping your mascara brush back and forth, from outer corner to inner corner against your eyelashes, with the brush held vertically.

This hack, which I tried a few times with the e.l.f. Cosmetics Big Mood Mascara ($7) has helped me achieve more of a lifted, fanned-out look. In my opinion, the key to getting it right is to wipe off excess pigment from the brush on a tissue before getting started.