Daily Makeover: What You Really Need to Know About the Shape of Your Mascara Wand

"One stroll through the makeup aisle at the drugstore, and you're instantly bombarded with dozens and dozens of mascara choices offering everything from length to volume. And don't get us started on the wand options. From long bristles to short, curved wands to tapered ones, the options go on and on. And the benefits of each can get lost along the way. To help you match your mascara purchase with your desired look, we made a simplified guide so you can find the best mascara wand for you

For curled lashes, use a curled wand: It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize a curled wand is ideal for getting curled lashes. According to Eyeko co-founder Nina Leykind, this particular wand is good for lifting and curling lashes to really open up the eye. To use, she says to roll the brush as you apply to evenly distribute color. Try Eyeko Black Magic Mascara, which has a curved helix brush to allow you to pull product through your lashes."