Every spring, you promise yourself that you'll swap your black eyeliner and neutral eye shadow for something more, well, springy. Except every spring, you still can't figure out how to nail pastel lids and colorful cat-eyes — that's where inky mascara comes in. Whether you choose a volumizing or lengthening formula, not only do mascara-coated lashes stand out against light eye shadow shades like plum and mint, but they also add contrast and depth to your eye makeup. Here, makeup artist Andrew Sotomayor shows exactly how to pair vivid shadows with a collection of high-powered, hypoallergenic Almay mascaras for lash looks that'll impress. Watch above for some major inspo.
Mint Wink Products Used: One Coat Get Up & Grow Extreme Length Mascara, Healthy Glow Makeup + Gradual Self Tan in "Medium" and "Light-Medium," ALMAY, almay.com.
Navy Flutter Products Used: One Coat Thickening Mascara, Healthy Glow Makeup + Gradual Self Tan in "Medium" and "Light-Medium," Pen Eyeliner in Navy, ALMAY, almay.com.
All-Over Amethyst Products Used: One Coat Multi-Benefit Mascara, Healthy Glow Makeup + Gradual Self Tan in "Medium" and "Light-Medium," ALMAY, almay.com.
Wardrobe Stylist: Brandy Joy Smith
Wardrobe: Ali Lace Top, GUESS, $49, shop.guess.com; Pave Marquise Edge Ear Climber, $145, Contemporary Deco Triple Ring, $150, Textured Pearl Set of Five Rings, $285, and Eternity Band Ring, $60, FREIDA ROTHMAN, freidarothman.com.
