By Elizabeth Sykes, Guest blogger, UV Sun Specialist and F.O.S. (friend of Supergoop!), Seattle, WA

Is there anything that makes a girl quite so happy, your entire makeup regimen feel quite as complete, as a mind-blowing mascara? I think not … and I would know since I spent most of my past modeling life trying on every, single mascara on the market. And I’m pleased to say that it’s finally time to toss those has-been mascaras as I have stumbled on what is perhaps the most fabulous, dare I say perfect, solution to my mascara predicament: J’Adore DIORSHOW and BLACKOUT Mascaras. I absolutely j’adore them (ha ha). Yes, I said “them,” since I am currently using two of them at the same time—and you should be, too.

Despite the fact that it’s a veritable miracle I’ve found such an outrageously ideal mascara, the stuff is useless unless you know how to use it. Thus, the one thing now standing in the way of you and long, gorgeous lashes: Your own two hands. But, no worries, applying mascara is simple, if you know what you’re doing—and the more you do it, the better you’ll get:

- First, choose two mascaras: one that will add volume to your lashes and a second that will make them very black (this is the secret to making eye color pop).

- When applying your mascara, never rush. Yes, patience is a virtue when it comes to mascara application and it can be the most difficult part, but it’s important to take your time between coats or you you’ll end up looking like one of those creepy harlequin clowns instead of a runway model.

- Next, put your chin down and look down with your eyes as you apply the volume mascara first, carefully pulling your lashes up with the mascara wand while your chin faces down. This allows for an even distribution of the mascara.

- Alternate coats until you get the thickness you desire (personally, I recommend repeating three to four times on each eye).

- Then follow suit with the very black mascara. Repeat the same steps as above. Then look at yourself in the mirror and marvel at your mad mascara skills. You’re welcome.