The search for the perfect mascara, this can be quite a mission. There are undoubtedly many different mascaras, but it can still be a puzzle. No lumps, no smudges, but just perfectly separated lashes. Insider tip: for those big Bambi eyes, you will get the best results using a magic mascara with a brush or comb that is the perfect fit for your lashes.

These are lashes you have: straight eyelashes that grow forward.

This brush is for you: choose a curved mascara brush that helps to create the curly lash effect.

How to do it: go for the zigzag effect during application. This creates more volume, more shape and prevents lumps.

These are lashes you have: you naturally have curved, dark eyelashes, but they are not so long. You want to accentuate them a little, but keep them natural.

This brush is for you:Use a straight brush that ensures that you can evenly distribute the mascara through the lashes. Doing this helps to avoid the extreme Bambi look, but gives the à la Maartje Verhoef straight from the catwalk look.

How to do it: Apply only one layer directly to the lashes. This way you’ll have a fresh open eye without having to apply too much mascara.

These are lashes you have: short, small and curly eyelashes that you want to give a bolder and compelling effect.

This brush is for you: use a big round brush with long hair and teeth. This type of brush helps your eyelashes look thicker.

How to do it: also use the zigzag effect here. The main disadvantage of this sort of brush is that they can make the eye lashes stick together and this is not the look we are after.

These are lashes you have: short lashes with a small curl.

This brush is for you: a mascara brush with long hairs that naturally helps to lengthen your lashes.

How to do it: allow for more mascara on your brush than you would normally do. You will want to apply the mascara from the base of the lash to the very tip. This will help to create that long lash effect. Place your brush firmly at the base of the lashes so that you can nicely divide the mascara through lashes.

These are lashes you have: lower lashes. Yes, everyone has these, but they are sometimes more difficult to tackle without completely smudging mascara under your eyes.

This brush is for you: a brush that is as small as possible of course. With this brush you can more easily reach each of those lower lashes.

How to do it: Use only the tip of the mascara brush. Lightly brush against the lashes.