Martha Stewart Loves A 'No-Mascara' Mascara Look — How To Recreate It At Home

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Martha Stewart has mastered the art of the "no mascara" mascara look, creating a subtle touch when it comes to her makeup routine. Stewart doesn't need a full face of makeup to look incredible, and her mascara is a key part of this. Naturally, we want to know how Stewart manages to make her lashes look long and defined without any obvious sign of product on them. To achieve this, Women.com spoke exclusively with Amanda Gabbard, celebrity makeup artist and esthetician.

"I think the secret to this look is that it's really less about no mascara and more about making the lashes look naturally enhanced," Gabbard told us exclusively. "The goal is definition, separation, and lift...not big, fluffy, obviously coated lashes." To achieve this look, Gabbard recommends first using a lash curler, as curling the lashes opens up the eyes and makes lashes look longer without any product. Pro tip: Gabbard says curl your lashes once at the base, and then curl again around the tips for impact. "If you want a little more definition, I'd use a brown mascara rather than black, or a very sheer/clear mascara," Gabbard added, praising the softness of brown mascara. 

She also recommended choosing a mascara with a small, slim wand because it separates lashes better than a volumizing wand. Finally, Gabbard suggested wiping off most of the mascara from the wand before applying. Apply a subtle amount of product at the roots and pull upward; one coat is enough to achieve Stewart's look.

To create Martha Stewart's "no mascara" mascara look, makeup artist Amanda Gabbard told Women.com that it's helpful to still "create definition around the eye," especially if you're lightening up on the mascara. Even when Stewart uses minimal mascara, she still makes the most of a subtle eyeliner. Gabbard suggested using a soft taupe or brown shadow along the lash line and crease to add some soft dimension. "You can also use a brown or dark brown pencil very close to the upper lash line, almost pushing the pencil between the lashes rather than drawing a thick line," Gabbard explained to us. "Another option is tight lining the upper water line." After subtly outlining the eyes, apply the brown or clear mascara lightly. 

There are certain things to look for in mascaras for older women, and choosing a formula that enhances without overwhelming the eyes is key to achieving Stewart's look. A light mascara color is essential in things to know about applying mascara to older eyes. Gabbard recommended Doll 10 She's an Icon mascara in brown, Tartelette's tubing mascara in brown, or Makeup by Mario Master Mascara in The Perfect Brown. Gabbard suggested keeping the lower lashes clean, particularly for more mature eyes. "Heavy mascara on the bottom lashes can actually make the eye look smaller and can emphasize texture around the eyes," she said. The goal with this look is to make eyes look fresh and lifted.