Confidence can sometimes feel like a whisper, something you wear quietly, for yourself, rather than something you flaunt. A soft shift in tone, a change in texture, a flicker of warmth where the familiar once lived. After all, beauty isn’t always about change. It’s about rediscovering sometimes. Recently, I’ve been intrigued by a subtle yet eye-catching twist to my daily routine: burgundy mascara.
It’s a shade that sits delicately between the familiar and the unexpected. Rich enough to catch the light and convey something more personal, like warmth, depth, and softness, but not as striking as black. It is colour with confidence, not noise.
The Power of the Unexpected
There’s something undeniably empowering about choosing a beauty detail that’s exclusively yours – one that deviates from the norm of the trend. Coloured mascaras are quietly redefining beauty norms. Whether it’s the playful energy of blue mascara or the quiet warmth of velvety burgundy mascara, colour on the lashes has become a modern way to express confidence through tone.
It adds depth without overpowering brown and hazel eyes, making them look stunning. It creates a painterly, ethereal contrast on lighter eyes. But beyond aesthetics, what I love most is the feeling it evokes — like seeing yourself in a slightly new light, but still entirely yourself.
A touch of burgundy on the lashes is subtle enough for daytime yet catches the golden hour glow in a way black never could. It softens the gaze and adds a subtle warmth that is both sophisticated and personal.
The Emotional Lift
Emotion has always been a part of beauty. We choose particular hues not just because they look good on us but also because they express our emotions. Burgundy provides a sense of tranquillity on days when I long for softness and ease; it serves as a reminder that expressing oneself doesn’t have to be loud.
Wearing a colour like this feels like a small rebellion wrapped in elegance. It is confidence worn quietly — not to attract attention, but to maintain it, subtly.
Effortless Ways to Wear It
If you’re experimenting with colour, try switching between burgundy and blue mascara depending on your mood — burgundy for softness and depth, blue for brightness and edge.
The versatility of burgundy mascara is one of the reasons I love it so much. For a subtle, daily look, it looks great with dewy, barely-there skin and a nude lip. For evenings, add a mauve blush and a sweep of soft brown eyeliner to intensify its warmth.
Try blending it with rose-gold or copper eyeshadow if you enjoy experimenting with tone; the effect is luminous, romantic, and perfect for autumn.
Beauty tip: use it just on the tips of your lashes for a barely-there tint that catches the light only when you blink — like a secret shimmer of confidence.
Final Thoughts
For me, a coloured mascara is about character as much as colour. It serves as a reminder that style and uniqueness may live together. It’s about accepting change without losing your core.
Because real confidence doesn’t have to be declared. It just exists, subtly but powerfully, in detail, colour, and the courage to try something different.
Until next time, Ashh xo
*This is a sponsored article. Any opinions shared are my own and unbiased.
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