Big, beautiful eyes have been captivating hearts forever, and we all know that to give the illusion of wide-eyed beauty is to have a full, flirtatious flutter of lashes. That’s why all of us who aren’t blessed with natural thickness in the lash department are always on the look out for a solution.

When it comes to applying foundation or nail colour, a primer will give the perfect base and enhance the finished result no end. Although many people don’t know it, a lash primer has just the same principals and is the best way to fatten up skinny lashes.

01. ID Bare Escentuals Double Ended Lash Builder £21.00

A two in one lash primer and mascara that makes long and full lashes only a few sweeps away. The builder conditions lashes and amplifies the effects of you mascara, making your lashes look of long and full.

02. Grand Lash Primer by Blinc - Clear £11.95

Blinc is a favourite in the celebrity world, with stars such as J Lo and Lucy Lieu using it to dazzle on and off screen. Used before mascara, this lash primer by Blinc nourishes, conditions and protects lashes while giving them incredible volume and length.

Tip! To make your lashes look even thicker, apply several layers of mascara. To stop them from clumping, comb your lashes between each application, while they are still wet.

03. Tweezerman Professional Folding Eyelash Comb £6.95