Beauty NYX On The Rise Guide: How to Get Lifted Lashes That Last
An educational guide from the Beauty AMZ research team. No hard sell, just what you need to know.
What NYX On The Rise is
NYX On The Rise is a lash lifting system with a mascara and a primer. NYX Professional Makeup launched it for those who want curled, voluminous lashes without tools. The Volume Liftscara Mascara uses a part hourglass, part rounded brush for lift and volume. The Lash Primer is a boosting base infused with castor oil. It adds volume and length under mascara, or tints lashes naturally on its own. Both products are cruelty free and affordable. The system targets straight, fine or aging lashes that need extra help looking lifted.
The correct order for primer and mascara
Order matters for the best result. Start with clean lashes and no residual makeup. Apply one thin coat of the Lash Primer from base to tip. Wait a few seconds until it feels tacky, not wet and not fully dry. This tacky stage is when mascara grips best. Apply the Liftscara Mascara with a zigzag at the base, then roll through to the tips. The zigzag builds root volume, the rolling lifts. Do one eye completely before moving to the other. This keeps the timing right for the tacky primer. If you wait too long, the primer dries and the mascara does not layer as smoothly. Practice the timing once and it becomes second nature.
Brush technique for maximum lift
The Liftscara brush works best with a specific motion. Hold the wand horizontally at the base of your upper lashes. Wiggle in a zigzag to deposit formula at the roots. This root deposit is what creates lift. Then roll the wand between your fingers as you pull upward. The rolling lets the hourglass section curl each lash. For lower lashes, use just the tip of the brush with a light hand. Too much formula on lowers causes smudging. For extra drama, apply a second coat to the outer corners only. This creates a winged, lifted effect. Always work before the formula sets, because reworking dry mascara causes clumps. The whole application takes under a minute once you learn the roll.
Mistakes that cause clumps and droop
The biggest mistake is applying mascara over sopping wet primer. The two formulas mix into a gummy texture that clumps. Wait for the tacky stage. Another error is pumping the wand, which introduces air and thickens the formula. Instead, swirl the wand inside the tube. People also apply too many coats too fast. Let each coat set for ten seconds before adding more. Skipping the zigzag at the base reduces lift, because the roots need the most product. Finally, do not use an old, dried out mascara. Replace every three months for the best performance and eye safety. Fresh formula glides smoothly and lifts better than a thick, old tube.
Recommended Products
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Best for: Instant lift and volume in one mascara
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP On The Rise Volume Liftscara Mascara, Black
- Hybrid hourglass brush
- Ultra pigmented black
- 95 percent saw volume
- Cruelty free
Pros
- Unique lifting brush shape
- High drama in few strokes
- Affordable prestige performance
Cons
- Not waterproof
- Needs technique to avoid clumps
Best for: Boosting base under any mascara
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP On The Rise Lash Primer, Eyelash Booster
- Lash boosting primer
- Castor oil infused
- Grey black tint
- Buildable volume base
Pros
- Amplifies any mascara
- Conditions with castor oil
- Works alone for natural tint
Cons
- Needs tacky timing with mascara
- Not waterproof
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Lash primer pairings: what works with tubing versus traditional
Lash primers promise extra volume, but they interact badly with some formulas. The warning that matters: primers can break the tubing effect, since the primer layer sits between the lash and the polymer sleeve and the tube slides off instead of gripping. If you love the On The Rise Liftscara's lifting effect, test the primer on one eye first and check for flaking by afternoon before committing both eyes.
With traditional wax-based mascaras, primers generally help, adding grip and thickness that the mascara builds on. The safe pairing rule is primer plus traditional mascara, or tubing mascara alone, never primer plus tubing. If your lashes need both conditioning and lift, use a lash serum at night instead of a primer by day, which separates the jobs. Our tubing mascara guide explains the polymer science so you can predict which combinations work.
Keeping the lift: curler plus mascara combinations
Mascara alone rarely holds a curl on straight lashes all day, which is why the curler step matters as much as the formula. Curl first on clean, dry lashes, holding for ten seconds at the base, then apply the Liftscara immediately while the curl is fresh. A heated lash curler used briefly after curling sets the shape more durably than a cold curler alone, and the mascara then locks it in.
Waterproof or tubing formulas hold curl better than regular washable mascaras, because they dry down firmer and resist the moisture that relaxes the curl. If lashes still droop by afternoon, the culprit is usually too much product weighing them down, one careful coat beats three heavy ones for curl retention. Skip the curler after mascara, which sticks to the formula and pulls lashes out. For lash health under all this mechanical stress, our sensitive-eye mascara guide covers gentler daily options.