Will a primer strengthen my lashes?

Yes, the right one can, says Nicole Faulkner, director of global artistry for beauty firm Morphe.

In addition to nourishing sparse and damaged lashes, primers can also prepare them for mascara and help to boost volume and colour.

‘You should use a lash primer with your mascara because it will form a protective shield over your lashes and help build volume,’ adds Nicole.

Morphe’s The Big Prime Lash Primer (left, £10, feelunique.com) contains three types of proteins and vitamins which help to repair split ends and damaged lashes.

If you’re feeling brave, you could use it instead of mascara — its bright blue hue makes a fun statement on its own.