There are few things more frustrating than having your stunning, on-point eye makeup smudging just a few hours later. Luckily there are options for you to minimize the chance of that happening.
Here are 7 eye makeup tips that will help you avoid smudged mascara:
- Eye Creams And Creamy Eye Makeup Causes Smudged Mascara
- Use Blotting Paper Before Eye Makeup To Prevent Your Mascara Smudging
- Using Eye Makeup Primer Can Prevent Smudged Mascara
- Using Waterproof Mascara Minimizes Smudged Mascara
- Use Setting Spray To Avoid Mascara And Eye Makeup From Smudging
- Use Long-Wear Face Makeup To Prevent Mascara Smudging
- Apply Mascara To Bottom Lashes First To Prevent Transfer And Smudging
Smudged mascara is one of the most common eye makeup mishaps that can ruin your look. Let’s take a closer look at what you can do to keep that from happening to you.
Eye Creams And Creamy Eye Makeup Causes Smudged Mascara
As we age the years tend to show themselves around our eyes. Hydrating skin cream keeps the delicate skin around our eyes looking younger for longer. The same goes for hydrating creamy eye makeup. The trouble is that you will almost always end up with some cream on your lashes down near the base. This makes your lashes slippery and your mascara has nothing to grip onto. The result is nearly guaranteed smudged mascara. If you are going to be wearing mascara then skip on applying cream eyeshadow and eyeliner and opt for powder or matte formulas instead.
Use Blotting Paper Before Eye Makeup To Prevent Your Mascara Smudging
Many of us have slightly oily eyelids. Those skin oils then transfer onto our eyelashes and create that same slippery base as what can be caused by using creamy eye shadow. The solution is to dab blotting paper onto your lids and under your eyes, before you start to apply makeup to soak up any excess oil.
Using Eye Makeup Primer Can Prevent Smudged Mascara
While on the topic of slippery lashes and skin oil around your eyes, eye makeup primer is a vital first step of your eye makeup routine to create a long-lasting smudge-free zone for your eye makeup including your mascara.
Using Waterproof Mascara Minimizes Smudged Mascara
The best kind of smudge-proof mascara is waterproof mascara. I use the L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascara (available on Amazon). When you do make the switch to waterproof mascara it is important to know how to clean your lashes at the end of the day. Luckily I have you covered with this article here on Pink Femme about how to remove waterproof mascara.
Use Setting Spray To Avoid Mascara And Eye Makeup From Smudging
Once you have finished your eye makeup, use a setting spray to set your makeup in place. That will help prevent your makeup from smudging or fading through the day… or night.
Use Long-Wear Face Makeup To Prevent Mascara Smudging
In the same way that powder and matte formulas of eyeshadow prevent any creamy residue from getting onto your lashes, the same holds true for your face makeup as well. So, if you are prone to smudged mascara, look for long-wear matte formulas of face makeup. I use the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Makeup Lock Primer (available on Amazon) and the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Up to 24HR Fresh Wear Foundation, Lightweight (available on Amazon).
Apply Mascara To Bottom Lashes First To Prevent Transfer And Smudging
The order that you apply your mascara can make a massive difference. Most of us are tempted to coat our top lashes first, but here is a makeup artist hack. In order to cover your bottom lashes with mascara, you need to lift your eyelids. If you’ve applied mascara to your top lashes first and it isn’t yet dry your damp mascara will transfer onto your brow bone.
Also, it is a good idea to wait a minute or two between coats so that you can give your mascara enough time to dry. Use that minute or two to check if you really need another coat of mascara as too many coats can cause mascara clumping and clumping often leads to smudging. To help you out, here is the article that I wrote on Pink Femme about how to avoid mascara clumping.