Mascara Smears

[lexfunk]

This may not be the right section...

However, I have a dilemma with my mascara. No matter what type I use, I get smudges on my eyeshadow/lid while applying. I always make sure to wipe off the brush beforehand, as I know that often times too much mascara is on the wand. Despite this effort, I always end up with smudges, that usually ruin the hard work I had just completed. I do not curly my lashes, as they are already quite curled/curly...

I would appreciate any advice on how to avoid this!!

 

[gigglegirl]

you're talking about applying to the top part right?

do you apply with your eyes slightly closed and then brush it up? I don't curl my lashes either as I have long lashes and this is also a problem of mine, so I apply it while my eyes are halfclosed and (NO BLINKING) keep them half closed after applying and blow or wave air on your eyes to dry the mascara. Then I have no little dots from when its still wet.

 

[lexfunk]

I do apply it with my eyes half closed; however, I have a hard time really coating my lashes. I feel it's when i try to really coat them individually that it happens. My eyelashes are quite thick and curled, and I have a hard time getting them to separate... if that makes sense.

Perhaps I am not really looking down enough?

 

[frocher]

Try holding a card or tissue against your skin when applying.

 

[jasminbarley]

*****

 

[FiestyFemme]

I have the same problem often, and I'm yet to find anything to remedy the actual problem. However, I've found that if I let the smudge dry, I can easily wipe it away with a q-tip without destroying all my work.

 

[mizuki~]

I put a business card or just a regular card behind my lashes (like a wall between your lids and lashes) while applying mascara with my eyes wide open. Best technique ever. I never get clumps or anything and my lashes get coated evenly.

 

[gigglegirl]

yeah Feisty i agree with you, If I dont look down/half closed then I get mascara on my face then ill just take a qtip and drag it off, doesn't ruin my eye makeup.

 

[user79]

I used to have this problem, now what I do is hold my head straight, then hold a mirror down at around my chin and just tilt my eyes down (not the head) when applying. It works a lot better this way.

 

[FiestyFemme]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MissChievous I used to have this problem, now what I do is hold my head straight, then hold a mirror down at around my chin and just tilt my eyes down (not the head) when applying. It works a lot better this way.

I'm going to try this.

 

[lexfunk]

Thank you so much for the ideas, ladies! I definitely think these are some of the answers I'm looking for. I'm going to try to "head straight, eyes down approach" tomorrow.

 

[FiestyFemme]

I tried Julia's tip, and it works great! No mascara smudges today, and I'm thrilled.