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Originally Posted by ginger9
Honestly, after reading your post you have all the ingredients that makes mascara smudge. Here's a list of what you can do to address each issue and avoid smudging:
1. Short straight lashes. Curling them will definitely help, invest in a good curler. I use Shu and it's definitely one of the best. Sometimes lashes straighten after mascara so curl them again afterwards (a bit tricky at first it will take some practice).
2. Oily lids. You mentioned you apply eye primer and base paint on your lids as well as eye cream underneath your eyes. This will exacerbate the smudging because there's too much product on an already oily area. Even though you say it doesn't make a difference, it certainly doesn't help it. I think you should eliminate either the primer or the paint. You don't need both. Also if you wear eye cream use it sparingly and set with powder before you apply mascara to keep olies at bay.
3. Applying mascara to lower lashes. From my experience, I generally avoid mascara on the lower lashes, especially for everyday use. Some people don't have problems with smudging but I am not one of those. Avoid doing this will cut the smudging.
4. Quantity and type of mascara you use. Again, if you are prone to smudging use sparingly. Apply each coat THINLY and wait for it to dry completely before you apply subsequent coats. I also find volumizing mascara such as Dior Show will smudge more so than the lengthening or defining kind. It's a trade off - forgo thicker lashes for less smudging. That is not to say you can't wear volumizing but you have to put more attention into it.
5. I've heard raves about shiseido mascara primer, so you might want to check it out.
I was prone to smudgies and I found doing all the following helped big time. Good luck!
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Ginger9, thank you again and again and again! I've been experimenting and *think* I've got the answers.
1) I recently got the Shu eyelash curler and think it's the greatest thing since sliced bread! It fits my lashes perfectly and I'm very surprised at how much curl I get. The curl actually lasts, which is great.
2) I've cut down on the amount of product I use in the eyelid and undereye areas. I still crease if I only use Paint or Prep+Prime or if I use a Paint Pot. Am still experimenting with applying Blot Powder over the eyelid to see if that will help. I cut down the amount of product I use in the undereye area and let it soak in before I even think about applying mascara.
3) I've stopped applying mascara to the lower eyelids. Pity because I like the look but this seems to be the most important factor in keeping my mascara from smudging.
4) And I've been trying all sorts of different mascaras. I don't think I can wear Plushlash---it seems to smear as badly as DiorShow. Splashproof Lash also smears in the evening if I've applied it in the morning. So far, Mascara X and *sob* the discontinued LoudLash seem like the best smear-proof formulas for me. I also had luck with ProLongLash and I think with ZoomLash, so I will try those again. I also tried Neutrogena's new Healthy Volume but that smeared as well, so I won't be buying it again.
5) Have not tried the primer you suggested because I live hours away from a Shisedo counter but I will keep it in mind.
Thanks again for the suggestions!