How to apply mascara perfectly and stop it smudging – tricks to achieve full-on flutter
Smudging your mascara at the last minute is enough to drive any woman bonkers
DOING your makeup can be a chore, and smudging your mascara at the last minute is enough to drive any woman bonkers.
So how can you avoid the dreaded mascara-on-eyelid smear? Here's the lowdown on getting smudge-free, fluttery lashes every time.
Tips for how to apply mascara perfectly and stop it smudging
Smudged mascara can look messy and really unattractive in comparison to perfectly applied lashings of the product - which can make your eyes look larger and brighter.
Kelly Thornhill, Salon Manager and Beauty Therapist at , told Sun Online her top tips to stop smudging being an issue.
Kelly says:
- In order to stop mascara from smudging, prepping the skin prior to application is extremely important.
- Try to avoid applying any oily eye creams around the eye area, as the oil and moisture in these can make your mascara wet and cause it to smudge and try to find lighter creams that are more water-based.
- Before applying mascara, use a primer. Primer is oil absorbing and will therefore keep oils away from
your eye area and your eyelashes, stopping mascara from smearing and smudging.
- Your eye area can get greasy through the day so it’s also a good idea to use a face powder around the eye area prior to applying mascara to set your makeup in place - mascara is less likely to smear and smudge on a dry, powdered face!
- When purchasing mascara, it’s also a good idea to opt for a waterproof one. Waterproof mascaras are specially formulated to be water resistant, meaning they will not smear and smudge when they come into contact with moisture like natural oils on the skin.
Meanwhile, when it comes to applying your mascara, try not to "zig zag" with the wand - this will make your lashes "zig zag" too.
Instead, wiggle the wand gently from the roots and pull it straight through your lashes - this will separate your lashes and create a full and fluttery look.
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