There's a time and a place for everything . . . and that includes smudging. A little extra mascara under your lower lashes is perfectly fine with a smoky eye, but if you're only applying that product, it can look unintentionally sloppy. When Sugar staffer Angelica complained that even waterproof mascara smeared under her otherwise bare eyes, I recommended using minerals to lock that in.
Similar to applying powder after a liquid foundation to lock a look, mineral-based powders can be used to stop runny mascara. After applying mascara, take a flat applicator (like Studio Basics Dual-Tip) and dip into a mineral eyeshadow. Lightly run the shadow-covered side across the tips of lower lashes. Because not everyone uses this kind of shadow, I tested it with my mineral foundation. Even though I worried my lashes would look noticeably light at the ends, there wasn't anything out of the ordinary (like smears). Dip, tap, blink, toss, and you're ready to go!
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I had the same problem with smudged mascara. I'll try this tip next time.
1Thanks for the tip!
2I'll have to try this!
3Can't wait to try this! I've been having this same problem for the longest time.
4Thanks for the tip, Bella! I certainly need it! I've been using a new mascara I adore, but it bleeds under my eyes and gives me a runny night look I am not aiming for
5Even though I have amazingly long lashes, I still use a "tubes" mascara, and I love my E.L.F. mineral everything. Actually, I love most of E.L.F., especially the new studio line!!
6^^Tina Fey, datchu? Very cool tip, although sometimes I like the smudging. I also like the look of dark eye bags sometimes. *shrugs*
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