Applying mascara, I'm so bad at it!

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May 22, 2013

Heather Y.

So, I have to put mascara on first, wait till it dries, then clean up all the mess I've made on my eye lid. Then, I do my eyeshadow. Then, I do another light layer of mascara, to cover the shadow that got stuck in the mascara! Ugh. Any tips on putting mascara on without getting so much on my lid? My lashes are short so I'm trying to get root to tip covered!  Help??

May 22, 2013

Diana N.

Start from d top and go a bit further at a time.

May 22, 2013

Dahlia S.

Why do you do the eyeshadow first then the mascara. just do the mascara carefully.

May 22, 2013

Dahlia S.

don't*

May 22, 2013

Dina U.

Hold a mirror below your nose and look down when applying. you can also try blinking instead of moving the wand to apply.

May 22, 2013

Kim C.

I was about to say the same and Dina, however if all else fails get yourself a shadow shield from elf

May 22, 2013

Tasnima K.

Try to keep your eyes open wide and take the stick to the root of your top lashes or as close as you can then slowly close your eyes so the brush goes through all your lashes

May 22, 2013

Eileen A.

After applying your eyeshadow, gently place your pinkie finger over your eyelid and apply your mascara! The mascara el get on your finger instead of your eyelid ruining your eyeshadow. Hope this helps!

May 22, 2013

Eileen A.

will*

May 22, 2013

Heather Y.

I'll give all those a shot, thanks. I just saw the Elf shadow block brush at target. I think that might really help. Anyone tried it?

May 22, 2013

Anna P.

Heather, it always happens to me as well!! I use a cotton bud after applying the mascara to clean up the mess.. I'll try to do what the girls are suggesting!

May 23, 2013

Meghan C.

Try to tilt your chin up and wiggle the brush through the lashes so that they're not as close to the lid and it doesn't mess up your eyeshadow!