Mascara on Eyelids...

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Mar 27, 2013

Emily R.

I always manage to get mascara on my upper eyelids when I put mascara on after I curl my eyelashes. Then its such a pain to get off since I use a waterproof formula... Any tips or tricks to prevent this? Thanks!!

Mar 27, 2013

Megan G.

Wait until its dry then wipe off with a q-tip! But I'm not 100%sure itl work with waterproof mascara... But when it's dry it won't smudge all over when trying to clean it up

Mar 27, 2013

Marielle Å.

Take a small mirror, keep it under your face (but still keeping it visual so that you can see what you are doing while looking down) look down at your eyes and apply your mascara! works like a charm for me. (:

Mar 27, 2013

Emily S.

Well I use waterproof makeup wipes & if that ever happens, use the corner to carefully wipe it off. It's good to then put it in a plastic bag or somewhere it won't dry out so you can reuse it.

Mar 27, 2013

Katharina C.

E.l.f. has a eye shield so the mascara doesn't get on your lids (:

Mar 27, 2013

Ashley D.

I use elfs mascara and shadow shield.

Mar 27, 2013

Brittany R.

You can always lightly place your index finger on the eyelid, don't apply too much pressure. Then apply the mascara. That way you will have a barrier between your wet lashes and your eyelid. It's effective and free!

Mar 27, 2013

Alicia H.

Hi Emily,

Brittany's method is what most MUAs do. You can also do the classic, what I like to call "60's mom" way to apply, which is opening your mouth while you apply mascara. Your eyes then are naturally opened wider and away from the lid. Hey, it's shown like that in all the classic movies ;)

Mar 27, 2013

Brittany E.

When your mascara rubs off like that it means your eyelids are greasy. It stopped happening to me when I started wearing a good eyeshadow. Try that and see if it helps you too :)

Mar 28, 2013

Ally P.

Use lotion!! :0 works perfectly! I have waterproof too.

Mar 28, 2013

Storey D.

Use a blank mascara brush like you would get to test mascara at a counter. Rub that on the mascara on your eyelid once it has dried. It will come right off and not mess up eyeshadow.

Mar 28, 2013

Emily R.

Thanks everyone!! It's only really noticeable when I don't wear eyeliner, it probably doesn't help that my eyelashes are really long too.