Any recommendations on how to keep mascara (even waterproof!) from smudging?

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Oct 10, 2010

Ellen L.

I have tried all kinds of mascara to keep them from smudging under my eyes. I curl my lashes with an electric eyelash curler before and after applying - and no matter what brand mascara I use, I will have a bit of raccoon eyes a couple of hours later. Any tips, tricks, product recommendations will be appreciated! Thanks!

I struggle with this problem as well, to the point that I will rarely put mascara on my lower lashes because it will inevitably end up under my eyes.

Have you ever tried a lash primer?

Oct 12, 2010

Tami Y.

Same here. I've tried really pricey ones and I still end up looking like a clown 4 hours later. Help!

Oct 13, 2010

Victoria S.

Hmm girls, that's a tough question! I've heard lash primers are great for this, but haven't tried one myself :\

Oct 13, 2010

Vivian L.

What about trying fibre-ish mascaras? Like the Imju Fiberwig Mascara, or the Kiss Me Heroine Make mascara (both Jap brands). They're more fibrous than liquid-ish, so perhaps they won't smear? I've tried both on my lower lashes and so far so good. Hope that helps! 

Oct 13, 2010

Tami Y.

I have thought about Kiss Me mascara but read some reviews that it clumps and dries out easily. I'm worried that tugging the product off will also break the lashes. Any thoughts? 

Oct 14, 2010

Vivian L.

It hasn't clumped for me so far, but it does kinda 'dry' up on your lashes. I guess it's coz it's fibre-ish. I remove it gently with a good eye makeup remover, and I haven't had any lashes breaking yet! =)

Oct 14, 2010

Tami Y.

Hmmm....you sorta sold me on it. I will have to try it out sometime! Thanks for the rec! :)

Oct 14, 2010

Vivian L.

Lol...it's been fab for me so far - I got the Volume and Curl one, and my lashes DO actually hold their curl. I could post before and after pics later to show you just how much I'm amazed by them! I can't stop raving about them! They work way better than Dejavu for sure. 

Oct 14, 2010

Tami Y.

Really? I'd love to see! I tried the Guerlain Le2 and while it does hold a curl, I get major raccoon marks. :(

Oct 14, 2010

Dana L.

you can try running a layer of great lash by maybelline in "clear" as a "top coat" if you will....helps to seal it a bit :)

Oct 14, 2010

Tami Y.

Now there's a good idea....will try that next time. Thanks Dana!