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What to do if you get mascara under or over your eye while applying.
This is a make-up artist trick that I learned a few years ago. If you get mascara anywhere but your eyelid, your first impulse is to wipe it off, right? Wrong. Let it sit there until it's dry, then scrape it off with your nail. It sounds unpleasant, but you won't be scraping hard or long. Hope this helps!
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Q tip method
I use a damp q-tip, it's precise and it takes it right off. There is no smearing, no waiting and no fuss.
Re: What to do if you get mascara under or over your eye while applying.
Not a bad idea, but it seems like it might be a little painful. I know someone else already mentioned it, but I just take a q-tip with some moisturizer and dab it away.
mascara
Why not just hold a tissue uner your eye when applying mascara? That is a good tip though!
Q-tips to the rescue
I use a simple Q-tip swab to wipe my excess mascara off. Adding a little moisturizer to helps to keep your makeup looking fresh (despite your little accident).
Use a mineral tinted sunscreen instead of foundation
I don't like the feel of most foundations so I just use a tinted sunscreen. It evens out my skintone and gives me an extra glow. If you don't like foundation but what a little shimmer, this is what I do every day and everyone comments on how great my skin looks.
Also try waterproof mascara
I have always heard that if mascara tends to smudge easily on your face after use, that you should be using a waterproof formula. I personally love the MAC waterproof ones.
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That's interesting, Beautifile! I usually just swipe some eye makeup remover over the area and it disappears. Another tip is to start with your eye makeup BEFORE apply your face makeup, so you won't have to redo your undereye concealer/foundation in case of a mistake.
