Mascara That Stays Put - Ask the Expert: Jamie

I just had a client who was asking about how to stop mascara from running. I’m sure many lash-enhancing beauties run into this problem, particularly in the steamy summer months. Don’t fret, I am here to give you some tips on how to prevent this from happening to you!

When prepping your face before applying makeup be careful of using too much moisturizer around your eyes, especially if your skin generally tends to be more on the oily side.

Make sure you are using a good eye primer like Urban Decay Primer Potion ($20) or Too Faced Shadow Insurance ($18). The primer will act as a barrier between the natural oils of your skin and any makeup that you apply to your eyes. Even though you are not using primer on your lashes, it will help prevent the oils from being able to reach your mascara and making it run.

Use waterproof mascara. I suggest Maybelline The Colossal Mascara ($6.99). You want to use mascara that has a smooth consistency so it will not flake off and create black smudges under your eye. If you want thick lashes apply two coats.

Curl your lashes after applying mascara. The texture of the mascara will help your lashes curl more than naked lashes. Also, by curling with mascara on, you will essentially seal the mascara to the lashes which helps prevent any flaking.

Apply a coat of clear gel mascara to seal the deal.  That will act almost like a hairspray or a topcoat—sealing and setting the mascara so it will stay where you want it and you can concentrate on having a good time instead of cleaning up!