One of the most asked questions I get is "how do I get my mascara to stop running".
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First find the mascara that best suits you. For a more dramatic look
you might want to try Aramani's Eyes to Kill, for a more natural but
long look try Laura Mercier's Long Lash mascara. The tiny wand on this
separates lashes and is great to use on bottom lashes with out a mess. I like many makeup artists out their am not a fan of waterproof mascara because it tens to dry too fast and get clumpy.
- If you aren't curling your lashes they may be dangerously close to you
lower eye area which can rub and cause the mascara to run as the day
goes on. curl your eyelashes to pull them out of your vision and away
from your under eye area. This will not only prevent that rubbing but
pulling the lashes out of your vision line will make you look more
awake.
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Next perfect the wiggle technique. When pulling out your wand wipe off excess mascara at the top of the
container. Place the wand at the base of your lashes. Give it a
horizontal back and forth wiggle then pull up. This will evenly
distribute the mascara on the lash. When there is an excess of mascara
at the tips of the lashes it weighs down the lash and may also cause the
mascara to rub off on the face and/ or upper eye lid. Repeat the technique on the bottom lash.
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Last but not least try setting your under eye concealer with a powder like Ben Nye
Natural Set or Laura Mercier's secret brightening powder. A running
mascara could also be from dry mascara touching a creamy concealer.
Enjoy and keep that mascara where it belongs; on your eye lashes not your cheeks ladies!
