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How to Avoid Frustration From Makeup Smudging Under Eyes

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I used to get so frustrated by eyeliner smudging under my eyes, almost as soon as I put it on!  So I began to experiment with solutions to this problem.  As long as you use eyeliner under the eyes, the following tips will help you.  Age doesn’t matter.

Here’s what I found:

Apply a base or primer after your eye cream.  I have used face primers by Almay and Physician’s Formula because I have sensitive skin.  My favorite primer is Velvet Skin Coat by DHC because it’s like putting on an invisible velvet skin cloak.

  • Try blotting under your eyes after applying your eye cream.

  • A friend, who is a brilliant color artist with makeup, recommended concealer under the eyes.  Her name is Michelle Collins, and I will be interviewing her in the future.

  • Michelle also recommended powder, but instead of face powder right under the eyes where I need moisture, I put powder eye shadow instead.  It’s best to put the powder on first, then apply the liner, in order to make it last.

  • Try layering a liquid liner on top of your pencil eyeliner to seal in the color.

  • Then try setting your eye makeup with a setting spray or tonic.  I used to use natural rose water or grapefruit water spray.  But since I tried using Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray, I have found it even helps my makeup to stay on while swimming.  Another possibility is to use a cosmetic grade sealant to not only keep your liner in place, but to make it resistant to water as well.

  • Despite all this effort, if there is still some smudging during the day, make sure you have eye makeup remover sticks available.  It’s often recommended to carry cotton swabs and a small bottle of liquid makeup remover, but I prefer the Almay oil free makeup eraser sticks.  They’re in a handy little travel box, small and light.

If you have any advice on alleviating smudges, I’ll try every tip you’ve got!  😉  Please leave your comments below!

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