Monday, April 7, 2008

Bleeding Mascara

If your mascara has a tendency to smudge easily, you will want to start with your lashes first in your makeup application schedule. By applying the mascara initially, before any other cosmetic like foundation, concealer or eye makeup, it allows you to create a clean surface around your eyes at the very beginning.

Then, even if you do get a little mascara on the skin around the eyes, it is easy to wipe clean providing the perfect canvas for the rest of your makeup routine.

To help avoid bleeding mascara, try using a primer on your lashes before beginning with your mascara. Primers are designed to condition your lashes and encourage mascara to last longer.

Both functions will help prevent the bleeding caused by excessive mascara losing its adhesion to your lashes. Make sure that the primer has completely dried before starting with your mascara.

Applying two to three thin coats of mascara, with drying time in between, is preferable to one thick coat that is more likely to clump and bleed.

Each time you use the mascara wand, tissue off the tip before applying to your lashes. This will remove the excess clump that adds to the mascara buildup and eventually leads to bleeding problems later. After you have applied all the coats of mascara you desire, remember to comb with a eyelash brush removing the surplus and separating the lashes.

Another consideration is to not place any mascara on the lower lashes. The lower lashes rest closer to your skin and are more likely to bleed into your eye area. The current eye trend is to have a stronger makeup collection on the upper eye and less on the lower. Therefore, by eliminating mascara on the lower lashes you will remain in fashion and decrease the probability of bleeding mascara.

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