Mascara includes one of those beauty products that can make or break your look. It may not be worth the hassle if it clumps up, smudges, or makes your eyelashes go in a weird direction. So before you put on another coat of mascara, take note of these five mistakes to avoid at all costs to keep up with the latest beauty trends!
Applying mascara when your eyelashes are wet
If you’re still in the shower and your lashes are wet, then wait at least 10 minutes before applying mascara to ensure they’re dry. When it comes to makeup, water + oil doesn’t mix—so while you may not notice any immediate effect, sooner or later, the water will break down your carefully applied product!
Using wrong brushes
While some brands claim their brushes are extra-soft, there’s no way they can be soft enough to apply mascara without getting caught in the bristles. Bristles trap lashes and cause the brush to get stuck in your lashes and leave you with a clump of mascara on your face. What’s worse is that it can also damage the fibers of your lashes, causing them to curl or break off entirely. When choosing brushes for mascara, be sure that there are a few bristle types (exactly how many depend on how much mascara is being used) and that they are not too soft or too rigid.
Not rinsing
You may have heard that applying mascara should be a quick process, but this is not the case. To get the full benefits of waterproof makeup, you must wait at least 15 minutes before rinsing it off. Waterproof mascara will eventually dry out, causing this process to be necessary. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to wait, try using Johnson’s Baby Shampoo (it also removes any excess eye makeup). After rinsing with water, pat your eyelashes dry with a face towel; it will follow the same process as if your eyelashes were wet.
Applying too much
The first rule of applying your makeup should be to only use what you need. That is not only a problem for mascara but all previous makeup applied to the face. If you’re unsure how much mascara you need, look at your eyelashes in the mirror. If they’re hard to see, it’s too much. It might also be an intriguing idea to spend more time looking at your lashes in the mirror before applying because this will give you more of an idea of where you need more product and where little-to-none is needed.
Not blinking
Many people don’t blink right after applying mascara because they think it will ruin the product. But if you don’t blink, the mascara will dry out and cause your lashes to get caught in your eyelids. That is why you should blink normally after applying mascara to keep everything from drying. Blinking also helps “set” the mascara, so it stays on longer without smudging or rubbing off easily when water touches it.
When applying mascara, it is crucial to keep things as safe and straightforward as possible. Because there are so many ways someone can get mascara on their eyes, you must know about some of the most common mistakes people make when applying the product.
