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Eye make up always smudging!

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AlwaysAWoman · 20/08/2023 09:21

My eyeliner and mascara always ends up smudging under my eyes. I do tend to get quite sweaty at times but this seems to happen even when I'm not!

Any recommendations on primer for around the eyes (not sure if a thing?), eyeliner, mascara and a setting spray would be much appreciated!

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Coldheadedathos · 20/08/2023 09:28

I have a similar problem, and the only thing I've found that helps is using a tubing mascara. Total game changer. No advice re liner though, I just gave it up. I'll watch this with interest.

AlwaysAWoman · 20/08/2023 10:02

Thanks, just off to Google tubing mascara!

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everycowandagain · 20/08/2023 10:06

Same issue here! I have tried avoiding my eyes with moisturiser which helps a bit, but will also seek out some tubing mascara!

BatshitCrazyWoman · 20/08/2023 10:30

Barry M eye primer on eyelids, waterproof mascara and Revlon Colorstay eyeliner. All these mean I can wear eye makeup and it stays where it's put!

pumpkintits · 20/08/2023 11:51

Agree RE tubing mascara, I cannot use ordinary mascara as it just smudges. I use No7 tubing mascara but there are quite a few more brands that do them now I believe (I just never venture away from No7 as I know it works for me)

Eyeliner, again I stick with my trust Rimmel pencil eyeliner but I have tried Victoria Beckham eyeliners. Lovely and stay put but very expensive and they need to be sharpened a lot as they are so soft.

I've never found priming the eye area to prevent smudging but rather getting the right products for me is the key thing.

MissLucyEyelesbarrow · 20/08/2023 12:13

Clinique tubing mascara is the best IMO.

Sisley eyeliners do not budge. Expensive but worth it.

loverrr · 20/08/2023 12:22

Urban Decay eye primer is amazing!

KrazyboutKillian · 20/08/2023 12:49

As pp Clinique power last tubing mascara is the best , no smudging
also the liquid high impact liner , once dried it does not move

also make sure the eye area is dry , no moisturiser on lashes or it will slide off

BangingOn · 20/08/2023 13:46

Urban Decay primer around the eyes followed by Huda baking powder. My eyeliner always slipped, no matter which I used, until I started using these.

BigMandsTattooPortfolio · 20/08/2023 13:50

I echo Barry M eye primer. There’s quite a few make-up tutorials on Insta, YT, etc with some really good techniques.

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