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Is there a mascara that doesn’t smudge?

38 replies

PeachPumpkin · 01/12/2024 19:27

I have tried so many, including tubing mascaras and waterproof mascaras, but all smudge. I typical find mascara just below my lower lash line, towards the outer corner. I don’t wear mascara on my bottom lashes and I never rub my eyes. I don’t know how the smudging happens! I’ve tried a lash serum, but it didn’t work. Does anyone have any mascara recommendations? Thanks.

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CointreauVersial · 01/12/2024 22:50

Another vote for No.7 Stay Perfect tubing mascara. A recent discovery....it doesn't smudge at all. Brilliant stuff.

timeforachange999 · 01/12/2024 22:53

Also recommendation for boots number 7 stay perfect. It doesn’t smudge at all. Just peel it off with water when you want to remove it.

HanSB · 01/12/2024 22:56

Bobbi Brown No Smudge, it's a silver tube and the only one that doesn't leave marks around my eyes. It's a natural effect mascara, not a big volume/length one.

NigelHarmansNewWife · 02/12/2024 08:26

Elf Lash XTNDR is brilliant and cheap.

LoafofSellotape · 02/12/2024 08:27

Maybelline Sky High,amazing stuff.

LawrieForShepherdsBoy · 02/12/2024 08:28

I can only wear Clinique Lash Power. Anything else, I look like a panda within a couple of hours.

coffeepulease · 02/12/2024 08:35

Haven't read the full thread but I have the answer for you - after decades of searching! It's Caution Extreme mascara. Brilliant stuff. Not technically waterproof and comes off easily with cleanser but just doesn't budge during the day. I get panda eyes with everything else.

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PeachPumpkin · 02/12/2024 21:06

So many to try! Thank you all. I’ll start looking at the cheaper end of the market and work my way up from there. I’ll update when I’ve tried one.

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ThanksItHasPockets · 02/12/2024 21:23

PeachPumpkin · 01/12/2024 20:58

Thank you all for the recommendations!
I think my mascara flakes as well as smudges. I just know that I end up with mascara on my face rather than my lashes. I never see anyone else with mascara smudges/flakes.

It’s funny how some people love a mascara and others hate it.

@ThanksItHasPockets Maybe it’s flakes that I get with tubing mascaras, rather than smudges. I haven’t worn mascara for ages, so can’t recall precisely. I think I apply it in a standard way - a swipe from root to tip on my top lashes. I don’t zig zag through.

I will check out each and every recommendation, thank you.

If you don’t already, try holding a mirror at your chin and looking down to apply. I find it helps to avoid any transfer.

ISeriouslyDoubtIt · 02/12/2024 21:25

I find Lancome Hypnose is an excellent mascara.

Tinybigtanya · 02/12/2024 21:34

ISeriouslyDoubtIt · 02/12/2024 21:25

I find Lancome Hypnose is an excellent mascara.

I second this enthusiastically. Not the cheapest though.

fireplacetiles · 02/12/2024 22:01

I've tried them all, have all the issues, long lashes, greasy skin, contact lens wearer, sensitive skin. After 50 years of looking this was the answer, cheap as chips and not a single smudge since

Is there a mascara that doesn’t smudge?
Rina66 · 03/12/2024 04:52

I love Elf products @fireplacetiles so I'm definitely going to try this. Their waterproof eyebrow pencil, with a spooly on the end, I buy on repeat.

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