How to Prevent Your Mascara From Smudging, According to Makeup Artists

The fix is so simple.

Nothing makes me feel more instantly pulled together quite like a great mascara.

Having longer, fuller lashes makes me feel more feminine and, quite frankly, more powerful.

Panda eyes, shockingly, do not make me feel pretty.

(Reserve those richer, oil-based skincare formulas for nighttime use.)

Even if your skin isn’t naturally oily, sweat and heat can cause mascara to run.

For starters, Casco recommends you begin withclean lashes.

Get the job done with an oil-free eye makeup remover or micellar water and a pad or face wipe.

Think of a lash primer like a base coat for your nails.

Some new formulas even have nourishing benefits to help boost wimpy hairs.

Wait for the primer to dry before coating on mascara.

Find your formula

Have a mascara ride or die?

Or, Casco says you might layer a waterproof mascara over your favorite formula to make it bullet-proof.

Even if you’re doing all of the right things, smudges happen.