When your mascara won’t budge, turn to this guide to get it off in a flash.

New York City-based makeup artistKatherine Dornloves to use a beauty balm (e.l.f.

Cosmetics' Holy Hydration is a favorite) to get the bulk of mascara off.

“They’re great because they take off all types of mascara, even waterproof,” notes Zeichner.

A biphasiceye makeup removermay help in such an event.

“Try one that’s lint-free and resistant to shredding,” suggests Zeichner.

Avoid using cotton balls for mascara removal and save them for facial astringents and toners.

“This is key to avoiding aggressive rubbing and pulling on your lashes later on.”

Let the product do the work,thengently wipe.

If you have sensitive eyes, a great mascara to try is Maybelline Colossal Curl Bounce Washable Mascara.

“Thisdouble-cleanse processensures all makeup and residue is gone,” adds Dorn.

Many makeup removers contain oil that could build up if you don’t remove it.

Don’t use your eye makeup remover on the rest of your face.

“An eye makeup remover is not a replacement for your cleanser.

“Eye makeup in itself may be irritating, even with the best makeup remover,” says Zeichner.

Aneyelash growthserum can also help strengthen and repair damage to the hair protein.

“You’ll just lose lashes,” says Schultz.

Eyelash regrowth can take anywhere from several weeks to half a year.

“Only apply lash conditioner to clean lashes and not over mascara.”

Try LiLash Purified Eyelash Serum, a paraben-free product that nurtures follicles and promotes eyelash growth.

Or your mascara removal may be the culprit.

Waterproof mascara requires a stronger removal agent.

Oil-based makeup removers such as balms and cleansing oils are better at breaking down the formula of these mascaras.

As an occlusive product, Vaseline might cause more harm than good for oily or combination skin types.

If you must use it to remove makeup, use a very small amount.

If mascara is not properly removed, it can cause potential damage to your skin and eyes.

Flakes of mascara can break off and irritate the eye, causing redness and possible infection.

Leftover makeup, or makeup left on too long, can also cause breakouts on the skin.

you might try natural oils likeolive oilorcoconut oilto remove mascara if youdon’t have a makeup remover.

They can break down makeup and hydrate your lashes at the same time.

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