Humidity, sweat, oil, and tears can make your eye makeup run and smudge. This is a frustrating everyday problem that can be solved by making some simple changes to the way you apply your makeup. Follow these tips to help your makeup stay smudge-free all day long.
How to Avoid Smudged Eye Shadow
Before you put makeup on your eyelids, make sure they are clean. This will prevent oil from causing your makeup to smudge. When you wash your face in the morning, pay attention to your eyelids and wash off any oil that accumulated overnight.
After you have cleaned your eyelids, you need to prepare your skin before you put on eye shadow. Apply a primer that is made to be used on the eyes. This will help your makeup stay in place. If your makeup tends to smudge because of your eye shape or oil, use waterproof and long-wearing eye shadow.
After you have put on your makeup, set it. If you use a creamy product or pencil, use a setting eye shadow powder. If you use only powder, set it with blotting powder. You can put on more eye shadow or liner after if you want.
How to Stop Your Eyeliner from Smudging
You can keep your eyeliner from smudging by choosing the right product. Use a liquid or cake liner that will last a long time. If you prefer to use an eyeliner pencil, draw a line and then apply eye shadow in a similar color on top of it. This should prevent smearing. If you want to be sure your eyeliner won’t smudge, you can put on a clear makeup sealer to protect your makeup from water and humidity.
Always carry some eye makeup remover wipes or swabs with you to clean up any smudged makeup. You should also carry extra eye makeup for touchups during the day.
Makeup for Special Events
If you would like to have your makeup done by a professional for a wedding, a party, or another special event, make an appointment at The Beauty Bar. One of our trained estheticians will help you choose the best look for your features and can give you tips on how to do your own makeup at home. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.