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    How can I prevent mascara from getting on my eyelids?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Apply it carefully; you can even hold a tissue over your lid as a shield. Bending your mascara wand to a 45-degree angle may also help to create a cleaner application.
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    How do I keep my eye makeup from smearing?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    Keep your eye area clean and dry. If you get oily or sweaty, dab the moisture away with an absorbent material like rice paper.
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    How do you stop mascara from transferring?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    You keep mascara from transferring to your skin by keeping your skin clean and dry. Applying primer to your eyelids makes a big difference. You can also wear water-resistant mascara.
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    How do you keep your mascara from smudging?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    Make sure your skin is clean and oil-free before applying mascara. You can also apply primer to your lids and a layer of translucent powder under your eyes.
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    Does a clear brow gel prevent this? I've heard it works wonders, but I'm hesitant to try it.
    Community Answer
    Yes, in fact it does work.
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    Why apply translucent powder under my eyes to prevent my mascara from smearing? Powder just accentuates what little fine lines I have at 54.
    BonjourLlama
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    Translucent powder mattifies the skin, blocking the oils. The oils on your skin cause the mascara to transfer, so powder stops the smearing and transfer.
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