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    When you don't have makeup remover available, how would you suggest removing waterproof mascara?
    Christin Birckhead
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    Christin Birckhead is a Makeup Artist and the Founder of Conceptual Beauty, a beauty service based in Washington, DC specializing in wedding services such as engagements and bridal parties along with fashion shows and executive headshots. She has over 20 years of makeup and beauty consulting experience. She is also the lead makeup artist for Ascender Communications and freelances with the local NBC news team in the DC metro area. Her clients include Nancy Pelosi, Nancy Cartwright, Armin Van Buuren, Hugh Jackman, Vashawn Mitchell, Richard Smallwood, Benjamin T. Jealous, Colin Powell, Wanda Durant, and Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
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    If you're not allergic to coconut oil, try mixing a little into your everyday facial wash. Close your eyes, get a good lather, wipe away the soap, then open your eyes.
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    Does Vaseline remove waterproof mascara?
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    Yes, Vaseline is a form of petroleum jelly. Let it sit on your eyelashes for about 5 minutes, then gently wipe it away with a cotton pad or soft cloth soaked in water.
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    How do you remove waterproof mascara naturally?
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    Natural oils, such as olive or coconut oil, will do the trick for some types of waterproof mascara. Let the oil soak into your mascara for about a minute before gently wiping it away with a cotton pad. Gently wash the area afterwards with some water and mild soap, since these heavy oils could clog your pores if you leave them on your skin.
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    Does mascara make your eyelashes fall out?
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    Waterproof mascaras are especially harsh and drying, so they can cause your eyelashes to break if you use them too much. Since it can be harder to remove, you might also damage your lashes by rubbing them too aggressively when cleaning it off. Give your eyelashes a break by wearing gentler formulas most of the time, and never sleep with mascara on.
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    What is an easy way to get OXX mascara off?
    Kathy5421
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    Try Walgreen's makeup wipes to clean your face off. If you have sensitive skin, you could try the Burt's Bees makeup wipes.
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