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Mascara is one of those beauty products that can make or break your look.
It makes smoky eyes look more sultry.
It can make you look awake when you’re running on two hours of sleep.
It can make you look put-together even when you have nothing else on.
It makes your lashes look longer, curlier, and more lush.
Who doesn’t want that?!
Sure, mascara seems like a pretty self explanatory product, right?
Just swipe it on.
Except, it’s not necessarily that easy.
Like going to the beach or pool.
Or if you’re doing a synchronized swimming routine.
Waterproof mascara is not meant for everyday use because it’s difficult to remove.
Wearing it on the daily can cause your lashes to dry out and become weak.
Plus, trying to remove waterproof mascara daily can even lead to lash loss.
I learned this the hard way by pumping the wand of my first expensiveDiorshowmascara purchase.
Dry mascara leads to clumpy lashes.
Plus, your tube won’t last nearly as long.
You also want to swipe a coat on the top side of your lashes as well.
I had to start over.
Curling freshly coated lashes will cause them to smudge, clump, and get gross.
Not to mention that curling your lashes when wet or with mascara on can be dangerous.
Doing so can cause your lashes to stick to your curler and pull them out.
Think about how often you use your mascara.
Your wand is crawling with your microorganisms and bacteria from your own lashes.
And then if someone else uses that mascara, it’s now hanging out with their bacteria.
And that goes back onto your lashes.
You’re using old mascara
Speaking of eye infections, usingold mascaracan lead to infections too.
Whether you want to accept it or not, you gotta toss your mascara after three months.
Like we mentioned above, eye makeup is a breeding ground for bacteria.
Your mascara tube is crawling with it, especially over time.
Using old mascara increases your risk for various eye infections, so don’t risk it.
Even if you’re not wearing any other makeup, applying primer around your eyes can fix this issue.
As someone with oily skin, I always apply primer to my eyelids.
However, that didn’t stop the dreaded lower lash residue which always popped up in the afternoons.
Primer around the eyes has been one of my go-to tricks ever since.
Raccoon eyes, no more!
But it’s also a big no-no to be lazy when removing your mascara.
Not to mention, it’s gross.
Separating your lashes after applying mascara is essential.
It happens to me all the time.
Instead of rushing to fix your smudges, wait until it dries on your skin.
It’ll wipe right off with a Q-tip!
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