Please help me not waste more money on mascara that doesn't work...

Brighton_belle

Over the years I have tried various mascaras but what ever I use, including waterproof, always ends up smudged under my eye, and no, not as a result of rubbing eyes. Even if I just put it on myotop lashes. This also includes an eye liner I might use under bottom lid.

Does anyone else have this problem? It would be really nice to occasionally use a bit of eye make up but it looks awful within a few hrs. I just don't want to buy any more if I can find that for somepeople this just happens - maybe my eyelashes are quite oily or something and it just somehow slides off?

jenniewb

Which types have you tried and have you tried looking on youtube for application techniques to ensure your putting it on right?

Darlyd

I had exact same problem..

For some reason I could not find the mascara I used and I could even go swimming and it never run, it was a red tube made my lloreal. No where to be found anymore.

I have found one though, estee lauder, and estee lauder eye liner, expensive but well worth it.. .

I also curl lashes before applying to make them look sexier.. (would love them permed)

HTH

peachyprice

I havehad the same problem in the past, but now I never ever put anything underneath, no eyeliner or mascara and I also make sure I put my loose powder right under my eyes.

I'm using Bourjois Liner Effect mascara at the moment which is good for me, but I do prefer the L'oreal Clean Definition (Bourjois was on offer:D)
I also use felt tip liner, I can't use pencils, they just melt into a mess.

darlyd wrote: »

I also curl lashes before applying to make them look sexier.. (would love them permed)

I don't get the whole curling thing. Mine are straight, point upwards and are quite long, if I curl them they just look short and stumpy, definitley not sexy. Am I missing something?

glowgirl_2

I suggest you use Bourjois Clubbing, they do a waterproof and normal formula, even the normal one doesn't move on me and I have oily skin, its a pig to remove though unless use use an oil based remover, cant help with the eyeliner though, the best I've found is Clinique quick eyes, its still not perfect though, I might try one of the ones mentioned above.

daryld - I've had my eyelashes permed and tinted, it did look lovely for the first few days and then the perm started dropping and I had some eyelashes straight and some curly and at odd angles:rotfl:I had it done for free but I think it costs about £30, I would of got my money back if I had paid.

Peachyprice - The benefit of it is when you don't have lovely eyelashes like yours, especially when they don't point upwards you can give them a bit of shape, also its an anti aging illusion making eyes appear larger and hiding the bagginess behind:eek:;)

Bronnie

I would agree with a light dusting of powder under your eyes.

Also you mentioned "oily eyelashes", I don't know if these exist, but years ago, in the days before lash-building mascaras, when mascara was like this, it was recommended to dust your lashes lightly with powder before applying mascara, maybe that would be worth trying?

Pee

There is a dye from Boots which needs redoing every 28 days, I think it says, and I have used that and found it a bit messy and time consuming that night, about fifteen minutes from start to finish, but effective. My sister used to do this and then use clear mascara.

I don't wear make up that often, but have found the more promises a mascara makes the more clumpy it is likely to be.

Brighton_belle

Thanks everyone - all really helpful comments.

jenniewb wrote: »

Which types have you tried and have you tried looking on youtube for application techniques to ensure your putting it on right?

Can't name the one I have tried on the past - I am not a natural when it comes to make up:o However, I recently had a lesson in application so I am confident I am doing it right. Recent purchase was a No 7 intensive volume waterproof.

darlyd wrote: »

I had exact same problem..hurray - this is helpful as it isn't jut me then, there is a problem and maye I can find a solution.


I have found one though, estee lauder, and estee lauder eye liner, expensive but well worth it.. .
I guess I am a little nervous of buying an expensive one til I can be sure it would resolve this problem..
I also curl lashes before applying to make them look sexier.. (would love them permed) I do have naturally long and curly ones..(sorry:o)

HTH

peachyprice wrote: »

I havehad the same problem in the past, but now I never ever put anything underneath, no eyeliner or mascara and I also make sure I put my loose powder right under my eyes.
Right, I will be trying the powder idea today!
I'm using Bourjois Liner Effect mascara at the moment which is good for me, but I do prefer the L'oreal Clean Definition (Bourjois was on offer:D)
I also use felt tip liner, I can't use pencils, they just melt into a mess. Interesting - melt is the right word, so maybe I need to try a felt tip liner.

Brighton_belle

glowgirl wrote: »

I suggest you use Bourjois Clubbing, they do a waterproof and normal formula, even the normal one doesn't move on me and I have oily skin, its a pig to remove though unless use use an oil based remover. Great - I have no idea if oiliness is a problem but was hoping it might be for someone else which would show it that itpotentially could be.

Bronnie wrote: »

I would agree with a light dusting of powder under your eyes. Yes, will definitely try this next thank you.

Also you mentioned "oily eyelashes", I don't know if these exist, but years ago, in the days before lash-building mascaras, when mascara was like this, it was recommended to dust your lashes lightly with powder before applying mascara, maybe that would be worth trying?Yes, I have no idea if 'oily lashes' exist, but I will powder my lashes as well as under the eyes for my net atempt.

Pee wrote: »

There is a dye from Boots which needs redoing every 28 days, I think it says, and I have used that and found it a bit messy and time consuming that night, about fifteen minutes from start to finish, but effective. My sister used to do this and then use clear mascara. Slightly too much faff for me:o but I will add i to the list of ideas if the powder doesn't do the trick.

Really feel I might be able to crack this will all your help. Thank you.

Youdontseeme

I think I have "oily eye syndrome" too freidns rave about the masacras they use and when I try after 30mins its somewhere near my chin and I look like a panda.

I wouldn't like to think about the money I have spent on mascaras in the past only to use them once or twice.

The best I have found its Rimmel Extra Super Lash (its under a fiver) it stays when its supposed to and comes of without a fight.

YDSM

Brighton_belle

Youdontseeme wrote: »

I think I have "oily eye syndrome" too freidns rave about the masacras they use and when I try after 30mins its somewhere near my chin and I look like a panda.

I wouldn't like to think about the money I have spent on mascaras in the past only to use them once or twice.

The best I have found its Rimmel Extra Super Lash (its under a fiver) it stays when its supposed to and comes of without a fight.

YDSM

This is soooo helpful - the picture is building that it isn't just me being hopeless with all things girlie,lol. It does perhaps seem that 'OES' might exist! Yes I too have spent much money in the past and only used them once or twice.
I'll add rimmel extra super lash to the list.