Imagine you put in a lot of hard work into getting your eye makeup right – from creating a stunning eyeshadow to getting your eyebrows and eyeliner on fleek, everything is perfect! Now, you’re at the last leg of the eye makeup routine, i.e., mascara. However, during the application, you end up sneezing or you get a sudden nudge from someone, and all your makeup gets smudged. We understand that pain! But don’t panic. Before you give up and remove all your makeup, take a deep breath and hear us out! You can easily fix mascara smudges without removing your whole eye makeup. and surprisingly, you can do it with something you already have – your foundation.

How to Fix Mascara Smudges?

Wondering how to fix mascara smudges? Let us tell you the secret tactic:

Step 1: Let The Mascara Dry & Don’t Rub

As soon as you notice a mascara spot on your crease or under-eye area, you feel the urge to rub it in order to remove it. We know you want to, but rubbing will just smear the mascara and make the mess even worse. So, what’s the best action here? Simply, wait till the mascara dries out entirely. You might find this counterintuitive but believe us – a dry mascara smudge is easier to fix than a wet one.

Step 2: Cotton Swab to the Rescue

You can’t enter a battle without your weapons, right? Similarly, your struggle against mascara stains needs the helping hand of a little, pointed cotton swab. It’s perfect to control your actions and remove the traces of makeup mishap.

Step 3: Time for Action

Choose from creamy or liquid foundation formulas. Gently wet the tip of the cotton swab with a little bit of your foundation – enough to cover the very tip. It’s time for some action! Now, roll the wet cotton swab lightly over the smudged area. You must not rub it! Continue the strokes using light, rolling motion to pick up the stain and even out the mascara. Here, your favourite works like a magic eraser and does the job efficiently without ruining the rest of your makeup. If you have applied high-end waterproof mascara, you may have to repeat the process a few times.

Step 4: Set & Forget

Once the traces of mascara smudges are completely gone, set the messy area with a powder. Lightly dust a translucent powder over the area using a fluffy brush. It will help absorb any excess oil and prevent further mascara smudging.

Bonus Tip: While travelling or attending any event, keep a small makeup pouch handy and don’t forget to include cotton swabs, powder (for quick touch-up), etc.

And voila! Your makeup is rescued. Keep in mind, even professional makeup artists can face occasional mascara meltdowns and fix mistakes with knowledge and the right tools. Now, don’t worry about creating any makeup mistakes and brave the world with confidence.