March 2020... it’s the masks. :(

It’s more noticeable when you wear glasses w/ a mask because you can see the steam firsthand, but it makes your mascara become all gross and moist. Maybe switch to a more snug face mask?

Same here re tubing mascara. I have oily eyelids and watery eyes so always get panda eyes with regular mascara. I use No7 Stay Perfect. The mascara stays put until you wash it off. I use a magic eraser flannel and water only and it wipes off easily. I only very rarely get a fleck of mascara that has come off (say if I itched my eye) and it just flicks away. Much better than smudging and panda eyes.

Smudging had been an issue for me before I switched to tubing mascara. Maybelline snapscara is a decent drugstore one. I also like the one from thrive causemetics as well. They don't smudge and they come off easily when I'm ready to remove my makeup

Well my suggestion, you've already tried. All I do is tap some It Bye Bye Pores powder right under the lower lash line. It's a very finely milled, silky powder. That works for me. I don't powder further down due to "crinklies".

I'd recommend tubing mascara too. I use the Missha one.

What mascara are you using? Does it happen with multiple types or just this one? Unfortunately waterproof does not mean smudge proof which I learned the hard way.

Best way to avoid smudging is so use a tubing mascara.

I still go in with a waterproof mascara as it is wax based and keeps a better curl for upper lashes. Let that dry first. Apply a thin layer of tubing mascara to upper - especially the outer corners where there is contact when blinking or being expressive- and lower lashes.

No smudging.

Favourite tubing mascara: Mac Extended Play, Kevyn Aucoin Volume or Lengthening Mascara for their thin wand. Gets the bottom lashes really well.

I use coconut oil and a q-tip to wipe away mascara when it does that.

Powder your lashes before applying mascara. Try a tubing mascara.

I lightly apply pressed powder over my under eye concealer. I make sure not to brush off any excess powder until after I finish applying mascara. If I do get any spots while applying it, then I can normally dust the mascara away or use a qtip & lightly wipe it away without disturbing the concealer.

My lashes are long, so I try to make sure that I'm using very light pressure when applying bottom mascara. That way, the tips of my lashes are less likely to brush my skin before the mascara dries. Almost like I'm trying to glide the mascara on the top of the individual lashes compared to brushing the wand through them. Trying not to blink for a few seconds helps.

You could try one of those mascara guards or use a card during application jic.

If you're getting random smudging throughout the day, then you probably need to change your mascara formula.

Have you tried a lot of different kinds? My first thought is to just try another mascara but I bet you have. Maybe you just need to wear a waterproof formula.

Have you ever considered tubing mascara? Unlike conventional mascaras which paint lashes with pigment, tubing mascaras create water-resistant, tube-like enclosures around each individual lash. Instead of flaking or smudging throughout the day, these "tubes" slide off with warm water and some gentle pressure — no makeup remover required!

L’Oréal has a pretty decent one. Tip: check out your Sunday paper for L’Oréal coupons for an even better deal!

Hope this helps!

It makes a big difference whether or not I set my undereye with powder. When I don’t set, especially in the heat, my mascara is just everywhere.

This is this worst problem! I’ve found expensive mascaras like better than sex just messy and all over the place. Would recommend trying any of the essence ones. Blows my mind a 5$ mascara can be so good! the lash princess range is their best

All the mascaras I use are waterproof

This happens to me too even though my lashes are not particularly long. Even though I always wear waterproof mascara it always smudges. Just last week I bought the nyx waterproof mascara top coat and I purchased one called dr.mascara fixer by etude house online and I'm going to try it out as soon as I get it. The nyx one has worked pretty well- it doesn't smudge as much

Definitely try tube/tubing mascara. I used to have the same issue and nothing helped due to oily skin and humidity. I hate how sloppy it made my face look :( tube mascara is a life changer! Loreal makes a great one.

I'm not familiar with that mascara, but you can try making sure to set super well with powder right beneath your eyes where it smudges. The mascara will be less likely to smudge onto a dry area.

The best way I can explain it is normal mascara is like paint and smears when cleaned off and tube mascara dries solid and comes off like a glove. I gently pull it off my lashes when I wash my face.

I put a layer of Heroine Make waterproof mascara on my bottom lashes. Actually had to buy the remover because it does not come off! Long and Curl is the cult favorite kind, like $10ish on amazon.

Tubing mascara forms little "tubes" around your lashes. Once it dries it won't rub off from oil, it removes with warm water. I have been using Revlon Mega Multiplier which I like but I just bought elf Smudge Proof mascara, only tried it once but love it so far!

Use lash primer. Is the mascara you used waterproof?

Try tubing mascara. I recommend L’oreal Double Extend. If you look up tubing mascara, you’ll see some other posts on this topic with more suggestions!

Try dusting a bit of translucent powder on the tips of the lashes after the mascara has dried.

I’ve just discovered a Too Faced gel (?) eyeliner. Forget the name but it does not budge and the pigment is great. Also, tubing mascara.

I used to use a lot of different primers with cakey and smudged results, and I think I was just overdoing it. I eventually found that using only foundation, high coverage concealer under the eyes and on the eyelids, and setting powder (sometimed setting spray) provides a very smudgeproof base for both face and (waterproof) eye products.

It could also be that you have watery eyes, which could have various explanations (problems with eyesight, glasses vs lenses, allergies to pollen or something in the eye makeup, etc)

I use waterproof mascara

To remove it a cleansing balm

Waterproof gel liner, too faced, revlon just came out with new liners that are multi purpose and dont budge but if u use it as lip liner make sure to sanitize it with alcohol or whatever you use to sanitize and let it dry before going into the eye

Are you wearing waterproof? That may help, you might just have kind of watery eyes.

If that's Vitamin Enriched Face Base...check the ingredients. I use oils to take off my makeup. Product migrates to places where you didn't put it. That's why I have zero crows feet at 45 and got rid of a large skin flap on my eye corner even though I can't put my tretinoin directly there, it migrates.

In my personal opinion that's way too much stuff under your eyes. That's 5 layers of product and that's not counting if you put some foundation up there too.

They're not exactly long-wear products either. I just look at that and see "grease, unnecessary watery eye primer with too many ingredients, grease and more grease". Stretch concealer is...very emollient.

If you insist upon using all that you need things specifically marketed as long-wear/widely regarded as unflappable. Mario ain't that. This is quite subjective on what is like, budge-proof 'cos it depends on the person and there's plenty of competition for HG eyeliners but I've never seen Mario anywhere near mentioned. Urban Decay 24 Hour, cheaper Sephora 12 Hr Waterproof, gel eyeliners usually. Never Kohl.

For mascara look for highly rated waterproof formula or a tubing mascara. Despite what people say KissMe it's not a fully-blown tubing as such and it also depends if you pick the right one. Not all of their mascaras are the film ones. If you like the Isehan you could just use a different mascara on your lower lashes.

I also have this problem! Although I don’t wear falsies but every mascara smudges on me (I have very straight lashes so they touch my undereye regularly). I found that not using setting spray after mascara helps. Also, different ‘waterproof’ formulas perform very differently. Essence waterproof mascara smudges crazy on me, Lancôme/Marc Jacobs ones smudge a little bit. I’m trying lash paradise from L’Oréal now and it seems ok. The one I’m most impressed is the waterproof one from Buxom, it doesn’t budge even I went swimming. But the effect from Buxom is not as dramatic as I wish, so I’m still searching for the “perfect” mascara.

Tubing mascara is the only solution to this that’s worked for me.

I use dinoplatz mascara from Too Cool For School. I have used it for 5 years because before that all other mascara smudged. This stays on even through crying and it also comes off easy. Splash warm water on your face a few times, gentle rub the finest bit of any non-oil based face wash and then glide off the mascara with your fingers. It just pulls right off and doesn’t damage your lashes.

I had this problem for the longest time! :( I actually got a sample for the Dior mascara primer and apply it to my top and lower lashes it stopped smudging! However I did a little research and apparently there are other really good (and cheaper) mascara primers that work too! But I’ve only tried the Dior one so far. Also wanted to point out that I did this over the fall and this winter I don’t know how it would last in the summer! �� I’ve always heard a lot of tubing mascara! Specifically the Blinc mascara, which I personally haven’t tried but I plan on trying! :)

Try a tubular mascara. They coat the lashes in little tubes of mascara. These are brilliant and have stopped all smudging- top and bottom lashes- for me.

I stopped wearing mascara on my bottom lid, due to this ��

I only wear tubing mascaras now because I had terrible issues with smudging and flaking. I use Thrive Causemetics and Hourglass Unlocked. I use Thrive's more because I like their brown shade but Hourglass' is more dramatic.

Blinc makes the one I use. Practice a bit - you can’t easily do a second coat with tubing mascara, though for me it’s thickening enough that one coat is fine. If you use a lash curler, curl before using tubing.

The first time I washed off tubing mascara, I freaked because I thought my eyelashes were all falling out. It was just the “tubes,” which look like lashes.

You didn't ask me, but I use million lashes tubing mascara

When I really want to avoid raccoon eyes, I brush some translucent powder over the mascara. It makes the mascara last black obviously but it usually helps.

I still have this problem but I noticed it is usually because of my skincare/eye care. I often wear heavy creams around my eyes because of eczema. If i don’t wait long enough for the product to absorb or wipe it off my lashes thoroughly before applying mascara then it is hopeless and it just smudges until it is all gone. Sometimes my SPF will do the same thing. Maybe look into what your skincare?

It’s an eye shape thing, I reckon (my eyes are a similar shape). I use tubing mascara and also powder under my eyes. Lasts about 6-8 hours before I start looking raccoony.

Tubing mascara <3

It's due to oily eyelids (both lower and upper). Like others suggested, tubing mascara.

Tubing mascara is the answer! Lots of good options but Caliray come hell or high water is my fav

Yes, as others have said, tubing mascara. I love Kevyn Aucoin.

Get tubing mascara, it does not smudge.

Try Trish McEvoy lash curling tubular mascara. I no longer have that problem since I started using this. It is also better for your eyes than other mascaras, according to my eye doctor who recommended this.