You leave in the morning with well-defined eyelashes, you come home with black halos under your eyes. This running mascara, even advertised as waterproof, quickly gives you panda eyes. A celebrity makeup artist, however, says that one gesture is enough.
In a TikTok video, Donna May London, makeup artist and hairstylist to the stars, shares a tip relayed by Femme Actuelle for better fixing mascara. It plays on the preparation of the eyelashes and on what we apply – or not – just before.
Running mascara: the role of products on the eyelashes
For Donna May London, the problem often comes from what is deposited directly on the eyelashes. Natural oils, but also hydration with creams, primers or serums mix with makeup and make it appear under the eye throughout the day.
Edgar also reminds that lip balm is not formulated for the eye area. Its base of waxes, oils and sometimes perfumes can migrate towards the eye, causing stinging, blurred vision, fatty deposits on the lenses and obstructing eyelid glands.
Loose powder on the eyelashes: the anti-panda eye tip
Its secret lies in the translucent loose powder. She advises putting a very small amount on the lashes before applying mascara, because, as she sums it up, explains Donna May London in this TikTok video.
The procedure remains simple: perfectly dry eyelashes, a veil of powder applied with a brush or clean brush, then immediate application of mascara. And above all, the makeup artist recommends not moisturizing the eyelashes in the morning with creams, primers or serums, to limit the risk of material moving and eventually flowing.
Lower lashes, pencil and powder: other actions to adopt
On the Pomponne website, makeup artist Carine Larchet specifies that mascara on the lower lashes often accentuates dark circles. If the lower lash line is irregular or if the dark circles are marked, she advises avoiding it, or only using a very light veil.
The waterproof pencil can also benefit from powder. Makeup artist Tommy Pierre Britsch recommends, for a black pencil applied to the lower mucosa, choosing a waterproof formula, covering it with black shadow then placing a thin layer of loose powder under the eye.
How to use loose powder so that mascara doesn’t run?
Donna May London recommends applying a veil of translucent loose powder to dry lashes just before applying mascara.
Should I moisturize my eyelashes if my mascara is running?
She recommends not moisturizing the eyelashes in the morning with creams, primers or serums, to limit the risk of running mascara.
How do I prevent my pencil in the lower mucosa from drooling?
Tommy Pierre Britsch recommends a waterproof pencil covered with black shadow, then a thin layer of loose powder under the eye to set the line.
