Anyone who has oily eyelids knows how difficult it is to make makeup last without melting. Even if you don’t have oily skin, know that it’s super normal to just have oily eyelids. It seems like all the oil on your skin is concentrated in one place, right?
But, stay calm and don’t be discouraged! This is a problem faced by many. It turns out that, without realizing it, you may have adopted some habits that could be making your eyelid even more oily, which ends up influencing the duration of your makeup.
To help you solve the problem, find out what mistakes you may be making and see how to solve them.
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1 – Apply cream to your eyelids
It’s part of many women’s beauty ritual, applying creams to the face, eyes… The problem is that applying them before makeup will certainly make it melt. Facial or eye creams have emollient properties, and this will end up dissolving your makeup quickly.
Tip:
Before you start applying any makeup product to your face, it is essential that your skin is very clean. Wash your entire face, including your eyelids, with a soap specifically for oily skin. After drying it, use an astringent lotion.
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2 – Do not use eye primer
The primer basically creates a film, a base to receive makeup, helping to fix the pencil, eyeliner and eyeshadow. When you have oily eyelids it is essential to use it.
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3 – Apply any makeup product
Anyone who has oily eyelids should be careful and always buy long-lasting products. Long-lasting formulas have much greater staying power.
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4 – Do not use waterproof mascara
By opting for a waterproof mascara, you won’t have to worry about smudging or smudging throughout the day.
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5 – Do not seal creamy products
If you want to guarantee long-lasting makeup, the tip is to seal all creamy products with powder.
Tip:
To set the foundation and concealer on your face, use translucent powder. And, to fix the pencil and eyeliner, use powder shadow.
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Quick tips to ensure makeup stays on oily eyelids
- Wash your face and eyelids with liquid soap specifically for oily skin;
- Using a cotton pad, apply an astringent lotion;
- Then apply the primer;
- Apply a thin layer of foundation (prefer with a matte texture) and powder, this will help absorb oil;
- If you are going to use eyeshadow, prefer powder;
- Always apply shadows with the help of a brush, never with your fingers, as they transfer more oil to the eyelids.
- Opt for waterproof eyeliners and mascara.
