{Vanity on a Budget} Vani-tip of the Day: Waterproof Mascara over Non-Waterproof Mascara?

I love my waterproof mascaras, especially my Maybelline HyperCurl Volum' Express (fat tube). They're the only type of mascaras that hold my curl. I have stick-straight eyelashes and the curl will just drop down once I apply any type of non-waterproof mascara. Plus, non-waterproof mascara NEVER fails to smudge or smear under my eyes, making me look like a raccoon. GUARANTEED!

But, let's face it. Taking off waterproof mascara is really, really, REALLY a challenge. Sometimes, even the best makeup removers won't work with these stubborn lil' babies. Which lead me to Google-ing so many different ways you could actually do to remove them. Some work real well, and some require high-end products just to get them off. Well, I did come across one tip somewhere, but it seems this tip isn't that much shared, so why not spread the word right? This is, by far, the best way I found to take off my waterproof mascara, whatever brand it is.

It all starts with prepping the lashes. Have you ever thought of layering waterproof mascara over non-waterproof? Well, if you haven't, I dare you to try it!

Yes, I know it's an extra step, but, ever since I've tried this technique, I just found removal of waterproof mascara easier by the end of the day! Well, I figured because waterproof mascara is oil-based and clings to the lashes really good, making it hard to get off. And, this may lead to shedding of eyelashes as we try our hardest to get it off.

Non-waterproof mascaras, on the other hand, wash away or melt easily with makeup remover and does not "cling" as much to our lashes as waterproof mascaras do. Well, that's just my own logic, but I did think it made a lot of sense!

Since then, I went out to buy a non-waterproof mascara. You can get the cheapest that you can find, anything at all. I used the Essence Maximum Definition Volume Mascara (orange tube). I decided to get a defining mascara so that my lashes were separated. This mascara did not really add a heavy amount of volume, but it did not matter since my waterproof mascara does that job. So, let's cut to the chase and let me tell you how I do it.

♥ Just like prepping the face with moisturizer and primer before makeup and let it sit while I do my hair, I prep my lashes the same way. I apply the non-waterproof mascara after I apply my moisturizer/primer.
♥ Most important step: Make sure you only apply a thin coat, enough to coat the lashes. What I do is wipe off the excess on the wand on the back of my hand, both the tip and the brush itself. Waste of product you say? Trust me, wiping it on the back off your hand doesn't really affect how fast the product runs out. (More detail on this tip on a future post. Let me know what you think) The reason why we need only a thin coat is so we don't damage our lashes once we get to curling them later on. They won't get all crunchy because we are just simply creating a "base" for waterproof mascara.
♥ Unlike applying your fave mascara, I do not wiggle the wand back and forth. I simply just glide it from root to tip, again, to ensure we don't get much product on our lashes.
♥ Let sit until dry, and continue with the rest of the makeup. It should be dry by the time you curl your lashes (be gentle, still, when curling to avoid shedding).

And that's it. I did not mean for this "tip" to be so length-y. But, I thought it was best to explain the concept of it instead of just providing the steps. This may not work for everyone, and some may not even approve of the curling with mascara on, so no big deal if it's not your thing. :) As they say, there really is no right or wrong with makeup. Go with whatever works for you and work 'em lashes!

Let me know what you think in the comments below!

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