SMEARED MASCARA

You just finished a fabulous smoky eye job, and while doing the finishing touches on your mascara, you blink, and end up with black splotches.

Fast Fix:
Trying to wipe off mascara on your skin while it’s still wet will just make things worse. Instead of giving up and repeating the entire process, makeup artist Krist Bansuelo says, it’s best to just wait for the mascara to dry into hard debris so you can gently scratch it off.

Next time:
Dab some ultrafine loose powder right under your eyes right before you start placing color on your lids. The loose powder will serve as a barrier and catch any loose pigments and prevent mascara from staining your skin.