How To Prevent Raccoon Eyes From Mascara

Perhaps the easiest way to amp up your eyes is to use mascara. It makes your lashes look longer and thicker. That will help put emphasis on your beautiful eyes. 

However, there is a downside to using mascara. Some people run into an issue where the eyes become too dark relative to the surrounding area, a phenomenon known as raccoon eyes.

If you ever had this happen, then you’ll know how frustrating it is to look in the mirror after applying your makeup, only to see a raccoon staring back at you. Do you want to know how to prevent raccoon eyes from mascara?

Today, we are going to reveal the secret to using mascara and not ending up with raccoon eyes. We’ll also give you some tips on how to fix those raccoon eyes if you’ve already got them. 

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Why Do You Have Raccoon Eyes Due To Mascara?

Developing raccoon eyes due to your mascara happens due to a variety of reasons. There isn’t a single phenomenon that could lead you to have raccoon eyes, and sometimes it’s a combination of issues. 

A few examples of the reasons why you could develop raccoon eyes due to mascara is because of improper mascara application.

Sometimes, your mascara could mix with the oils, sweat, and tears, which causes it to run or smudge. 

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How To Prevent Raccoon Eyes From Mascara?

No matter what the cause could be, we know how frustrating it feels to see yourself with dark undereye in the middle or at the end of the day.

Let us help you prevent it from happening by following these tips:

1. Carefully Select Your Mascara 

There are tons of mascara in the market today and they are of different quality. If you want to make sure that the mascara you use is less likely to cause raccoon eyes, then go for higher-quality mascaras.

The low-quality mascaras may not have great consistency. This can cause them to spread through your eyes and ruin your makeup. Also, those that are from reputable companies tend to last longer on your lashes and don’t fall out. 

The high-quality mascaras have better ingredients. Even if they are in close proximity to your eye, they won’t be harmful to it. High-quality mascaras don’t just prevent raccoon eyes, but they are also safer to use.

High-quality mascaras don’t just prevent raccoon eyes, but they are also safer to use.

2. Carefully Apply Mascara On The Lower Lids

Another thing that you can do to prevent mascara from causing raccoon eyes is to be careful during application on the lower lashes.

Make sure that you are only applying it to the hair strands. 

If you want to go further, simply skip applying mascara on your lower eyelashes. However, not all people would like that. The next best thing is to be careful with the application so it doesn’t touch the lash line or the skin underneath the eyelashes. 

Due to the shorter length of the eyelashes on the lower lid, it is easier for the mascara to come in contact with the skin. Additionally, it is easier to apply too much mascara to the lower lashes.

Both will lead you to have raccoon eyes. 

3. Use A Mascara Primer

Nowadays, there is a primer for everything. You’ve heard of primers for the face, then there is one for the eyelids for eyeshadows. Additionally, there is also a primer for your eyelashes that helps with the mascara. 

Mascara primers  could come in a whitish color.

Don’t worry, once you’ve applied your regular mascara, you’ll cover that whitish color. 

The main function of the primer is to help nourish the eyelashes. Additionally, it helps prevent the mascara from sliding off. The primer helps your mascara stick better so it won’t fall off on the skin under your eyes and darken them. 

4. Get A Waterproof Formula

Using a waterproof mascara is another way to prevent yourself from getting raccoon eyes. This is especially useful for people who are teary-eyed.

Even if you don’t cry buckets of tears, your mascara could still run when you get teary-eyed, either from allergies or just due to irritation. 

Apart from your tears, it could be from eye drops too. If you use eyedrops to hydrate or wet your eye, that could cause your mascara to run if it is not a waterproof formula. 

With waterproof formulas, your mascara is less likely to be affected by moisture or water. However, that doesn’t mean that you can go underwater and still have your mascara unaffected. It simply means that they are just less likely to be removed due to moisture.

Just note that you shouldn’t use waterproof mascara if you have eyelash extensions, and waterproof mascara is generally much harder to get off. Don’t use it all the time.

5. It May Not Be Your Mascara

Raccoon eyes are commonly caused by mascara but sometimes it could be caused by other things like your eyeliner. Sometimes it could be caused by your eyeliner and eyeshadow mismatch, or even tanning beds or self-tanners. 

When your eye makeup isn’t compatible with each other, there is a chance for them to separate or smudge. This can happen throughout the day as our skin naturally produces oils that help worsen the mismatch.

Your eyeliner could be sliding off and causing the dark area under your eye. 

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How To Fix Raccoon Eyes

If you already have raccoon eyes, there are a few things you can try to hide or remedy them. 

1. Use Your Powder

Before you do anything to the undereye region where the mascara has spread, you should first clean up the mess. You can use a makeup remover wipe or simply some tissue to try to remove as much as you can from the region. 

Once you’ve done that, you can just add your powder. Although this may not look as great as your original makeup look right after you’ve done your makeup, it will look better than having raccoon eyes.

2. Cover With Foundation Or Concealer

Other things that you can apply to the area after cleaning it out a bit are foundation or concealer. These products will help hide the darker skin color due to the effects of the mascara. It may help brighten up the area as well.