After applying liquid eyeliner, mascara, compact powder and finishing the rest of your makeup, it’s time to lock your look with a setting spray. However, spritzing too soon – while your mascara or eyeliner is still wet – can cause your eye makeup to smudge or melt. The problem isn’t always your makeup; it’s the way you apply your setting spray. This final step may appear easy, but using it incorrectly can ruin even the most picture-perfect look.
In this guide, we will talk about the setting spray mistakes (yes, even pros make them!) and share the right way to use setting spray around your eye makeup to prevent smudging or melting.
Common Setting Spray Mistakes To Avoid When Applying Around Eye Makeup
Here are some common setting spray mistakes many of us make unknowingly, especially when applying it around the eye area.
- Spraying Too Close: Holding the setting spray bottle too close can create heavy droplets that land directly on your liquid eyeliner or mascara, causing smudges.
- Over-Saturating the Eyes: Applying too much setting spray directly to the eye makeup area can make lashes clump together and break down eye makeup products, resulting in smudged, raccoon-like eyes.
- Spraying While Mascara or Eyeliner Is Wet: Opening your eyes or blinking immediately after applying setting spray can make wet mascara or eyeliner transfer to your lids or under-eyes.
- Over-Application To Brows: Excess setting spray on your brows can melt brow makeup product or pomade, making them appear patchy.
How to Use Setting Spray Correctly Over Eye Makeup?
A setting spray acts as an invisible adhesive that locks your entire makeup in place and prevents creasing, fading, and oil buildup – if applied correctly. The problem arises when you apply it around the eyes, where makeup tends to move most. Hence, to ensure your liquid eyeliner, kajal, eyeshadow, mascara, and brow makeup remain intact, you must master the art of applying setting spray. Let’s start with the setting spray application steps:
Step 1: Check If Eye Makeup Is Completely Dry
After completing your full-face makeup, check if your eye makeup, i.e., kajal or liquid eyeliner, mascara, and false eyelashes, has thoroughly dried. If it has, then you are ready to set everything in with a makeup setting spray.
Step 2: Maintain The Correct Distance
Shake the bottle and hold it 8 – 10 inches from your face. Spraying too close will moisten your eyeliner and lashes, dissolving pigments and causing smudges.
Step 3: Gently Close Eyes
Don’t squeeze your eyes, as it may cause creases to form. For best results, gently close your eyes to prevent wrinkles from forming.
Step 4: Spray Lightly and Allow to Set
Spray in an ‘X’ and ‘T’ motion for even coverage. Let it dry naturally. Avoid patting or rubbing your face after.
See, applying setting spray around your eye makeup isn’t as complicated as it seems. Focus on precision and avoid getting runny eyeliner or clumpy mascara. Follow this guide to flaunt flawless eye makeup like a pro.