Eyeliner or Mascara First? The Correct Order for Perfect Eye Makeup

The Correct Order of Makeup

If you’ve been wondering what the right steps are in applying your makeup, then you’ve come to the right place.

As a Pro makeup artist, I’m sharing my tips about how and when to apply your makeup so that it will look better and last longer.

Here are a couple links so you can watch the whole series and catch up!

Creams Vs Powders First?

Eye Makeup or Foundation First?

Foundation or Concealer First?

What Goes First, Mascara or Eyeliner?

Are you applying mascara before eyeliner? That little habit could be messing up your whole eye look .

Here is the rule– 1st line, then define.

When you try to put your eyeliner on after your mascara, it’s going to skip around and not create a smooth blended look.

This is because your eyeliner has to navigate through all of your lashes, which have already been thickened with mascara.

Don’t make it so difficult on yourself!

If you wanna have a smooth, streak- free eye makeup look, do your eyeliner first and then your mascara.

I think of it like this- you put your socks on before your shoes, and this is kinda like that.

When This Rule Doesn’t Matter…

Here’s the exception: if you’re applying eyeliner only to your waterline then it’s perfectly fine to do your mascara first.

Then, add your eyeliner on top and the eyeliner will blend naturally into your eyelashes.

Make sure to follow me over at Instagram and send me a DM for any eyeliner questions that you have!

Eye Makeup Basics for Beginners

If you need a little more help figuring out the whole makeup thing, then you are exactly who I created my Glam Bootcamp class for!

This easy to follow makeup course teaches you how to do your makeup from start to finish with easy to follow makeup lessons for every part of your face.

Its made for women who want to finally feel confident doing their makeup.

About Me

Hey! I’m Kendall Swenson, a Pro Makeup Artist and the Creator of Glam Bootcamp.  Over the past 20 years I’ve worked with celebrities, athletes, professionals, and everyday women to help them look their best in front of the camera. I created Glam Bootcamp to help you learn my Pro Makeup Artist techniques to rock your personal style. 

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