The good news about eyelash extensions is that they make you look gorgeous even without makeup. But occasionally, you want the effect to be even more vivid!
The myths that wearing makeup would damage your eyelash extensions eventually make you panic when you try to do so. The statement is not entirely true. The matter of lasting lash extensions will depend on how well you care for them.
Wearing makeup on your eyes with eyelash extensions is safe if it doesn’t contain oil. This also applies to your eyeliner.
Eyelash extensions are fun to wear on their own, but adding some eye shadow changes the game completely. Your eyes truly stand out when you use eye makeup with lash extensions!
- Avoid Oil-Based Products
Eyelash extensions are sensitive to oil. Your extensions’ adhesive may break down when exposed to oil. Check the ingredients list of your favorite eye shadows to ensure they’re not oil-based. Ensure that your daily skincare routine, makeup, and remover are all oil-free.
- Avoid Waterproof Products
Avoid using water-proof makeup at all costs. The problem with water-proof makeup is that it requires extra effort to remove it from your eyes without oil-based makeup remover. The oil will disturb the lash adhesive and cause a premature falling out of your extensions!
To preserve lash extensions, wear makeup that can be gently removed.
- Avoid Using Mascara
Besides the pressure on the natural lashes, removing mascara requires pulling and rubbing, which can result in the loss of both the extensions and the natural lashes. Avoid touching your eyelash extensions because doing so will make them fall out.
You can wear mascara on lash extensions, but avoid water-proof kinds and choose a thin, lash-extension friendly mascara that is easily washable to minimize damage.
- Choose Powder Eyeliner
Pencil liner has a sticky consistency that can dissolve the eyelash glue and cause lash fallout. Liquid and cream liners can leave sticky debris on extensions and lash glue, so powder eyeliner is a better option.
This highly pigmented product ensures that your eyes have a dramatic look without the fuss.
When removing the eyeliner, it’s best to clean with a lint-free cotton swab soaked in makeup remover. Ensure the cotton swab doesn’t rub or touch the lash extensions too much.
- Use a Powder Eye-shadow
Choose powder eye-shadow and apply it with a tight-bristled eye-shadow brush. Remove excess powder from your brush, so it doesn’t fall and get trapped in your extensions.
If eye shadow falls on your lashes, it’s best to clean them as soon as possible with a lint-free cotton swab soaked in oil-free makeup remover. If it remains unclean, it could get trapped in your extensions and cause skin infection.
- Makeup Remover
Removing makeup is the most important step to achieving healthy, glowing skin. Avoid oil-based cleansers and makeup to preserve the life of your lashes. Instead, use other non-oil-based super gentle cleansers daily for the eyes and lash area and clean them nightly.