[Etude House] Dr. Mascara Fixer For Perfect Lash 6ml #01

I’m not sure how smudge proof this is on its own because, at least for me, it would still smudge if I put waterproof mascara on top, it will not smudge if I wait for the mascara to dry and put a coat of clear waterproof mascara over it. But a word of advice for those getting super clumpy lashes is to spend more time curling and brushing your lashes out and to also make sure to take excess off the primer applicator by wiping it off the rim. Then just go in with the primer, wait for it to dry for a little bit (I just wait long enough to curl, brush, and prime my other eye) and then apply mascara (make sure to also wipe the excess on the rim if you do use mascaras with brushes that are meant to make your lashes more voluminous like the lash paradise from L’Oreal or the falsies from maybelline) I personally use the waterproof telescopic mascara just to form a base layer and then if I feel like I want a more dramatic lash I’ll go in with a volumizing mascara like the falsies. I then wait for roughly 2 minutes (in this time I apply my lip products or put brow mascara on) and apply a clear coat on top just because I have a hard time with smudges. This primer kept my lashes lifted all day even though buckets of sweat from being outside in the Cali heat. Works great for my Asian monolids and I was able to remove the primer with my Amazon brand eye makeup remover and some ponds cold cream just for some extra measure. I do also deep cleanse with an oil so that might also be a part of it but I get almost all, if not all, of my mascara and primer off with just those two products. I found that holding a cotton round to my eye for a few minutes and then GENTLY wiping it is the most effective and least damaging way to remove it from your skin (please be wary of makeup wipes) and then I go in with my ponds cold cream to get rid of anything else (if you want a cleansing balm like the Clinique one I really recommend the ponds cleansing balm to help remove makeup, it’s my holy grail!) I would definitely recommend this product but just be careful and take good care of your lashes as these products may not be the best for them. But in terms of performance, this primer is definitely a must, especially if you have hooded eyes or monolids!

I have a monolid, a tendency to sweat excessively from my face and head, and small, straight eyelashes that without a shu uemara eyelash curler and black waterproof mascara, my eyelashes are not very visible. Despite the waterproof mascara and careful curling, I will always end up with smudges under my eyes from my mascara gradually dusting/flaking off. This product has put that to an end.I do my eye makeup like normal, except I do only one or at most two coats of mascara (before I would usually do two or more to plump them up). Then I try to give it some time to dry before using the fixer. I am a bit more detailed in my application to break up any clumps in my usual mascara, avoid creating any new ones with the fixer, and make sure to coat all my lashes thinly and evenly. Extra fixer product causes annoyances later as when it dries, it's their to stay.It is difficult to take off. Eye makeup remover, cotton pads or balls, and gentle patience is a must, but I feel that it's a fair trade for a day of wonderfully fanned eyelashes and smudgefree eyes.Between my NYX liquid liner, whatever drugstore waterproof mascara I'm currently using, and this wonderful stuff, my eyemakeup stays cleanly put through tears, sweat, humidity, and other no cosmetic friendly elements. I wouldn't be surprised if you could swim with this, but I have never tried.A few notes: I put it on after my mascara. Some people do it the other way around, but I can't speak to those results personally. I will say that since I put it on after mascara, it does pick up the pigment even after letting it dry and turns grey/black (I only ever use black mascara). I have used it on its own before, just curling my eyelashes and applying it to clean lashes. It was great for a while, but eventually the product seems to almost accumulate or cake ever so slightly in a clear or neutral color that's a bit odd. Could be I just need to experiment with using less.Anyway, I will be using this forever, and will never wear mascara without it again! Highly recommend for monolids and high risk raccoon eyes mascara wearers!

I included a picture with one eye natural and the other with the primer mascara and the curl fix in black. I found this product when researching mascara for Asian lashes. It does add some length and something for the mascara to grab onto when you apply it. But I feel like when it dries, it’s a little clumpy and so that shows when you apply the black mascara. I started just using the curl fix and found that adds not as much length, but does help keep the curl in the lashes without too much clumping. I do have to manual curl my lashes first too, because mine are stick straight. This is the only product that keeps the curl all day. It is a little tricky to remove, but a good makeup remover does the trick. I would recommend this product, especially for people with stubborn lashes.